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- Release Date 10/8/2007
- Publisher Humongous Entertainment
- Platform DS
- Genre Family/Party
- Number of Players 1
- Wireless Players 2
Game Description
Hit the puck in your very own backyard with Backyard Hockey for Nintendo DS! Join up to 10 Backyard teams for some exciting arcade-style puck action! Choose from 30 NHL Clubs with official uniforms and logos and team up with pro hockey players as their kid versions. Partake in season play with team stats and standings or challenge friends in multiplayer mode. The game may be for a compact DS, but there's a huge range of unlockables, power-ups, mini-games, bonus content, and surprises. Realistic gameplay and quirky animations make this a favorite among youngsters and adults.
Critic Reviews
IGN Review (4.0 out of 10)
Don't let the packaging fool you: just because a product is endorsed by the NHL doesn't mean it's a game that does the league proud. Backyard Hockey from Atari and developer Mistic Software offers plenty of options and customization, but the core gameplay is so unreliable and poorly designed that it...more
Specs & Requirements
Wireless Wi-Fi Compatible (Ad Hoc)
Modes Season, Mini-Games, Exhibition, Wi-Fi Versus
