Backyard Football '09 DS box art

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Backyard Football '09

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreSports
DeveloperHumongous Entertainment
PublisherAtari
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBackyard Sports
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS, Backyard Football '09 is a sports game developed by Humongous Entertainment and published by Atari.

It is part of the Backyard Sports series; on the DS you can also try Backyard Hockey and Backyard Basketball 2007. The series also appears on other systems with Backyard Baseball (GBA) and Backyard Baseball 2006 (GBA). Humongous Entertainment also made Backyard Football '08 for the DS.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Backyard Football '09 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 '09 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Backyard Football '09 walkthroughs & guides

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Backyard Football '09 FAQ

Who made Backyard Football '09?

It was developed by Humongous Entertainment and published by Atari.

How long does Backyard Football '09 take to play?

As a sports game, Backyard Football '09 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.

Read more about Backyard Football '09 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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