Rocket Arena

 PC
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 49
  3. Negative: 23 out of 49
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  1. CatBlacksmith
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Actual gem of a game. The heroes are all so fun and unique that I play every hero and it feels different every time. The mix of no hit-scan, getting quickly back into the action and well-timed dodges make a fair and entertaining game.
  2. MLGxPro
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Rocket Arena is extremely fun and addictive. i believe that Rocket Arena is the new fortnite. If any of you parents have any kids / grandchildren please buy them this game now they will like this better than fortnite trust me the maps is so beautiful the characters is awesome and has different unique abilities you can use. This game has everything and did everything right and better thanRocket Arena is extremely fun and addictive. i believe that Rocket Arena is the new fortnite. If any of you parents have any kids / grandchildren please buy them this game now they will like this better than fortnite trust me the maps is so beautiful the characters is awesome and has different unique abilities you can use. This game has everything and did everything right and better than fortnite and most games i give this game a 10/10 recognition that it deserves… Expand
  3. Oooof30
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    It’s fun but sometimes buggy I still recommend though because it can get kind of addicting
  4. Scopeplayer48
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    The premature hate this game received upon the final reveal trailer only proves how spoiled the hardcore shooter community is. Initially, this cartoony and charming game was meant to be a kid-friendly successor to the beloved Arena Shooter "Quake Champions," but at the reveal that the game was switching to a third-person perspective people freaked out. Those who didn't know about itThe premature hate this game received upon the final reveal trailer only proves how spoiled the hardcore shooter community is. Initially, this cartoony and charming game was meant to be a kid-friendly successor to the beloved Arena Shooter "Quake Champions," but at the reveal that the game was switching to a third-person perspective people freaked out. Those who didn't know about it beforehand dismissed it as one of the many lazy EA cash grabs and the ignorant masses laughed before moving on to the next forgettable, chance-based trend ("Fall Guys"). Little do they know that this game is NOT made by EA, but, rather, is published by it so this plucky Indie studio could afford to release the game.
    And guess what? I haven't had this much fun with a multiplayer game in years.
    The game has an initial cost to play--courtesy of EA, ironically--which allows the player to buy almost everything in the in-game shop with FREE currency that is earned by leveling up the characters and completing fairly easy challenges. A Battle Pass called a Blast Pass is included for the player to earn even more rewards, and this is also actually fairly generous in its XP payouts since you gain more by winning than losing--as long as you play--and how long a match lasts (since everyone is encouraged to try their best, a full, challenging match nets a fairly fat sum), as well as your daily and weekly challenges, which makes a big difference in the long run.
    The game places a heavy emphasis on movement like other Arena Shooters, combining well-timed dodges with aerial jumps that allow the player to outmaneuver his or her opponent. Every character also has a trick up his or her sleeve (one character LITERALLY does) to either escape danger or block incoming volleys in the nick of time.
    Character archetypes range from snipers to tanks to tried and true DPS's who can get up in their opponents' faces and combo their Blast Meter to the breaking point. There's such a great variety to choose from that it will take a while for new players to decide who to main. Whatever play style you prefer from these wonderfully weird oddballs, you're sure to find it--no matter how unusual!
    Unfortunately, the major problem this game has is the Matchmaking; not that it was bad from the start since the Net Code is quite stable, but since the game has such a tiny player base skill-based matchmaking has recently been thrown out in favor of pairing Randoms, which can lead to some unbalanced teams. Newbies generally don't want to stay because the learning curve is so high, especially when they get paired with a Kayi main who can get 15 Knockouts while practically sleeping.
    I am very happy I discovered this game just before it was released. Nearing the end of the first season, it has been a wonderful and fun-filled ride improving my skills with most of the characters and playing the exclusive game modes and earning the exclusive cosmetics in the special events. I hope this community continues to grow around this truly special gem. But THAT part is up to you. Are you willing to take the chance and play a game that may be a little too challenging for your first few hours, maybe even get made fun of because you dared to support a game that is far from mainstream? Or are you willing to support creativity in the gaming industry and encourage small developers to take a chance so they can have a rousing success from their quirky little passion project?
    LET'S ROCKET!    … Expand
  5. Fooglessuper
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я ставлю такую оценку, так как верю, что эта игра заслуживает большего. Она действительно цепляет.… Expand
  6. gusfring0
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Really fun and refreshing shooter. Biggest hurdle is small player base but if devs go F2P, it could really blow up.
  7. Blitzflix
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    It is a good game! Its not free-to-play but its a really good game and i enjoyed every second. If you have EA play Download it.
  8. Masterjake43
    May 7, 2022
    10
    this game is awsome,and i bought on steam in my pc and chromebook,and i was for $5 on steam.

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 15, 2020
    75
    Rocket Arena is surprisingly fun and addictive for a simple, non-violent title for younger gamers. It would’ve been a blast if there were more people playing it, but a couple of weeks after the release its servers are pretty much desolate. [10/2020, p.74]
  2. GameMAG
    Sep 12, 2020
    80
    Rocket Arena has a lot of potential, and the game is worth paying attention to at least because of the original mechanics. It is a high-quality and interesting project that is definitely worth trying for fans of online shooters.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    79
    Rocket Arena is a promising junior, but will it get to the major leagues? With the right amount of balance adjustments and content patches, it’s totally feasible. [Issue#247, p.52]
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