So, it’s not often that I can say that a game is both a disappointment and a must-play, but Burnout Paradise certainly fits both of those descriptions. What’s here is nothing short of amazing, but I can’t help but wonder what could have been. I will say this: I cannot wait for a sequel. Read more

Burnout Paradise

The game is fun for the first few hours. It is something different and new. After a while, however, the crashing and the racing become old and frustrating. For instance, I would be leading for most of the race, only to be taken out by a steep curve. As I watch myself crash in slow motion, I also see the second, third and fourth place cars whiz right by me to the finish line that is a scant 50 yards away. This is a very fast paced game. It will make your blood pump fas... Read more

Burnout Paradise (PS3)

The difficulty Criterion have had since Burnout 3 is how to top what they’ve done before. For this, the first “build-from-the-ground-up” high definition Burnout, they at least had the power of the PS3 and Xbox to help in that regard. The differentiation they have achieved comes through four main features: no load times, a High Definition graphics engine, exploration and general fooling around as an important game mechanic, and lots of online features including explora... Read more

Burnout Paradise

Change is always a hard thing to swallow. When Unwritten Law changed from punk rock to pop rock I sighed. When Nintendo changed the name of their latest console from Revolution to Wii I chuckled; and when Criterion announced the latest chapter in their Burnout franchise was going from a straight-forward arcade title into an open world experience I was skeptical. The Burnout series has always been known for certain things: buttery smooth control, sharp visuals, and no-... Read more

Burnout Paradise

Burnout is such a successful series that most developers would be quite happy releasing yearly upgrades, adding few new cars and tracks and netting the financial rewards. Read more