The open world design of Burnout Paradise has its advantages and disadvantages. While you're afforded a welcome degree of freedom when it comes to completing challenges and roaming around, some of the more structured content can become repetitive after extended play sessions, and there's a definite learning curve associated with getting to know how the world's various avenues lock together. If you're willing to put in the time, there's plenty of content here to enjoy, including getting a handle on how all the various car models control and boost. For gamers looking for a different kind of high-speed racer or anyone's who has yet to experience the thrill Criterion's Burnout series provides, this is a solid choice.
Presentation - 7.5
Graphics - 8.5
Sound - 9.5
Gameplay - 8.5
Lasting Appeal - 8.0
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The Humble Origin Bundle which includes Dead Space, Dead Space 3, Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box, Crysis 2: Maximum Edition, Mirror's Edge, Medal of Honor, Battlefield 3 and The Sims 3 Starter Pack now also includes Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising and Populous. If you already purchased the bundle, you get them for free. And theres only 5 days left.
The Humble Origin Bundle is live, allowing you to pay what you want for Dead Space, Dead Space 3, Burnout Paradise, Crysis 2, Mirror’s Edge, and Medal of Honor. Paying more than the average (roughly $5 at the time of this post) unlocks Battlefield 3 and The Sims 3 with some DLC.And all of EA’s share goes to charity.
Amazon is selling the Burning Hot Bundle for only $7.99, about 80% off!
