50
Track & Field and its ilk have few pretensions beyond being disposable and frantic multiplayer diversions; Beijng 2008 has made its events marginally more taxing, but no more joyful. [Aug 2008, p.100]
60
The problem is, once you’ve played each event a few times they become drained of any further interest. It’s great for a quick laugh, but there’s a serious lack of charm that fails to motivate in coming back for more.
70
Although it’s not an essential buy, it can very well capitalize on the fever around the Olympic Games. Especially because it has a good amount of competitions, online modes and worldwide rankings. Just a word of advice…your fingers will probably pay a heavy price. [July 2008]
0
The most borderline unplayable game I think I ever had the pleasure of playing. Not a single part of this functions as a game, AT ALL! Even if the graphics look passable and the music is fine, the game plays so badly that I've overlooked anything positive that can be said about this "game". There is only one thing I can give it: This game is so bad it made me laugh trying to play this mess, the word "mess" not even beginning to describe how bad this game is. In short, don't waste your money on this crap, even if the game is 5c or even free. Don't even pirate it and waste valuable storage that can be used for literally any other game ever made other than this. Only play this drunk with friends if you too want to laugh at this abomination.
7
A solid satisfying sports simulation that continuous to improve each Olympic year. The introduction of campaign mood is not worth your time, although I found the game really shins in its athletics events. At its core you will find a lot of fun especially on multiplier where players are still kicking! Overall this game will appeal to many sports fans and is differently worth you'r time!
1
i really love sports games but this has to be the most frustrating out of the lot and i have to agree with shayneG that you will destroy a controller playing this game. you will give this game five mins and never return to it, its that bad. thankfully i only paid £3 for it
Beijing 2008: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games
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Jul 8, 2008
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60
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A decent enough Track'n Field -clone. It looks nice and there's a lot of events. Too bad there's way too much waiting on one at a time -multiplayer events. [Aug 2008]
70
Unfortunately, Beijing 2008 transmits hardly any atmosphere. Is a view of the stadium or sportsmen preparing for competition in the background too much to ask for? Nevertheless, due to the huge amount of disciplines, the game still is fun.
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May 20, 2014
7
A solid satisfying sports simulation that continuous to improve each Olympic year. The introduction of campaign mood is not worth your time, although I found the game really shins in its athletics events. At its core you will find a lot of fun especially on multiplier where players are still kicking! Overall this game will appeal to many sports fans and is differently worth you'r time!
Mar 19, 2011
1
i really love sports games but this has to be the most frustrating out of the lot and i have to agree with shayneG that you will destroy a controller playing this game. you will give this game five mins and never return to it, its that bad. thankfully i only paid £3 for it
70
Beijing 2008 isn't doing anything all that new, but there's just something undeniably addictive about going for high scores and fastest times. If you've got an urge to twiddle an analogue stick faster than any human knew was possible you can do a lot worse.
60
The problem is, once you’ve played each event a few times they become drained of any further interest. It’s great for a quick laugh, but there’s a serious lack of charm that fails to motivate in coming back for more.
50
It's the official game of the event, but unlike the real thing there's nothing particularly ground-breaking about Beijing 2008. What you see is what you get, and with nearly 40 events it's a lot to cover. Unfortunately they're mostly similar to play and the awful controls ruin what could have been a solid title.
50
Track & Field and its ilk have few pretensions beyond being disposable and frantic multiplayer diversions; Beijng 2008 has made its events marginally more taxing, but no more joyful. [Aug 2008, p.100]
25
Poorly conceived controls destroy what otherwise promised to be exciting and challenging. The simplest tasks become monotonous chores as you exhaust your hands in an effort to keep pace with world-record A.I. athletes.
Jan 26, 2011
1
Possibly the worst game I have ever played. You basically have to wreck your controller in order to get anywhere in the events. For example, I spent 5 minutes spinning the right thumbstick of my controller as fast as I could for one of the cycling events only to come last.
Jan 26, 2026
0
The most borderline unplayable game I think I ever had the pleasure of playing. Not a single part of this functions as a game, AT ALL! Even if the graphics look passable and the music is fine, the game plays so badly that I've overlooked anything positive that can be said about this "game". There is only one thing I can give it: This game is so bad it made me laugh trying to play this mess, the word "mess" not even beginning to describe how bad this game is. In short, don't waste your money on this crap, even if the game is 5c or even free. Don't even pirate it and waste valuable storage that can be used for literally any other game ever made other than this. Only play this drunk with friends if you too want to laugh at this abomination.
SummaryThe online functionality of all three platforms ensures that for the very first time, fans of the Olympic Games can experience the thrill of competing against other gamers across the globe in the world’s greatest sporting event. Beijing 2008 is a simulation of over 35 events from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and allows gamers to experi... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- PC
Initial Release Date:Jul 8, 2008
Developer:
- Eurocom
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