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despelote is a first-person, physics-based soccer game set in Quito, told through eight-year-old Julián in a bittersweet, semi-autobiographical tale. Dribble, pass, and shoot around a lively city as Ecuador nears World Cup qualification. Explore, interact, and find mischief on your way through conversations and on-site audio/photo-inspired streets.

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6.49$
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Release Date

01 May, 2025

Publisher/Developer

Julián Cordero, Sebastian Valbuena, Panic

Reviews

Steam: 96.21% positive (711/739)
Metacritic: 89/100

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 8

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despelote — Street Soccer, Street Stories

Step into Quito's streets and parks through the eyes and ears of eight-year-old Julián. despelote blends a warm, bittersweet mood with the rush of a ball at your feet, inviting you to live inside a city that breathes, laughs, and sometimes surprises you. It’s a coming-of-age journey told from a child’s perspective, where play, memory, and daily life intertwine in a way that makes the world feel intimate and alive.

Play as Julián in a gentle, semi-autobiographical adventure where every dribble, pass, and shot carries a story. The soccer ball has a physics-based feel that responds with weight and precision, delivering a satisfying first-person experience as you chase routes through busy streets, weave through corners, and send the ball skimming past curious onlookers. The action is grounded in authentic reactions: your kicks can spark conversations, small bets, and unexpected moments that ripple through the day.

Explore a dense town space at your leisure, full of activities, interactions, and mischief to get up to. Wander sunlit avenues, shaded plazas, and rooftop stairways, pausing to listen to snippets of everyday life. The city is crowded with characters who share jokes, memories, and genuine conversations, each encounter shaping Julián’s outlook and reminding you that a neighborhood is a living, responsive crowd rather than a static backdrop.

The game uses photos and audio recorded on location in Ecuador to create a strong sense of place. You’ll notice textures, sounds, and atmospheres drawn directly from real streets, markets, and parks, giving the world a tangible, immersive feel that grounds the storytelling in authenticity.

A bittersweet, sometimes dreamy semi-autobiographical tale of youth unfolds as Ecuador edges closer to qualifying for the World Cup. The city’s mood shifts with the stakes, adding weight to Julián’s personal journey while letting the city itself feel like a character with hopes, quirks, and a shared sense of pride. The narrative threads through small victories, awkward missteps, and quiet moments of reflection that linger long after the game ends.

despelote is about people as much as it is about soccer: a vibrant, living world where every interaction can spark a new direction in your day. Kick the ball toward someone else and watch how the city responds, how friendships form, and how a single game can illuminate Quito’s soul. It’s a personal, perceptive experience that invites you to look closer, listen harder, and play with heart.


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