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 and the humorous announcers add a unique charm to the game.
- Avid sports gamers appreciate the game's challenge and uniqueness, considering it a novelty sports game.
- The game suffers from poor graphics, awkward controls, and unresponsive gameplay.
- Many players report numerous bugs and frustrating mechanics that detract from the experience.
- The AI is criticized for being ineffective, leading to a lack of engaging gameplay.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being stiff, unresponsive, and lacking dynamism, with poor camera perspectives and mechanics that feel outdated. While some find humor in its flaws, many agree that the controls are subpar and the overall experience lacks fluidity. Despite these issues, a few players express a willingness to give it another chance, indicating a potential for enjoyment despite its shortcomings.
“Yes the graphics are dated, but the gameplay is not.”
“It's really funny and cringeworthy so if you have the money it's worth to get just for them (you can also watch gameplay on YouTube for free).”
“Controls are shotty at best, the gameplay doesn't flow, will probably give it a second chance.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely criticized as dated and poor, with many users noting issues like awkward menus and disorienting camera movement. Despite these shortcomings, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay, suggesting that it compensates for the visual flaws.
“Bad graphics, weird menus, and the camera movement in the game gives you vertigo.”
“I fell in love with it despite its awful graphics and mechanics.”
“Yes, the graphics are dated.”
- humor4 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 hilarious and cringe-worthy announcers are a highlight; it's a Swedish and a German announcer trying to speak English with broken accents and no feelings or empathy for the game or plays.”
“It's really funny and cringeworthy, so if you have the money, it's worth getting just for the humor (you can also watch gameplay on YouTube for free).”
