eFootball PES 2021
LumiScore
out of 100
Use with parental oversight — some design risks present
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
42/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Set a clear budget for myClub Coins before your child starts playing — ideally zero until they are old enough to understand virtual currency and its real-world value.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
The game is almost exclusively populated by real-world male footballers with no notable female characters, so no two named women interact.
Parent Pro-Tip
Play Master League together and use the formation and transfer decisions as a springboard to talk about strategy, budgeting, and real-world football tactics.
What your child develops
eFootball PES 2021 offers genuine tactical depth: players develop real strategic thinking as they manage formations, exploit defensive gaps, and adapt to opponents in real time. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are meaningfully exercised through precise passing, dribbling, and positioning. The Master League mode adds a light layer of managerial planning and long-term goal-setting. Spatial awareness is continuously engaged as players track 22 on-screen athletes and anticipate ball movement, making this one of the stronger motor-cognitive sports titles available.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Please note that the latest data for certain licensed leagues and teams will only be available via an update post-release. You will need an internet connection in order to download this update.