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              Pick Backyard Soccer has
                    made its console debut. Now that the game is available for the PlayStation, it is
              even more accessible than ever. And, that's a good thing--it's
              very kid-friendly, filled with spirit, and responsible. 
              Kids as young as 5 or 6 can enjoy
                    this sports simulation, and parents have been known to play Backyard
                    Sports  titles for hours too! While children about 11
              and up may prefer a more advanced sim, older siblings will
              probably join in nonetheless. Game-play is quite
                    realistic, though some fantasy elements (like fun power-ups)
                    are included to add to the fun.  
              Players select team members from
              the Backyard Bunch (a group of animated kids of all shapes and
              sizes). They can even select a kid-version of a professional
              soccer player for their team! Children have the opportunity to
              simply play a pick-up game, or become more deeply involved by
              choosing League play.  
                
              
                
                  Pros:
                    
                      - Fun, varied gameplay.
                      
 
                      - Child-friendly,
                        nonviolent game.
 
                      - Emphasizes team spirit
                        and the value of the team.
 
                     
                    
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                  | For PlayStation One | 
                  By: Infogrames  | 
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                  Published: 2001 | 
                 
               
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