Burnout 3: Takedown

 PlayStation 2
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 534 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 25 out of 534
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  1. 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 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.
  2. KingAndCountry
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    If 2004 weren't such a stellar year in gaming (MGS3, GTA: San Andreas, Half-Life 2, etc.), this would be my Game of the Year for 2004.

    It's better than anything that came out in 2013 or 2014, which were both pretty mediocre years in gaming overall.
  3. BrynH.
    Sep 13, 2004
    10
    Best game i have ever played, Amazing graphics and the crashes are out of this world. But it has a crappy soundtrack.
  4. ScottW.
    Jul 25, 2005
    10
    The best racing game you'll ever play!!!
  5. JayT.
    Sep 3, 2004
    10
    Burnout re-defines the word fun.
  6. SamF.
    Aug 9, 2005
    9
    If You want Crazy Crashes and loads of Fun get this Game. Its simply awesome. The Fun factor is amazing, But if your looking for realism then go buy GT4 Because this game is purely arcade gameplay with fast racing, wild physics and Sick Crashes. The Only thing that annoyed me was the Multipliers that really ruined the game beacuse Once you get a 2x or 3x multiplier you getting Gold Medal If You want Crazy Crashes and loads of Fun get this Game. Its simply awesome. The Fun factor is amazing, But if your looking for realism then go buy GT4 Because this game is purely arcade gameplay with fast racing, wild physics and Sick Crashes. The Only thing that annoyed me was the Multipliers that really ruined the game beacuse Once you get a 2x or 3x multiplier you getting Gold Medal Is Way too easy.… Expand
  7. ChadC.
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    One of the best racing games ever.
  8. AndrewP.
    Feb 17, 2006
    10
    This game should be compulsory for every ps2 console sold, just to show everyone what is possilbe on ps2. Unfortunately it's not possible to give this a 100 out of 10, becuase that's what it's truly worth. As close to perfection of a game you can get.
  9. gamefriek
    Aug 12, 2010
    9
    This by far the best Burnout game to ever come out. It has everything you could want: crashes, fast cars, and a large array of track variations. Overall, a very good game!
  10. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 20, 2011
    10
    One of the best racing games you'll find on the PS2 aside from the Gran Turismo series. Pros: Excellent single-player gameplay and multi-player mode with online support; visually stunning; slick controls. Cons: The unskippable training sequences are annoying at times; the DJ is even more so.
  11. Cubixreviews
    May 16, 2012
    10
    I love this game. Probably the best PS2 game ever. I love all the races there, and the cars. Probably the best game for your games collection! The graphics are great, gameplay is legendary and a very fun game!
  12. krs256
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    This was the first game I got with my PS2, and one of the best I ever played on it. When I started playing this game, I didn't have a memory card yet.. but that didn't matter because along with a few buddies I could play this game the whole day (over 100 races, 3 people, the loser gives up the controller) with only the three starting cars available and a single map to race on. Treat thisThis was the first game I got with my PS2, and one of the best I ever played on it. When I started playing this game, I didn't have a memory card yet.. but that didn't matter because along with a few buddies I could play this game the whole day (over 100 races, 3 people, the loser gives up the controller) with only the three starting cars available and a single map to race on. Treat this as an indication on how fun the game was (splitscreen road rage rox). The solo campaign was amazing as well providing challenge and various racing/crash modes (for example: normal race, time attack, road rage where you have to destroy your opponents by crushing them into walls/trafic...). Although I currently have a PS3, sometimes I still go back to play this game a little. Oh.. and I don't even really like racing games...

    Technically, from a PS2 perspective this game has great graphics, which do NOT fail (especially in single player mode) to give the sense of speed which makes this game such a joy to play. The graphics are accompanied by a fitting soundtrack, which makes you want to go faster and faster. One thing to remember this is an arcade style game, so don't expect any realism in driving your car.

    The only thing that bothered my in this game was the loading times and the enemy AI (thankfully only a little bit).

    So to conclude in my opinion this game is a "must have" for PS2 owners.    … Expand
  13. Govin_Lock
    Nov 29, 2013
    10
    The best racing game that i have played. Many game mode, battle in the road, overtop graphics for PS2 games, excellent cars and many more. The success product made by criterion games.
  14. dogii
    Aug 7, 2016
    10
    Easily one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life. Just hearing "We are the lazy generation" sends shivers down my spine. One of the best games for the PS2. The races were rewarding, the gameplay was phenomenal and the music was so catchy, pretty much race and sing-along.
  15. Jb3ustin
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    The best game ever in the whole racing game franchise and its still the best game
  16. AdamGeerman
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    The best arcade racing game of all time with decent graphics and great design cars.
  17. ibblue07
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Striker here, I’ve come to tell you that Burnout 3 Takedown is an absolutely phenomenal game from the vast landscapes you explore to the massive amounts of destruction and carnage seen here on Crash FM. If I were you, I’d take myself to the nearest game store and pick this bad boy up.
  18. Atlas21
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game, genuinely one of the best racing games of all time. Very engaging gameplay and physics, lots of fun content, especially the crash maps. On top of all, a fantastic soundtrack. The only criticism i'd add is that the crash maps are a bit too dependant on the score multipliers, which limits freedom and railroads the players to follow a single path if they wish to obtain a gold medal.
  19. Sgtkirby
    May 3, 2023
    10
    This is the greatest video game I have ever played and I'm not even joking. Would give a higher score if possible
  20. Nitepinkeve22
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Burnout 3:Takedown is peak of the burnout series. even when you never played racing game or any video game at all. you would have a great time playing this masterpiece. great handling, banger soundtracks, satisfiying gameplay loop and progression, Sound is great, and finally it just a banger game. 10/10
  21. RoverT.
    Dec 27, 2008
    10
    The best racing game ever. I have always hated how boring racing games are, and this takes that away by addding an amazing soundtrack (I have like 15 of the songs on my iPod), awesome graphics, and you crash on purpose. yeah thats right, YOU CRASH ON PURPOSE! Is'nt that every kids dream, to crash cars all day? This game blends the crashing and the racing perfectly with events like The best racing game ever. I have always hated how boring racing games are, and this takes that away by addding an amazing soundtrack (I have like 15 of the songs on my iPod), awesome graphics, and you crash on purpose. yeah thats right, YOU CRASH ON PURPOSE! Is'nt that every kids dream, to crash cars all day? This game blends the crashing and the racing perfectly with events like Races (more race than crash), Road Rage (more crash than race), and Crash Mode (all crash). Definitely a must buy.… Expand
  22. nikblu1904
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    One of the best PS2 Games ever! This was my first game ever and is still one of my favourite. If you like car games and crashing you should have definetly played it.
  23. 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.
  24. AB
    Sep 10, 2004
    10
    This game is so realistic. It is freaken cool!!! This is the best game ever!!!!
  25. JonnyB.
    Jul 25, 2006
    9
    Not as great as the xbox version. The better xbox graphics make the game have a little more realistic looking crashes.
  26. HatM.
    Oct 24, 2004
    3
    This game is ok, but way overrated. OOHHH!!! LOOK AT ME!!! I GET TO DRIVE A CAR!!!! Give me a break. I drive a car everyday and it's no big deal. Video games are supposed to be an escape from reality, where you get do something you can't do in real life. But it's becoming increasingly popular to do stupid things in video games that you can do in real life like drive. It This game is ok, but way overrated. OOHHH!!! LOOK AT ME!!! I GET TO DRIVE A CAR!!!! Give me a break. I drive a car everyday and it's no big deal. Video games are supposed to be an escape from reality, where you get do something you can't do in real life. But it's becoming increasingly popular to do stupid things in video games that you can do in real life like drive. It won't be long before we have "Put On Your Pajamas and Brush Your Teeth: The Video Game." Why don't people try a game where they get to experience something new, like A Dog's Life. In that game you get to be a dog!!! Has anyone here ever been a dog?!! No, it's something new and that's why you should play it. You waste time in video games driving cars or playing football or buying property or delivering pizzas, when you could escape reality. So why are games like the Sims popular? Because people are stupid. People as a whole like bad movies, bad music, bad politicians, bad books, and of course bad video games. It's because of those people that the video game industry is going to hell. But ya, Burnout 3 is OK, but come on, let's try something new people.… Expand
  27. 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.
  28. JohnD.
    Nov 17, 2007
    9
    This game is so near the perfect game... It's so much fun, but the only thing that starts to get frustrating is crashing into other cars (thank god this flaw was fixed in revenge).
  29. Shadow1
    Mar 24, 2016
    2
    This is suck game for knuckleheads . bad graphics for 2004 , suck phisics . This is baddest criterion games game . Good soundtracks , but Burnout Legends soundtracks better than Burnout 3 Takedown .
  30. aidanremains
    Apr 25, 2021
    0
    This game is bad because it is a driving game, the jiggle physics are terrible.
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Awards & Rankings

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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

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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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