Battle Carnival vs Rocket League
Battle Carnival
Battle Carnival is a unique MMO shooter game that attempts to combine the strategy that goes into character-switching in character-based shooters like Overwatch with the somewhat arcade-like gameplay that the fans of the age-old yet iconic franchise, Counter Strike, might be very familiar with. Featuring 7 early access characters that you can access right from the start, the game puts a lot of emphasis on the roles these characters can play and how by switching some of them up, your team may be able to counter the enemy's lineup. Of course, knowing how to aim is still a crucial skill needed in any MMO shooter.The game provides 2 game modes at the moment - Demolition and Domination. Demolition is the clear favorite since the 5-vs-5 matches there are usually pretty fast-paced - 3 mins per round and the game can be won simply by winning 5 rounds. Domination, however, is slower-paced and features the "capture and hold the area" gameplay. It's a 6-vs-6 match that can last up to 12 minutes or so. The maps are all very well-designed with multiple flanking and outflanking routes, though some may complain that the maps are confusing and "maze-like".
Battle Carnival is currently in early access and as such, the game does have plenty of problems that need to be fixed, areas that need improving and of course, more features and content that need to be released. The player population is a bit on the low end as well. Regardless, the game does seem to have a potential to fill a niche that buy-to-play shooters have hogged and with changes, it can be better. In the meantime though, you might still want to give the game a try, just so you can let the developers know about your feedback and help them turn the game into a game you'd want to stick around in.
Rocket League
Rocket League is one of the most innovative action MMO that seemlessly blends both sports and racing and setting it in an arena-like stadium where players get into teams and battle it out...much like a soccer match but with cars instead of players. The game has one of the best simulated physics system, allowing players to perform reasonably epic saves or goals depending on which side of the match you are. With up to 8 players per match, you can even opt to play via its splitscreen mode against other splitscreen opponents or compete with other players across platforms, traversing the PC-console platform boundary. Similar to a soccer sim, you can enjoy broadcast-quality replays too, where you can literally view the action from anywhere you like within the arena.Rocket League has blown up and shot right up to fame because of it's thrilling competitive gameplay and also its incredibly unique concept of mixing the two things that will get almost anyone excited - soccer and racing! So, if you are looking for a competitive game that you can play with friends on a splitscreen or even online with random players, this is the game to buy!