Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. You will not believe how exciting this game is. Burnout features the kind of on-the-edge-of-your-seat action that made movies like "Speed" a success.
  2. There will be times when you get so frustrated you'll throw the controller down in frustration, but 5 minutes later you're picking it back because the game is not only challenging, but fun.
  3. This is a fantastic game and is worth buying, but don’t be surprised when it burns out of replay value a month down the line.
  4. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    A colorful and stylish game that is blisteringly quick – if a bit technically dated. [June 2002, p.76]
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    Provides the most intense street-racing rush I've ever experienced in a video game. [July 2002, p.124]
  6. 80
    An arcade racer with tight controls and graphics, plays great and a blast to watch.
  7. Game Informer
    78
    While lacking in substance – primarily cars – Burnout excels in delivering edge of your seat racing. [June 2002, p.83]
  8. 76
    A dedicated gamer can beat Burnout in a weekend's time, so only purchase it if you're planning on enjoying the well-done two-player mode and unlocking the extra goodies like the extra vehicles.

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#43 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Negative: 4 out of 20
  1. Apr 6, 2023
    7
    Good arcade racing game, fun but not very long. 7./10 .
  2. Feb 10, 2020
    1
    this game aged extremely bad. no fun at all. the driving controls suck pretty bad
  3. Jan 21, 2020
    8
    this game to put it simply is a masterpiece this arcade racer is tons of fun with all the different races and cars and crashes this gamethis game to put it simply is a masterpiece this arcade racer is tons of fun with all the different races and cars and crashes this game deserves a spot in anybody's game library Full Review »