Speedball 2 HD (2013)

Developer: Bitmap Brothers, Vivid Games
Publisher: Rebellion
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Sports
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 674 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a frantic, punishing mix of handball and ice hockey where matches are a high-speed blur of violence and scoring.

fast-pacedviolentarcade-styleretrocompetitivebrutalintenselocal multiplayer

What players say

Players are split on Speedball 2 HD. Some say it is a decent nostalgic trip, while others calling it 'Slowball 2' note the gameplay is slower and clunkier than the Amiga or Megadrive versions. Complaints include frequent crashes, gamepad and achievement problems, and missing the stadium flip at halftime.

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