despelote add Switch version

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for games that delve deep into the human experience, I am thrilled to learn about Despelote, the upcoming first-person slice-of-life soccer adventure game, coming to the Nintendo Switch in early 2025. Having traversed countless virtual worlds, I can’t help but be intrigued by the immersive narrative of this game, set in the streets and parks of Quito through the eyes of an eight-year-old boy named Julián.

As a soccer enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that my favorite first-person slice-of-life soccer adventure game, despelote, is coming to Nintendo Switch in addition to its previously announced versions on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam)! This exciting news was shared by the publisher Panic and developers Julian Cordero and Sebastian Valbuena. We can all look forward to experiencing it together in early 2025!

Here is an overview of the game, via Panic:

About

Despelote refers to a game of soccer played among people. Journey through the bustling streets and parks of Quito, experiencing the world through the innocent perspective of eight-year-old Julián. Kick, pass, and score your soccer ball throughout town, and discover the consequences when you send it flying towards someone. Experience the city transforming as Ecuador edges ever closer to securing a spot in the World Cup.

Key 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.

Watch a new trailer below.

Switch Announce Trailer

2024-12-10 23:46

Switch Announce Trailer

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