Michael Kitchin writes, "What Handball 21 does well is represent the top of the European table of the sport. Unfortunately, the gameplay and animation can't hold up to the challenge. As a newcomer, I struggled to get to grips with what is a very tactical sport. I find space hard to manufacture and, whilst defensive duties are better handled, the goalkeepers provide a real lottery. I can't complain much about the modes on offer but the clumsy gameplay dampened my enthusiasm. Some training modes could've helped but I found this game tough to penetrate."
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WTMG's Leo Faria: "Handball 21 is not a good game in any sense of the word. Die-hard handball fans will probably be able to ignore this game’s myriad of issues and enjoy what’s basically the only available simulator in the market. Everyone else, be it a casual sports fan or someone who has never heard of handball before, will quickly become fed up with how lackluster this game’s presentation and gameplay are. Avoid this one, even if you were interested in checking it out due to sheer curiosity."
PP: Handball 21 is not the game that Handball players have been waiting for, unfortunately. The developers have done the best they can with a sport that really has limited mainstream appeal, and perhaps just isn't suited to video games in the same way the football, basketball, and other sports are.
