Big Beach Sports

 Wii
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2008
Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 10 out of 17
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  1. Nintendo Gamer
    59
    Don't expect anything taxing but there's just enough content to make this a worthwhile multiplayer title for the younger gamer. [Aug 2008, p.62]
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  2. VideoGamer
    60
    As it is Big Beach Sports will provide some fairly limited, short term fun, but when available for less than £20 maybe that's not such a bad thing.
  3. GameSpot
    45
    The production values and overall presentation certainly fit this cut-rate title, and you'll soon get bored if you're playing alone.
  5. GameDaily
    50
    There simply isn't enough to do, outside of competing with friends (up to four at once) and playing through tournaments for unacceptable rewards.
  6. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    70
    Six simple sporting events that will provide some fun for the summer. [Issue#24, p.76]
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  7. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    36
    What a stinker. [Aug 2008, p.101]
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  8. Play.tm
    40
    A cheap shoddy cash in.
  9. AceGamez
    50
    When Big Beach Sports first arrived I smelled mediocrity a mile off - the worst trait for a reviewer.
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  10. Games Master UK
    64
    Extremely basic and only six sports, but no other compilation has this selection of events. [Sept 2008, p.79]
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  11. DarkZero
    40
    Given that the game only allows the use of the Wii-mote, playing a good old game of football seems a hard concept to imitate. Needless to say, this sport is ridiculously unsatisfying.
  12. PALGN
    20
    As satisfying as a sand-ridden shoe, without the fortunate side effect of having gotten some fresh air. Take a ball to the local seaside shingle instead.
  13. Da Gameboyz
    60
    With average graphics, upbeat music, and motion sensitive control that can be somewhat fun, this game is really what you make it.
  14. Worth Playing
    35
    The truth is that Big Beach Sports manages to do a couple of things passably while doing absolutely nothing right. While the title boasts a solid lineup of events that really ought to be fun to play, there is simply no fun to be had with this game.
  15. IGN
    25
    A true cash-in project that ignores some of the great control fundamentals laid down with Nintendo's game for an unintelligent waggle-and-win design.
  16. GameZone
    40
    This is a game that had potential, but that potential was not fully realized. The game is not terrible, especially in a multiplayer setting, but it just fails to connect in a truly long-lasting entertaining way.
  17. Level7.nu
    40
    Yet another party game for the Wii. You'll get to take part in sports like frisbee golf, cricket, volleyball, soccer and American football. Precious few of these are any fun, and the overall experience lacks the polish you expect from a retail game. Steer clear of this one folks.
  18. PTGamers
    20
    This videogame tries to be successful by copying something already established, but the result is something dull, with very little reasons to exist.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#95 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 7 out of 45
  1. Crocco
    Jun 29, 2022
    0
    Not even SLIGHTLY fun, If you want a fun multiplayer minigame collection, this game Isn't it.
  2. Marolender
    May 26, 2019
    6
    Another cheap nearly Wii Sports shovelware game. The only difference is you can make a character on the DS which is pretty heckin' sick!Another cheap nearly Wii Sports shovelware game. The only difference is you can make a character on the DS which is pretty heckin' sick! Cricket, Volleyball and Disc Golf were probably the ones I enjoyed with my friends the most, but all the others are pretty lacking. There is also a Geico shirt, which is pretty cool. Way better than Deca Sports though, that game makes me mad.… Full Review »
  3. numbermaniac
    Jan 10, 2015
    5
    The game starts out well and interesting, but quickly, very quickly, becomes rather boring . With only 6 somewhat repetitive games to chooseThe game starts out well and interesting, but quickly, very quickly, becomes rather boring . With only 6 somewhat repetitive games to choose from, you really cannot play this for too long before it just gets boring.… Full Review »
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