Hardcore Gamer: There’s not a lot of games that have been out for over five years that people are still clamoring to see properly ported to PC, but Burnout Paradise is one of them.
Danny Lilley looks back over one of his favourite multiplayer games from this generation, remembering Criterion Games' 2008 hit Burnout Paradise.
Ian Fisher writes: Criterion always managed to jam some character and fun in the games they create but Burnout Crash is probably the lowest point the Burnout franchise has ever sunk to, far surpassing the somewhat meddling PSP installment the franchise received several years ago. So where does Criterion take the Burnout franchise from here? Is Burnout Crash an indication of what we can expect from the series while Criterion focuses on bigger projects for the EA mothership or will we see a return to form? More importantly, what the hell do gamers want to see out of a new Burnout game after three long years?
I sure as hell would love a new real burnout game, Crash isn't even worth buying...
I for one dont mind the linear tracks, its a helluva lot easier to revise the track over and over again if you keep failing, so that you can experiement with different techniques, as opposed to doing everything differently each time in open world, but I like the idea of having both options, keep the linear sandbox, but have a seperate game mode where its simply linear racing and crashing.
Even though Criterion may be done making content for Burnout Paradise, the company still wants to give the game one more big push.
PlayStation 3 owners can currently get the full game, along with all DLC, for just $30. This includes Big Surf Island, Party Pack, Legendary Cars, Toy Cars, Boost Specials, Cops and Robbers and all other cars and motorcycles from the game. At full price, this would cost over $100.
For people who already own the game, you can pick up all of the content for just $20.
Currently, this deal is only for PS3 owners and is good until March 31.
Wow. Playstation really is Criterion's favorite system. Cannot wait for their next game.
This game is pure unadulterated fun and should be played by all. If you can sport the cash, get it, it is a blast and you won't regret it.
Ive bought this game new 2 times and download once. Its not a bad game, and the driving is excellent. Customization, cokpit view, good story and setting and this game could have even out done midnight club LA. They put the game out too soon, but they ended up reaping the rewards for being one of the better racers out with online for the ps3 at the time. Good for Criterion. I know the new NFS is gonna be fine in their hands.
Hmmm... good thing i waited this long. Damn, i got so many games to play and so little time.
I talked so many of my friends into getting this game back in the day. We'd spend hours and hours online. One of my favorite games this gen.
but most people who stopped playing this aren't going back, especially to the online. All I want from this pack is the two player mode/split screen that was $10 by itself, has that seen a price reduction?
I really wish they would take this series back to it's linear routes. I'm not for open world Burnout. I would love to see both Burnout and SSX new versions that harked back to there humble beginnings. SSX1 & Tricky had the best track designs of any racing/extreme sport game to date, they were awesome, yet EA have turned both there own original IP (in SSX) and Criterions game into open world type affairs.
Let the next need 4 speed go for open world structure, and after you finish that Criterion, bring me back the Burnout of the 1st 3 games.
I'd like to see the best of both worlds! Some Grand Prix / proper circuits / linear type of events, AND the sandbox city.
I'd also love to be able to tweak settings so that I could dial the game back to the older versions - before Traffic Checking etc were introduced and the game was far less forgiving! :)
And a proper Crash Mode.
I never really cared for the old burnout games because they were linear. Burnout Paradise pulled me in because of the lack of constraints.
Well shoot, I normally don't like buying DLC, but I might just buy all of this considering the amount that they made and how much support they gave this game after it was released.
And it only took six years!