Draft:Backyard Skateboarding
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Comment: The article on the video game series is detailed and includes this game. This draft does not have enough additional information for a separate article. Information in this draft can be merged into the parent article.This draft is a draft on a subtopic of an existing article, Backyard Sports. Discussion as to whether a separate article for the subtopic is warranted should be on the talk page of the parent article, Talk:Backyard Sports.Please discuss the suitability of creating a separate subtopic article on the talk page of the parent article. Please resubmit this draft if there is rough consensus at the parent talk page to create the child article, or with an explanation that the child draft satisfies either general notability on its own or a special notability guide. Robert McClenon (talk) 16:13, 30 August 2024 (UTC)
| Backyard Skateboarding | |
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| Developer(s) |
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| Publisher(s) | Atari |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Game Boy Advance |
| Release | Windows
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| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Backyard Skateboarding is a skateboarding 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,[1] for Windows, followed by a release for the Game Boy Advance the following year on October 4, 2005.[2] The game is the only entry in the franchise to not be based on a team sport and only entry to have not received any sequels, although a Game of the Year edition was released the same day as the GBA version, adding another location and another playable character to unlock. The game focuses on a child version of Andy Macdonald and the Backyard Kids entering a skate tour to win a new skatepark.[3]
Gameplay
[edit]In 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.[4]
Reception
[edit]Jinny Gudmundsen of Common 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."[5] The game won the award for Computer Children's Game of the Year at the 8th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Backyard Skateboarding (2004)". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Backyard Skateboarding (2005)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Atari - US - Backyard Skateboarding™ - PC CD-ROM". 2005-10-18. Archived from the original on 2005-10-18. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Backyard Sports Skateboarding featuring Andy Mac - Skateboard video games for kids from Humongous, Inc". February 10, 2006. Archived from the original on February 10, 2006. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Movie & TV reviews for parents. "Backyard Skateboarding Game Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "Half-Life 2 named Game of the Year at D.I.C.E. awards". GameSpot. Retrieved July 29, 2024.