Burnout 3: Takedown

 PlayStation 2
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 534 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 484 out of 534
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 534
  3. Negative: 25 out of 534
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  1. YujunWu
    Aug 11, 2010
    7
    I totally with you! Its good to see that majority people find this game exciting, thrilling, and majorly addictive. Though this game is really huge when u play the career mode. But gives u a bit of a challenge. Involves major crashes, High speeds, and hectic driving. It's a fantastic experience! whoever doesn't like this game. obviously. can't do it.
  2. Tim
    Apr 18, 2005
    5
    I guess I'm the only one who found it more annoying than fun. The graphics are nice, but the physics are pure arcade, the DJ is irritating and it's mainly just focused on crashing and "boost." Overall, it seems designed for players who--physically or mentally--aren't old enough to drive.
  3. WillM.
    Sep 16, 2004
    5
    New graphics are nice. New cars are cool. Did they play BurnOut 1 & 2. Irritating. Not to be played again!! I'll wait for GT4 and play BurnOut 2.
  4. OcsirbS.
    Sep 10, 2004
    6
    The single player ROCKS! However, EA totally screwed up multiplayer with disconnects every several minutes. They should have left the servers to M$.
  5. oldgamer81
    Jan 30, 2021
    5
    For me, the game handling feels cineastic but fake. Destruction Derby on PS1 felt real, Flat Out 2 on PS2 feels real, but Burnout 3 doesn't. I tried the game for some hours, but I don't like it at all. In contrary to all other of my 20 PS2 racing games, I never played it again and don't feel like playing it ever again. For me, it feels like a lie, when reviews rate this game that high.For me, the game handling feels cineastic but fake. Destruction Derby on PS1 felt real, Flat Out 2 on PS2 feels real, but Burnout 3 doesn't. I tried the game for some hours, but I don't like it at all. In contrary to all other of my 20 PS2 racing games, I never played it again and don't feel like playing it ever again. For me, it feels like a lie, when reviews rate this game that high. It's more of a thing of taste in my eyes.… Expand
  6. The_D4RknesS
    Oct 6, 2022
    7
    this game was very difficult and the point cars had more stamina than in any other game in the series. it also has the worst songs in the entire series, and hard to get cars. no wonder my favorite is paradise because everything in it has been perfected

Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. PGNx Media
    95
    A strong candidate for the coveted Game of the Year award, Burnout 3: Takedown is one of the best arcade racing games to come out in years.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    I absolutely hate the music which is a mix of cheap-sounding alternative and punk.
  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.
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