This is a shame because I would have rated this game very highly otherwise. Some kids will be dissapointed to learn that they can't play against their friends or siblings there isn't even an option for internet play, which has become a standard for sports games. ![]() In fact, not using the mouse at all as a controls option would have allowed more than one player to compete at a time. Even the keyboard would be a better choice than the mouse, which is ill-suited for action and sports games. Given the simplicity of gameplay, which consists mostly of passing the ball, shooting it, and trying to steal it from other players, support for a two-button joystick should be present. While using a mouse makes perfect sense in graphic adventure games such as the Putt-Putt ones, it makes no sense to use one in Backyard Soccer. When it comes to their Backyard Sports series, though, I think they missed the boat in one really crucial area: game controls. ![]() Parents who don't want their youngsters playing Doom or Duke Nukem can instead purchase the Freddi Fish or Pajama Sam series these are games which are adventures that teach kids all about problem-solving, a skill that's more important for them than blowing up zombies. When it comes to great games for kids, I really think Humongous Entertainment has carved themselves a nice niche.
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