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Released: 14 Jun, 2010

Reviewer: Andrew Nesvadba

Version: 1.3 Size: 85.8 MB

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Rocket Racing League

$0.99

Save: 80% Was: $1.99Arcade Games1.3Rocket Racing, Inc.

PROS

Fast-paced rocket-fueled racing. Four race-modes with a unique style. Largely customizable vehicles. Direct in-game community interaction.

CONS

Advanced maneuvers feel awkward regardless of control scheme.
Waypoint arrows can give erroneous directions.

VERDICT

Rocket Racing League for the App Store makes the dreams of the real Rocket Racing League almost palpably real and is a treat for racing and flight-sim fans alike.

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Think of Rocket Racing League for the iPhone as a test-bed that aims to show just what the near future could hold as sci-fi is made real thanks to Rocket Racing. Despite hiccups in getting the real Rocket Racing League off the ground, you'll have the opportunity to fly a modern Mark-III and futuristic Mark-V X-Racer as you participate in this virtual competition.

You'll have the option of choosing between tilt or analogue controls for maneuvering your X-Racer, but both will take considerable amount of time to master as this rocket-powered vehicle has its own unique traits to master. For those who find the controls to be too Arcade-y an advanced control mode can be selected, adding the ability to stall your vehicle and an advanced physics engine to add stronger gravity and air-resistance.

Rocket Racing goes for a realistic style for the visuals, with each area being tailored to show off the speed and maneuverability of their X-Racers. Occasional lower quality environment textures do break the illusion at times, however each area is large enough to be considered a real playground for your rocket-powered vehicle. Multiplayer modes are also available for up to four players on a local Wifi or Bluetooth connection.

While it would be wonderful to witness true professionals plying their craft in a real X-Racer, Rocket Racing League does a great job of making the future of racing almost a reality and is a real challenge for racing and flight-sim fans alike.

App Store Info

In Rocket Racing League you take control of a fully customizable Rocket Racer® aircraft and test your skills in single-player Career mode or head-to-head against your friends via LAN-based Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® Multiplayer. Pilot your rocket-powered plane through floating 3D obstacle courses set in visually stunning environments including Lap Tracks, Drag Races, Arcade Tracks and Ground Races. With a global leaderboard and full Facebook® Connect functionality you will be able to show off to friends and other competitive racers around the world.

Game Features:
- Two Modes of Gameplay: Single and
Multiplayer
* Single Player Options:Training;Career;
Beat the Best
* Multiplayer: 1-4 players via Wi-Fi
(LAN) or Bluetooth®

- Real Time Scoring/Timing and Rankings

- Four Race Types: Lap, Drag, Arcade,
Ground

- Five Track Locations: Nevada Canyon,
California Coast, City, Tropical Island
and Space

- Instant Replay: User can toggle between
six different camera views

- Leaderboards, Facebook® Connect (Full
list displayed at RRLgames.com and
individual posts on Facebook)

- Unique, Customizable Rocket Racer®
Aircraft – Mark III and Mark V

- Control System: Accelerometer or
Virtual Joypad

- Unique User Interface: Allows direct
connection to the RRL mini-feed for
news, updates and two-way interaction