Backyard Football \'99 brings more amateur sports fun to mobile later this month

Backyard Football '99 is arriving on mobile devices soon.
It represents the next significant milestone for the Backyard Sports franchise on mobile platforms.
The game offers lighthearted, fun-filled sports simulation gameplay.

Following the massive success of Backyard Baseball in the 1990s, it was only logical that developer Humungous Entertainment would expand its reach. This vision resulted in numerous spin-offs, including the beloved Backyard Football '99! And here is the exciting news: yes, Backyard Football '99 is the newest title from this iconic series to arrive on mobile devices this September 9th.

Revitalized by Mega Cat Studios, Backyard Football '99 carries forward the legacy of the Backyard Sports franchise by reimagining American football. Do not be mistaken; despite featuring amateur players, the game is far from a patchwork effort. As your team competes in the backyard, you will experience deep simulations covering every aspect you would expect from premium titles like Madden.

How detailed? Well, Backyard Football '99 features guest stars. That's right! Legends such as Barry Sanders, Dan Marino, Drew Bledsoe, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Randall Cunningham, and Steve Young all make a return appearance. Reimagined as children, you can lead these youthful versions of football icons onto the field.

Touchdown!

Fans hold fond memories of the Backyard Sports series for excellent reasons. Primarily because it made sports games accessible and enjoyable for everyone. One aspect often missing in modern sports simulations is a balanced approach between being overly simplistic ("easy as falling off a log") and excessively complex ("oh god, what do all these stats mean?").

We previously praised Backyard Baseball '97 with high acclaim, so if Backyard Football '99 maintains this quality trend, I am confident it will be well worth playing when it launches on September 9th.

However, if you wish to sharpen your sports management skills elsewhere in the meantime, there are plenty of options available right now. Explore our list of the top 20 best sports games for Android for some great recommendations!