I am a big fan of sports games, especially games based on Olympic events, back in the old days I would be there turning my knuckles red raw playing Int' Track & Field on the arcade, well now around 20 years later I find myself playing Beijing 2008 on the XBOX360 and wow how things have changed.
Pretty much every sport from the Olympics is here from Track and Field, to Aquatics from Gymnastics to the Cycling events, we even have Judo, Table tennis and Kayaking, plus I am sure there are a few I have missed.
The graphics are truly stunning and really showcase the XBOX 360, the sound effects are perfect, and teh gameplay is incredibly enjoyable.
I can happily recommend this game as the years top notch multi sport game.
Sypnosis
Embrace the competitive spirit of the world’s most prestigious sporting event and represent your country and bring home the gold
Appearing on next gen consoles for the first time, Beijing 2008 delivers an entertaining and immersive Olympic experience. The superior graphics capture the fine emotional detail of each event where a fraction of a second means the difference between winning and losing. The Innovative game mechanics challenge a player’s time, speed and co-ordination. Compete for glory with up to seven friends online; strive to break records as you lead your country to victory. This summer show your patriotism and bring home the gold!
38 Official Events: Across ten Olympic disciplines, represent the country of your choice and compete for honour in Track and Field, Aquatics, Gymnastics, Cycling, Judo, Table tennis, Kayaking and many more.
In depth Career and Competition modes: Organise your daily schedule and customize your chosen team with agility, power, stamina and speed for competition in over 38 events. Or in competition mode participate with up to three friends in either a single or multi-event challenge.
Innovative Gameplay Mechanics: Use a variety of controls across all the events including a time based system where timing, power and angle are essential, rhythm based play that requires skill of increasing and maintaining speed, and a targeting system to assist in aiming.
Global Online Competition: Choose your country and become a member of the Olympic team and face challenges from across all nations. A multitude of online features such as exhibition events, ghost times and leader boards will allow players to prove themselves before the world.
Capturing the Olympic Spirit: The official video game of the Beijing Olympics 2008 offers full branding, realistic recreations of the official Olympic stadiums. The game offers you a chance to soak up the atmosphere of this prestigious worldwide and bring home the gold!
