Torino 2006 - the Official Video Game of the XX Olympic Winter Games

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  • Summary: Featuring eight winter disciplines, 15 events, extraordinary wintry landscapes and authentic commentator analysis, Torino 2006 gives gamers the chance to participate in one of the most exciting sporting events of 2006. With a multiplayer mode for up to four players, gamers can competeFeaturing eight winter disciplines, 15 events, extraordinary wintry landscapes and authentic commentator analysis, Torino 2006 gives gamers the chance to participate in one of the most exciting sporting events of 2006. With a multiplayer mode for up to four players, gamers can compete head-to-head or in turnbased play that simulates the global stage of one of the most exciting sporting events in 2006. Features 8 disciplines with 15 different events including; Skiing, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Luge, Speed Skating, Ski Jumping, Cross-Country Skiing, and Nordic Combined. Challenge your skills with 3 difficulty levels in each sport. [2K Sports]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 18 out of 25
  1. Play UK
    70
    In achieving immediate accessibility, the game has lost a lot of its depth, meaning you'll be racking up gold medals with little effort. [Apr 2006, p.91]
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  2. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    50
    Commentary will soon get on your tits. [Feb 2006, p.94]
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  3. 3DAvenue
    50
    If any publisher wants success with Beijing 2008, they really have to start work on it now because as has been proven time and time again, rushing Olympic games does not work.
  4. DarkStation
    40
    Huge sporting events don't translate well into video games, as the developer goes for quantity instead of quality, making it a sad button mashing affair.
  5. Game Over Online
    40
    It’s something you’ll play for a little while but you’ll soon realize that watching the real thing is far more exciting. It sounds better. It feels faster. And you’ll get to see the podium and hear the anthem of the victor’s nation.
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald
    30
    This official "game of the Games", however, makes it about as exciting as lying in an empty bath and pretending it's the luge, or sticking your head in the freezer and singing Advance Australia Fair.
  7. The A.V. Club
    0
    A game more excruciating than an evening of ice-dancing preliminaries.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Jed
    Jan 24, 2006
    10
    This is the total package. It's like getting 10 games for the price of one. Who could ask for anything more? I think this game should be This is the total package. It's like getting 10 games for the price of one. Who could ask for anything more? I think this game should be owned by everyone, regardless of whether you even own a game system. It's like buying a crappy album for the cool cover. Except now with CD's the cover is so small it's not really worth it. But this game is.… Expand
  2. TommyD.
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    is a very good game, nice graphic and nice play.
  4. abagar2000
    Aug 23, 2018
    9
    This game got way too much negative attention. For what it's worth, Torino 2006 is actually a pretty fun game. The graphics look amazing for aThis game got way too much negative attention. For what it's worth, Torino 2006 is actually a pretty fun game. The graphics look amazing for a PS2 game, the controls are a little clunky but easy to get used to, and the games themselves feel like the real thing. Was there room for more effort? Yeah, sure. But not all game compilations have to include everything. As long as the games included are fun, that's what matters.… Expand
  5. JimmyD.
    Jan 30, 2006
    6
    This could have been such a good game. The events are there, the controls are there, unfortunately the presentation is lacking in enthusiasm. This could have been such a good game. The events are there, the controls are there, unfortunately the presentation is lacking in enthusiasm. Waiting for a medal presentation to load without receiving any fanfare, lack of excitement by commentators, and NO replays...but I guess you get what you pay for...a bargain price makes it an okay timewaster while we wait for bigger and better games this year.… Expand
  6. MattB.
    Mar 19, 2006
    6
    C'm-on, it's really not as bad as the reviewers make it out to be! Sure it takes a few turns to get the controls figured out and C'm-on, it's really not as bad as the reviewers make it out to be! Sure it takes a few turns to get the controls figured out and there is a bit of button mashing on 1 or 2 events, but there is quite a bit of variety here and once you get the hang of it, it's great fun to get 4 of your mates together for a turn-based challenge! Not the best game available, but certainly decent value for mulitplayer fun.… Expand

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#53 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006