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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  84 reviews
Sales Rank: 629
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: car_and_truck_racing_and_flying_games
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 15639
Model: 014633156393
UPC: 014633156393
EAN: 0014633156393
ASIN: B000MUXLOK
Release Date: January 22, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Rock Paradise City—Shred your way across more than 250 miles of open road discovering jumps, stunts, and shortcuts. | | • | Infinite Possibilities—Blaze your path to glory in 120 unique events, using your knowledge of the city to find the fastest routes and get the drop on rivals. | | • | Team Up or Takedown—Battle friends online and grab their mugshots, or join forces to complete more than 300 online challenges. | | • | Showtime: Crash Anywhere, Any Time—Send your car wrecking, spinning and scraping down the road, smashing through traffic and leaving a trail of expensive wreckage in your wake. | | • | Road Rules—Make and break the rules of each road by setting speed and destruction records all over town. Track how many you own against your friends! |
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Amazon.com
In Burnout Paradise players are treated to a rarity in the video games universe: a complete reinvention of an established franchise that equals, if not betters any of the previous games in the series. Yes, this is a large claim, but one that can be explained in a single phrase: Next-Gen Freedom.
Driver's heaven is a wide open world |
In Paradise City even cars can fly. View larger. | 
Go for broke in 'Marked Man' Mode. View larger. | 
Nothing is off limits, even head-on crashes. View larger. | 
Start a race any time with 'Easy Drive.' View larger. |
Although the Burnout series' over the top mobile action has been its calling card since it ignited audiences on the PS2 in 2001, and later on the first generation Xbox console, Burnout Paradise is the first game in the series that has been designed specifically for play on Next Generation consoles. This has allowed game developer Criterion to rip the training wheels off the game and rebuild it from scratch. The result is a new, expansive world that players can roll through at will. And what a world it is.Enter Paradise City
Heaven on Earth, at least to road-raging, crash-causing Burnout fanatics, Paradise City is your domain and ultimate proving ground in Burnout Paradise. This expansive driver's playground stretches across 250 miles and encompasses all sorts of road driving conditions, from fun-in-the-sun seaside cruising boulevards, to mountain roads and downtown gridlock. But regardless of what stretch of asphalt you find yourself on, the beauty of this place is that nothing is blocked off and your wits are at least as important as the horsepower under your hood when it comes to racing here. Check out Paradise City's five sub areas (click the links for sample images):- Downtown Paradise City
- Harbor Town
- Palm Bay Heights
- Silver Lake
- White Mountain
Burnout Your Way
Unlike in previous Burnout games, Burnout Paradise not only puts the keys to your ride in your hands, but places you squarely in the driver's seat when it comes to where you can go and what you can do.Along with wide avenues and crowded highways, the open game design of Paradise City is also jammed full of hidden side streets, back roads and alley ways. These can be used as short cuts in races, that is, if you know where they are. As you explore, commit these potential short cuts to memory because they will definitely come in handy in a tight race. And since we are talking Burnout here, players should not expect uneventful, genteel contests of speed and precision driving. In Paradise City players are always free to slam, shunt and wreck opponents in their bids for supremacy and they will. Also, new to the Burnout series, races can now start anywhere, anytime. Just pull up to a stoplight and spin your wheels to start one in one of five different event classes:- Classic Race
- Road Rage
- Burning Route
- Stunt Run (new)
- Marked Man (new)
Instant Online
Burnout Paradise also keeps the mobile carnage coming while simultaneously setting the new standard in online social gameplay. With the new `Easy Drive' feature you can find friends online and with the click of a button invite them to a race. Once they've accepted the race will start immediately. That's right, no more annoying wait times at online lobbies and servers. And keeping in touch with friends is easier than ever.Team up or Takedown
In the winner-take-all universe of Burnout teaming up usually isn't the first option that comes to mind, but on these rough and tumble streets it's a good option to keep in mind. With more than 300 FreeBurn Challenges packed into the game, players always have the choice of going it alone against the field as a whole or joining forces with up to seven of your buddies in user-created race routes. Either way, if you are victorious in your takedown you'll get the chance to talk some trash as you exchange Mugshots with your victim via an optional camera hooked to your gaming system or your gamertag/PSN avatar if you prefer to keep your identity on the down-low.Showtime: Crash Anywhere, Any Time
And finally since a new Burnout release wouldn't be complete without a little something special in the wreckage department, Burnout Paradise continues the carnage with an update of its familiar 'Crash Mode.' Renamed 'Showtime Mode,' players can now crash, bounce and scatter their ride in any location and replay the wreckage over and over in slow motion. One of the most addictive and down right fun features of the game, players activate the mode by simply pulling both triggers on their controller and if they are good enough can also immortalize their Showtime moments on the leaderboards for all to see.Driving fans this is Next-Gen at its best and definitely the Burnout title you have been waiting for.
Product Description
Make action your middle name, as you control what happens when and where in Burnout Paradise. Welcome to Paradise City. Immerse yourself in the open roads of Paradise City from the downtown streets through the hectic freeways to the sweeping mountain roads; the world is waiting to be explored. Slam, Shunt and Wreck opponents in cross-town race events, where you decide the fastest route to the finish line. Hit the jumps and find shortcuts, smash through barriers and get to the places that other racers can't reach to get that competitive edge. Meet your friends online with the revolutionary EasyDrive system that smashes through the tedium of lobbies and servers and cuts straight to the chase. Burnout Paradise provides the ultimate driving playground for you and your friends to play online on the Xbox 360. Mugshots - Track the length and breadth of up to 2,500 online rivalries Speed, Speed and Even More Speed - The rebuilt, race-tuned Burnout game engine delivers intense speed boost gameplay at a super-smooth and super-fast 60 frames-per-second Crash Deformation - Burnout Paradise features an all-new deformation technology that gives players an astounding close-up and slow-motion view of super-real destruction
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| Customer Reviews: Read 79 more reviews...
 Great game to get and great DLC October 28, 2008
R. Catania
I woudl have to recommend Burnout Paradise, the game has a ton to do. I enjoyed myself playing this game and the city is fun to explore. Now i haven't played all the burnouts thsi is my first one in a while so i dont miss the modes that others do but i liek the modes and events in Paradise. Online play is very fun with challenges and events to complete in 2-8 players, and just racing and freeburn wich lets you do whatever in the city tring to get the best rating or score for the rankings. Lots to find and unlock to keep you playing. Also the DLC they have released are great to add to the life of the game, and have been free, no clue if future ones will still be free but good to know your games will last a while after you been playing and unlocked everything, and for greedy EA.
 Best Game of 2008, So Far October 15, 2008
M. Warren (Arizona)
Burnout Paradise, for me, was the best game of 2008, and if you haven't had a chance to play it yet, it's not to late. Now is your chance to play this incredibly fun and addicting arcade racing game. If you don't like racing games or like sim racing games, then it will be obvious that you won't like this game.
So why exactly did I name this the best game of 2008 for me? I'm a fan of the Burnout series in general (the mechanics are what makes the game so appealing), and I personally love racing games, for the most part of my life. This game is just so addicting. With gobs of modes. Burnout's AI seems less rubberband that it has in the past, which makes the game more easier. The physics engine is a wonder, something about the sastifying crunch of watching cars explode makes the game so fun. And the sense of air and jumps is great too, and it makes those races more action packed. Plus, being open roaded, all of those races can end up anyway you want. The controls are amazing and intiutive, as you will have no trouble powersliding and controlling your car. They are perfect at control, you must give the game that.
And racing through Paradise City is a blast. Paradise City really is a paradise. Lush forests. And there's hardly a repeat building, as, like a real city, you won't see much of the same buildings (look at the excellent Test Drive Unlimited's map and you'll see what I mean). The graphics are gorgeous, the damage is awesome to watch, the game runs as smooth as butter, and the lighting is amazing. The sound is great as well, I like the start up sounds, the roaring of the car, the works.
To confirm other people's woes, yes, there is no crash mode, which is kind of a disappointment. While this certainly is a loss (especially with the highly tuned , I personally was too busy playing races, unlocking cars, and playing the aforementioned crash mode. I also found the stunt mode to be a little hard, especially because, as a non-creative person, it's kind of hard for me to chain combos together. It's not much of a mode for me, and it's the only pair of race events I haven't won yet. Other than that, I was very pleased with what the game gave us in terms of events.
If you were one of those people that loved crashing matchbox cars together in the schoolyard, then this game will be a delight. This is the game that hotwheel launching kids have been waiting for. There's no reason for expensive hot Wheels playsets when you have this videogame. It's not quite the best game of 2008 yet (since Midnight Club is yet to be released), but this is the game that I have been waiting for. You may not like it as much as I did, but it still is a must play game, especially if your the aforementioned car crashing kid inside.
 In-game Advertising October 14, 2008
A Gamer
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I just read an article where EA talks about selling advertising to the Obama campain. There's going to be an ad in the XBox 360 version that reads, "Obama for President". I think that is going to far. Revenue from sale of the game should be enough for EA, but no, they have to sell ad space so they can make even more money at our expense. No thanks.
Easy to learn, fun to play, downloadable content October 3, 2008
Chris Thompson (San Francisco, CA)
Burnout Paradise is one of the best racing games I've played. The controls are simple, so it's easy enough for even my three year to play.
The open city to drive is great for just having some fun and there are so many challanges that there is always something to do.
Recently, the Bike Pack was released, allowing you to ride motorcycles within Paradise City. Criteron Games has committed to even more downloable content in the future as well.
For the $30 price, this game is a must have for anyone who enjoys racing games.
 Deja vu September 17, 2008
sunswod
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had reviewed this once before. My review along with many others just vanished. Very curious. So, here it is again:
I like about 60% of this game. The racing is as fun as I remember from Takedown. The city looks amazing. The free-roaming aspect works pretty well. I've been busy tracking down super-jump spots. The races and road rage events (my favorite) are perfect, once you find them.
The Marked Man event feels like a race you can't lose, I've yet to be wrecked more than once by the cars supposedly out to get me. Maybe it gets trickier with a higher level license.
I do miss crash mode. It was too fun and too much a signature of the Burnout franchise to go away. Showtime is NOT a suitable replacement. Showtime is this awkward crash mode/aftertouch replacement that lets you tumble down the road smashing everything in your path until your boost meter is empty. Since you can build up boost as you crush cars, some of these Showtime rolls can go on for ridiculous lengths of time. It seems pointless; I'm not a fan.
Something I am a fan of is having to take down a car to add to your collection. After winning some events, the annoucer will tell you a certain make and model of car is loose on the streets, if you take it down (crash it) it's yours. I've had some fun chases going after these cars.
Now for my major gripes. I like roaming around and exploring. I'm fine with the open world. Just not all the time. Once in awhile, I want to hop on, run a few road rage events and be done. I don't want to drive across town to the previous (or next) event. That's a bit too much like reality. Why on earth did they remove the ability to jump to the start of an event from the map screen? Add the option to quick start events from the map when you don't feel like driving from point A to point B.
Also, you can't restart a race. Without the helpful arrows pointing your way, you will get lost, hopelessly lost. Staring at the tiny navigation map while trying to avoid a high speed crash is just frustrating. Granted, you will learn the routes given time, but as the races get tougher you'll need to repeat them in order to win. In Revenge and Takedown when you crashed early in a hard race you were better off restarting. Here, you're just out of luck.
It seems like the single player experience got the short end here. There's a hard to define fun factor missing. Which is a shame, because I loved the past couple games in the series. Each had the perfect splash of "arcade". Which is exactly what I'm looking for from Burnout, I want that constant motion; I want to be assaulted by speed; I want to careen around corners, blast opponents off the side of a bridge, and smash traffic ahead like pinballs. It just isn't here. So, I'm going to keep my money.
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