eFootball started his way in the worst possible way. It is currently the most talked about title on the internet – even “overshadowing” the launch of FIFA 22 – due to its huge amount of bugs . There are so many that it has become the worst rated game in the history of Steam , which is not a minor issue. Especially since the Valve store has given space to multiple titles whose quality is questionable.
However, the case of eFootball makes more noise because we are talking about the successor to PES , which at some point was the best football video game – in the PS2 era. Basically, Konami's new proposal, which opted for free-to-play, cannot be enjoyed right now. The errors are present both in the playable section and in the visual. The latter is a inexhaustible source of memes .
The facial expressions of the players are as terrifying as they are funny. Of course, when you see Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi with the face of a creature taken from a horror video game, it is impossible not to comment on it. In addition, eFootball has serious problems with its physics system , an essential component in any sports title. Balls that go through players, referees who prefer to “fall asleep” on the grass and Ansu Fati running like Naruto. AI, for its part, is conspicuous by its absence.
As of this writing, 91% of reviews on Steam – out of over 12,000 – are negative . Most of the complaints from the community are associated with the deplorable graphic section and the bugs that make it impossible to enjoy it. As if the above were not enough, it is evident that the content offered at launch is very poor. If the playable offer, in addition to being scarce, is poorly made, it was a matter of time for users to express their discontent.
Konami, of course, is aware of the controversy surrounding eFootball. “ We are very sorry for all these issues and we want to assure everyone that we will take it seriously and strive to improve the current situation. This work will be continually updated, quality will be improved and content will be added constantly. We will do everything possible to satisfy as many users as possible and we look forward to your continued support for eFootball 2022 “, they mention from the company.
The problem in this type of situation is that it is difficult to wash the image of a game that goes on the market without being finished. Ask Cyberpunk 2077…
