Konami’s eFootball 2024 aims to compete with EA Sports’ FIFA series, marking another attempt in the football (soccer) game arena. Since its rebrand from Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) to eFootball, the franchise has faced criticism for player models, gameplay issues, and overall polish.
Notably, eFootball 2024 showcases substantial improvements in graphics. Player models have been upgraded, and crowd animations are now more synchronized with on-field events.
The gameplay experience has also evolved positively. Player movement is more realistic, with better off-the-ball behavior. However, there are still some issues with button input delays in the box, affecting ball control.
Refereeing inconsistencies from previous iterations have been addressed, resulting in more consistent officiating. However, the commentary remains overly dramatic for a realistic football simulation.
A major drawback in eFootball 2024 is the limited selection of authentic teams for “authentic” matches, though the available teams are well-presented. The game features a Dream Team mode, similar to FIFA’s Ultimate Team, where players can earn rewards by playing matches.
Menus in the game are slick, user-friendly, and feature a modern black and purple color scheme. The focus is on Dream Team, as it is the primary revenue source for this free-to-play game.
While eFootball 2024 introduces few new features due to its update patch nature, it adds the ability to track player goals and assists. The most significant addition is boosters in the Dream Team mode, allowing players to enhance performance.
Overall, eFootball 2024 shows significant improvement compared to previous iterations since the rebrand. While it may still lack in terms of teams and modes compared to its competition, it offers a compelling experience for football gaming enthusiasts.
