- November 27, 2024
- Mega Cat Studios
Backyard Soccer '98
Platforms
PC
Windows
About
"Backyard Soccer '98" is a soccer game that captures the carefree spirit of youth soccer, featuring 30 kid athletes and 20 unique fields. With point-and-click controls, players can participate in pick-up games or create a coach for league play, working their way to the top of each division and competing in the "Astonishingly Shiny Cup of All Cups Tournament." The game also includes intense tie-breaking shoot-outs and comical power-ups for added fun.
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- The game perfectly captures the nostalgia of the original Backyard Soccer, making it a delightful trip down memory lane for fans.
- Gameplay is simple and accessible, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults, with fun mechanics like promotions and tournaments.
- The developers have shown great dedication in reviving the Backyard Sports franchise, successfully bringing classic games to modern platforms.
- The game can feel overly simplistic and easy, lacking the challenge that some players may desire.
- There are some technical issues, such as broken achievements and subpar goalie AI, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The absence of online multiplayer and certain features from the original game, like goal replays, is disappointing for some players.
gameplay11 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay of the original Backyard Soccer is characterized by its simplicity and lack of challenge, making it a nostalgic experience for those seeking retro fun rather than deep mechanics. While it features some bugs and basic mechanics, it is praised for having the best season play in the Backyard Sports franchise, appealing to players looking for a straightforward soccer game. Overall, it is recommended for newcomers who appreciate classic gameplay without expecting modern complexities.
“If you've never played, I'd recommend it as long as you're not looking for anything with real deep mechanics and are looking for just pure retro fun.”
“This gives every ounce of nostalgia and original gameplay.”
“It's the original Backyard Soccer, so gameplay is extremely basic and fairly unchallenging, but I stand by my position that this version of the game has the best season play in the entire Backyard Sports franchise.”
“There are some weird bugs with offsides and 'out of play' (marking the ball as such when it's clearly still in play after a goal kick), but otherwise it's good enough for what it is: an old soccer game being ported over to Steam. Game mechanics are somewhat passable, and power-ups aren't overbearing (granted they're rare to come by, once per game on average).”
“Simple gameplay like I remember.”
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