Burnout Paradise Remastered

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
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  1. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 27, 2018
    70
    Burnout Paradise Remastered is the remastered version of a legendary arcade racing game. Visually, the remaster itself doesn't give you the feeling that you're playing a modern racing game, the game is polished, but it still feels outdated. That being said, it's still fun to play if you liked the original, though now you can play in 4k and 60fps with all DLC included, and with an original banging soundtrack.
  2. Game Revolution
    Mar 11, 2018
    70
    A paradox. Equipped with a purring, powerful new under-the-hood upgrade, the game delivers a pure driving experience that is on-par with many of its contemporaries in the looks and feel department. Unfortunately, it’s also running on well-worn tires. Some of the quirks, acceptable in 2008, haven’t been ironed out, and the game can feel sparse and comparatively tiny when scaled against later titles.
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  1. VG247
    Mar 12, 2018
    Playing Burnout Paradise today, something else stands out: the speed.
  2. Vice
    Mar 20, 2018
    It's a marginal improvement, but it's got one thing the original no longer does: lots of people playing it.

Awards & Rankings

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#48 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#60 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#65 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 195 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 114 out of 195
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 195
  3. Negative: 35 out of 195
  1. RedVIII
    Mar 24, 2018
    6
    It's a shame that this is the Burnout game that EA decides to remaster. It still feels like Burnout at times and it can be fun, but the openIt's a shame that this is the Burnout game that EA decides to remaster. It still feels like Burnout at times and it can be fun, but the open world gameplay just doesn't suit the Burnout series at all. The city looks bland and all races feel the same (gone are the days of racing maps like Winter City). There are no dedicated race courses, the game tells you to go from point A to point B on the map, which means you constantly have to look at your minimap even in races, which absolutely counters what Burnout should be about. Add to that the missing splitscreen and traditional crash mode and you get one of the weakest games in the series.… Full Review »
  2. nikblu1904
    Mar 16, 2018
    10
    The Burnout series is just too great to just die because of other racing games that aren't even close the be as good as most of the BurnoutThe Burnout series is just too great to just die because of other racing games that aren't even close the be as good as most of the Burnout games. Now that I've played Paradise too, I can say, it is very fun, just like the old ones. Please don't just bury these fantastic games. Remaster more or even make a new title. I don't care. It can only be good (without micro-transactions).… Full Review »
  3. MK500
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    What an amazing game. So many AAA racing games these days seem to be designed for people with teenage reflexes, funds to buy a $300 wheel, andWhat an amazing game. So many AAA racing games these days seem to be designed for people with teenage reflexes, funds to buy a $300 wheel, and enough time on their hands to play it as if it were a second job. Burnout Paradise Remastered is here to remind us that racing games can be just pure fun. Yes, it is an arcade racer. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t give you the same thrill of speed and adrenaline rush as Gran Turismo. You can tell the amount of artistic and design skill and pure love that went into this game from the original Criterion team. And kudos for the porting team for a perfect remaster. From the first 5 minutes to 20 hours in, the pacing of the game is flawless. It has a low bar of entry and conforms to your interests and skills. But then it becomes very challenging to navigate traffic at ridiculous speeds. When you inevitably screw up, it actually rewards you with insane metallic carnage and some silly banter from the narrator instead of making you feel like crap like the “pro” racing games. And I haven’t even gotten started on the depth of the multiplayer aspect; which will have you laughing hysterically with your friends. Maybe this game is designed more for the 35yo demographic; but hey, there are a lot of us out there!… Full Review »
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