Review · Sports · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
eFootball 2022
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5
Konami Digital Entertainment · 2021
LumiScore
53/100
Good
eFootball 2022 is a sports game that develops spatial awareness and strategic thinking, but may involve competitive online interactions.
Growth (BDS)
40
Risk (RIS)
20
Daily limit
90min
Age guidance
E
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.44 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.50 | |
eFootball 2022 offers a good way for children to develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through engaging soccer gameplay. Players can also practice strategic thinking and problem-solving as they adapt to different in-game situations.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.27 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.33 | |
The game's competitive nature and online interactions could expose children to competitive toxicity and social comparison. While there are no direct monetization pressures, the game employs some dopamine manipulation techniques like variable rewards and near misses to encourage continued play.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.