Metascore
38

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Negative: 9 out of 12
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  1. I can honestly say that Burnout Legends is the best "real" racing game that I’ve played on the DS.
  2. Even with the Crash Mode being a let down, Burnout Legends is easily one of the best racers on the Nintendo DS. The fact that Criterion has put all the little nuances of the Burnout series in one little DS cart is amazing.

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#13 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 69
  2. Negative: 28 out of 69
  1. Jul 1, 2020
    4
    Graphically, it is quite fluid and nice, but the motion is slow and the collisions are terrible. It's unplayable rubbish, build with no care at all.
  2. DME
    Jul 22, 2011
    2
    Terrible graphics, watered-down gameplay, pathetic crashes, and collision problems and glitches make this the worst Burnout in the series.Terrible graphics, watered-down gameplay, pathetic crashes, and collision problems and glitches make this the worst Burnout in the series. The new game mode 'Pursuit' is nothing more than Road Rage with only one opponent. And Single-Card multiplayer is seriously boring, as there is no traffic or AI and you can only race on one track. The music in the game is tolerable but very limited. Reviewer "Mike S." says it all. I'm returning this and buying Mario Kart. Full Review »
  3. BrendanC.
    Jun 29, 2006
    2
    Terrible game, check out reviews on gamespot as well. This shouldn't even have the burout name.