Overview

• Despelote is a first-person narrative game inspired by Julián Cordero’s childhood in Quito during Ecuador’s 2001 World Cup qualifiers.
• The game features a unique collage-style visual design, blending digitized on-location photos with paper-cutout interactive elements.
• Its core gameplay revolves around first-person soccer mechanics that reflect the uncoordinated but playful nature of childhood.
• Critics praised its intimate storytelling, nostalgic atmosphere, and handcrafted aesthetic but noted issues with repetitive pacing and technical glitches.
• Available on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox platforms, the game offers a concise two-hour experience focused on personal storytelling.