
To be fair, I didn't end up maining either of those characters in their respective games after the initial infatuation ended, and it only took me one match with Kayi to know we were going to be best friends. Though each design is distinct, I didn't feel immediately drawn to any one character based on their looks alone - the way that I looked at Pharah or Pathfinder and knew right away I wanted to be that one. Each character also has special ways of getting around the map or repelling enemy attacks. They all fire rockets as their primary weapons, but they each have different takes on the idea: there's Jayto, who fires a bunch of fast, hard-hitting missiles, or Kayi, who can charge up her explosive crossbow bolts for extra speed, or Blastbeard, who fires arcing cannonballs. Each of the 10 characters included at launch has their own unique look, story, and special abilities. There's breadth to the cartoony character line up, and while their varied weapons and abilities muddy the purity of the classic rocket arena concept, you'll quickly find a favourite and get to enjoy the frantic scrapping of the game's various modes.Rocket Arena is a hero shooter like Overwatch or Apex Legends.


Rocket Arena is an energetic new take on the arena shooter that revels in and rewards skillful play with its projectile weaponry. The Games Machine - Emanuele Feronato - Italian - Unscoredįortnite is always Goliath, but this time, David seems to be quite handsome. Rocket Arena can be quite enjoyable at the beginning, but its derivative gameplay and rather banal game modes cannot keep the player engaged for a long time at the current state of the game. Spaziogames - Silvio Mazzitelli - Italian - 7 / 10 With a grand number of game modes, maps, and interesting characters with unique abilities alongside their personalized explosives, Rocket Arena certainly has more than enough personality to set itself from the pack. Rocket Arena offers fun that's fit for all ages. Though it's a little thin in its current state, this is a solid start for what will hopefully become a lively and dynamic game as its season pass gets underway. Rocket Arena is an extremely fun game with a commitment to the long term and the seasons to continue increasing its online community.Īn accessible, lightweight competitive shooter. It's fun for fun, and many times we don't want more than that. Rocket Arena doesn't have the most inspired and original characters or settings, but it does have 10 well-designed characters, three fun modes and solid gameplay that keeps you hooked throughout your frantic games. Hobby Consolas - Alejandro Alcolea Huertos - Spanish - 87 / 100

Rocket Arena turns an old standby into a new take on shooters, and what's lost in the translation is made up for with easy-to-learn fun. GamesRadar+ - Connor Sheridan - 4 / 5 stars Rocket Arena is a great multiplayer time, featuring a friendly style of play that’s appropriate to all while being generally packed with content. Gamerheadquarters - Jason Stettner - 7.7 / 10 Despite lacking a depth of lore and strategy, the crossplay option can convince players to pay the price. The fast pace of the game won't suit everyone but strengthens its identity. Rocket Arena is a fun and easy to learn shooting game. Gameblog - Eva Martinello - French - 7 / 10 It is a high-quality and interesting project that is definitely worth trying for fans of online shooters.

Rocket Arena has a lot of potential, and the game is worth paying attention to at least because of the original mechanics. As someone that often steers clear of competitive shooters Rocket Arena is an experience that I genuinely enjoyed and plan to return to for a while. Rocket Arena is a blast with its unique take on explosive arena action, colourful cast and an ambitious game plan, albeit one that plays its payload cards a little too safely. Critical Hit - Darryn Bonthuys - 7.5 / 10
