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Backyard Baseball '09
Wii
Released On: Jun 10, 2008
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
37
User Score
Available after 4 ratings
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
37
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
75% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
37
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
75% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
"Wii Sports" allowed us to use the Wiimote to actually swing while this game merely uses a flick to swing, or a flick to pitch. It has entertainment value, is not an overly deep baseball experience and feels like it could have taken the series to the next level rather than leaving the franchise stranded on the bases. What is here is fine, but the series has not truly advanced much.
The game has one huge black eye: the forced commentary of "Jack Fouler." To call Fouler's "jokes" bland and corny is a compliment; the lazy, incompetent, and ultimately insulting writing is heard by the same audience that sees Pixar films, so why is it so far beyond lame?
When all is said and done, Backyard Baseball '09 is a forgettable title that may go over with very young gamers. Though the title is not all bad, mature gamers are better off saving the time and money!
We don't get to say this often, but there are literally thousands of better options when deciding what to pick up for younger gamers. Backyard Baseball '09 is just as bland and uninspired as the series has been for years now, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a worse game on Wii.
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Summary Play hardball with David "Big Papi" Ortiz, A-Rod, Jeter, Ichiro, Griffey, Pujols, and other MLB superstars as kids. Choose your favorite MLB or Backyard team or create your own. And now, for the first time on Wii, Backyard Baseball 2009 features NEW Backyard Baseball All Star Game and tournament mode along with season & single game optio...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Wii
- DS
- PlayStation 2
- PC
Initial Release Date: Jun 10, 2008
Developer:
- Humongous Entertainment
Publisher: Atari SA
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