Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 608 Ratings

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  1. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    Arcade gameplay, beautiful graphics, impeccable destruction physics and even features a local 8-player mode in the party mode. .
    Instead of Criterion making a lot of crap NFs I wanted a new Burnout and "I still believe" I'm going to see a game from this franchise in the new generation of videogames
  2. Kostas_Spirou
    Dec 27, 2021
    8
    This game is a blast.
    I love the aesthetic, the "dirty" UI and the messy color scheme, it gives this game a very charming art-style in a different way.
    As for the gameplay, it's chaotic as hell and very fun! Unlocking cars feels rewarding and well-earned. Also, there are many challenges and gamemodes to choose from, this game is very big, and the open world aspect is implemented very    This game is a blast.
    I love the aesthetic, the "dirty" UI and the messy color scheme, it gives this game a very charming art-style in a different way.

    As for the gameplay, it's chaotic as hell and very fun!
    Unlocking cars feels rewarding and well-earned.

    Also, there are many challenges and gamemodes to choose from, this game is very big, and the open world aspect is implemented very well.

    I do wish there was a bigger variety in the side content and challenges, because it does get repetitive after a while.
    Also I would've prefer if there was actual car customization, I think it would fit more with the game.

    Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.    … Expand
  3. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
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  4. Wannabehonest
    Oct 31, 2022
    0
    I don't consider myself nostalgic, as I just came from playing burnout 3 takedown and it was a great game. It was a disappointment to see that burnout paradise has absolutely nothing of what made the previous titles great, The only good thing are the graphics. Even music here is just... boring. it seems a pretty generic game in my opinion. Bye bye burnout paradise, I will continue playing 3
  5. BerceGampu
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    Heyy.. i remembered this games..! Its one step a head on its genre. If you looking for fun racing games then this ones is definitely for you
  6. gogames
    Jul 16, 2022
    5
    Stunning visually and the overall world gameplay driving is excellent but at the end empty and bland too. The major negative of the game is the lack of overall game progress and thrill. Yes you can drive around cities yes you can race and wreck other cars and traverse different avenues to win but it's repeated Ad nauseam that at the end it just feels like an empty victory with nothingStunning visually and the overall world gameplay driving is excellent but at the end empty and bland too. The major negative of the game is the lack of overall game progress and thrill. Yes you can drive around cities yes you can race and wreck other cars and traverse different avenues to win but it's repeated Ad nauseam that at the end it just feels like an empty victory with nothing substantial to really feel about after playing game race. If you played Need For Speed hot pursuit you pretty much played this game and ironically the previous game is actually better then the latter game. If you already have the mentioned Need For Speed game there really isn't a need to get this game but if you don't the yeah I say for the price($20) get it but in all honesty I say just spend the $10 more and just get the Need For Speed game instead as you'll have more fun playing that game.One bit of irony is that the switch version is on sale and a ton of people half most likely scalpers have been buying them in bulk so if you're interested in this game and want it for the switch now is definitely the time to get it before it's too late.… Expand
  7. Izoeros
    Jun 3, 2022
    5
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  8. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    9
    ТЕЙК МИ ДОВН ТУ Э ПЭРЭДАЙЗ СИТИ АААА ВЭР ИС ГРАС ИС ГРИН ЭН Э ГЁРЛЗ А ПРЭТИ
  9. 2I2l1a
    May 2, 2022
    8
    Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box is a special edition release that includes the award-winning Burnout Paradise game, the previously-released Cagney and Bikes downloadable content updates, plus the brand new Burnout Paradise Party pack. The Party pack brings the social fun of Burnout Paradise into an offline multiplayer mode where players compete in different stunt, speed and skill events.Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box is a special edition release that includes the award-winning Burnout Paradise game, the previously-released Cagney and Bikes downloadable content updates, plus the brand new Burnout Paradise Party pack. The Party pack brings the social fun of Burnout Paradise into an offline multiplayer mode where players compete in different stunt, speed and skill events. The mode is designed to allow up to eight friends to “pass-the-pad” in dozens of quick-fire, turn-based challenges. The Party pack also includes a host of new features including a restart option added for racing and easier control of the early vehicles. Burnout Paradise proves that crashing is awesome! Next generation technology has enabled an unprecedented level of crash deformation allowing you to experience the most explosive pile-ups in the series’ history. Now the development team can realize their original vision for the Burnout franchise: an open world environment where you can do anything, anywhere, anytime. 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're 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. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
  10. combine_soldier
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Best racing game i ever played, better than nfs mw and even forza horizon 4! still playing remaster sometimes, good that multiplayer is alive again
  11. Kostas101
    Oct 5, 2021
    8
    A really good racing game, I love the open world aspect, the gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, unlocking cars is satisfying, but the physics are very chaotic and the challenges can be a little bit repetitive.
  12. Dco326
    Sep 20, 2021
    6
    A ne znam previse mi je matora sad, kapiram da je tad bilo top toppova, ali na minimapi sto nema direkcija ne mogu da igram da ga jebes brate bas me smara to
  13. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
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  14. kndr
    May 23, 2021
    3
    I am disappointed by this game. I loved burnout 3 and 4 but this is just bad.

    First of all for some reason this game decided to be open world. Why? There is no need for that. When you are racing game doesn't block other roads or anything. Everyone seperates and it just doesn't even feel like racing. Map is too small and it is hard to see corners. You focus at map more than you focus    I am disappointed by this game. I loved burnout 3 and 4 but this is just bad.

    First of all for some reason this game decided to be open world. Why? There is no need for that. When you are racing game doesn't block other roads or anything. Everyone seperates and it just doesn't even feel like racing.

    Map is too small and it is hard to see corners. You focus at map more than you focus at race.

    There are motorcycles...and it is completely unnecessary.

    It is a shame this is the only burnout that is available for pc.    … Expand
  15. XBliss
    Apr 21, 2021
    6
    Not bad arcade racing game. Good music but I have got embarassed replaying same races multiple times. I enjoyed it for first ~4 hours.
  16. yeezymane
    Apr 1, 2021
    8
    Графика - 8/10
    Игровой процесс - 9/10
    Сюжет - 6/10
    Музыка - 9/10
  17. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 10, 2021
    8
    Very dynamic, fast paced racing game. Great cars, amazing soundtrack. Graphics are average, but gameplay mechanics and general feel of the game is great.
  18. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Soundtrack, gameplay, graphics, map - everything is great. The game is absolutely not prolonged, after passing through I want to do it again
  19. FreakinGuy45
    Aug 4, 2020
    0
    I like this game honestly it's very unique that car have real physics, variety of car, and boosts system but i kinda miss soundtrack like burnout 3 takedown or revenge that have awesome soundtrack than paradise
  20. Lerkozavrik
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Игра, которая завоевала мое сердце. Перепройденная мною несколько раз, Burnout Paradise остается прекрасной и в 2020. Саундтрек, геймплей, графика, карта - все прекрасно. Игра абсолютно не затянута, после прохождения хочется сделать это еще раз. Если вы не играли в эту прекрасную игру, покупайте Burnout Paradise Remastered, там все тоже самое, но с немного переделанной графикой и всемиИгра, которая завоевала мое сердце. Перепройденная мною несколько раз, Burnout Paradise остается прекрасной и в 2020. Саундтрек, геймплей, графика, карта - все прекрасно. Игра абсолютно не затянута, после прохождения хочется сделать это еще раз. Если вы не играли в эту прекрасную игру, покупайте Burnout Paradise Remastered, там все тоже самое, но с немного переделанной графикой и всеми длс. Рекомендую всем!!… Expand
  21. gracjanski
    May 25, 2020
    8
    Good arcade race game in an open city with nice settings and good graphic. The city is full of details and has a lot to discover. Also there are many cars and many contents: racing, takedowns, stunts.
    In the open world you can do a lot also: destroy billboards, find shortcuts and so on. But some of them are timesinks and unnecessary.
    The feeling to drive the cars is great and it is a lot    Good arcade race game in an open city with nice settings and good graphic. The city is full of details and has a lot to discover. Also there are many cars and many contents: racing, takedowns, stunts.
    In the open world you can do a lot also: destroy billboards, find shortcuts and so on. But some of them are timesinks and unnecessary.
    The feeling to drive the cars is great and it is a lot of fun to upgrade your license. For that you need to win contests.

    What is bad?
    The controlling of the menu is a typical console nightmare and in addition this game is annoying you to go online and buy in the shop.
    The music is typical american rock, that I dont like. I turned it off.
    DJ Atomika is annoying, because she talks childish.
    Overall the game is made for teenies.    … Expand
  22. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    5
    [ ] Perfect
    [ ] Awesome
    [x] Good
    [ ] Good Bad
    [ ] Fail

    Não vejo necessidade em escrever um longo texto analisando uma arte, a nota é apenas um conselho para saber o quanto ela vale para sua vida.

    I see no need to write a long text analyzing an art, the note is just a piece of advice to know how much it is worth in your life.
  23. dzbnkx
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    For 2009, the game was awesome, and to this day it is the best recent racing game published by EA.
  24. MaxmilianKohler
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Fun game! High replay value.

    There doesn't seem to be an active multiplayer community though. Too bad! I wanna race other people!!
  25. CAHEKCT
    Jan 10, 2019
    1
    Отвратительная игра.
    Плюсы:
    1) Музыка в игре Недостатки: 1) Графика. Даже для 2009 года она отвратительная. В том же Race driver Grid она на несколько голов выше 2) Открытый мир. Он пустой. Я не спорю, гонок полно на перекрёстках. Но без них в открытом мире ничего не происходит. Нет гонщиков, с которыми можно взаимодействовать, нет полиции 3) Геймплей. Он просто отвратительный.    Отвратительная игра.
    Плюсы:
    1) Музыка в игре
    Недостатки:
    1) Графика. Даже для 2009 года она отвратительная. В том же Race driver Grid она на несколько голов выше
    2) Открытый мир. Он пустой. Я не спорю, гонок полно на перекрёстках. Но без них в открытом мире ничего не происходит. Нет гонщиков, с которыми можно взаимодействовать, нет полиции
    3) Геймплей. Он просто отвратительный. Чтобы победить в гонках, выполнять трюки нужно город знать наизусть, ведь GPS здесь отсутствует. А компас и поворотники полное говно.
    4) Отвратительное меню. Чтобы в нём разобраться, нужно в интернет выйти
    5) Отсутствие нормальной динамической смены погоды. Где дождь? Где гроза? Почему только либо пасмурно, либо туманно? И почему только по вечерам солнце выходит?
    6) Почему меню не подстраивается полностью под мой геймпад. Причём у меня геймпад от Xbox One.
    7) Игра частенько вылетает при запуске.    … Expand
  26. Danil_Shtangeev
    Dec 14, 2018
    8
    Cool racing. I've played this game many years ago. But it's still looking interesting for me.
  27. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    Burnout paradise is a 12 year old boy's dream game: fast cars and destruction. While you can enjoy this at any age, it brings out your destructive side and every time you force an opponent into traffic, it is always satisfying.
  28. LionGrand
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    Аркадная классная гонка с отличной музыкой.
  29. GolovA
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    I was looking for a race game with a career path (race for money, buy cars, repair, etc.).
    This isn't it.
    However, it's a fun and solid arcade street race game!

    RECOMMEND!
  30. dandalis
    Oct 30, 2016
    8
    When it comes to Burnout before Paradise i only had tried Burnout 3 demo on NFS Underground 2 PS2 disc and it was pretty sick little experience and soon after that i quit console gaming and went full PC. That made me want a Burnout game on PC and Criterion delivered.

    Paradise is an excellent arcade racer with all the Burnout DNA in open world setting. Game plays smoothly, controls work    When it comes to Burnout before Paradise i only had tried Burnout 3 demo on NFS Underground 2 PS2 disc and it was pretty sick little experience and soon after that i quit console gaming and went full PC. That made me want a Burnout game on PC and Criterion delivered.

    Paradise is an excellent arcade racer with all the Burnout DNA in open world setting. Game plays smoothly, controls work wonderfully even on kboard and overall PC version is done very well, kudos to Criterion. One small but for me cool option was the matching game time to your local PC's time, it was kinda cool playing at night irl and having night in game aswell, havent played any other open world game that does that which is a shame. As for cars, theyre designed beautifully and sound aggressive with fine detail as hell, like it should in every self respecting arcade racer. Bike riding was also done really well, imo better than some full blown bike racing games. Paradise city itself is pretty detailed and interesting place to explore with insane jumps and stunt locations, having for the time great graphics. Crashing your car and crushing your competition is always fun, maybe after some time gets bit too repetative.

    Only real shame is that EA shut down game's servers, never got to enjoy the MP carnage.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best PC Game of 2009
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#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
31
#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    90
    First ever PC version of Burnout is a perfect example of a modern racing game in an open world with all the essentials that players want. No need for C-grade actresses at all. [Issue#174, Jan 2009]
  2. VideoGamer
    90
    For true next-gen arcade racing thrills Burnout Paradise is most definitely your best option, and on PC your only option.
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  3. IGN
    84
    If you're willing to put in the time, there's plenty of content here to enjoy, including getting a handle on how all the various car models control and boost. For gamers looking for a different kind of high-speed racer or anyone's who has yet to experience the thrill Criterion's Burnout series provides, this is a solid choice.
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