Burnout Legends

 PSP
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 161 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 135 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 161
  3. Negative: 11 out of 161
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  1. MysteryL.
    Sep 22, 2005
    4
    Burnout's just a mess. when the music tracks change, the game HANGS for a bit, even during a race. this has messed me up before...i wish they took more care in porting this game. Formular one is better and more realistic.
  2. 4thNobleman
    Sep 14, 2005
    4
    The games racing was ok....it felt choppy at times and the "RC Pro AM" compensation to the AI can become very aggressive to the point that the player will almost want to scream "HAXORZ!" The crash mode offers nothing new, except a dumbed down look at the same thing Bunrout 1-3 players felt. The absolute worst moment is playing crash mode only to see a speeding taxi smack into the rear of The games racing was ok....it felt choppy at times and the "RC Pro AM" compensation to the AI can become very aggressive to the point that the player will almost want to scream "HAXORZ!" The crash mode offers nothing new, except a dumbed down look at the same thing Bunrout 1-3 players felt. The absolute worst moment is playing crash mode only to see a speeding taxi smack into the rear of a bus and watching the bus go airborne. The crash mode looks so dumbed down it would feel alot like most PS1 racers in quality. The PSP is supposed to be a better portable than this. As a fan of Burnout since the days of Acclaim, I am sorely disappointed in the poor porting skill of Criterion. This is just another boring port and I moreso recommend Revenge if you need a Burnout fix.… Expand
  3. Slithy
    Sep 15, 2005
    4
    Ouch, what happened here? The burnout games on the consoles are great, but Burnout legends is a prime example of why you can't take a console game and expect it to work on a portable. All the fun is diminished by terrible framerates and cars you can't avoid because you can't see them coming. If you need some racing action on the PSP, there are far better games out there, Ouch, what happened here? The burnout games on the consoles are great, but Burnout legends is a prime example of why you can't take a console game and expect it to work on a portable. All the fun is diminished by terrible framerates and cars you can't avoid because you can't see them coming. If you need some racing action on the PSP, there are far better games out there, like Ridge Racer and Wipeout.… Expand
  4. SamS.
    Oct 6, 2005
    3
    There's no reason to buy this over the home games. Maybe if you are a HUGE burnout fan, then try this bug-ridden game, but otherwise steer clear of this car wreck.
  5. DougB.
    Sep 23, 2005
    3
    Nope. Sorry. I didn't pay this much money to play a watered down Burnout game that's just like the ones I have on the PS2. Of all games to port, this has got to be the worst. Anyone who says Burnout works on the small screen is in denial. All the fun is sucked out of the series by porting it to a small screen on a machine that can't handle it. I want my money back!
  6. SteveJ.
    Sep 29, 2005
    2
    I'm a huge Burnout fan, but this game just plain blows. The loading times are bad, there are numerous bugs, there's slowdown...and the game isn't as fun on a little screen as it is on my big TV.

Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best PSP Game of 2005
3
#3 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
2
#2 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. GameSpot
    90
    Simply makes fantastic use of the PSP technology, providing a profoundly impressive audiovisual experience and fast, frantic racing, both of which easily rank with the best the platform has to offer.
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  2. 1UP
    95
    Burnout Legends is certainly the best racing game on PSP, and let's face it, it's up against plenty of competition. Its structure is perfect for a handheld experience, as none of the challenges it presents last more than a few minutes.
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  3. IGN
    85
    While first-time Burnout gamers who are torn between picking up Burnout Legends for the PSP or Burnout Revenge for either Xbox or PS2 may want to go with the latter, Burnout Legends is the perfect remedy for those who want to do a little burning while on the road.
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