Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Summary: The 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 BeijingThe 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 experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues ranging from the famous Beijing National Stadium (the "Bird Nest") to the National Aquatics Center (the "Water Cube"). In addition, Beijing 2008 incorporates innovative control schemes that allow novice gamers to learn how to play the game, while providing experienced gamers the chance to set new records. Through the addition of online gameplay and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008 truly allows gamers to experience the "Olympic Spirit. [Sega]… Expand
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  • Developer: Eurocom Entertainment Software, Eurocom
  • Genre(s): Sports, Olympic Sports, Olympic Sports, Individual, Athletics
  • # of players: 8 Online
  • Cheats: On GameFAQs
  • Rating: E
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. IGN
    77
    It's certainly fun. It takes a fair number of risks, and more of them pay off than fail. Some of the events aren't fun, but most of them are entertaining in at least some manner, and a handful are great fun.
  2. Gameplayer
    70
    A game such as this is much like a big bag of mixed lollies. There’s yummy stuff like Freckles and Sherbies, but there will always be a big, yucky aniseed ball or three lurking in the bag to keep a nasty taste in your mouth.
  3. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    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]
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  4. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    58
    It’s as though no effort has gone into the gameplay beyond what merely works, and little thought has been given into making either the main single player or multiplayer modes fun or worth pursuing.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    56
    Beijing 2008 doesn't escape from the stereotypical Olympic Games video game mold – it's a series of some good and bad mini-games that, while somewhat fun with others, don’t amount to much entertainment.
  6. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    50
    The heart of an Olympics game is the multiplayer mode, and this is exactly where Beijing falls short. [Sept 2008, p.76]
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  7. Thunderbolt
    30
    Archaic button mashers such as Beijing 2008 just aren’t relevant anymore.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. VinnyBoy
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    I love all the olimpic video games! I've played a lot of Barcelona92 in my old mega drive.. Great times.
  2. CraigI.
    Jul 3, 2008
    9
    You either like this kind of game or you don't. I think it's awesome, it's controls are not too foreign for anyone who's You either like this kind of game or you don't. I think it's awesome, it's controls are not too foreign for anyone who's used to Track N Field titles. A great buy, with so much multi player and so many events it's awesome value for money!… Expand
  4. AmigaGuruToaks
    Jul 9, 2008
    9
    Seriously, this is the best Olympic game since California games 1 on the Amiga/C64 , yes Track And Field on the PSone was great too and that Seriously, this is the best Olympic game since California games 1 on the Amiga/C64 , yes Track And Field on the PSone was great too and that one is up where beijing is too. People who say this has too hard controls just needs to try the game some more although i do agree that Weightlifting and Kayak is awfully hard but the rest (36 others) are just plain amazing fun!… Expand
  5. raghav123
    Aug 26, 2011
    6
    an okay game considering its not made by any major publisher/developer (sega, i look at you) but better than other olympic games made earlieran okay game considering its not made by any major publisher/developer (sega, i look at you) but better than other olympic games made earlier by some other developers.… Expand
  6. J.RW.
    Jul 14, 2008
    5
    Utter crap.
  7. Guivera
    Feb 28, 2011
    3
    First of all let me state that this game is actually quite enjoyable for the first few days of play. However after you realise you are merelyFirst of all let me state that this game is actually quite enjoyable for the first few days of play. However after you realise you are merely smashing a button as fast as you can to win each race or comp the idea that seemed so great suddenly seems incredibly bad and boring. After i got sick of smashing the X button much like i would a spider that won't die, I started wishing that the X button would somehow turn into a suicide button because this game had revealed itself to be a piece of tedious, simplistic crap. Simplicity can often be a good thing in games, but in this case simplicity is combined with boring repetitiveness to equal a poor, lifeless and overall CRAP game.… Expand
  8. NeilB.
    Jul 13, 2008
    2
    Rubbish if you enjoyed Athens 2004 on the ps2 and were expecting a game that is very similar you would be very wrong. the many problems about Rubbish if you enjoyed Athens 2004 on the ps2 and were expecting a game that is very similar you would be very wrong. the many problems about this game are the controls which are extremely difficult and take hours to get right most people just want to pick this game up and play it with their mates. avoid.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#78 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#90 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008