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| Backyard Skateboarding | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Humongous Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Atari |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Game Boy Advance |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Backyard Skateboarding is a sports video game developed by Humongous Entertainment and published by Atari. It is part of the Backyard Sports franchise and was released on September 27, 2004, for Windows, followed by a release for the Game Boy Advance the following year. The game focuses on a child version of Andy Macdonald and the Backyard Kids entering a contest to win a new Skatepark.[2]
Gameplay
editIn a stark contrast to other Backyard Sports games, the gameplay of Backyard Skateboarding focuses on completing tasks by performing skateboarding stunts, unlocking accessories, new locations, and new players as a result.[3]
Reception
editCommon Sense Media gave Backyard Skateboarding a 4-star rating, stating that while the game lacked educational value, it was "a very fun way to skateboard and never get hurt."[4] The game won the award for Computer Children's Game of the Year.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Backyard Skateboarding (2004)". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Atari - US - Backyard Skateboarding™ - PC CD-ROM". web.archive.org. 2005-10-18. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Backyard Sports Skateboarding featuring Andy Mac - Skateboard video games for kids from Humongous, Inc". web.archive.org. 2006-02-10. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ Movie & TV reviews for parents. "Backyard Skateboarding Game Review | Common Sense Media". www.commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Half-Life 2 named Game of the Year at D.I.C.E. awards". GameSpot. Retrieved 2024-07-29.