@moavi Rocket League is perfect for that purpose. As you say, having a full screen will make it much easier, especially when learning. And considering they are mostly playing with each other it'd be better to give them each the best view, best opportunity to have fun.
That said, having two copies would also allow 2v2 splitscreen, which could be great for that age. Offline they will have to play bots or just each other, but there are a variety of fun modes (Soccar, Rumble, Dropshot, Hoops, Snow Day) and you can make a season of each to play against teams of bots and create a sense of progress.
Further, if they were allowed to go online, O think it would be much less daunting and more rewarding to team up while having their own accounts on each Switch. One thing I would recommend is to turn of chat, or at least turn it to quick chat only (canned phrases like "What a save!") to avoid any issues.
Finally Rocket League is the definition of easy to play, tough to master so it will take some guidance to keep kids that age on the right track without getting frustrated. Stuff like control settings, team strategy (roles, rotation), advanced tips (powerslides, dodges, aerials), etc. could go a long way to planting the seed as long as they aren't overwhelmed. Most of all as long as they are willing to learn, supportive of each other and not overly competitive they should have a blast together, possibly coming back to RL for years, I could imagine.
I should say, we have two Switches and play this exact way all the time. Usually on separate monitors, like you said. It's really something special.
Also, a little tip... Since casual duels are so barren It's not too difficult to cue up at the same time and get matched together. Especially if you turn off cross platform play... This allows newbies to learn at their pace while still completing online matches to get goodies and such. This way you can avoid ballchasers who constantly compete just to touch the ball, obstacles to growth. Works with the other barren playlists, too (Hoops for 2v2). Really helpful.
@moavi Yeah, it's certainly possible. 'Player 1' can set up a password-protected 'Local Lobby' which 'Player 2' can search for and connect to - alternatively, they could form an in-game 'Party' and play Private Matches together
Unfortunately, I believe that both options require connection to the internet (which would also leave the standard online options open in the game) - so, you couldn't guarantee that they wouldn't end up going online unless supervised...it's also a little bit more fiddly to set up than a game like Mario Kart, for example - quite easy when you get the hang of it, but may be a little tricky for young children (I'll post a little video of the process below to help you decide if it'd be suitable )
(Note: The game automatically generates a lengthy lobby name and password - like the one featured in the video - but both can be changed by the host to something a little more user-friendly!)
Hope that helps!
EDIT: See below - you can actually generate a private local lobby without being fully connected to the internet, so that would be an option ..the video above should hopefully give you some idea as to the complexity of the process (not too bad when you get the hang of it - and even just the default set-up is good fun )
@NaviAndMii Yeah, no prob. Too many games come to a portable and don't bother, even though bonfire multiplayer is the dream.
So, you've got to give it to Psyonix... I understand disliking loot boxes and of course there are issues with the game, but they really go all the way in supporting Rocket League with modes and features while always working to both expand and streamline the experience.
To me that is worth the tradeoff, even if the demon temptation must always lurk outside the door.
They'll probably not only think you're exceptionally brainy - but pretty cool as well for getting them a copy of Rocket League each! #FavouriteUncle! Haha!
The Rocket League Season 7 rewards have been revealed!
Player banners:
Bronze I or higher – ‘Season 7 - Tier 1’ Player Banner Silver I or higher – ‘Season 7 - Tier 2’ Player Banner + lower Player Banner Gold I or higher – ‘Season 7 - Tier 3’ Player Banner + lower Player Banners Platinum I or higher – ‘Season 7 - Tier 4’ Player Banner + lower Player Banners Diamond I or higher – ‘Season 7 - Tier 5’ Player Banner + lower Player Banners Champion I or higher – ‘Season 7 - Tier 6’ Player Banner + lower Player Banners Grand Champion – 'Season 7 Grand Champion' in-game Title + ‘Season 7 - Tier 7’ Player Banner + lower Player Banners
...and, this Season, they're throwing in a second reward too!
Goal explosions:
Bronze and Silver Tiers – ‘Striker’ Goal Explosion Gold and Platinum – ‘Striker’ and ‘Striker Pro’ Goal Explosions Diamond, Champion and Grand Champion – ‘Striker,’ ‘Striker Pro’ and ‘Striker Legend’ Goal Explosions
...nice selection! As the silverest of all Silver players (below), it looks like I'll be netting myself a couple of banners and a sweet looking goal explosion - great stuff!
I would care a bit more, but I just want the skull banner, then to get the hellfire/reaper explosions, but once I get back in the mood to play this, will see how well it goes as I need to redo competitive now.
Yeah, I played quite a lot of Ranked matches during the recent 'Double Drop Weekender' in the hope of perhaps sneaking in to the Gold ranks in one of the modes and maybe blagging a 'Tier 3' reward for myself...but, alas, it wasn't to be (got to the top Division in Silver III a couple of times - but never quite managed to get over line in to Gold! )
Still, this was my first competitive Season (only ever played Casual on PS4) - and it'll be nice to get a handful of Rewards for my efforts (..even if they are on the lower end of the scale!)
I'm particularly looking forward to receiving the Striker goal explosion - I've only had the default explosions up to now, so that'll be a particular 'win' for me
after playing a lot of cross platform matches recently i think we are definately catching up with the rest !!! finshed top on several matches with x-box/pc users
I haven’t been playing too much lately. But the last couple times I got on I’ve been put into a match on a tram winning 8 to 0 or something close to that. The other team doesn’t move at all. What’s going on with this?
I finally locked up Platinum rewards this season. Was stuck in Gold forever. I locked Gold day one this season. I've always played cross platform. I think it's the best way to get up to speed.
Meh, I'm not in the mood for RL recently, so I doubt I will try to figure out how competition works and deal with that for a banner and explosion I really don't care about, on the other hand, do hope I will have plenty of time for the summer event when I come back from my trip.
Well I actually went ahead and got to bronze rank, it took longer then I wanted...sorta wish that you didn't need to do placement matches for each of the things, at least I can get that green goal explosion aka the one I like the most of the three.
Didn’t play RL for a while and now after summer update games feels so much difrent. It looks prettier but it lags when playing docked (performance video option). Like I’m playing a new game - worst one. Cars also feels quicker and with that “lag” I can’t even hit the ball sometimes.
What the hell did they do?’
For me after the newest update it's working soooo much better now. When my brother and I would play every 2 rounds we'd get disconnected and it'd say parties offline. Now that never happens anymore.@Dizzy_Boy
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