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eFootball 2022

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eFootball 2022

Reviewed: 09 Apr 2026

PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5

Konami Digital Entertainment · 2021

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

53 /100

Automated review

eFootball 2022 is a sports game that develops spatial awareness and strategic thinking, but may involve competitive online interactions.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 40 · R 20
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

20

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

6+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.44
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
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

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.27
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social 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 compulsion-loop design techniques like variable rewards and near misses to encourage continued play.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is eFootball 2022 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives eFootball 2022 a rating of 53/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play eFootball 2022?

Our session recommendation for eFootball 2022 is up to 90 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of eFootball 2022?

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 compulsion-loop design techniques like variable rewards and near misses to encourage continued play.