- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Mar 6, 2007
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The new modes do a good job of forcing players to think during every race, but the lack of popular modes and online play really hurt the overall value of the game.
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For $50, players deserve more than a badly-programmed mish-mash of the Burnout series. It’s easily the weakest console entry in the series yet.
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Dominator isn't so much a "sequel" as it is just "another Burnout," and the saddest thing of all is that it takes several steps back in the process.
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If Dominator is a Greatest Hits package, however, where is Crash mode? That's like Michael Jackson releasing a Best Of without 'Beat It'.
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For the first time since taking over publishing duties for the series, Electronic Arts has released a Burnout racing game that fails to achieve must buy status.
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Edge MagazineWhile it’s not the definitive culmination of the genre so far, Dominator remains a compelling reminder that, while slight in comparison to its older brothers, Burnout still knows how to be a mean racing game. [Apr 2007, p.83]
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Playstation Official Magazine UKIt's a patchwork of old and new in which the passion only flickes. [May 2007, p.106]
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Pure Magazine UKA return to core Burnout values but the lack of Crash Mode makes it feel more of an add-on. [May 2007, p.77]
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I think newbies to the franchise will dig it. Unfortunately for the Burnout vets out there, Burnout Dominator will leave you with a half-finished feel because of the omission of Crash mode and online play.
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games(TM)You cannot earn standard boost with the button held down, so you are constantly having to battle with yourself to lift the finger off the trigger, constantly glancing down at the boost bar, and as a result, constantly snapping yourself out of that glorious Burnout zone. [May 2007, p.110]
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EA's arguably final Burnout on the PS2 sadly doesn't bring the best racing experience to the market, but feels like a washed down and cheap title.
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The lack of Crash mode is a big disappointment and makes the World Tour feel a little samey. If you're after more Burnout on the PSP then this is well worth adding to your collection, but on the PS2 Burnout Revenge is by far the better option.
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Burnout Dominator is a good game at heart, but feels quite stale when compared to its predecessors.
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Make no mistake about it -- Burnout Dominator is a fun and addicting arcade -racing game that fans of the series will enjoy, it’s just missing some key features that would make it a one of the series’ best, for that we’ll have to wait for the true sequel later this year.
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"Burnout 3" was a title that changed peoples' tune from "I don't play racing games" to "No, you can't have the controller. It's still my turn." Compared to that, Dominator just isn't as fun.
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Dominator is as slick and insane as the other Burnout games, but it’s missing some key features found in its most recent predecessors. Fans of the latest Burnout titles might want to swerve to avoid this one.
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What was once a breathtaking daredevil stunt ride is now just a business commute in rush-hour traffic. It might be good business sense for EA to squeeze a few more bucks out of its prior success - just make sure they're not yours.
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#25 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
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#15 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 39 out of 56
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Mixed: 11 out of 56
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Negative: 6 out of 56
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Jul 28, 2023
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Jun 22, 2022my first contact with the Burnout series was with this game here! I like it mainly to play with 2 people
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Mar 23, 2022