Burnout

 Xbox
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. evolution98
    Jan 21, 2018
    6
    Acclaim's attempt to create a fun racing simulator different to Gran Turismo was actually good and somewhat fun. It paved the way for the future of the series but has unfortunately not aged well.

    Bad: The graphics and car models looked decent for 2002 but look pretty poor now. The music is forgettable. The sound effects for crashes and the cars aren't great. The car selection isn't that    Acclaim's attempt to create a fun racing simulator different to Gran Turismo was actually good and somewhat fun. It paved the way for the future of the series but has unfortunately not aged well.

    Bad: The graphics and car models looked decent for 2002 but look pretty poor now. The music is forgettable. The sound effects for crashes and the cars aren't great. The car selection isn't that great even when you unlock the rest. Only 6 to use and that is disappointing. Championship mode is too short. There aren't many tracks to race on either.

    Good: The gameplay is still addictive in its own right. I did like the diverse courses. I like the cheats you unlock when you beat the game. I did like the other game modes. I thought the difficulty was challenging but not too hard.

    Overall it was ok for the time but Burnout 2 improved in every way.    … Expand
  2. TwigNigel69
    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 game deserves a spot in anybody's game library
  3. aykzrd
    Feb 10, 2020
    1
    this game aged extremely bad. no fun at all. the driving controls suck pretty bad
  4. BigManReviewer
    Apr 6, 2023
    7
    Good arcade racing game, fun but not very long. 7./10 .
  5. JoshJ.
    May 2, 2002
    10
    It tiiiiiiiiiight.
  6. ArmandoD.
    Sep 5, 2005
    1
    This isn't anything like Burnout 3... this game sucks... i think it has only total 4 vehicles... details sucks... etc doesn't have the same feeling as Burnout 3.
  7. Merx
    May 2, 2002
    8
    Pure arcade fun. Not too complicated. A few flaws are present but nothing serious. Great game for those of us who just want to drive way to fast in traffic. Love the crashes!!!!
  8. JimL.
    May 30, 2002
    9
    Great fast action with incredible crashes. Tons of fun...
  9. JanusM.
    Jul 11, 2002
    6
    Does not come close to Gran Turismo 3 in detail. The crashes while cool at first get old quick and take too long to play out. Would have been a good game on a PS about 3 years ago. Today it's cliche and lacking. I don't see why anyone would buy this over Gotham Racing or GT3 if ya have a ps2.

Awards & Rankings

61
#61 Best Xbox Game of 2002
43
#43 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    A solid competitor - fast and fun and oddly addictive. [Summer 2002, p.93]
  2. GameZone
    85
    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.
    Read full review
  3. GamerWeb Xbox
    85
    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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »