![]() The announcers serve basically two purposes: they provide helpful hints and witty banter. Both they and the announcers cheer you on throughout the game. The sound is much different than that of your usual football game. The playing fields are set in various places, with backdrops as familiar as the neighborhood trailer park to those as picturesque as an ocean vista. Your team is outfitted with the regulation gear of your favorite NFL team (I guess this game flies under the radar of the EA Sports juggernaut, and their exclusive license). The 3D player models are clean and cartoony, with big heads, rounded features, and expressionate faces. For those of you familiar with Nickelodeon\'s animated line-up, the look of the game is very Jimmy Neutron. The allure of Backyard Football 2006 begins with the presentation. While it may be intended for a younger audience, escaping the burden of complexity inherent to either of the crown jewels of the EA Sports line, Madden and NCAA Football, and playing a simple game of football between kids in the neighborhood is a concept that could turn the heart of even the most hard core sports elitist. ![]() ![]() The charm of Backyard Football 2006 is undeniable. The little tykes are cute, I\'ll give them that.
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