Burnout Paradise Remastered

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 78
  3. Negative: 7 out of 78
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  1. jerkface910
    Jun 27, 2020
    5
    Insanely expensive for an old game. No split screen multiplayer? This feels like a $10 game to me.
  2. Fusy
    Dec 31, 2021
    5
    I bought this game to do a little racing... Before that there's a privacy policy, a prompt to log into an EA account, an unskipable what felt like minutes long cut scene with abysmal graphic design... The driving feels great, though as far as i can tell there are no actual races, which is a good thing. I wish there were settings to remove all the random crap on screen and the randomI bought this game to do a little racing... Before that there's a privacy policy, a prompt to log into an EA account, an unskipable what felt like minutes long cut scene with abysmal graphic design... The driving feels great, though as far as i can tell there are no actual races, which is a good thing. I wish there were settings to remove all the random crap on screen and the random pausing/cutscenes that play… Expand
  3. B-Bog
    Dec 17, 2020
    6
    I never played the original back in the day, but I loved the earlier Burnout games to death, especially the all-time classic Burnout 3. So this is the review of someone going in with a fresh set of eyes.

    And I have to say: I'm not impressed, especially not for the price. It's not a bad game by any means (6 still means above average, after all), but it's got a lot of flaws. The world    I never played the original back in the day, but I loved the earlier Burnout games to death, especially the all-time classic Burnout 3. So this is the review of someone going in with a fresh set of eyes.

    And I have to say: I'm not impressed, especially not for the price. It's not a bad game by any means (6 still means above average, after all), but it's got a lot of flaws.

    The world is pretty intricate when it comes to shortcuts and such, but it is also preeeetty small. Combine that with there only being a little more than a handful of locations that serve as destinations for races (totally unnecessary limitation, as there is really nothing special about these spots) and very few types of events, and they all start to feel same-y and repetitive REALLY quickly (I'm only 4 or 5 hours in and already bored). Also, they are way too easy. I'm currently on license B and the only time I ever lose races is when I miss a crucial turn, which leads me directly into my next point...

    The open world-design really is a double-edge sword: On the one hand, it allows for exploration between races and creativity during events as you can always choose your own route. In practice however, it's usually pretty clear what the fastest route is and your task is really just to follow it, which is a pain in the arse, because you're somehow supposed to look at your mini-map and waypoints while simultaneously following the usual high-octane Burnout racing action, which is borderline impossible and results in a lot of crashes. It also really only serves to slow the gameplay down, because you want to make sure that you're on the right path rather than blowing by an important turn and having to back-track. I mean, did the developers think that we all have two sets of independently functioning eyeballs??

    What's also suuuuper annoying is that there is no simple option to re-start or re-try an event and also no fast travel. Noooo, instead you have to manually and painstakingly drive all the way back to the starting point of the event, should you lose. I don't even bother most of the time and find something else to do. Similarly, you can't just change cars in a menu, but have to drive to a specific location to do it, which is totally unnecessary. And, oh yeah, you also can't even set way-points on your map...Some open-world-game, this is.

    Another thing I found pretty weird is that you get instant access to a ton of cars right after the start of the game, including ones that are WAY faster than the car the game hands you at the beginning. I don't know if this is the result of DLC inclusion or something, but it's really weird, seeing as there is now basically no incentive to use the weaker cars that the game keeps awarding for winning races (other than doing one car-specific race for each one).

    Also: NO CRASH MODE/EVENTS? IN A BURNOUT GAME? WHAT WERE THEY THINKING??? Why would you choose to omit the most fun and beloved mode out of all?? What's wrong with you?

    So, all in all, there is *some* fun to be had here, but I would recommend playing Burnout 3 or even Revenge over this any day. If you've never played a Burnout game before and are looking for a fast Arcade-Racer on Switch, I could maaaaybe recommend this to you, but I would definitely get it on sale, as this is basically just a re-release of a 12-year-old game at full price.    … Expand
  4. Pete112
    Dec 7, 2021
    6
    Really fast with a smooth framerate and can be fun.

    Unfortunately races are spoilt as the graphics aren't sharp enough for you to make out turns you need to make in time. I play in portable mode so it may be better for players using a large tv. The map is also always north up so if you are travelling southwards, the directions are upside down and a required left turn shows as a right    Really fast with a smooth framerate and can be fun.

    Unfortunately races are spoilt as the graphics aren't sharp enough for you to make out turns you need to make in time. I play in portable mode so it may be better for players using a large tv.

    The map is also always north up so if you are travelling southwards, the directions are upside down and a required left turn shows as a right on the map. Not an issue on fixed tracks but can cause real problems on a free world game this fast combined with such blurry graphics.

    I also don't like the format where you have to drive around the city and pull up at different traffic lights to start each race. If there is a decent route or event, I want to select it immediately rather than trying to remember where it was in a large city.    … Expand
  5. psan
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    it's a fair port but nothing special. should have been cheaper as well but overall is worth a try.
  6. N0Y0U2114
    Jul 11, 2020
    7
    Owned this game on Xbox 360 and loved it. As soon as i saw it was avalible on switch i picked it up and played it. The game itself is amazing. Everything about it is perfect...for 2008. The game lacks some features like fast travel (which in a way is a blessing in disguise as you spend more time seeing everything) and has various other minor nitpicks, but the biggest issue is the price.Owned this game on Xbox 360 and loved it. As soon as i saw it was avalible on switch i picked it up and played it. The game itself is amazing. Everything about it is perfect...for 2008. The game lacks some features like fast travel (which in a way is a blessing in disguise as you spend more time seeing everything) and has various other minor nitpicks, but the biggest issue is the price. This game is virtually unchnaged between the Xbox 360 and switch besides for including the dlc and it makes it hard to justify the price of $50. That's almost as much as brand new experiences on switch like breath of the wild or animal crossing new horizons. If the price was more around $20 which it is on other platforms, I would say get it in a heartbeat but I just cant say that here.… Expand
  7. 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

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. GameCritics
    Jul 29, 2020
    95
    In an era full of triple-A self-seriousness and open-world games that feel like they’re little more than busy work, Criterion reminds us that we don’t all need to follow the same template. Over a decade after release, Burnout Paradise is still the king of open-world racers, proving that a simple gameplay loop is often the most effective.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Jul 27, 2020
    100
    If you’ve never experienced Burnout Paradise before — or even if you just want the convenience of having an all-time classic racing game with you everywhere you go — you’re in for a treat with this Remastered version on the Switch. It may be more than a decade old, but time hasn’t diminished it in any way, and it’s still a must-play for anyone who likes a whole lot of destruction in their racing games.
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  3. DarkStation
    Jul 22, 2020
    80
    No matter how good the game is — and make no mistake, it’s great — it’s hard not to scoff at the price. Yes, if you’re a fan of Burnout Paradise or open-world racers, this remaster is worth a look. But unless you’re craving a handheld experience, it might be wise to grab it elsewhere — or wait for a price drop.
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