A masterclass in action design, Despelote delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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95%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (95% positive from 902 reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
Rich open world to explore
Limited professional critic coverage
Despelote is a first-person adventure video game and that released on 1 May 2025. It is slice-of-life set in Quito during Ecuador's qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where the player is able to explore and play with a soccer ball in the city. The game is autobiographical and from the perspective of an eight year old Julián Cordero, one of the developers.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
A love letter to Ecuador, soccer, and the joyful freedom of being a reckless little Latino kid. The soundtrack is also incredible. This game holds a really special place in my heart <3
A beautiful series of vignettes that transport you amazingly to a super specific place and time. Loved every second of it, going to recommend it to all of my friends.
Not the longest game but very atmospheric. I didn't know what to expect from it and that's the best way to experience it tbh. This game got me invested in the Ecuadorian national team and now I have 4 national teams capable of hurting me at the world cup.
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