Despelote is a game that evokes nostalgia for Ecuador's soccer culture in the early 2000s, specifically during the summer of 2001 when the country was on the brink of its first World Cup qualification. Co-created by Julián Cordero, players are invited to navigate the streets of Quito through the eyes of an eight-year-old Cordero, experiencing his interactions with family, friends, and the surrounding world. Incorporating real audio recordings and stylized visuals that evoke memories, Despelote blends reality with dreamlike encounters, grounding the player in a unique blend of childhood wonder and national pride focused around soccer's transformative power.
Despelote invites players to relive Ecuador's 2001 soccer fervor through the eyes of an 8-year-old boy, reflecting childhood, family, and national unity.
Set against the backdrop of Ecuador's World Cup journey, Despelote employs soccer as a storytelling tool, exploring the simple joys and trials of childhood.
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