Rocket League answered a simple, bizarre question: What if go-karts played soccer? This led to one of the greatest sports games of the modern era, one that’s accessible enough to be a wacky arcade hit while featuring enough depth for competitive esports action. Rocket League Sideswipe is a free, mobile spin-off, a companion game meant to supplement the original rather than replace it. Sacrifices were made to make Sideswipe a successful mobile experience, but Rocket League’s original charm shines through.

Handheld Horsepower
If you’ve never played the original Rocket League, I recommend starting with that before picking up Sideswipe. It’s free, it’s fantastic, and on Nintendo Switch you can already play on the go. However, Sideswipe should fascinate existing Rocket League fans with how it simplifies the familiar formula for Android and iOS devices (I played…

