Factsheet

Publisher:
Playground Productions

Developers:
Mega Cat Studios
Humongous Entertainment

Release date:
TBD

Platforms:
Steam

Website:
megacatstudios.com/pages/backyard-hockey-02

Regular Price:

USDTBD

Description

Return to the ice with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Hockey 2002 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Skate, pass, shoot, and score in this classic game!

Play hockey like you did with friends in your neighborhood! Lace up your skates, strap on your helmet, and grab your hockey stick because the Backyard athletes are teaming up with kid versions of legendary hockey stars in Backyard Hockey ‘02! Customize your uniform, set your lineups, and get ready for three periods of non-stop hockey action! Play quick games, single games, or a whole season. Track stats in Season play and create custom players to watch their skills improve over time!

Features

  • Nostalgic Gameplay: Relive the classic fun and excitement of Backyard Hockey.
  • Iconic Characters: Team up with legendary hockey stars like Pablo Sanchez alongside your favorite Backyard athletes.
  • Customizable Teams: Create your dream team with unique names, uniforms, and rosters.
  • Multiple Game Modes: Enjoy a variety of game modes, including quicky play, friendly matches, spectator mode, proactive mode, and league play.
  • Lively Commentary: Listen to the hilarious banter from Sunny Day and Buddy Cheque.
  • Global Leaderboards: Compete against players worldwide and track your progress.

Videos

BACKYARD SPORTS IS BACK! YouTube


Images

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About Playground Productions (Publisher)

Playground Productions, a leading innovator in children's entertainment, is passionate about creating high-quality content that sparks imagination and ignites a love of learning. Founded by former teacher Lindsay Barnett, Playground Productions draws upon its expertise in education to craft engaging experiences that nurture young minds. Their diverse portfolio encompasses a range of interactive media, including award-winning games, educational apps, and captivating eBooks.


About Mega Cat Studios (Developer)

Mega Cat Studios is an independent video game development and publishing studio with a global team. At their core, they are passionate game developers and artists who seek to create meaningful experiences through their games and services.


About Humongous Entertainment (Developer)

Humongous Entertainment, a pioneer in children's edutainment software, is dedicated to crafting engaging and enriching experiences for young minds. Their award-winning franchises, including Putt-Putt®, Freddi Fish™, Pajama Sam®, and Spy Fox®, have delighted generations of children with interactive adventures that spark curiosity and foster essential skills. Through captivating stories, vibrant characters, and age-appropriate challenges, Humongous Entertainment inspires a lifelong love of learning through play.


Backyard Hockey '02 Credits

James Deighan
Head of Cats

Luke Usher
Lead Developer

whatisaphone
Lead Developer

Matt Ramsey
Developer

Josh Koenig
Producer

Rex Malapitan
Producer

Terence Balderama
Head of 2D

Veo Yap
2D Producer

2D Artists
• Apolos D.C. Adriano
• Kian Shane Sabater
• Pamela Dimayuga
• Ronald Buquia
• Arbieneil Camangon

Special Thanks
• Becca Peters - Director of Marketing
• Gracey Maala - Senior Marketing Manager
• Frank DiPersio - Public Relations Manager
• Kamille Angelika Navarro - Marketing Designer
• Reese Alegre - Marketing Support
• Jev Reyes - Marketing Support