Despelote
May 1, 2025
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3.40 average rating based on 5 ratings
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Despelote is a soccer game about people. Get immersed in the streets and parks of Quito through the eyes and ears of eight year old Julián. Dribble, pass and shoot your soccer ball around town, and see what happens when you kick it someone's way. Feel the city change as Ecuador comes closer than ever to qualifying for the World Cup.
- Developers
- Julián Cordero, Sebastian Valbuena
- Publishers
- Panic
- Events
- Latin American Games Showcase: The Game Awards 2025 Edition, Latin American Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest 2025 Edition, +7 moreLatin American Games Showcase: The Game Awards 2025 Edition, Latin American Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest 2025 Edition, Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition 2024, Panic Games Showcase 2024, Latin American Games Showcase 2024, Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition 2023, Panic Games Showcase 2023, Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Extended, Tribeca Games Spotlight 2023 less
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Sport
- Themes
- Sandbox
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release Dates
May 01, 2025 Full Release (Worldwide)
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Dec 11, 2025 Full Release (Worldwide)
Nintendo Switch
User Stats
34
In Collection
11
Wish Listed
0
Playing
18
Backlogged
How Long Is Despelote?
Main + extras: 2.4 hours
Total completions: 1
wilomaku
gave
Mar 14, 2026
A lovely art work from an unlikely place
This review is for the Nintendo Switch version
As unlikely as Ecuador qualifying for the Japan–Korea 2002 World Cup, it is surprising that a game like Despelote exists and could come from that corner of the world. Yet it does, and it beautifully captures the ordinary life of a Latin American child on the 2000's. The game design is natural and immersive. Its art style is unique and original. It is definitely a must-play for any Latin American gamer who wants to see their everyday culture reflected on a videogame.
The story portraits is so intimate that not everyone will fully grasp its beauty, which is also a shame.