eFootball Kick-Off took me by surprise. The clean user interface welcomes players of all abilities. The visuals are neat, the controls straightforward, and there are plenty of modes to keep you busy – all for a decent price. Now that the World Cup is over, this is the next best thing.
eFootball Kick-Off!2026
eFootball Kick-Off!
2026 Konami Digital Entertainment76Good
Playtime
ModerateTypically 15 hours
Playable on
Available on
- $19.99
Details
- Launch
- June 3, 2026
- Developer
- Konami Digital Entertainment
- Publisher
- Konami Digital Entertainment
- Themes
- Genres
Overview
Experience the excitement of every goal – solo or with everyone! Begin your football journey with eFootball Kick-Off!
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Reception
Press76
Good- Metacritic76from 30 reviews
- OpenCritic76from 13 reviews
Despite its dated graphics, eFootball Kick-Off! leaves a positive impression and feels like a true successor to PES. It revives a style of football games where the greatest reward lies not off the pitch, but on it. Every match is fun, the pace keeps you playing, and the World Cup setting makes this installment an excellent excuse to play on Nintendo...
Gameplay remains the real strength of this production, thanks to an immediate, enjoyable approach close to simulation, working well both in quick matches and in World Tour mode.
Electronic soccer kicks off! The Nintendo Switch 2 title stands out for its flawless performance, natural gameplay, and added variety thanks to its minigames, establishing itself as a rewarding soccer experience in the console's library.
I don’t mind that eFootball Kick-Off is a smaller, slightly stripped-down version for the Switch 2, as it actually takes advantage of the system’s portability with more arcadey, “pick up and play” modes that feel like a match made in heaven for the console. It runs well, controls decently enough, and has enough content to keep you busy for a while,...