Play Backyard Sports Football 2007 (u)(rising Sun) Online

Backyard Sports Football 2007 came out for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, developed by Humongous Entertainment. It was part of that wave of kid friendly sports titles on the GBA, a time when you could carry a full football game in your pocket. The game uses the Backyard Sports branding, so you get a cast of cartoon kids instead of professional athletes.

You control a team of young players on a small, side scrolling field. The main goal is to outscore your opponent by moving the ball downfield and getting touchdowns. You directly control the quarterback, choosing plays from a simple menu and then either passing to a receiver or scrambling to run yourself. Signature mechanics include the power meter for your kicks and throws, which you have to time carefully, and special "power up" items that appear on the field to give your players temporary boosts like super speed. The pacing is quick, with short quarters that keep the games from dragging, and the difficulty is accessible for younger players but can still offer a challenge. It feels like a fast, simplified version of football that captures the fun of a neighborhood pickup game.