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. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    Provides the most intense street-racing rush I've ever experienced in a video game. [July 2002, p.124]
  2. Game Informer
    78
    While lacking in substance – primarily cars – Burnout excels in delivering edge of your seat racing. [June 2002, p.83]
  3. 80
    An arcade racer with tight controls and graphics, plays great and a blast to watch.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    A colorful and stylish game that is blisteringly quick – if a bit technically dated. [June 2002, p.76]
  8. 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.

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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 »