Well, this is a year of Olympic Games. The host is China. Most games are held in Beijing. Many people are excited about the Olympics, even people who usually seem indifferent about sports. This game is trying to ride the same wave of excitement. Impulse buyers watch out! You are on their target list. Parents, get ready to buy it for your kids, otherwise they won’t leave you alone.

While this is not a bad game, it is not a great game either. Unless you just love button mashing games; in that case this is probably a newfound treasure. As I’ve mentioned in the review, Beijing Olympics 2008 is one of the best looking sports games ever created. But I feel it my responsibility to warn everyone that this is for the most part a button mashing game. Not only is button mashing a requirement, but very fast button mashing is a requirement; that is if you want to take home the gold. This game actually made my fingers sore from all the button pressing so from my prospective, this game is a no buy. But, if you love button pressing (you know who you are) go ahead and pick up a copy of this game; you will love it.