Hand-Painted Soccer Simulator That Brings Back Childhood Memories

This game combines physics-based soccer mechanics with a character-driven narrative.

Take a look at Despelote, an indie game that's been described by its developers as a heartwarming slice-of-life adventure and soccer simulator set in Quito, Ecuador in 2001. In this game, you assume the role of eight-year-old Julián, allowing you to dribble, pass, and shoot your soccer ball around town while interacting with its inhabitants. With a wholesome storyline and child-like hand-drawn graphics, the game lets you rekindle your childhood memories and reflect on the carefree days of the past.

Image Credit: Panic, Despelote

"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."

Image Credit: Panic, Despelote

Features:

A bittersweet and sometimes dreamy semi-autobiographical tale of youth.
Explore a dense town space at your leisure, full of activities, interactions, and mischief to get up to.
A physics-based soccer ball that feels good to kick around in a first-person perspective.
A vibrant world full of characters that have funny, and genuine conversations.
Photos and audio recorded on location in Ecuador are used to create a strong sense of place.

Image Credit: Panic, Despelote

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Hand-Painted Soccer Simulator That Brings Back Childhood Memories

Image Credit: Panic, Despelote

Image Credit: Panic, Despelote

Image Credit: Panic, Despelote

Image Credit: Panic, Despelote

Image Credit: Panic, Despelote

Image Credit: Panic, Despelote

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