Game Boy Advance · Sports
Backyard Football
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Torus Games |
| Publisher | Infogrames |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Backyard Sports |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Backyard Football is a sports game released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Torus Games and published by Infogrames.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.
It is part of the Backyard Sports series; on the GBA you can also try Backyard Baseball, Backyard Baseball 2006 and Backyard Basketball. The series also appears on other systems with Backyard Hockey (DS) and Backyard Football '09 (DS). Torus Games also made Space Invaders, Doom II and Duke Nukem Advance for the GBA.
Backyard Football supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Backyard Football is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Backyard Football cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Away Team Scores 255 | 82000062
00FF |
|---|---|
| Away Team Scores 150 | 82000062
0096 |
| Away Team Scores 100 | 82000062
0064 |
| Away Team Scores 0 | 82000062
0000 |
| Home Team Scores 255 | 82000262
00FF |
| Home Team Scores 150 | 82000262
0096 |
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Backyard Football FAQ
When did Backyard Football come out on the GBA?
Backyard Football was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Backyard Football?
It was developed by Torus Games and published by Infogrames.
Is Backyard Football multiplayer?
Yes. Backyard Football supports up to 2 players.
How long does Backyard Football take to play?
As a sports game, Backyard Football typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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