Handball 21
- November 12, 2020
- Eko Software
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Reviews
- Graphics are adequate and show some improvement over previous titles.
- The game has a good menu and easy-to-use controls.
- It can be addictive and engaging for players unfamiliar with handball.
- Gameplay is unrealistic and fails to capture the fast-paced nature of real handball.
- The game is plagued with bugs, crashes, and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
- AI behavior is poor, with offensive players unable to break through defenses, leading to repetitive and boring gameplay.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has been criticized for its slow pace and lack of realism, particularly in comparison to the fast-paced nature of actual handball. While there is potential for improvement, many users find the mechanics clunky and the overall experience boring, failing to capture the excitement of real handball matches. Despite these issues, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay.
“Handball lives from its fast-paced gameplay; even after goals, you can make an instant counterattack and get behind the opponent's defense line while they are moving back.”
“To achieve a good gameplay where full body contact is well made in such a game is, in my opinion, the hardest part to achieve.”
“The game has potential, but the gameplay still has room for improvement.”
“First they slow down the gameplay, which is not improving the overall experience.”
“This is actually the worst and an unacceptable part of the gameplay for a handball game that tries to be good.”
“The gameplay is not realistic as it is in real handball leagues.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are described as only slightly improved and generally adequate, failing to enhance the overall experience significantly. Reviewers feel that while the visual updates are present, they do not compensate for the lack of authenticity and depth in gameplay compared to other titles in the genre.
“The graphics in this game are stunning and truly enhance the overall experience.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, making every scene visually captivating.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations really bring the game to life.”
“This game literally just slightly improves graphics and kills everything else.”
“Ever since, the only real change was in the graphics and animation; other than that, it doesn't deliver that authentic handball sim feel we expect from a game like this.”
“I still prefer to go with Netmin Games' Handball Action Total, which, apart from slow pace and inferior graphic quality and animations, has a lot more to offer.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have expressed frustration with the game's music, noting that it can be irritating and persistent, especially when the game becomes unresponsive, preventing them from turning it off.
“The music is so irritating that I can't stop it, and the game won't respond to my attempts to change it.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and becomes annoying after just a few minutes of gameplay.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
