With the Olympics in Beijing coming to a close, the wannabe athletes of the world will soon have to find a new fix. The Wii has so far been an excellent source of entertainment for these folks, as it comes packaged with one of the best sports games you can get for the system - the aptly titled Wii Sports. However, those who have tired of the same five activites Wii Sports has to offer may be looking for something new, and many of them will undoubtedly pick up Deca Sports.

And why not? Deca Sports certainly looks promising, offering up numerous sports - none of which were included in Wii Sports - and numerous modes and collectibles. However, once you actually get the game home and hear the Homestar Runner-esque opening theme song, you may start to rethink your purchase. The problem with Deca Sports is that it assumes people want quantity over quality. If it had narrowed the field down to five sports and taken their time to perfect each one, this would be a genuine competitor to the beloved Wii Sports. Unfortunately, it instead tries to cram as many sports as possible into one game and hopes you don’t notice how crappy most of them are.