eFootball™ (2021)

Developer: KONAMI
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Free To Play
Rating: 2.5 of 5, 112,772 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 34 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A realistic football simulation with a focus on team building and step-by-step tutorials for new players.

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What players say

Players mourn PES and say eFootball is a pay-to-win casino with aggressive microtransactions. The gameplay itself is praised as realistic and fun, especially with friends, but the experience is ruined by terrible servers, input lag, and a strong momentum handicap that feels unfair.

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