Burnout Paradise Remastered

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  1. CamyVero
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Burnout Paradise Remastered es la revisión para generación de PS4 y Xbox One de la última entrega de la saga Burnout. Una legendaria saga de videojuegos de conducción arcade famosa por su sistema de juego basado en una conducción caótica, agresiva y muy espectacular.
    Básicamente el juego tiene todo lo que la saga ofreció hasta el momento con la direfencia de que en este nos movemos por un    Burnout Paradise Remastered es la revisión para generación de PS4 y Xbox One de la última entrega de la saga Burnout. Una legendaria saga de videojuegos de conducción arcade famosa por su sistema de juego basado en una conducción caótica, agresiva y muy espectacular.
    Básicamente el juego tiene todo lo que la saga ofreció hasta el momento con la direfencia de que en este nos movemos por un mundo abierto; la ciudad de Paradise City, en la cual encontramos las pruebas marca de la casa. A saber, Furia al volante, carreras contra el reloj, carreras contra rivales, carreras de supervivencia y las llamadas pruebas de trucos. Se echan en falta aquellas pruebas de choque de entregas anteriores, pero en definitiva, lo que el juego nos ofrece está bien.
    El contenido incluido en el juego es ingente, con decenas de coches para desbloquear, montones de pruebas, literalmente una por cada intersección de calles de la ciudad, etc. el problema es que quizás el que el juego se desarrolle en el mundo abierto, en la misma ciudad hace que resulte ligeramente repetitivo, lo que unido a la cantidad de horas que nos encontramos en la campaña para un jugador, puede hacer que se nos haga pesado. Este problema no es baladí, realmente puede hacer que abandonemos el juego antes de terminarlo y eso le resta, obviamente, puntos.
    Aún así si eres fan de la saga no está de menos, como poco, probarlo. El remaster está bastante bien hecho y pese a que a veces nos demos cuenta que es juego de generación anterior, luce estupendo. Tiene una banda sonora bastante extensa, aunque nos hallamado la atención la inclusión de piezas de música clásica, en mi opinión no le pegan al juego nada, pero ahí están. E incluye todo el contenido adicional publicado en forma de dlc originalmente, desde coches, motos y una nueva zona de la ciudad con más pruebas por la patilla.    … Expand
  2. BlakkSteel
    Aug 6, 2023
    9
    NO, this is NOT a racing sim! There's Gran Turismo for that. This game is a very fun arcade racer, with SOME real & good physics. The remaster provides all of the micro transaction swag, from the various additional cars that had to be bought on the PS3, to a second & smaller island to continue your fun. With the price tag being much smaller now, it's a great single player pickup.
  3. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    6
    okok kind of game and visuals but something is lacking thats why i dont want to play this agian
  4. TeranBonds1999
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Burnout Paradise Remastered is an excellent racing game made by Criterion games and I'm very pleased that i got to play and revisit the game once again I haven't played the game in almost 10 years the open world is huge with over 200 Miles of open road the dlc comes with the game from the Party DLC to the Big Surf Island DLC for free the game is currently on discount on PS4/PS5 right now IBurnout Paradise Remastered is an excellent racing game made by Criterion games and I'm very pleased that i got to play and revisit the game once again I haven't played the game in almost 10 years the open world is huge with over 200 Miles of open road the dlc comes with the game from the Party DLC to the Big Surf Island DLC for free the game is currently on discount on PS4/PS5 right now I highly recommend buying it!… Expand
  5. Dudu29
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    This game is so good, the crashes are amazing, the road rages are perfect, is a real good game
  6. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    10/10.......................................................................
  7. spesini
    Oct 3, 2021
    7
    Fun to play arcade racer. Earlier Burnout entries were a bit better, but still totally worth your time, especially now it's on PS4.
  8. BAS3L
    Aug 13, 2021
    6
    I’m not sure why this is considered such a classic. Burnout Revenge was my game, and I loved it. Criterion did themselves no favors with the “open world”. I absolutely hate wandering around aimlessly and hoping you’re on the right route. The map is useless and the world is dead. I’m not a pro gamer, but I didn’t finish half my races because I couldn’t find the finish line. It’sI’m not sure why this is considered such a classic. Burnout Revenge was my game, and I loved it. Criterion did themselves no favors with the “open world”. I absolutely hate wandering around aimlessly and hoping you’re on the right route. The map is useless and the world is dead. I’m not a pro gamer, but I didn’t finish half my races because I couldn’t find the finish line. It’s infuriating. Car customization is limited to colors, which didn’t bother me in Revenge. The cars felt unique in that game. I have no incentive to discover new areas or unlock cars in Paradise. The garage mechanic is annoying at best. Engine sounds and car characteristics are interchangeable. Soundtrack remains a highlight. This isn’t a bad arcade racer by any means, I just really wanted to make the point that it’s not some cult classic. There are hundreds of vehicles and I don’t care about any of them.… Expand
  9. Shenandoah
    Aug 3, 2020
    3
    I love arcade racing action but I was really shocked about this bad remaster. On PS4 Pro it still looks like a PS3 game, it completely feels like a PS3 game ... just the 60 FPS are nice, but related to the poor graphics it is nothing special about this. 4K optimization looks really bad for what could be possible, HDR is missing at all. One of the very few racing games I have soldI love arcade racing action but I was really shocked about this bad remaster. On PS4 Pro it still looks like a PS3 game, it completely feels like a PS3 game ... just the 60 FPS are nice, but related to the poor graphics it is nothing special about this. 4K optimization looks really bad for what could be possible, HDR is missing at all. One of the very few racing games I have sold instantly.

    If you like such a type of racing game than take a look on Dangerous Driving or Hot Pursuit Remaster, both still aren’t good games but noticeably better than Burnout Remaster.    … Expand
  10. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    The remastered edition of Burnout Paradise doesn't look that much better than the original. But it does include all the DLC. Although the game is over 10 years old and feels slightly dated, racing fans will still have plenty of fun. This is an open-world arcade racer that is packed with plenty of challenges and vehicles. The sense of speed still impresses as does the city's design. If youThe remastered edition of Burnout Paradise doesn't look that much better than the original. But it does include all the DLC. Although the game is over 10 years old and feels slightly dated, racing fans will still have plenty of fun. This is an open-world arcade racer that is packed with plenty of challenges and vehicles. The sense of speed still impresses as does the city's design. If you haven't played it before, than this remaster is the best way to experience it. I would rate it with an 8 out of 10.… Expand
  11. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    7
    Years ago I played it on my Xbox 360 and thought it was a masterpiece. After playing it again on my ps4, I found that it was only an above-average racer.
  12. XZedrickX
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Best Game Best Game Best Game Best Game Best Game Best Best Game Best Games
  13. Hscoa
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    The best racing game ever. Yes, it can be repetitive, but it is such an amazing game. The graphics are amazing, and it's fun to collect more cars as you go.
  14. JimmieReview
    Aug 19, 2020
    5
    A semi-ok arace racer if you can pick it up at about 20 USD.

    * Crappy music, hope you like listening to avril lavinge "hey hey you you! I dont like your girlfriend!" tired guns n roses track and similar garbage * Fair driving - its an arcade racer, the handling is ok I would say. The game does have a good way of making you feel like your going really fast which is nice in an arcade    A semi-ok arace racer if you can pick it up at about 20 USD.

    * Crappy music, hope you like listening to avril lavinge "hey hey you you! I dont like your girlfriend!" tired guns n roses track and similar garbage
    * Fair driving - its an arcade racer, the handling is ok I would say. The game does have a good way of making you feel like your going really fast which is nice in an arcade game
    * Annoying open-world design - drive around to find a race instead of using a menu, to be told you already did that race before and have to skip it by "standing still for a while". Some races requires you to have different car classes - how do you switch? Drive to a "wreck place" to choose cars, instead of using a menu. This was a BAD game design choice which is probably the most infuriating part of this whole game.
    * Awful mini-map where you cant set waypoints and no indicator when in race where your suppose to go - another reason why open world was a poor choice for this racer. I dont like to have to look at a map to figure where Im suppose to go in a racing game. There should be only ONE way. Here, you need to switch paths at certain intersections and if you miss it (which is really easy cause there is no in-game indication of where to go either) you can just as well restart. Infuriating to say the least.
    * Graphics are pretty nice, but nothing that will directly wow you.
    * In-game sound of cars are also quite nice.

    For the original price, 40 USD, I would have been pissed with this game. For 20 USD I guess it gets a pass as a "fair game" but not more than that. I honestly wish I had spent my money on something else, the open world design is just what really does it in for this game. Buy something else    … Expand
  15. sergiomach5
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    If you loved the original, chances are you'll love this, especially after 12 years of devolving within the arcade racing genre. There really has been no racing game since Paradise which aimed this high and it still has a sense of speed that Forza and Need for Speed wish they could have. It still has problems with the open world formula and shows its age when compared to future sandboxIf you loved the original, chances are you'll love this, especially after 12 years of devolving within the arcade racing genre. There really has been no racing game since Paradise which aimed this high and it still has a sense of speed that Forza and Need for Speed wish they could have. It still has problems with the open world formula and shows its age when compared to future sandbox games. You would love to pinpoint markers to drive to, or fast travel to the junkyard for example. Still, play it again and the sense of fun is just wonderful.… Expand
  16. Inarokovinal
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This game have a lot of problems but I still love it.I didn’t recommend to buy it, but you should play it at lest with EA access.
  17. JoKeR_AlexS
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Este comentário é universal nas minhas reviews. Apenas quero dar nota aos jogos e caso queiram saber mais alguma coisa sobre o jogo, aconselho a ver outras reviews ou até mesmo a experimentar o jogo.
  18. ralloapsey
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Loved Burnout 3 back on the PS2 so I got Burnout Paradise on the PS3. Unfortunately my disk was stolen and I never completed the game. I thoroughly enjoyed finally getting to play through the entire game on PS4, especially with the improved graphics. Menu systems felt dated but other than that 10/10..
  19. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    I love the gameplay but too many things are locked behind online only achievements - and I never bother with online stuff. I'd buy more open world Burnout but only if content wasn't dependant on playing online
  20. Br_AgSs
    May 12, 2020
    7
    This game is not bad, but its just not fun for so long. The driving system is nice and the multiplayer is very fun, but it doesnt last for long. The grahics are ok and the casr destruction is just sutpid sometimes.
  21. ty92
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    I never played the original but this is the kind of racing game I like. This is the kind of steering and boosting I love. Need for Speed needs to be like this. Instead it's pretty much the opposite... So this Burnout Paradise Remastered was a breath of fresh air. Kind of reminded me of Need for Speed Most Wanted in some ways. Just the smoothness and everything. Love this game so much. WhatI never played the original but this is the kind of racing game I like. This is the kind of steering and boosting I love. Need for Speed needs to be like this. Instead it's pretty much the opposite... So this Burnout Paradise Remastered was a breath of fresh air. Kind of reminded me of Need for Speed Most Wanted in some ways. Just the smoothness and everything. Love this game so much. What is Need for Slow doing? You're either first or last. Need for Speed Heat is last right now.... Burnout Paradise Remastered is 1st.. I want Need for Speed Most Wanted Remastered....… Expand
  22. Lonit
    Sep 16, 2019
    6
    it will probably play just as you remember, really good arcade racing game.
  23. toxyk
    Nov 15, 2018
    6
    Muy muy aburrido, puede que hace 10 años juego seria la caña y la gente fliparia, hoy por hoy se siente anticuado, facil, y muy aburrido
  24. FrenchToast
    Oct 20, 2018
    8
    An extremely fun racing game with a few quirks that prevent it from being perfect. Controls are occasionally unresponsive and point to point events are repetitive as it's the same 8 locations and navigating the city is confusing without any sort of GPS system.
  25. BSchwarz95
    Aug 5, 2018
    9
    If you're going to talk about the best racing games of all time, Burnout Paradise can simply not be left out of the discussion. Burnout Paradise is a regular racing game the same way that Logan is a regular superhero movie...it's not. It's so much more than just a racing game because it has so much more to offer players. Sure, you have races within the game but other events such as StuntIf you're going to talk about the best racing games of all time, Burnout Paradise can simply not be left out of the discussion. Burnout Paradise is a regular racing game the same way that Logan is a regular superhero movie...it's not. It's so much more than just a racing game because it has so much more to offer players. Sure, you have races within the game but other events such as Stunt Runs (in which you try to do as many consecutive stunts as possible to beat the target score before time runs out), Marked Man events (in which other cars team up and try to take you down before you reach the finish line, or your car is totalled by them), Road Rages (in which you try to take down as many other drivers as you can before time runs out, or you're totalled), and Burning Routes (made specifically for each car, in which you race against time to get from point A to point B). Since there are really only four types of events to do, the distance covered and locations related to each event are fairly unique which offers the player not only fresh experiences each time, but the routes you take are completely up to you.The most successful player is usually the one that's the most creative, especially in this game.

    The best part of completing events is License progression which starts as a learner's permit and then progresses D to A, followed by the Burnout License and lastly the Burnout Elite License. Every 8 (on average) events completed, a new car is unlocked for you to drive. However, you can't just start driving it immediately because you have to find it and total it before it's delivered to your Junk Yard (which is sort of like the garage/hub of the game). And then, once you wreck the car, you can drive it and complete it's Burning Route to unlock and upgraded version of that car (both in performance and aesthetic).

    But things to do here go FAR beyond just completed events and getting new cars. There are 50 Super Jumps to fly off of, 120 Billboards to tear apart, and 400 construction gates to smash through hidden all around this huge open world. You could play for hundreds of hours and still have things to do. (In my case, 36 hours since I've played the game a good 4-5 times now) If you don't believe me, just know that they've also added Big Surf Island which is an entire new world to explore with more challenges, Billboards, Smash Gates, and now: MEGA Jumps. I'm hyping it up a little too much because it's been out for a decade but this game is simply a must play. The addition of cop cars, toy cars, bikes, legendary movie-themed cars, and boost special cars really make it refreshing (even though I had the PDLC back in the day).

    Instead of the 100% it deserves, I'm giving it a 90% for two reasons: 1) the last 20 events were a monstrous chore as I've gotten tired of playing this game (36 hours in 3.5 days) and 2) the soundtrack got not only old but annoying. Since I only like about 6 songs on the soundtrack, I've listen to them dozens of times recently and now songs I used to like are infuriating (My Curse, Give It Up, Archers, Fake It, etc) so I made a Spotify playlist to listen to while playing just so I don't have to worry about music annoying me during an intense race.

    Anyways, fantastic game and I wish the online trophies were easier to achieve.    … Expand
  26. Weedran
    Jul 26, 2018
    10
    I played this game when I was just a kid and im glad that I can play remastered version as a grown person,its great that this game has more types of races for every type of person,and you start with a lot of cars so if you dont want to do any type of races you can just drive through map
  27. Dudeman3333
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    BRUH! THIS IS LOOK LEGEND... #SOGOOD. LOVE THE GRAPHICS AND DESIGNS BEST GAME FOR ALL TEENS AND PEOLPE ABOVE 11
  28. FatherTime67
    Jun 2, 2018
    1
    No crash mode. I enjoyed the first burnout and the destruction events. Was hoping they added this into the remaster. Game sucks for me without it wish I could get my money back
  29. DioShiba
    May 4, 2018
    9
    It's a remaster, so it's kind of the same game with a few graphical updates. The game itself still holds up well in this era and personally I'm not disappointed with it. If you already have the PS3 game or on a different platform, it might be worth skipping if you already have all the dlc. But other than that it's a worthwhile pick up.
  30. HonneyNos
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Okay. I only played this game once, at a friend's house, in another State. So I can't compare it too much to the original. I do know that in some ways it plays like an older game. But it also does some things that even newer games don't do as well.

    Are all of the animations/takedowns the latest polygon setup? Nope. Are there times it feels a bit squashed and blocky, sure. But ask    Okay. I only played this game once, at a friend's house, in another State. So I can't compare it too much to the original. I do know that in some ways it plays like an older game. But it also does some things that even newer games don't do as well.

    Are all of the animations/takedowns the latest polygon setup? Nope. Are there times it feels a bit squashed and blocky, sure. But ask yourself, when was the last time you had this much fun in a racing game?

    I'll tell you - 10 years ago.

    I loved and played the Burnout series for hundreds of hours back in the day. And if they decided to redo Revenge I'd buy it (like this one) first day.

    This game lacks the all-out crash modes of old. The ones I'd play over, and over, and over, and OVER. Trying to get the highest possible scores as I laid waste to every car/bus/truck I could destroy.

    But this has a lot of fun moments, and it is ten times the fun of any of the Need for Speed games.

    Figuring out how to destroy billboards, or get to secret islands, or just discover new and interesting ways to beat your fellow drivers - it's a gas, gas, gas.

    Try it, you'll like it!    … Expand
  31. GReviews
    Apr 30, 2018
    8
    Overall I’ll finish with saying that this is a pure arcade racer, not a driving sim, and it’s untold amounts of fun. The graphics are superb and the soundtrack matches the gameplay. The online play giving it an almost limitless re-playability value. See you down in Paradise City….
  32. Jaalmo
    Apr 28, 2018
    8
    A solid remaster that comes with all the additional content for a reasonable price. This almost sounds like something we should take for granted but these days, not so much. So this came to quite a surprise to me. So I'm sure if you played the game back in 2008, you won't need much convincing here. I never played Burnout Paradise in 2008 so this was a new experience for me so to those fewA solid remaster that comes with all the additional content for a reasonable price. This almost sounds like something we should take for granted but these days, not so much. So this came to quite a surprise to me. So I'm sure if you played the game back in 2008, you won't need much convincing here. I never played Burnout Paradise in 2008 so this was a new experience for me so to those few people similar to me, this review is for you.

    The game has mostly aged very well. The handling of the cars feels great, very fast paced but sometimes overwhelming if you’re using faster cars. The detection between cars needs a little improvement but it’s mostly there, you will crash without knowing why quite a few times. The events are fun to do although a bit repetitive overtime. If you’re completing the events, try not to use the DLC vehicles straight off as you will break the games progression. They are incredibly overpowered and you will cheese the game.

    But the exploration of the world, smashing through gates and billboards, getting the fastest times on roads and racing around with your friends online is where the game really shines at its best here. It is a very well designed world. Full of shortcuts, stunts and unique locations. It be hard not to say you will spend the majority of your time on exploration.

    I never really liked any of the freeburn challenges, like doing very specific tasks with random people online. It was a very good concept but it usually ended up with people not following the tasks, not understanding them and generally ended up with a lot of downtime waiting and people leaving half way. There's a lot of them to complete and I personally found it too much of a hassle to bother.

    To sum up here, this game is a very well done remaster and really highlights the reasons why we need another Burnout game. Well as long as EA keeps it’s greed out of the picture anyway. I never 100% completed it or anything but my short time with it was nothing short of enjoyable.    … Expand
  33. Voltrik
    Mar 27, 2018
    3
    This review only reflects the improvements since the original and not the game it self, the original game is great that being said here are my pros and cons:

    Pros -Game add better graphics. -includes all DLCs that came with the original. Cons -They actually removed the wheel support they had for the previous game -Graphics are set and non-customizable. What would had made this    This review only reflects the improvements since the original and not the game it self, the original game is great that being said here are my pros and cons:

    Pros
    -Game add better graphics.
    -includes all DLCs that came with the original.

    Cons
    -They actually removed the wheel support they had for the previous game
    -Graphics are set and non-customizable.

    What would had made this remaster great could have been adding VR, more graphics settings for the enthusiast, porting the whole game with support for wheel, creating new content or allowing the game to be modded. If you have it on PS3 don't buy it, if you don't and don't own a wheel you should buy it.    … Expand
  34. gaudiboy
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    This game was my childhood, thanks EA for remastering it. In my opinion it is one of the best racing games I´ve ever played you can discover so much and have fun with your friends. If you don't played it yet, get it.
  35. 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 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 onIt'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.… Expand
  36. TheDaniel34
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    It is very good game. I like it in 2008. I like it now. Reccomend to play for all.
  37. MetaMan2450
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    Burnout Paradise Remastered really show what this generation of racing games is missing. This game isn't a simulation, nor is it trying to be. Burnout isn't just a breath of fresh air in the racing genre, but in this generation of gaming as a whole.

    This isn't the most impressive remaster, but if someone tells you there's no difference, they haven't played the game. And that's coming    Burnout Paradise Remastered really show what this generation of racing games is missing. This game isn't a simulation, nor is it trying to be. Burnout isn't just a breath of fresh air in the racing genre, but in this generation of gaming as a whole.

    This isn't the most impressive remaster, but if someone tells you there's no difference, they haven't played the game. And that's coming from someone who owned Paradise on PC.

    Simply put, if you've never played Burnout Paradise and your interested at all. BUY THIS GAME.

    If you've owned it before, but it's been a long time, the $40 price tag wont hurt to much. But will be worth it.

    9/10 one of the funnest and most enjoyable games of 2018.    … Expand
  38. 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, 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 speedWhat 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!… Expand
  39. MrSnaztastic
    Mar 21, 2018
    8
    Burnout is a franchise near and dear to me. Going open world made it lose some of the insane speed and high octane thrills the older games like Revenge featured (boo, no explosions!) but Paradise is still a wonderfully fun arcade racer. Tonnes of cars with varying types of boost mechanics make for pretty deep driving gameplay, and every single junction has an event to take part in.

    Now,    Burnout is a franchise near and dear to me. Going open world made it lose some of the insane speed and high octane thrills the older games like Revenge featured (boo, no explosions!) but Paradise is still a wonderfully fun arcade racer. Tonnes of cars with varying types of boost mechanics make for pretty deep driving gameplay, and every single junction has an event to take part in.

    Now, barring a couple of minor graphical tweaks, this is Paradise pretty much as it was almost a decade ago. For better or worse. Going back, it's surprising how little customization there is, be it controls, camera, or car, there's not much in the way of options. This means you have to get used to some of the game's quirks. Turning the camera is more trouble than it's worth and you'd better have some patience if you want to play Road Rage, since you can't skip any takedown replays.

    Thankfully, this is Burnout Paradise after having a year's worth of work done on it, so it does feature a bunch of quality of life improvements that weren't there when it first came out. Restarting a race is quick and painless, and you can choose what time of day to go burning around in and whether you want Avril Lavigne or Mozart on the radio.

    Then there's Big Surf Island... As intricately designed as Paradise City is, the island off the coast is Criterion's crowning achievement in level design. There are usually several routes weaving in and out of any given road on Big Surf Island, littered with insane mega jumps and billboards that require extreme stunts to smash your way through. Going back to it has been one of the most fun racing experiences I've had in years.

    Playing on PS4 Pro, the game runs like a dream for the most part. Only had one lock up out of seven hours playing so far and a bit of slowdown during race results. There doesn't seem to be any info out there about what Pro upgrades it features, but according to the console "super sampling mode" is activated when I start up, so it must be running at higher than 1080p.

    All in all, I'd definitely recommend Burnout Paradise Remastered if you're into fast, fun racing games that encourage you to smash your rivals to bits. It's a massive driving playground, made even more fun if you've got friends to join in online.

    However, if you've already played the original, or more importantly, own all of the DLC for the original, it's debatable whether upgrading to this is worth it. I'd have expected a bit more love and care to go into upgrading such an iconic title, the graphical overhaul isn't all that extensive (and some stuff like denser smoke particles make it a bit harder to drive) so really it's convenience that determines whether existing fans would want to take a punt at the current price.    … Expand
  40. vgmkyle
    Mar 21, 2018
    5
    Burnout Paradise was a good game when it was released, but it still feels too soon for a remaster. I don't feel nostalgic about it yet at all. Maybe my perception of time is different than these developers; especially Nintendo since they re-release a year old game every other month.
  41. Tito23
    Mar 21, 2018
    8
    Ahh nostalgia. There certainly needs to be more burnout games just like there needs to be more midnight club and Motorstorm!. Too many racing games tries to pull the more realistic setting and that is all you see instead of the fun, chaotic, mayhem of driving a fast car through a city. Only complaint I have for this remastered is that the graphics could have been overhauled more. It doesAhh nostalgia. There certainly needs to be more burnout games just like there needs to be more midnight club and Motorstorm!. Too many racing games tries to pull the more realistic setting and that is all you see instead of the fun, chaotic, mayhem of driving a fast car through a city. Only complaint I have for this remastered is that the graphics could have been overhauled more. It does have an improvement over the original, but the games graphics do feel outdated. Besides that though, this game is still a blast and comes with a free dlc and tons of vehicles to choose from to take on the various missions as you try to upgrade your drivers license! If you have missed out on a burnout series, please do yourself a favor and get this!… Expand
  42. desertofthereal
    Mar 20, 2018
    9
    I bought Burnout paradise on PS3 for 10.00 and it was the best invested in a game. The remastered version is beautiful and well done. It looks better on the PS4 and it's still as addicting to play as before.
  43. victorinodsp
    Mar 20, 2018
    10
    MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERD
  44. EmirKhorasani
    Mar 19, 2018
    9
    This is my first experience with a burnout game or racing game in general and it's extremely fun! I'm enjoying the singleplayer and my time online with my friends. I'd recommend it if you're looking for a bowl of ice cream type game - something simple and fun in a genre you want to play.
  45. Mikeski-D
    Mar 19, 2018
    9
    As an owner and played-to-deather of the original on PS3, I've been waiting for a sequel to this on the PS4 for ages.. When I saw they were remastering it, I jumped at the chance to relive gaming sessions with my son that we used to do when he was 5. The Gameplay is sweet, driving at high speed through traffic, performing ridiculous stunts that are simple to pull off, and the crashes areAs an owner and played-to-deather of the original on PS3, I've been waiting for a sequel to this on the PS4 for ages.. When I saw they were remastering it, I jumped at the chance to relive gaming sessions with my son that we used to do when he was 5. The Gameplay is sweet, driving at high speed through traffic, performing ridiculous stunts that are simple to pull off, and the crashes are as good as they were before. The graphics are smoother than they were on PS3 as you'd expect, the soundtrack is pretty good plus you get the added bonus of the DLC included too.
    If you want a racing game that doesn't take itself too seriously, has lots of cars to collect, is easy to pick up and play and thrills that satisfy older and younger gamers. All they need now is a sequel and I'm in :)    … Expand
  46. kwstas
    Mar 18, 2018
    8
    i assuming most players have allready play the game on the old version but i will write my review for those who might be first timers on the game . first of all the game is superfun , it is just amazing i could say with all my honesty that is propably not the best racing game on ps4 but is for sure the most fun to play its the best on just racing and free roaming and do whatever you wanti assuming most players have allready play the game on the old version but i will write my review for those who might be first timers on the game . first of all the game is superfun , it is just amazing i could say with all my honesty that is propably not the best racing game on ps4 but is for sure the most fun to play its the best on just racing and free roaming and do whatever you want in the city , only action , without story missions or cops or any career and that staff . the way that the cars moving in this game with all the speed and almost unlimited nitro and real trashing up the car scenes , it can blow your mind away . it has some fictional but still very awesome cars and the races and challenges can be just incredible . as for the remaster , i hadnt finish the game on ps3 but i have played a few times and i can say that game is very improved , for the graphics , for the sound effects , for the mechanics . it doesnt look like a brand new game but it is still way better that the old version . i give it 8 ,1 point for the graphics which are okay but not the best and 1 point cz i play it for 4 days i have almost reach the end of the game , so its kind of short to me . in general is a MUST have game for anyone who just love racing games… Expand
  47. Eljayem
    Mar 17, 2018
    9
    Great game, despite the annoying camara, maybe a lock on? Cause when you stand stil the camara moves for no reason to the side and takes a while to see vieuw in front of you, also when driving backwards...annoying, but overal...great game . Hope Activision will remaster Blur...that would be awsome.
  48. Darcsun
    Mar 16, 2018
    1
    The game is great... when you play it on a steering wheel. I have a Logitech T150 that is both PS3 and PS4 compatible. We still play burnout on the PS3 when we have a bunch of people over. The kids love it. So you think the remastered version would simply carry over that feature. Wrong. After waiting months for the remaster, we find out that they didn't bother making it for a wheel. TheThe game is great... when you play it on a steering wheel. I have a Logitech T150 that is both PS3 and PS4 compatible. We still play burnout on the PS3 when we have a bunch of people over. The kids love it. So you think the remastered version would simply carry over that feature. Wrong. After waiting months for the remaster, we find out that they didn't bother making it for a wheel. The menu options from the PS3 version that control the wheel weren't included on the PS4 version. This is the biggest gaming disappointment of the year.… Expand
  49. 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 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).
  50. 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 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).

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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
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 9, 2018
    80
    Too little remade to justify the price? Perhaps. But we've not had a racing game quite like Burnout Paradise since it debuted. Still essential. [May 2018, p.95]
  2. 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.
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  3. GameCritics
    Apr 6, 2018
    85
    Anyone looking to smash through the game’s 705 shortcuts, billboards and jumps is a true glutton for punishment, but Burnout Paradise was never made to test players’ skills — it was made to be an escape, which is why the poor difficulty curve is so forgivable. It will always be a pleasure to return to the warm sun and speedy shenanigans of strangers in this familiar place, even if just for a few minutes.
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