Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.
It's free to play.
- Story and characters: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Controls: 3 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Bugs: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 113 player reviews · updated 2 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 87 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
The Backyard Sports formula translates wonderfully to the ice—fast-paced arcade action, colorful characters, and that unmistakable cozy, early-2000s vibe that makes every match feel fun and low-pressure.
I'd love proper controller support if at all possible for a smoother experience and I agree with the sentiment that the opening video is essential for the full experience and it's omission (while understandable) just feels off -- though I would prefer seeing Backyard Hockey 05 ported to PC/Steam in the future whenever possible as that is the Backyard game I sank by far the most time into.
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