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Backyard Baseball 2005

(2004, Computer Software - Sports, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    A great baseball simulation for kids.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Backyard Baseball 2005

Parents need to know that this baseball simulation, which blends competition and whimsy, includes a diverse group of "neighborhood kids."

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the players. Do you prefer to play as one of the neighborhood kids, or as a young version of familiar baseball stars? Why? What's the appeal of playing as someone well-known?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Lots of fun for young baseball fans

    Our son, 9, loves this game, as do our neighbor's boys, ages 5,7, and 10. The graphics are relatively unsophisticated, but the kids don't seem to mind. Until my son's team made it to the World Series (and won it, of course) all other games were forgotten. We limit him to one hour of computer per day, and now that he's got the hang of it, he's able to play an entire game in that time. To us this is a huge plus -- less fuss when time's up. The game reinforces fundamental baseball rules and introduces some strategy.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    My kids have worn out their disk

    This game is the most played game we own--in fact, my kids would rather play this game than watch TV. We started with the first Backyard Baseball and have owned every version released for both the PC and the Playstation 2. All three boys (ages 5,7 & 9) create their own fantasy teams (including creating themselves as players), play seasons, discuss strategy. They play alone and together. This game is worth every penny for playability and good clean fun.

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Anonymous
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    yes

    Amazing game for all

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