‘Grotesque’: Konami’s ‘eFootball’ release mocked by fans


So far, the revamped ‘eFootball 2022’ is failing fans’ expectations and racking up negative reviews, with only 8% of the more than 10,400 ratings so far on gaming platform Steam positive as of Oct 1. — AFP

TOKYO: It was meant to “signal a new era of virtual football”, but Konami’s eFootball 2022 appears to have missed the goal, with players mocking its graphics and gameplay.

The new free-to-play title from the Japanese firm is the latest release in one of the best-selling video game franchises, eFootball, previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer.

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