Rocket League is a startlingly simple game. You control a car by accelerating, reversing, jumping, boosting, and power sliding.

In truth, Rocket League is more complex than I've described, but not by all that much. An intricate physics engine dictates how your car and the ball move during a match. Where you hit the ball, and the speed at which you hit it, determine where the ball flies and rebounds around the enclosed stadium. Rather than soccer, think of Rocket League as a glorified billiard game, with your car as the cue.

To say Rocket League is exhilarating is an understatement. Shooting through the sky to make a last-minute save, vaulting over your opponent to slap the ball out of their possession, or racing up a wall to intercept an errant ball are just a few of the crazy maneuvers you can expect to see during a match of Rocket League.

The beauty of the game is that you get rewards for executing fundamentals, as well as goals scored, so you needn't compete with your teammates and hog the ball. Actions, such as assisting other players with a goal, centering the ball in front of your opponent's goal, or clearing your own goal of the ball, all earn you points, so playing defender or support is just as worthwhile as playing the attacker. In that way, Rocket League is FIFA on wheels.

PROS:
- Incredibly fun sports action.
- Accessible, easy-to-learn controls.
- Easy drop-in multiplayer mode makes online matchmaking a breeze.
- Expanded game modes give players new addicting matches to try.
- Fun DLC options.

CONS:
- Camera manipulation complicates the gameplay and can be frustrating for newcomers.