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How does the eFootball 2024 gameplay feel? With EA in transition from its FIFA franchise to the new FC 24, this could be the year Konami takes a big leap in overtaking EA in the football gaming world. A key aspect of that will of course be the gameplay, so make sure you know what’s what.
The eFootball 2024 release date is upon us. While we await full access to all online modes, you can have a go at some trial matches before the full release. A select number of teams (without squad updates) are available to choose from, but that’s all you will need to try out the game.
Take a look at our first impressions of the eFootball 2024 gameplay below.
eFootball 2024 gameplay
In truth, the game hasn’t changed much. The new season update is not designed to alter the game, instead bringing changes to squads, kits, and refreshing certain game modes. This is not to say the gameplay won’t change at all this season, but that will come in later updates.
Regardless, you want to know what the gameplay is like. The obvious comparison to make is to FIFA. The way eFootball plays is much slower, less precise, and altogether harder. This is not to say it’s better or worse as that is a matter of opinion, but it is definitely more difficult to pull off the outrageous in eFootball!
Creating space and finding the right pass is rewarding. Quick one touch passing is tough to execute, leading to patient and deliberate attacking play. Picking the right time to play direct pays off if the other team has over-committed, but again it is difficult to pull off.
One area we noticed was how slow players seemed to react to loose balls. Often a deflection or loose ball would strike a player before the cursor had switched to them. This apparent lack of reaction time made it quite frustrating in both attack and defence to perform the desired action.
Defending feels less deliberate than attacking play. The shoulder charge feels slightly ineffective, while the sliding tackles are haphazard, rash, but feel great when you execute well. Standing tackles have no input, so it’s all about positioning your player in the correct place and battling for the ball.
A mention must also go to specific game animations. During the short time spent in trial matches, little details like the way the keeper puts the ball down, or a movement from a player to create space all look excellent. Player-specific commentary also adds a level of depth in the game that often feels generic and repetitive in others.
These first impressions are taken from the initial eFootball 2024 trial matches available prior to the full release of the game. This season promises to be a big one for Konami, especially if eFootball Master League is reintroduced to the game.
