The Backyard Kids are back again-- this time at the hockey rink! You can create players or select from the Backyard gang, which includes both neighborhood kids and mini versions of real NHL pros. Next, you'll choose from eight different rinks and pick what type of game to play-- single or season. The game has a well-designed learning curve; the game is easy to get started with but tough to master. It's also very fun. A practice option helps you learn how to control your player's skating and shooting, there are one and two player modes, and there's even an air hockey table for extra action. The graphics and sound effects are super, and secret coaches and rinks can be unlocked. This is a great program.
Product Description
Lace up your skates, strap on your helmet and grab your hockey stick, because the Backyard Kids are teaming up with kid versions of your favorite National Hockey League stars in Backyard Hockey! Customize your uniform, set your lineups and get ready for three periods of non-stop hockey action! With power plays and spectacular saves, its the chance of a lifetime to play with the pros in your own backyard!
I am a large fan of backyard sports. This is one of my favorites! If you want to see the backyard kids more grown up and more skilled, get this. Believe it or not, Sunny Day is older too. You can earn new places, people, and coaches! If you type in a certain name under create a player, a new kid comes out to play. HINT: Read all of the credits, you will see 6 names, one is a nickname, those are names you need. Copy them down fast! I wonder what the next game will be, but this one is great! If you get it, you will love it, I know I do.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 starsBest Game YET, December 13, 2002
This is the best game in the Backyard Series by far. The graphics are far superior and the game is more challenging. At first glance you can easily see that the kids look like they're 5 years older. Also, when playing you're first game the gameplay is quick and it might take a game or two to get used to. When you start you are also not in the traditional clubhouse start menu. There are secret rinks, coaches, and players (Possibly Mario or Lindros?)which you can earn. The players include Curtis Joseph, Martin Brodeur, Jarome Jagr, Mike Modano, Jarome Iginla, Paul Kariya, Joe Thornton, Steve Yzerman, Joe Sakic, and ,urs truly, Brian Leetch of the Rangers. Also u can choose from a 18-30 game season plus playoffs. Practice makes perfect with this game. Enjoy!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent game for kids :o), December 2, 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Backyard Hockey (CD-ROM)
I bought all of the Backyard games for my son, starting when he was six. He absolutely loves them and they are really easy to follow. He is eight now and we keep buying him the new editions as they come out. It is a great gift for any child 5-12.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat game, great series
This game is great and carries on the same aspects as the other Backyard games. Choose to be an NHL team or a made-up team.
Published on January 12, 2004 by Jeremy M. Herback
5.0 out of 5 starsMy son loves it
GOt this for my 11 year old for Christmas. He has the other titles in this series: Backyard Baseball, Backyard Soccer and Backyard Football. He loves this one and plays it often.
Published on June 25, 2003 by Jami Garrison
5.0 out of 5 starsTHIS GAME RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is the best game. its so fun. the graphics are awsome and the commentary is hillarious.
Published on January 14, 2003 by 14yearoldgamer
1.0 out of 5 starsDefective
I purchased this game for my daughter for Christmas and it had a defect in the install program. I returned it for another, and the same problem occurred.
Published on January 13, 2003
1.0 out of 5 starsWorst Backyard Game
Ratings. Graphics:5 Speed:1 (too fast). Players:6 (need more goalies) Voices:4 (Ronny is dorky and has a high and baby voice.
Published on January 3, 2003
5.0 out of 5 starsThe best Backyard game ever!
First off,this is THE best backyard game ever.(exept maybe BFL2002) I wonder if the infogrames will make more backyard games?
Published on December 22, 2002 by Mary Nelson Bessler
5.0 out of 5 starsBackyard Hockey Rules!
This is the best Hockey game ever made. You can pick from different rinks, you can make your own players. I wish I had a CD of the music from this game - cuz it rules.
Published on December 19, 2002
5.0 out of 5 starsBEST backyard game so far
I just got this as a gift and I really love it! I have backyard soccer and backyard baseball and I was very excited to get this present.
Published on December 9, 2002
5.0 out of 5 starsProbably four-and-a-half but the best you could get.
OK.Best out of ten stars for them all. Backyard Baseball:8 stars Backyard Basketball:9 stars Backyard Football:7 stars Backyard Soccer:8 stars Backyard Hockey:10...
Published on December 9, 2002
5.0 out of 5 starsthe best computer game yet
Backyrd hockey is my favorite game every day I go to my computer to play this game at first it is hard but once you get used to it i'll be fun but a little easy it's rocks
