IHF Handball Challenge 14
- March 28, 2014
- Neutron Games GmbH
Get on SteamHandball fans will finally be able to test themselves, gamepad in hand, thanks to the first simulation offering 20 national teams and 80 teams from the most prestigious leagues: The Ligue Nationalede Handball (France), the Toyota Handball-Bundesliga (Germany), and the Liga Asobal (Spain).You can also create your own players, make up a team, and participate in national leagues and international tou…
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Reviews
- Some players find the game enjoyable and worth purchasing despite its flaws.
- The spin shot feature is a nice addition that some players appreciate.
- The humorous and cringeworthy announcers add a unique charm to the game.
- The game suffers from stiff and unresponsive controls, making gameplay frustrating.
- Graphics and animations are dated and poorly executed, leading to a disappointing experience.
- The AI is lacking, resulting in poor team dynamics and frequent fouls during gameplay.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being stiff and unresponsive, with unsatisfactory camera perspectives and a lack of dynamism in animations, making defensive play feel like a gamble. While some find humor in the mechanics, many agree that the controls are poor and the overall gameplay lacks fluidity, though a few are willing to give it another chance despite its dated graphics.
“Yes, the graphics are dated, but the gameplay is not.”
“Stiff and unresponsive, all of the camera perspectives are equally unsatisfying. There's absolutely no dynamism to gameplay or animations - playing defense just feels like a gamble.”
“Completely trash mechanics.”
“You can read my review for it on its page if you want the pros and cons and why I fell in love with it despite its awful graphics and mechanics.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely criticized as dated and poor, with some users noting issues like awkward menus and disorienting camera movement. Despite these shortcomings, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay, indicating a divide between visual presentation and overall experience.
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations make every scene a visual delight.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Bad graphics, weird menus, and the camera movement in the game give you vertigo.”
“I fell in love with it despite its awful graphics and mechanics.”
“Yes, the graphics are dated, but the gameplay is not.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is primarily derived from its quirky announcers, a Swedish and a German duo, who deliver commentary in broken English with a lack of emotional engagement, resulting in a mix of hilarity and cringe. Many players find their antics entertaining enough to justify the game's purchase, or at least recommend watching gameplay online for a taste of the humor.
“The only two things better with this game are the spin shot, which is really nice, and the hilarious and cringe-worthy announcers; basically, it's a Swedish and a German announcer trying to speak English with really broken accents and no feelings or empathy at all for the game or plays.”
“It's really funny and cringeworthy, so if you have the money, it's worth getting just for them (you can also watch gameplay on YouTube for free).”
