Backbreaker
About the Game
Backbreaker is an American Football game in which players control an unlicensed team on its way to the top. The main selling point of the game it its graphics: it uses the Euphoria (physics) and Morpheme (animation) middleware engines, both developed by NaturalMotion, for real-time calculated player and especially tackling animations. The second big change in comparison to other football games are the controls: most actions are directly triggered with the right analogue stick instead of pressing buttons. The exception is the playing mode - aggressive or agile (offensive) respectively focus (defensive) - which is switched with the shoulder buttons and changes on what aspect the athlete focuses on, e.g. in aggressive defense mode a tackling will have more power behind them.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Additionally there is training and the "Tackle Alley" mini game, also released independently for mobile platforms , in which players control a Running Back.
Standout Features
- Backbreaker is an American Football game in which players control an unlicensed team on its way to the top.
- The camera is positioned directly behind the active athlete and can't be controlled directly because it changes behaviour depending on the active mode.
- Regarding game modes, players either participates in exhibition matches, a regular league with a pre-defined team or the "Road to Backbreaker" mode which allows to use customized leagues and teams.
- Euphoria: The main selling point of the game it its graphics: it uses the Euphoria (physics) and Morpheme (animation) middleware engines, both developed by NaturalMotion, for real-time calculated player and especially tackling animations.
- The second big change in comparison to other football games are the controls: most actions are directly triggered with the right analogue stick instead of pressing buttons.
- Additionally there is training and the "Tackle Alley" mini game, also released independently for mobile platforms , in which players control a Running Back.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Internet, Same/Split-Screen, and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Backbreaker | PlayStation 3 | PS3.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | 505 Games S.R.L. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | NaturalMotion Games Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | 505 Games (U.S.), Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Internet | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| PlayStation Network | Trophies | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Genre | Football | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | NaturalMotion Games | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | 505 Games | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-01 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2010-06-25 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2010-06-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 1, 2010 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 25, 2010 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upc | 812872014036 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B002WSR8CQ | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 62369475 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 812872014074 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
