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Backyard Soccer '98

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96%Game Brain Score
music, humor
gameplay, graphics
96% User Score Based on 181 reviews

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Backyard Soccer '98 is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Mega Cat Studios and was released on November 27, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Backyard Soccer '98 brings playful 6-on-6 youth soccer action with point-and-click controls for passing, defending, and scoring. Choose and coach a team of 8 kids through League Play or enjoy quick pick-up games on 20 unique fields. Compete in tournaments featuring comical power-ups, intense shoot-outs, and familiar commentators Sunny Day and Earl Grey.

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Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews
music3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game captures the nostalgia of childhood, providing a fun and charming experience with beloved characters and simple gameplay.
  • It runs well on modern devices and offers quick matches, making it easy to pick up and play.
  • The season mode adds depth with promotions, relegations, and tournaments, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • The controls can feel simplistic and unchallenging, which may not appeal to players looking for a more complex soccer game.
  • There are some bugs and issues, such as goalies performing poorly and certain achievements not functioning correctly.
  • The game lacks online multiplayer and some customization options, which could have enhanced the experience.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as simple and nostalgic, appealing primarily to fans of retro sports games, particularly for its basic mechanics and charm reminiscent of 90s soccer titles. While some users note bugs and limitations, such as fixed gameplay settings and occasional issues with game rules, the overall experience is considered enjoyable for those seeking lighthearted, uncomplicated fun rather than deep mechanics.

    • “Surprisingly good mechanics for a 90's soccer game.”
    • “This gives every ounce of nostalgia and original gameplay.”
    • “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.”
    • “The games are maybe 10 minutes long, and the core gameplay is just not fun.”
    • “Gameplay settings cannot be changed once you begin your very first match.”
    • “It's the original Backyard Soccer, so gameplay is extremely basic and fairly unchallenging.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as charming and nostalgic, with a pleasing art style that complements its arcade-style gameplay. However, players seeking high-definition graphics or a more modern aesthetic may find it lacking, especially when compared to other sports games. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their retro appeal, though some prefer the original interface.

    • “Charming little point and click sports game that, while heavy on nostalgia, the gameplay, art style, music, and characters all hold up.”
    • “I liked the original interface better, both aesthetically and because it was significantly different from Backyard Baseball.”
    • “If you want either an action-packed sports game, multiplayer, HD graphics, or upgradeable characters, this game may not be for you.”
    • “I liked the original interface better, both aesthetically and that it was significantly different from Backyard Baseball.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic charm, particularly the iconic goal theme song associated with the characters, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate how the music complements the gameplay and art style, making it a memorable aspect of the game.

    • “Charming little point and click sports game that, while heavy on nostalgia, the gameplay, art style, music, and characters all hold up.”
    • “Pablo is still a powerhouse, Stephanie is still the greatest goalie you can choose, and the Khans are still rocking out to the greatest goal theme song ever.”
    • “I recall that being a thing on the original, and it was fun to watch your shot go in over and over while listening to your player's goal music.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players report occasional stability issues, such as buggy character animations and humorous CPU behavior, like scoring own goals. However, these glitches do not significantly impact gameplay.

    • “Sometimes the player heads become buggy and shake side to side, which doesn't affect gameplay, but it's honestly hilarious.”
    • “The CPU occasionally scores own goals, adding to the unpredictability of the game.”
    • “There are frequent stability issues that disrupt the overall experience, making it frustrating at times.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing antics of the kids, including their quirky head movements and the comical moments when the CPU scores own goals, adding a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.

    • “Sometimes the player heads become buggy and shake side to side (nothing that affects your gameplay, though). The CPU even makes its own goals sometimes, and it's honestly hilarious.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been optimized for modern computers, but users report no significant changes or improvements beyond this adaptation.

    • “No changes that I've found yet, other than being optimized for modern-day computers.”
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Backyard Soccer '98 is a casual sport game.

Backyard Soccer '98 is available on PC, Phone, Windows, Tablet and others.

Backyard Soccer '98 was released on November 27, 2024.

Backyard Soccer '98 was developed by Mega Cat Studios.

Backyard Soccer '98 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Backyard Soccer '98 is a single player game.

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