Burnout 3: Takedown

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  • Summary: Burnout 3 takes the hit series even further, now featuring a unique "crash and burn" racing concept and a one-of-a-kind special effects engine that delivers spectacular visuals. The intensity heats up as players race, and often crash, their way through oncoming traffic in an attempt to claimBurnout 3 takes the hit series even further, now featuring a unique "crash and burn" racing concept and a one-of-a-kind special effects engine that delivers spectacular visuals. The intensity heats up as players race, and often crash, their way through oncoming traffic in an attempt to claim the top spot. Boasting multiple single-player, multiplayer and online crash and race modes, Burnout 3 offers players the opportunity to race through busy city streets and be rewarded for taking risks that result in heart-pounding action and electrifying crashes. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. games(TM)
    100
    Burnout 3 is special. It's not just another racing game, and despite lacking certain features car enthusiasts hold dear (such as customisation and ultra realism) it's easily the most fun we've ever had with any racing game. [Oct 2004, p.96]
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  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    If you don't like Burnout 3: Takedown, there's something wrong with you...It has completely spoiled me, making it near impossible to enjoy other games in the genre. [Oct 2004, p.102]
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  3. Gaming Age
    100
    Damn near flawless in almost every way shape and form. Brilliant visuals, ear pleasing audio, highly addictive game play, and enough modes and tracks to keep you busy for months on end.
  4. Warcry
    94
    Burnout 3 will remind you why you started playing games – not because of the competition, or to enter into some fifty hour experience grinding session online, but because of an experience that constitutes such pure fun that it’s impossible to stop a grin breaking out on your face.
  5. Game Informer
    93
    With incredibly realistic damage modelling transforming every crash into a work of art fit to be framed and hung on the walls of Paris' Louvre museum, Burnout 3 is a visual dynamo that will floor players with its speed and gorgeous vistas. [Oct 2004, p.122]
  6. Edge Magazine
    90
    It still possesses the series’ trademark ability to deliver Tempest-like ‘in the zone’ moments of remarkable intensity unlike any of its contemporaries, but now comes with a confidently revised dynamic, marking this as Criterion Games’ finest hour. [Oct 2004, p.100]
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  7. Play Magazine
    75
    A dose of high-quality gaming fast food that tastes fine but leaves you wanting something that sticks. [Oct 2004, p.77]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 157
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 157
  3. Negative: 7 out of 157
  1. AlastairY.
    Sep 13, 2004
    10
    It gains the sense of incredible speed that no other game even touches and the takedowns just are the most fun i have ever had on any videoIt gains the sense of incredible speed that no other game even touches and the takedowns just are the most fun i have ever had on any video game. this game is possibly the best game i have ever played.… Expand
  2. JamieR.
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    Absolutely stunning. One of the best games there are on the PS2. It gives you a real sense of speed (even the slowest cars) and the fastest Absolutely stunning. One of the best games there are on the PS2. It gives you a real sense of speed (even the slowest cars) and the fastest cars make you feel like they're doing 300! I don't see how you could improve on this game...but still let them try.… Expand
  4. L.G.
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    This game is the best racing game you will ever play this game beats need for spee underground 1 and 2 once you play this game you will neverThis game is the best racing game you will ever play this game beats need for spee underground 1 and 2 once you play this game you will never stop its the best game make sure that ea continues making burnout series in the future.… Expand
  5. RyanCoomer
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Best arcade racing game of all time.
    10/10 gameplay
    10/10 soundtrack
    10/10 track design
    10/10 graphics for the time
  6. JayT.
    Sep 3, 2004
    10
    Burnout re-defines the word fun.
  7. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    "Burnout 3: Takedown" is one of the best arcade racers of all time. Featuring a blistering sense of speed and slick visuals, it was a huge"Burnout 3: Takedown" is one of the best arcade racers of all time. Featuring a blistering sense of speed and slick visuals, it was a huge improvement over its predecessors (also made by Criterion Games). Released in Sept. 2004, "Takedown" was a huge critical hit with some publications even naming it the best video game of the year. That was a major surprise since "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas", "Halo 2" and "Half-Life 2" were also released in '04. I remember playing the demo at a GameStop and being so impressed that I bought it a few days later. Needless to say, I didn't regret it. This was the most memorable PS2 game I played along with "Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" and GTA: Vice City. I would give it a 9.4 out of 10.… Expand
  8. aidanremains
    Apr 25, 2021
    0
    This game is bad because it is a driving game, the jiggle physics are terrible.

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#2 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#3 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#4 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004