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Testseek.co.uk have collected 22 expert reviews of the Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games and the average rating is 53%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games.
 
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The editors liked

  • Quite a few events
  • Old school gameplay
  • Will give a finger workout
  • Mostly decently designed events
  • 38 events keep you busy

The editors didn't like

  • Far too much button bashing
  • Some terrible events
  • Irritating career mode
  • Can you say carpal tunnel?
  • Some really awkward events
  • Shallow core wears thin quickly

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  Published: 2008-08-12, review by: itreviews.com

  • Abstract:  Theres lots of it, and enough of it sticks to make this a good, fun, party sports game. Even if you have played all the good bits many times before. Sega - Beijing 2008 price Buy Beijing 2008 securely online at a bargain price £49.99 inc. VAT Reviewe...

 
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  Published: 2008-07-21, review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Quite a few events, old school gameplay
  • Far too much button bashing, some terrible events, irritating career mode
  • Old school button bashing it may be, but we all crave a little more than sore hands these days...

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  Published: 2008-07-08, review by: gamesradar.com

  • Will give a finger workout, Mostly decently designed events, 38 events keep you busy
  • Can you say carpal tunnel?, Some really awkward events, Shallow core wears thin quickly

 
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  Published: 2008-06-25, review by: nowgamer.com

  • The Olympics begin at 8:08:08pm on the 08/08/2008. What a shame we can’t continue the theme. It’s not a bad game to entertain guests with, but we’d much rather play Mario & Sonic instead. 5.9/10Print this pageUser reviews (0)Share this p...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-06, review by: about.com

  • Abstract:  The Official Videogame of the 2008 Beijing Olympics lives up to the standards set by every other Olympic videogame released so far. And that isn’t a good thing. It is brutally difficult and features outdated button mashing controls to produce one of th...

 
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  Published: 2008-08-21, review by: gamertell.com

  • Includes a lot of events and character graphics are rather impressive.
  • Too much thumbstick twitching, too many awkward movements and poorly queued events. Too much clicking to get to an actual event.

 
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  Published: 2008-07-30, review by: Play.tm

  • Abstract:  Considering that every major sporting event comes with a licensed videogame companion these days, its hardly surprising to note that the looming summer Olympics in China have spawned an official Beijing 2008 title to help squeeze yet more profit from ...

 
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  Published: 2008-07-28, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com

  • Abstract:  Who knew qualifying for the Olympics could be so difficult? Instead of a worldwide competition crafted around ideas that fit in with the modern gaming landscape, this is just an archaic compilation of mostly old, painful gameplay techniques that wore o...

 
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  Published: 2008-07-28, review by: gamespot.com

  • Detailed athletes, Good online play.
  • Archaic, blistercausing controls, Way too difficult, Only 32 countries, with no real participants, Levelup system goes against reality, Lousy tutorials.
  • Beijing 2008 proves beyond a doubt that rapidly pushing buttons is not fun. ...

 
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  Published: 2008-07-25, review by: gamervision.com

  • Abstract:  Name: Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic GamesGenre: Sports - OlympicsPlatform: Xbox 360, PS3, PC (Reviewed on Xbox 360)The Summer Olympics are right around the corner, and that means it's the season for Olympic video game. This yea...

 
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