Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    40
    Shambles. [Aug 2008, p.104]
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  2. PSX Extreme
    35
    Reliving the real-life Olympics is a far better option that trying to experience them in a virtual realm; this game will frustrate, annoy, and soon tire most any gamer.
  3. GameSpot
    30
    Beijing 2008 proves beyond a doubt that rapidly pushing buttons is not fun.
  5. Thunderbolt
    30
    Archaic button mashers such as Beijing 2008 just aren’t relevant anymore.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 12 out of 29
  1. Za_Uvek
    Aug 25, 2021
    7
    I do love my Olympic games and this one it's very high up on my list. It might not break new ground, but is very good at what it does.I do love my Olympic games and this one it's very high up on my list. It might not break new ground, but is very good at what it does.

    Visuals and sound are pretty standard for the 7th generation of consoles, but still manages to create a nice atmosphere. Especially when your athletes hit the podium. It is also nice to see a lot of top medal winning countries make the roster, but not as many as I would have liked.

    The game play itself is pretty solid with a great variety of events. For the racing in particular, whether it's running or swimming, there has been heavy criticism for the 'starting' mechanic. But once you get the timing right, it can be add to the fun of the game. As for all the other events, the quality is pretty consistent. The exception might be Teakwondo as it gives you no guidance as to how it works. But every other event is a simple matter of getting the mechanics down pat and then can be a lot of fun. To complement all this, there is a pretty cool 'Olympic games' mode that acts as a single player campaign that provides a decent challenge. Additionally, there is great local multiplayer support to enjoy some healthy competition with mates.

    Very good Olympic game overall. If playing on the PS3, make sure your console is offline or the game won't work. Other than that, very good if you enjoy your summer Olympic video games.    … Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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