Overview

• Despelote is a first-person narrative game based on co-creator Julián Cordero’s childhood in Quito, Ecuador, during the nation’s historic 2001 World Cup qualifying campaign.
• The game combines real-world recordings and stylized visuals, using digitized photographs of Quito overlaid with hand-drawn and paper-cutout elements to evoke memory and nostalgia.
• Gameplay centers on first-person soccer mechanics, allowing players to dribble and kick a ball while exploring small sandbox environments tied to narrative vignettes.
• Critical reception highlights its authenticity, visual artistry, and emotional resonance, though some reviewers note limitations in gameplay depth and time-restricted exploration.
• Available now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms with a 10% launch discount, a Nintendo Switch version is confirmed for a future release.