Backyard Baseball ’97 is now out on Android published by Playground Productions. Just like the name suggests, it’s a blast from the past that’s truly fun and adorable. If you grew up swinging for the fences on an old-school computer setup, you’ll know how this one will be.
Rediscover the Joy of the Original Backyard Baseball ‘97!
The new mobile version has the signature charm that made it a hit back in 1997. You get a lineup of 30 characters, including the legend, Pablo Sanchez. He’s pretty much the MVP of kid athletes!
Apart from smacking baseballs around, you focus on doing it with style and power-ups. You get fireball pitches, super strength and more to mess with your opponents.
One of the best parts about Backyard Baseball ’97 is the variety of game modes. You can dive straight into a match with the random pick-up mode or get more strategic with the single game mode.
And you can even take your squad through a 14-game season, aiming for the BBL playoffs and the ultimate Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series. There’s even a batting practice mode where you can face off against Mr. Clanky to get your swing back in shape.
Catch a glimpse of Backyard Baseball ’97 right here.
Touch Base!
Backyard Baseball ’97 stand out from a typical baseball game because of its quirky mix of pro and little league rules. You’re allowed to bunt, tag up and even steal bases, but don’t expect to be leading off or dealing with injuries.
The game keeps it simple and accessible while still giving you some room to strategize. You also get a T-ball mode where you can just mess around without getting too competitive.
And here’s a fun fact about the game: Playground Productions didn’t have the original source code! Anyhow, they managed to make it feel smooth and snappy on modern devices. All in all, its combination of goofy characters, simple controls and backyard sports is worth trying out!
Check out the game on the Google Play Store. It’s priced at $4.99.
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