Rocket Wars

About

"Rocket Wars is a local multiplayer shooter game for up to 4 players, offering fast-paced PvP battles with crazy weapons and powerups. The game includes 12 spaceships with unique stats, several game modes like Deathmatch and Survivor, and AI opponents for smaller groups. Rocket Wars is designed as a fun party game to play with friends, establishing dominance through quick and action-packed sessions."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The game is incredibly fun and addictive, especially in local multiplayer settings, with various game modes and unlockable ships.
It features smooth animations, appealing graphics, and a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay is easy to learn but offers enough depth to keep players engaged, making it a perfect choice for casual gaming sessions with friends.

The game lacks online multiplayer support, which limits its replayability for those without local friends to play with.
There are only four player slots available, and the controls cannot be customized, which can be frustrating for some players.
The game suffers from a lack of content, with only one map and minimal variety in power-ups, making it feel somewhat shallow over time.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The graphics of the game are characterized by nice visuals and smooth animations, with vibrant colors that enhance the experience. However, the simplistic 2D art assets limit the overall quality, as players find that resolution options do not significantly improve the graphics. While the game offers enjoyable gameplay, its visual presentation is considered lackluster, especially for a PC title.
- “Nice graphics, smooth animations, and the colors pop.”
- “Cool graphics, smooth animations, and use of color.”
- “A frantic action ship shooter with a huge variety of unlocks and visuals.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it shallow and lacking justification for its price compared to free alternatives, while others praise its intensity, variety of game modes, and arcade-style fun. Overall, it offers a decent amount of entertainment, particularly for those who enjoy fast-paced, action-oriented experiences.
- “Gameplay is great, and the music sounds nice.”
- “Fun gameplay and good variety of game modes and spaceships to use.”
- “The gameplay is intense: there’s a burning star at the center of the battlefield, players spawn on the sides, fly around and fight.”
- “Gameplay is incredibly shallow, and let's remember this is a paid product when vastly superior games like Star Control 2 are open-sourced and completely free, so there's no real justification for this existing here on Steam.”
- “It has a very arcade-esque style that fits the gameplay.”
- “I had a ton of fun playing Rocket Wars, as previously stated, it's nothing memorable in regards to its graphics, art style, and sound (even with Waterflame as the composer to Rocket Wars OST) but its forte is obviously gameplay.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience without being distracting or repetitive. Players appreciate its calming qualities and how it complements the gameplay, contributing positively to their enjoyment.
- “Cool music: the music adds to the whole experience.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “In this type of game, it’s important for music not to distract you and not to get repetitive or annoying, and I must say that the music in Rocket Wars fits this description.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, providing a very funny experience that is best enjoyed with friends during local play, leading to lots of laughter. However, the lack of online multiplayer options is seen as a disappointment.
- “Very funny game, better to play with friends.”
- “Amazing fun and lots of laughing for local play; however, no online multiplayer makes it a tad bit disappointing.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”