IHF Handball Challenge 12

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IHF Handball Challenge 12 is an official handball simulation game showing off the top leagues and championships. Features include international handball stars, 4 game modes, and realistic gameplay with 11 skills for each player. Replay the 2011 World Championship and experience fast-paced handball action.

Genres & Tags

Sport

Play Modes

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and enjoyable experience for handball fans, with a decent overview of the sport and engaging gameplay.
It features local multiplayer and cooperative modes, making it a great option for playing with friends.
Despite its low budget, the game has a nostalgic old-school feel and provides a good introduction to handball for newcomers.

The game suffers from poor graphics, clunky controls, and numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience.
There is a lack of essential features such as online multiplayer, announcers, and major league representation, limiting its depth.
Many players report frequent crashes and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable in its current state.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is characterized by a good handball overview, but it suffers from poor mechanics and graphics, leading to a less fluid experience compared to contemporary sports titles. Despite its outdated feel, some players find it enjoyable and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic sports games, which can enhance the overall experience once they adjust their expectations.
- “The gameplay offers a good overview of handball mechanics.”
- “Poor mechanics, poor graphics, and poor flow compared to any other sports title released in 2011. It has an old-school feel to it, which I think is very enjoyable and brings me back to the best sports games.”
- “I was really skeptical at first, mostly because of the graphics and mechanics, but after looking past the fact that it was released in 2011 and not 2001, I couldn't stop playing it.”
- “The past 20 minutes of gameplay meant so much.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated, resembling titles from the late '90s rather than contemporary releases from 2011. Despite this, some players appreciate the nostalgic, old-school feel, finding enjoyment in the gameplay itself, especially as it is the only handball game available. Overall, while the visuals may not meet modern standards, the game still offers a compelling experience for fans of the sport.
- “I was really skeptical at first, mostly because of the graphics and mechanics, but after looking past the fact that it was released in 2011 and not 2001, I couldn't stop playing it.”
- “Despite looking like a game that was released in '99 with updated graphics, therefore not comparable with any other sports title released at the time (or for the last ten years), it's actually a very good game.”
- “The graphics are dated, but for the only handball game out there, it is a great buy for the sport lover.”
- “Poor mechanics, poor graphics, poor flow compared to any other sport title released in 2011; it has an old-school feel to it which I think is very enjoyable and brings me back to the best sports games.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The music in the game is reminiscent of enjoyable tracks from 2000s sports games, featuring good songs that enhance the experience, although some players feel the overall gameplay does not match the quality of the soundtrack.
- “The music brings back the nostalgia of 00s sports games.”
- “The soundtrack features great songs that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The music is good, but the game itself is lacking.”
- “While the soundtrack has some great tracks, it doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The songs are enjoyable, but they feel out of place in this game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is criticized for being poor, with frequent bugs reported that detract from the overall experience. Users express disappointment, indicating that these issues significantly impact gameplay.
- “This is a letdown; it's a dull game that's buggy every time you start playing.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches, which ruined the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, characterized by clunky console port issues, subpar performance, and confusing controls that hinder the overall experience.
- “This is a clunky console port with bad performance and very confusing controls.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as fleeting, providing initial amusement that quickly fades, leading some players to advise against playing it to preserve their enjoyment of handball.