Handball 16

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Handball 16 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by EKO Software and was released on November 27, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Play with all your favourite players in THE handball simulation. Use all the real handball moves and tactics and challenge other players online.

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features real teams with professional players, enhancing the authenticity of the experience.
The new offense play system allows for exciting gameplay, rewarding players with slow-motion shots for successful tactics.
Graphics have improved significantly compared to previous versions, making the game visually appealing.

Career mode feels shallow and does not provide a true career experience, resembling normal matches instead.
The game lacks tutorials and practice modes, making it difficult for beginners to learn the mechanics of handball.
Gameplay is often criticized for being unrealistic and frustrating, with issues like static player movements and poor physics.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some users finding it exciting and improved compared to previous versions, while others criticize it for being unrealistic and lacking immersion due to poor physics and static player mechanics. Overall, the gameplay experience seems to vary significantly among players, with notable advancements in graphics but persistent issues in mechanics and realism.
- “The gameplay is perfectly exciting.”
- “Gameplay is quite different from the previous version.”
- “The feeling and the gameplay are great.”
- “Gameplay seems too fast and unrealistic, so outside of a tactical perspective, you don't really get the 'immersion' that you experience in other sports games.”
- “Physics are completely out of the question; players are kind of static and standing above the ball, waiting for a second to collect it from the ground looks kind of funny, although it's really outdated in terms of mechanics along with a couple more things.”
- “No cool slow-motion goals, mostly due to a lack of physics and pretty much monotonous gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered good, showing noticeable improvements over previous versions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Users appreciate the variety of game modes available, which complement the visual quality.
- “Only played a couple of games, but the graphics and gameplay are a huge improvement over HBC 12 and HBC 14.”
- “Graphics are good.”
- “Graphics are okay, and you have all the game modes you would expect from a sports game (league, career, offline, and online exhibition).”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look stiff and lifeless, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from its quirky mechanics, such as exaggerated fouls and comical player interactions, particularly during multiplayer sessions with friends. While some aspects, like the physics and player behavior, may feel outdated, they contribute to a lighthearted and amusing experience. Overall, the game's humor shines through its absurdities, making it entertaining despite its challenges.
- “Playing with friends is very funny!”
- “After many local and career mode plays, the game is really hard, and the rules can sometimes be funny, like getting two minutes for one fault or frequent offensive fouls; ball steals after rebounds are comic.”
- “The physics are completely out of question; static players standing above the ball and waiting for one second to collect it from the ground looks kind of funny, although it's really outdated in terms of mechanics.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Handball 16 does not fully immerse players in the authentic handball atmosphere, yet it remains an enjoyable experience overall.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, noting bugs that affect gameplay, such as discrepancies in game mechanics and hidden elements. These problems contribute to an overall frustrating experience.
- “The game is riddled with bugs that make it unplayable at times.”
- “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gaming experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating, as they lead to unexpected disconnects during matches.”