Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i7-7700HQ or AMD FX-8350, 4.2 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1050, 4 GB or AMD RDNA 3 GPU 12 Cus Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8600K, 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 3.4 GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB or Radeon RX 580, 4 GB Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible
despelote
Kicking a ball down the sun-drenched streets of Quito acts as the emotional anchor for an entire childhood, pulling in 127 positive mentions out of 142 for its story. Players have largely embraced this compact journey, driving a 92% approval rating across 418 sampled reviews following release.
What it's about: Une tranche de vie sur l'enfance et la passion du football qui gagne les habitants de Quito, en Équateur, en 2001.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 142 | 127 | 4 | 11 |
| Gameplay | 55 | 29 | 2 | 24 |
| Graphics / art | 53 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Value for money | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 76 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,8 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Narrative depth drives the experience, gathering 127 positive mentions out of 142.
- Art style and visual presentation resonate strongly, earning 52 positive mentions out of 53.
- Sound design hits all the right notes with 33 positive mentions out of 33.
- Overall content leaves most satisfied, highlighted by 16 positive mentions out of 18.
Weaknesses
- Gameplay mechanics divide the community, showing 29 positive mentions against 24 negative ones out of 55.
- Pricing concerns appear in 3 negative mentions out of 3.
- Technical issues disrupt immersion, reflected in 5 negative mentions out of 5 for bugs.
Who is it for?
Players seeking a poignant, story-driven vignette about youth and Latin American culture will find a memorable afternoon here.
Is despelote worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 1,116 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative depth drives the experience, gathering. Current price: 6,99€ (50% off).
Verdict
Despelote succeeds as a moving interactive memory piece, even if its gameplay mechanics and brief runtime leave some wishing for more meat on the bones. With a 95% global positive rating across 1116 total reviews, it remains a heartfelt trip down memory lane worth taking.
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