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Backyard Baseball 2006 technical data
Name | Backyard Baseball 2006 |
System | Game Boy Advance |
Year | 2006 |
Developer | Mistic Software |
Genre | Sports |
Backyard Baseball 2006 is a sports simulation game developed by Humongous Entertainment and published by Atari for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance in 2006. The game is the fourth installment of the Backyard Sports series and was followed by Backyard Football 2007.
In Backyard Baseball 2006, players take on the role of a group of young baseball players as they take part in a season of backyard baseball. Players can choose from a roster of both real-life Major League Baseball players and cartoon characters, such as Pablo Sanchez, Pedro Cerrano, Annie Frazier, and others. Players can customize their team with different uniforms and logos, as well as create custom players. The game features an intuitive control scheme that allows players to easily hit, pitch, throw, and field with ease.
The main mode of play in Backyard Baseball 2006 is its season mode. In this mode, players manage their teams through a full season of games against other teams in their division. Matches consist of three innings each and are played out automatically with the player only able to intervene during key moments such as batting or pitching decisions. During the course of the season players can purchase new equipment for their team from an in-game store using coins earned from winning matches or completing challenges. They can also upgrade their team’s stadium by purchasing better seating and more amenities for fans.
Backyard Baseball 2006 also features several minigames which allow players to practice specific skills such as batting or pitching accuracy without having to play through an entire match. These minigames are designed to improve the player’s overall performance when playing regular matches against AI opponents or other human players via link cable connectivity.
Backyard Baseball 2006 was well-received upon its release with critics praising its easy controls and inviting atmosphere for younger gamers while noting its lack of depth compared to more serious sports simulations like Madden NFL 06 which released at around the same time for GBA. Despite these criticisms however it remains one of the most fondly remembered sports games on GBA thanks to its charming cast of characters and accessible gameplay style which makes it perfect for casual gamers looking for some quick fun without needing too much strategy or skill involved.