Developer: Criterion | Publisher: EA | Format: Xbox 360, PS3
Reviewer: Cian Ginty Burnout does for racing games what Grand Theft Auto does for action games, that is, makes them completely political incorrect – but great fun.
Burnout Paradise adds another GTA feature: free roaming environments. It does this in a completely imaginary city where there are no police and traffic lights are a good thing.
Paradise is apparently a world where finding traffic lights means you can start a race or stunt challenge.
With the next generation consoles, the graphs have improved for the
early games, but game is focussed on senseless fun. The city is made
for stunts and general free roaming. There’s little in the way to
impede, and you see other racers passing while free roaming, you can
even take them down and their vehicle will be accessible back at your
garage.
The city is made for stunts and general free roaming. There’s little in
the way to impede, and you see other racers passing while free roaming,
you can even take them down and get access to their vehicles.
Like real life, the cars are weapons. But this is great fun and there’s
no danger or consequences. It’s a pity some idiot drivers wouldn’t stay
at home.
This article first appeared in the Ballyfermot Post in print and online at ballyer.net.
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