Burnout

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Nov 1, 2001
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 47
  3. Negative: 7 out of 47
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  1. JackM.
    Mar 17, 2003
    7
    When i first got this game i couldn't out my controller down, but now i think that it gets annoying when u c ur crash three times. the crashes aint that great anyway. some tracks get boring as they are way to long. a good thing is that u can barge ur oppenent into oncoming traffic. as i sed b 4 i couldn't put it down but now it is just picking up dust under my shelfs.
  2. JaredC.
    Aug 28, 2007
    0
    It has unbelievable graphic's, poor gameplay, dull features, and nothing special at all. When I played this game, I had a good time, but once I got so used of it, I sold it, you know why? Because it was boring playing the same 10 god forsaken levels over and over again, and just crashing into cars. At least having 1 race to make the game somewhat enjoyable. I lost interest 2 hours It has unbelievable graphic's, poor gameplay, dull features, and nothing special at all. When I played this game, I had a good time, but once I got so used of it, I sold it, you know why? Because it was boring playing the same 10 god forsaken levels over and over again, and just crashing into cars. At least having 1 race to make the game somewhat enjoyable. I lost interest 2 hours into the game. And adding an adventure would be nice too, multiplayer can be so frustarting after a while. Because what if you were an only child and the game was multiplayer, you would have no other choice but to invite a friend over, but what if your a loner and don't have any friends, you invite your cousins, but what if there busy or on vacation. There are many risks in this game with no cheats, secret passage ways, and an amount of flaws. That is why a 0/10 is this game's main role, a horrid waste of time.… Expand
  3. Broyax
    Apr 10, 2017
    2
    J'y ai rejoué récemment, certes il porte son âge mais pour un jeu PS2, il est étonnamment beau et toujours fluide. Le conduite est bien sûr 100% arcade, ce qui devrait induire une bonne maniabilité mais ce n'est pas le cas : quand la merguez part en dérapage, ça devient très délicat à gérer, surtout à pleine vitesse dans le trafic très fourni et c'est particulièrement désagréable.

    Car    J'y ai rejoué récemment, certes il porte son âge mais pour un jeu PS2, il est étonnamment beau et toujours fluide. Le conduite est bien sûr 100% arcade, ce qui devrait induire une bonne maniabilité mais ce n'est pas le cas : quand la merguez part en dérapage, ça devient très délicat à gérer, surtout à pleine vitesse dans le trafic très fourni et c'est particulièrement désagréable.

    Car évidemment l'accident, c'est une perte de temps qui s'avère trop souvent rédhibitoire en raison du compte à rebours et de l'IA qui triche et ne fait jamais d'erreur ou si peu... tout cela pour gonfler une durée de vie assez faible en fait. Frustrant et rapidement pénible, Burnout est un coup d'épée dans l'eau.    … Expand
  4. SnellyA.
    Jun 1, 2003
    6
    This games ok. There are some pretty neat crashes, but the music to it sucks. Very repetitive.
  5. BillK.
    Aug 8, 2003
    10
    I'm giving this game a 10 because there was nothing like it when it came out (Now there's Need for Speed: HP2 and Burnout 2). GT3 is impressive, but with all its technical depth, its not as fun to me as a "shallow" arcade racer that's all about pure feel of speed and to hell with real-life physics. I'm still playing this game 3 years later. Some will whine that the I'm giving this game a 10 because there was nothing like it when it came out (Now there's Need for Speed: HP2 and Burnout 2). GT3 is impressive, but with all its technical depth, its not as fun to me as a "shallow" arcade racer that's all about pure feel of speed and to hell with real-life physics. I'm still playing this game 3 years later. Some will whine that the crash replays take away from your time...they don't. The clock stops while they show them. And when you restart you haven't lost any ground to other cars from the replays...just from the crash itself. This game is FAST, tense, and fun. A classic.… Expand
  6. DavidF.
    Feb 16, 2002
    6
    An average racer with a good sense of speed. It simply cannot compete with the likes of "Gran Turismo 3" or "Metropolis Street Racer."
  7. RichB.
    Feb 22, 2002
    7
    A fast and furious game totally ruined by appalling problems with aliasing. It's all well and good zipping through crossing traffic, but when you can't see them coming....
  8. BenN.
    Aug 18, 2003
    9
    This game is beta then Burnout 2 ! every1 rates it so low coz they suck at it.
  9. JohnJ.
    Dec 23, 2001
    10
    Great game! - This is what ps2 is designed for, just like playing in the arcade! Gran Turismo blows compared to this!
  10. MichaelJ.
    Mar 19, 2002
    10
    I've go this game and it's the best game I've ever played.
  11. BrianN.
    Jun 28, 2006
    9
    great physics. This games adds a new kick to racing.
  12. MarkS.
    Dec 29, 2001
    10
    Absolutely and utterly addictive... If you like your racing games fast and furious you'll love it.
  13. Harry210
    Sep 20, 2010
    8
    Burnout is a great arcade racer. The game a nice but small selection of cars which are nicely detailed. The race tracks are also nice to race around from the heavy streets of Gridlock USA to the nice seaside views of Harbor Town. The music is especially great (beats the official licenced music in the later Burnout Games) and really gets the adrenaline pumping. The racing is standard stuff:Burnout is a great arcade racer. The game a nice but small selection of cars which are nicely detailed. The race tracks are also nice to race around from the heavy streets of Gridlock USA to the nice seaside views of Harbor Town. The music is especially great (beats the official licenced music in the later Burnout Games) and really gets the adrenaline pumping. The racing is standard stuff: you race with up to 3 other opponents and race through the checkpoints within the time limit otherwise you lose. Also you have to watch out not to crash into traffic which if you don't avoid them, can make for some satisfying crash effects. Additional cars are won by winning them in Face off events. It is pointless trying to race with the tow truck or Bus as they are too slow. Also you only have a limited time to get across from checkpoint to checkpoint so you can't afford to crash a lot. The other opponents also cheat so they always stay with you regardless how fast your going and it is frustrating when your moments away from the finishing line and crash into a barrier or car and have the lead snatched away from you on the last corner. Burnout is a nice arcade racer and has started one of the finest arcade racing series of all time.… Expand
  14. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    8
    When I got this game I had a blast with it, even a few occasions where it would make me laugh out laud. The concept was very refreshing at the time and is still being used in current generation games.
  15. Vaarsivius
    Nov 22, 2010
    9
    When Burnout first came out, there was no equal. It's fast-paced races, combined with the amazing crashes and the ability to leave it all and try and set a better time than you had made Criterion Games a household name. The only thing I could criticize was the lack of more racers in a race (ONLY FOUR RACERS?). Burnout thoroughly deserves this 9.
  16. TheGaming676
    Jul 7, 2016
    9
    The first Burnout game to start the series of Burnout.This game is very good but it is also missing other things to do in this game anyway still it is a fun game.
  17. janwe04
    Apr 8, 2022
    4
    I like the mechanics. It feels good to drive. But I don’t like anything else. The music is boring, there are not really challenges. You just race alone for 6 minuets. It’s boring.
  18. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 27, 2023
    0
    This game borders on rot, it is difficult for several reasons, it has a short time to reach checkpoints, the tracks are long and with many turns, the number of vehicles in traffic is enormous, The screen is so serrated that you can't see what's in front of you. If this game has something positive, it's the way the car behaves in a crash, the car's playability, the dust particles when itThis game borders on rot, it is difficult for several reasons, it has a short time to reach checkpoints, the tracks are long and with many turns, the number of vehicles in traffic is enormous, The screen is so serrated that you can't see what's in front of you. If this game has something positive, it's the way the car behaves in a crash, the car's playability, the dust particles when it steps on a dirt floor , and a slow motion replay of all the accidents that happened during the race . WORST GAME OF THE SERIES… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#50 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#43 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Gamezilla!
    78
    There’s not anything earth-shatteringly new in Burnout, but overall it’s a lot of fun to play.
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  2. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    AI concerns make driving into oncoming traffic easier than it should be, while the moderate, but not extensive amount of cars and tracks mean that you'll be able to wrap up single player in less than ten hours.
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  3. GamerWeb Sony
    81
    A racing title that blends adrenaline-pumping racing action to its purest level. Excellent physics detection and even better physical car damage and being topped off with crisp sound makes Burnout a title that should not be overlooked.
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