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Backbreaker Football = Awesome 11

  • Sports Gamer
  • Posted by: Scott Jones
  • October 21, 2009, 12:46 PM


If you own an iPhone or an iPod Touch, and you're a football fan--or just a fan of awesome video games--be sure to download a copy of Backbreaker Football (99 cents in the App Store at press time).
 
The game uses a technology called NaturalMotion, which is a real-time emulation of biomechanics. Translation: Dudes move in the game the same way that dudes move in real life.
 
Here's how it works: Create your player by giving him a name, number, and skin tone. Then pick a team for him. The game doesn't have the NFL license, so all the teams are fictional, with made-up logos. (How cool would it be if the game actually did have the NFL license? Answer: Really cool.)
 
The game is incredibly simple. The goal is to guide your running back the length of a football field, tilting the iPhone/iPod to guide him left and right. You can also use the game's touchscreen controls to give him a speed boost and pull off jukes or spins right or left. If you've ever wondered what it feels like to be the Bears’ Devin Hester, this game will teach you--big time.
 
There are unlockable tiers of challenges to work through to go along with an Endurance Mode. No, it doesn't have the depth of Madden, but I didn't expect it to. This is still an engrossing little snippet of sports gaming that, for less than the price of a candy bar, is well worth a purchase.
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11 Comments

FaveSuperstar said on September 18, 2012 at 6:08pm.

looks cool

ShortstopKing10 (not verified) said on June 20, 2010 at 4:07pm.

i hav this and THERE IS NO REAL GAME!!!!!!U r a running back trying to get a touchdown.

ShortstopKing10 (not verified) said on March 29, 2010 at 4:41pm.

that stinks! there's no real nfl teams

BasketballAce255 (not verified) said on February 18, 2010 at 5:17pm.

HEY!THAT GAME REMINDS ME OF TECMO BOWL:KICKOFF!WAIT A SEC!can you edit the teams or have special stuff! I DON'T THINK SO!SO ALSO GET TECMO BOWL KICKOFF available at your local game store like GAME STOP!

AwesomeReceiver28 (not verified) said on January 3, 2010 at 9:03pm.

Been following this game for over a year. I got almost ALL the details on it.

ShortstopKing10 (not verified) replied on March 30, 2010 at 11:32am.

you said the same thing twice

AwesomeReceiver28 (not verified) said on January 3, 2010 at 9:03pm.

Been following this game for over a year. I got almost ALL the details on it.

ChampionGuard (not verified) said on October 30, 2009 at 9:43pm.

who really buys football games for the iphone and ipod touch?

AceBro48 (not verified) replied on November 7, 2009 at 8:46pm.

Well I would. It sometimes isn't convenient to carry your PSP or DS with you. Sometimes you can't play a full game. This game sounds cool.

SportsCenter3 said on October 30, 2009 at 8:56am.

what's with the music and the flashing on-and-off screen? COOL BUT WEIRD. :P

BasketballPig4 (not verified) said on October 22, 2009 at 8:44pm.

This game looks sweet! But I don't have the iTouch so I'm not sure how it compares to Madden 10 for iTouch. I do believe however the Madden 10 Xbox 360 graphics were disappointing and from my point of view they sometimes looked like moving robots.

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