Handball 17

About Handball 17

Handball 17 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Eko Software and was released on November 10, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Find the 82 official teams from the most prestigious European leagues in the best handball simulation. Experience all the sensations of handball thanks to the easy-to-use controls, dynamic Career mode and fast-flowing matches, in both single player and multiplayer modes.

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62%Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique handball game with official licensing and authentic European teams, filling a rare niche in sports games.
Solid and ambitious shooting mechanics that capture some of the sport's fast-paced and tactical nature.
Challenging AI and gameplay that can be satisfying for dedicated handball fans who invest time to master controls.

Controls are unintuitive, inconsistent, and lack customization, making the gameplay frustrating and difficult to learn.
Defensive mechanics, AI behavior, and goalkeeper performance are flawed and erratic, reducing realism and competitive balance.
Outdated graphics, repetitive animations, minimal career mode depth, dead online multiplayer, and frequent bugs degrade the overall experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The gameplay offers a foundation of engaging mechanics and authentic elements like real teams, but it is frequently hindered by clunky animations, inconsistent AI, and a struggle to balance realism with fluidity. While mastering the game’s rhythm can be rewarding, repetitive and flawed mechanics limit its overall appeal, especially for experienced handball fans.
- “Mastering these mechanics is essential for success, and once players understand the rhythm of attack and defense, the game can be quite engaging.”
- “The inclusion of real teams and player likenesses adds an element of authenticity that fans of the sport will appreciate, and there are glimpses of a solid gameplay foundation beneath the technical roughness.”
- “Yet, while the foundations of a compelling sports simulation are present, the game often struggles to balance realism with fluid gameplay, resulting in a product that is intriguing but flawed.”
- “Unfortunately, those moments are too few and often buried under repetition and mechanical inconsistency.”
- “It captures some of the essence of handball through its licensed content and solid shooting mechanics, yet it is held back by clunky animations, limited depth, and inconsistent AI.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent but outdated, featuring stiff and repetitive animations with player models lacking individuality. While some visual aspects show potential, overall the graphics fall short compared to more realistic sports simulations like FIFA.
- “The graphics are very decent.”
- “The graphics and the movement should be more realistic like in other sport simulations (e.g., FIFA).”
- “The graphics are serviceable but dated, with player models that lack individuality and animations that often appear stiff or repetitive.”
- “The graphics and the movement should be more realistic like in other sport simulations (e.g. FIFA).”
- “The graphics are way below what would be expected for any sports game nowadays.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The music and sound effects are adequate, providing a basic level of immersion during gameplay. Some users find the soundtrack relaxing and enjoyable despite any minor flaws.
- “I relaxed for 5 heart minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Despite these flaws, the soundtrack and general sound effects do their job adequately, helping to maintain at least a minimal level of immersion during matches.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's stability is generally solid but occasionally affected by glitches and bugs, such as input errors causing passes to go in the wrong direction. These issues occur sporadically but can impact gameplay.
- “There are glitches, for example, sometimes when you press left + A to pass the ball to a teammate on the left side, the game makes you pass to the right.”
- “Glitches and bugs do occur on occasion.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The optimization aspect is criticized for limited customization options and minimal performance feedback, resulting in a lack of player engagement and connection to the broader handball world.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The atmosphere is described as functional but lacking, with arenas feeling plain and missing engaging crowd energy.
- “The arenas are functional yet plain, offering little in terms of atmosphere or crowd energy.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story is praised for its inspiring message about perseverance and unexpected life outcomes, emphasizing the importance of not giving up despite challenges.