 Several game modes in Backbreaker can also be played as local or online multi @-@ player over the Internet . In Exhibition mode , a second player can join the game and can play either against or with the first player . Two players may also compete against one another in Tackle Alley for the most points . Games against other players are played in splitscreen format as opposed to the usual single @-@ camera view of other football game series . This is due to Backbreaker 's " on the field " camera angle , set close to the players , making it difficult for a single @-@ camera two @-@ player setup . Although this setup differs from most modern football games , the developers believe it would add realism to the player 's experience . " One of the benefits of having this down @-@ on @-@ the @-@ field camera view is that it really makes playing as the quarterback like the passing mechanic feel really natural , " said producer Rob Donald . 
