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Summary: Fun for a wide range of ages
Review: I'm a mom of two boys, 7 and 11, and we have the other backyard games too. They are games that my sons can play together or alone and have a great time. These are the most popular sports computer games in our family. The kids love the graphics, being able to choose fields and players. These are definitely top-quality products.
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Summary: They Should Make More Games Like This!
Review: I've had this game for a long time now, and I've played it more than any other game I own and it's my all-time favorite game. It has tremendous replay value because of its wide selection of modes like single game, season, internet play, practice, and T-Ball mode. I especially like internet mode because it allows you to play with other kids on the net. Parents, don't worry! The internet mode is safe and secured and monitored by the company themselves! I say it is a great game because you can choose from 30 Backyard Baseball player kids and 31 MLB players as kids! That's 61 kids in all to choose for your team! Awesome! But that's not including the custom characters you can make! The controls are EASY! I never experienced anything that was so easy! Just point and click! There are many special pitches and batting types in the game, from spitballs to fireballs and from crazy bunts to aluminum power bats! The special pitches: spitball, fireball, corkscrew, big freeze, zig-zag, slo-mo, and elevator. The special batting types: crazy bunt, aluminum power, under-grounder, and screaming linedrive. Bottom Line: Get this game! It's GREAT! Tip: If you have the game, here's how you can play as Mr. Clanky, the untiring robot with sizzling pitches! Just point your mouse or controller on the robot at the main menu and click on him while holding the shift key!
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Summary: THE BEST BASEBALL GAME OUT THERE, EVEN FOR GROWN-UPS!
Review: If you want baseball on the computer, get this game. Backyard Baseball 2001 has 31 Major League stars as kids (2 from the Reds, 1 from each other team) and 30 other players that you can pick for your team. You can play as any MLB team or pick from a list of custom names. You can even create your own player! But the most surprising part of all is that on Backyard Baseball 2001, Frank Thomas is an amazing pitcher (even better than Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling). In fact, he is so amazing, I pitched a perfect game with him once! The only downsides of this game is that you can only pick 9 players for your team (no subs) and that there are some players that you can't pick for your team that other teams can pick. This game is so good, maybe I'm even gonna start a BYB2K1 webpage! Get this game. It's worth the price.
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Summary: i like it
Review: it is easy to play, and you can beat the computer. Even a one year old can play the game and win because it is that easyI know why i love this game, it is because it provides me hours of fun and excitement. you are your own coach and you have to make wise decisions or your team won't win the championship.
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Summary: A mom in Tennessee
Review: It's August in Nashville and too hot to play ball with my son in the yard for long. This game has been a real summer treat! My boy, Grady, is six, and he's had endless hours of fun creating his team, choosing his ball fields, batting and pitching. He's still playing on the "easy" skill level, so I expect that he will still be enjoying this game even as the World Series rolls around. And hey...it's Macintosh compatible!
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Summary: The Best Backyard Game Yet!
Review: Ive been waiting for this game for so long! All of the Backyardgames like Football,Soccer, and Baseball have been the best! A greatgame for anyone!
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Summary: Backyard Fun!
Review: My five year old loves this software. He has both versions and enjoys the 2001 over the previous one. The graphics are superb along with the ability to add some MLB humor. He is able to maneuver around the baseball fields and play an "on-line" game, however, his favorite is creating his own team. He can play alone or with another player. From an academic point of view, he is learning how to read graphs, compare information, and think!
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Summary: A Hit in Our Household
Review: My five-year old can spend hours on this game if we let him, in one sitting! "Dad, didn't you know that Nomar wears number 5, and Cal Ripken, Jr. doesn't hit as well as, say 'Big Mac.'" If your child loves baseball, or simply wants to learn the game, the players and the teams, this is the game for them. In an enertaining way, kids learn the essence of what makes baseball America's Pastime. I recommend this wholeheartedly.
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Summary: backyard baseball 2001 - a great hit
Review: My kids love this game. They can't wait for the 2002 version! For the new lovers of baseball, this game gets them acquainted with a lot of the superstars and teams of baseball.
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Summary: Excellent for one person
Review: My son loves this game, I agree with everyone's review about the great qualities this game offers. However, he would like to play his Dad, and this game doesn't offer a two player option. You can only play the computer or the internet.
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