Burnout Paradise

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 330 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 186 out of 330
  2. Mixed: 90 out of 330
  3. Negative: 54 out of 330
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  1. bilbyc0m
    Mar 8, 2017
    7
    Great game, horrible attempt at a burnout game. Burnout Paradise aims to make the burnout series open world, and remove linear tracks. In the process it changes what defines skill from racing ability to navigational ability, something I didn't take too easy. They also created a new game engine, which feels more clunky and realistic similar to that of a need for speed game. Burnout ParadiseGreat game, horrible attempt at a burnout game. Burnout Paradise aims to make the burnout series open world, and remove linear tracks. In the process it changes what defines skill from racing ability to navigational ability, something I didn't take too easy. They also created a new game engine, which feels more clunky and realistic similar to that of a need for speed game. Burnout Paradise does however try to implement previous boosting methods of Burnout 2. Burnout Paradise is a beautiful looking game, has a great soundtrack and very well made map filled with shortcuts, however it fails to recreate the crash mode in the new open world, feels more like need for speed rather than Burnout and ruins the racing formula Burnout Revenge perfected by making the tracks routes on an open world map rather than specially designed tracks in different locations. Burnout Paradise is not a bad game, just a poor attempt at a Burnout Game.… Expand
  2. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    This was the first Xbox 360 game I ever owned. Being a big fan of the previous two entries, I couldn't wait to play it. The city featured in the game is a true marvel of level design. As good as "Paradise" was when it first released, Criterion Games constantly updated it with free content. Despite some familiar elements, I found it to a truly astounding arcade racer. Overall, I would rateThis was the first Xbox 360 game I ever owned. Being a big fan of the previous two entries, I couldn't wait to play it. The city featured in the game is a true marvel of level design. As good as "Paradise" was when it first released, Criterion Games constantly updated it with free content. Despite some familiar elements, I found it to a truly astounding arcade racer. Overall, I would rate this with an 8.8 out of 10.… Expand
  3. karelpica99
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    The best arcade racing game of all times. If only you could re-start races when you fail them it would be just perfect!

    Visually it's stunning. It's still better than many next-gen games graphically. Destructions are amazing. Handling is quite tight and there's lots of variety, both visually and in the handling to fit anyone's tastes.
  4. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    8
    For a game that is essentially just 'crash into your opponents in the most elaborate ways possible', Burnout Paradise somehow didn't get stale.
  5. IvanZelentsov
    Mar 27, 2019
    7
    Плюсы игры:
    1.Чтобы участвовать в заездах, тебе их нужно сначала найти.
    2.В гонках нет конкретного маршрута, это очень круто.Ты можешь ехать каким угодно путём, главное-доехать до финиша. 3.Приятный саундтрек. 4.Машиной очень приятно управлять. Минусы: 1.Плоховатая физика 2.Нет трафика и помех на дорогах.Сами дороги широкие, и ехать по ним уж очень легко    Плюсы игры:
    1.Чтобы участвовать в заездах, тебе их нужно сначала найти.
    2.В гонках нет конкретного маршрута, это очень круто.Ты можешь ехать каким угодно путём, главное-доехать до финиша.
    3.Приятный саундтрек.
    4.Машиной очень приятно управлять.
    Минусы:
    1.Плоховатая физика
    2.Нет трафика и помех на дорогах.Сами дороги широкие, и ехать по ним уж очень легко
  6. TamerGnu3864825
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Игра хорошо затягивает, на вечерок самое то. В игре реалистичная физика повреждений. В игре содержится интересные игровые механики, которыми пользоваться одно удовольствие, по типу : дрифт, буст, скрытые пути объезда и т.д. Дальше спойлерыИгра хорошо затягивает, на вечерок самое то. В игре реалистичная физика повреждений. В игре содержится интересные игровые механики, которыми пользоваться одно удовольствие, по типу : дрифт, буст, скрытые пути объезда и т.д. Дальше спойлеры
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    The Burnout series tries something different with a more sandbox-style approach and an attempt at greater realism. The graphics and physics are fantastic but its hampered by a poor navigation system that means you keep having to take your eye off the road, which combined with its far less forgiving collision detection means you spend a little too much time stuffed into the scenery. Still aThe Burnout series tries something different with a more sandbox-style approach and an attempt at greater realism. The graphics and physics are fantastic but its hampered by a poor navigation system that means you keep having to take your eye off the road, which combined with its far less forgiving collision detection means you spend a little too much time stuffed into the scenery. Still a great racer by any other standard, but not as much fun to play as the previous few Burnout games.… Expand
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#12 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#16 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#24 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    85
    With its new and open structure, it can be a shock at the beginning. But the gameplay is as addictive as ever and with its vertiginous speed, excellent framerate and, mainly, the new online multiplayer, the new Burnout is still a great game for any arcade racing fan. [Jan 2008]
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    90
    As someone who's closely followed Criterion's racing series for the last seven years, it warms my heart to see it evolve into something as innovative, satisfying, and polished as Paradise. [Feb 2008, p.74]
  3. Game Informer
    85
    What's here is nothing short of amazing, but I can't help but wonder what could have been. [Feb 2008, p.94]
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