If you are hunting for a unique sports simulator to mix up your usual rotation of PC games, Handball 17 might just catch your eye. Moving away from the crowded market of football and basketball titles, this game attempts to capture the fast-paced, high-scoring action of European professional handball. It brings 82 official teams from prestigious leagues in France, Germany, and Spain right to your monitor. While it may not have the massive budget of mainstream sports franchises, it offers a fun, niche experience for fans of the sport or anyone looking to try something completely different on a lazy afternoon.
Storyline
Unlike heavy RPGs, there isn't a deep cinematic narrative here, but your personal journey takes center stage in the Career Mode. You create your own custom player and start your journey in the lower tiers of professional handball. As you progress through the seasons, your goal is to grind out victories, improve your skills, and earn offers from top-tier clubs. The story is entirely driven by your own progression, tracking your rise from a completely unknown rookie to a legendary champion playing for the biggest teams in Europe.
gaming experience.
When it comes to the actual gameplay, the matches are incredibly fast-flowing and action-packed. The controls are designed to be accessible, letting you pull off standard jump shots, tricky spin shots, and hip shots to outsmart the opposing goalkeeper. You will spend your time orchestrating clever set plays, passing the ball quickly around the defensive line, and finding the perfect gap to score. Even though some of the mechanics and animations can feel a bit rigid at times, playing against a friend in local multiplayer brings out a highly competitive and entertaining vibe that makes every hard-earned goal feel pretty satisfying.
