Backyard Basketball 2007 is an entry in the Backyard Sports series and the fourth release in the Basketball subseries. It is different from the handheld game and carries an NBA license, continuing the concept of the previous games. Players take control of kid versions of famous teams and players such as Shaquille O'Neal, Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, using real teams, names and uniforms.
Players can create a custom team of five players from a pool of 18 kids versions of pro players and 22 Backyard players. They have different stats based on inside shot, outside shot, ball handling etc. The game is in full 3D, with direct player control and the option to switch between them. Buttons are used to shoot, dunk, pass, call for a screen or crossover dribble while on offense. On defense options include stealing, catching rebounds and guarding. There is voiced commentary, three difficulty levels and ten different courts. New players and power-ups can be unlocked. Options for quarter length, fatigue, shot ring and fouls & violations are also available.
Next to the main Season game mode, there are pick-up games, mini-games and Horse.
PlayStation 2 , Basketball , Backyard Basketball 2007 , February 1st, 2007