Burnout Paradise

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The fifth entry in the gonzo racing series, Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate racing battleground, with...
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9.2
excellent
 
 

Game Overview

The fifth entry in the gonzo racing series, Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Gone is the need to jump in and out of menus and aimlessly search for fun like many open world games.

The Good

Racing and wrecking is as thrilling as ever, Open-world design creates a great sense of destructive freedom, Showtime mode is a hoot, Online functionality is seamless and addicting, Superb visuals.

The Bad

Could have used more variety in race and event types, Soundtrack and DJ dialogue are awful, Early in the game, you'll probably be a little confused and overwhelmed by the whole thing.

The Bottom Line

The fifth entry in the gonzo racing series, Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Gone is the need to jump in and out of menus and aimlessly search for fun like many open world games; in Burnout Paradise, every inch of the world is built to deliver heart-stopping Burnout-style gameplay. Every intersection is a potential crash junction and every alleyway is an opportunity to rack up moving violations. Feel the adrenaline course through your veins as you take to the road for the first time in Paradise City, where the action is all around you. Explore the city, discover events, and look for the best opportunities to crash, jump and pull signature takedowns. In Burnout Paradise you are given the keys to the city, but it's up to you to earn the keys to the meanest and most dangerous cars on the street, and earn your Burnout license.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
90/100
score

Burnout Paradise includes all the fast-driving, hard-wrecking action you'd expect from a Burnout game, but with a fantastic new open-world design that gives it its own stand-alone flavor.

GameZone review logo
92/100
score

An absolute blast to play, Paradise is the benchmark for sandbox racing titles on the PS3. The crashes are spectacular, the challenge is definitely there, and the game abounds with eye candy and easter eggs. This is, arguably, the best Burnout to date and

IGN review logo
88/100
score

Criterion has once again delivered a racing experience that can best be described as controlled chaos, one where even crashing is immensely rewarding. If you're even a remote fan of racing games, be sure to check this out.

Game Features

Rock Paradise City -- Shred your way across more than 250 miles of open road discovering jumps, stunts, and shortcuts.
Infinite Possibilities -- Blaze your path to glory in 120 unique events, using your knowledge of the city to find the fastest routes and get the drop on rivals.
Team Up or Takedown -- Battle friends online and grab their mugshots, or join forces to complete more than 300 online challenges.
Showtime: Crash Anywhere, Any Time -- Send your car wrecking, spinning and scraping down the road, smashing through traffic and leaving a trail of expensive wreckage in your wake.
Road Rules -- Make and break the rules of each road by setting speed and destruction records all over town. Track how many you own against your friends.
Jimmy Eat World: New Game, New Sounds, New Addiction "They gave each of us a free PSP that to this day I use on the road all the time."

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
EyeToy USB Camera, Headset

 

Memory
14 MB

Modes
Challenge, Online Co-op, Survival, Time Trial

Online Features
Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, PS Network Compatible, Ranked Match

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

PS3 Controller
Tilt Left/Right = Steer

Directional Button
Up = Toggle Road Rules. Left/Right = Open/Close Easy Drive Menu.

Left Analog Stick
Steer

Right Analog Stick
Camera

X Button
Boost. Ground Break (During Showtime).

Square Button
E-Brake. Handbrake.

Triangle Button
Change View

 

L1 Button
Hard Left (During Showtime). Rear View.

L2 Button
Brake. Reverse.

R1 Button
Hard Right (During Showtime). Next EA TRAX song.

R2 Button
Start Engine. Accelerate.

Start Button
Crash Nav

Select Button
Driver Details

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E10+"
This game is Rated: Everyone +10
Content is most suitable for children ages 10 and up. This game may contain cartoons or fantasy characters and some language, violence or suggestive themes.
Content Descriptors:
Language, Violence
 
Burnout Paradise Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:1/22/2008
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:Criterion Games
Genre:Racing
ESRB Rating:E10+
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.2
Gameplay
9
Graphics
9.4
Sound
9.2
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.2/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

It's Paradise For Reckless Driving - Burnout Paradise

Burnout Paradise...or as I like to call it, an accurate recreation of the evening rush hour.
Published 1441 days ago by awoolcott

Take Me Down To The Paradise City...

Go get it! If you like racing games, or even like open worlds, this is for you.
Published 1448 days ago by argel319

The old game blazes a new trail, with barely a wrong turn on the way

Buy it only if you are a die hard fan for the Burnout games!!
Published 1478 days ago by jrhigh34

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