
DATABASE

Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Despelote 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
Play Overview
Play involves exploring the streets, parks and buildings of Ecuador. Along the way, you kick a ball around with your friends. The conversations you have evoke a story of hope and expectation under the shadow of a financial crisis. The world is monochrome and the characters are hand-drawn. The pixelated effect lends the game a retro feel, like looking through the lens of an old camera or watching an old home movie.
You kick the ball and move using the sticks. You can call for the ball from your friends. As you play you inevitably annoy the locals also trying to enjoy the park. All the while you overhear them talk and discuss to the world (and to the ball). In fact, each person reacts to the ball in different ways, which often moves the story along.
Despelote is a semi-autobiographical game about how football can impact a place and its culture. It combines exploration and mischief and the fading of memory.
Benefits
Play Style
Duration
Age Ratings
Skill Level
6+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. The simple premise of waiting for school to end, to be able to go and play, is appealing to young children. The controls are quite simple, and the relaxed gameplay mean you don't need fine control to interact with it.
Costs
Despelote
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Game Details
Release Date: Coming soon
Coming Soon: PC
Expected Content Rating: PEGI 3
Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Communication (Action, Narrative, Simulation and Sports)
Accessibility: 0 features Documented (Tweet Developer)
Components: 3D First-Person and Hand-Made
Developer: Despelote Game (@DespeloteGame)

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