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Nintendo DS · Sports
Backyard Hockey
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| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Humongous Entertainment |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Backyard Sports |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2007, Backyard Hockey is a sports game developed by Humongous Entertainment and published by Atari.
It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.
It is part of the Backyard Sports series; on the DS you can also try Backyard Football '09 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 Hockey 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Hockey walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Backyard Hockey FAQ
When did Backyard Hockey come out on the DS?
Backyard Hockey was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
Who made Backyard Hockey?
It was developed by Humongous Entertainment and published by Atari.
How long does Backyard Hockey take to play?
As a sports game, Backyard Hockey 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 Hockey 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.