Factsheet
Publisher:
Playground Productions
Developers:
Mega Cat Studios
Humongous Entertainment
Release date:
TBD
Platforms:
Steam
Website:
megacatstudios.com/pages/backyard-soccer-98
Regular Price:
| USD | TBD |
Description
Get ready to kick it old-school! Backyard Soccer '98 is the second installment in the iconic Backyard Sports series. Relive the magic of neighborhood soccer matches with enhanced graphics, gameplay, and a whole host of Steam achievements.
Backyard Soccer '98 captures the pure joy of youth soccer, featuring 30 unforgettable kid athletes, 20 unique fields, and hilarious power-ups. Play 6-on-6 soccer with intuitive point-and-click controls, jump into a quick pick-up game, or embark on a full season in League Play to compete for the coveted "Astonishingly Shiny Cup of All Cups Tournament."
Features
- Nostalgic Fun: Rediscover the charm of classic backyard soccer.
- Iconic Roster: Play as your favorite Backyard kids, including the legendary Pablo Sanchez.
- Diverse Game Modes: Enjoy Pick-up Games, Friendly Matches, Spectator Mode, Penalty Kick practice, and the in-depth League Play.
- Unpredictable Gameplay: Hilarious power-ups and bloopers keep every match fresh and exciting.
- Dynamic Commentary: Sunny Day and Earl Grey deliver their signature lively commentary.
Videos
BACKYARD SPORTS IS BACK! YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Additional Links
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Backyard Soccer ‘98 Now Available on Steam
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Backyard Soccer ‘98 Review: This Childhood PC Classic Falls Short of Scoring a Perfect Goal
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 Soccer '98 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
Keith Joshua Palencia
PEQA
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
• Matt Ramsey - Knowledge of the Games
• Mega Cat Studios QA Department
Contact
Publisher
Playground Productions
Email
playgroundproductions@id-pr.com
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/playground.productions
Developer
Mega Cat Studios
Email
sir.meowface@megacatstudios.com
Twitter
https://www.twitter.com/megacatstudios
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/megacatstudios
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/megacatstudios
Humongous Entertainment
Twitter
https://x.com/HumongousEnt