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eFootball PES 2021

Review · Sports · PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One

eFootball PES 2021

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One

Konami Digital Entertainment · 2020

LumiScore

46/100

Caution

eFootball PES 2021 is a football simulation that builds strategic thinking and spatial awareness, but its myClub mode can encourage excessive spending.

Growth (BDS)

42

Risk (RIS)

50

Daily limit

30min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.60
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.75

eFootball PES 2021 offers engaging football simulation, promoting strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and quick reflexes. Players can build their dream team in myClub or lead a club to glory in Master League, fostering a sense of achievement and tactical mastery.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.67
R2Monetization
0.46
R3Social risk
0.44

The myClub mode, while offering team building, incorporates mechanics like variable rewards and escalating commitment, which can encourage excessive spending and playtime. The competitive online environment may also expose players to toxicity and social comparison.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–100/mo.
Avg playtime~7 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is eFootball PES 2021 safe for kids?

LumiKin gives eFootball PES 2021 a LumiScore of 46/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is eFootball PES 2021 appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for eFootball PES 2021 (E), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play eFootball PES 2021?

LumiKin's recommended play time for eFootball PES 2021 is 30 min max/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of eFootball PES 2021?

The myClub mode, while offering team building, incorporates mechanics like variable rewards and escalating commitment, which can encourage excessive spending and playtime. The competitive online environment may also expose players to toxicity and social comparison.