Burnout Paradise

friedkarma · 23-01-2008, 05:46 AM

Is anyone else playing this yet? I'm loving the game so far. For me the key elements are the seamless ability to go on/offline, the huge city with a wide variety of twisting, turning roads as well as congested urban areas and a plethora of challenge types and "collectables". At first I thought I'd disable my cam, but after playing I've found the Mugshot feature is actually kind of cool. My first mugshot capture is hilarious, with the kid looking like he saw a ghost.

My only issue with the game is FFB wheel support. You can obviously use the wheel, but the lack of a Y axis is a detriment in Showtime events. It's not a huge deal, but what sort of gamer would we be if we didn't seek out flaws?

Overall, this was a great purchase in my book. Your thoughts???

FLANKER 5 · 23-01-2008, 03:15 PM

cool im gonna have to get this game, im gonna take your word and buy it next time I get a chance, I liked burnout revenge a lot so it sounds awesome....

Andyz · 23-01-2008, 03:20 PM

that sounds nice!
I might buy that!
What is your overall score out of ten?

XShadowNinjaX · 23-01-2008, 03:47 PM

i thought the demo was fun, i think i just might check this out

nufan · 23-01-2008, 05:52 PM

yep liking it, in fact im gonna jump on now ! havent been able to play as much as i'd like but what i have has been fun. Its just good mindless arcade style fun

Blasterpez · 24-01-2008, 09:56 PM

saw this for sale today at best buy. i liked all the burnouts on the ps2 (until they got hard and i couldn't finish them...that sucks), so i might score this game when it comes down in price a bit. i did have a demo for a burnout when i got my elite. it looked good and it was fun. and that was an older game, so this one should look a bit better too.

axeman2008 · 25-01-2008, 05:31 AM

I haven't played any of the burnout games yet but i'm tempted by this one it looks pretty good.

friedkarma · 25-01-2008, 06:09 AM

Truthfully, I didn't get into to them at all in the past, but I'm all over this one. Hopefully Matt and I will get the site review up today.

axeman2008 · 25-01-2008, 06:11 AM

I never bought them because to me all you did was put ridiculous bodykits and NOS on your car

nufan · 25-01-2008, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axeman2008

I never bought them because to me all you did was put ridiculous bodykits and NOS on your car

dunno about previous burnout games (paradise is my first game in the series) but there is no modifying like that in this game. Its just straight out arcade fun. You do unlock cars and can go to the paint shop to change its colour if you want, but thats about it.

I always figured need for speed was more about the car customization that you speak of rather than burnout.

axeman2008 · 25-01-2008, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nufan

dunno about previous burnout games (paradise is my first game in the series) but there is no modifying like that in this game. Its just straight out arcade fun. You do unlock cars and can go to the paint shop to change its colour if you want, but thats about it.

I always figured need for speed was more about the car customization that you speak of rather than burnout.

Sorry i must of got them mixed up along with juiced, shows what i know about these racing games. LOL

FriskyDingo · 25-01-2008, 10:33 PM

got broed last night and bought it, I havent played it much so far it seems pretty fun but not amazing.Im more into gran turismo.

APEX · 26-01-2008, 09:54 AM

I like how you do'nt have to use money. When your car gets crushed, you get to fix it for free. Plus, to unlock cars, you just crash them and get them at the junkyard. It is a good game, just not my type of racer.

Sir Charles · 26-01-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

Im more into gran turismo.

Well Mr Frisky, just to let you know - as of monday i'll be playing GT5 prologue in full glorious 1080p. Well thats my boast over, now I'm off to continue to learn Japanese....

Blasterpez · 26-01-2008, 10:51 AM

yeah, the burnout series is definitely on the arcade side of the equation for race games. that is probably i liked them so much. they always do a good job of giving that 'speed' feel as you race, and taking down other cars is pretty cool. it is nice you don't have to worry about upgrading your cars, just unlocking new ones.

friedkarma · 26-01-2008, 11:02 AM

Speaking of new cars, you can enter the following codes to unlock additional cars: "bestbuy", "circuitcity","gamestop","walmart". The codes will accepted at an time, but the cars are not unlocked until later in the game. 2 were unlocked when I got my A license (the Gamestop car is my new favorite stunt car). Still waiting on the other two.

I've been whoring this game big time. I have only about 40 smashes, 40 billboards and 20 super jumps left to find. I'm still missing one or two car parks.

APEX · 26-01-2008, 04:15 PM

i have played this game such much in the past day that i am gonna have to wait till tomorrow till i get class a

FriskyDingo · 27-01-2008, 09:04 PM

wait is Gran Turismo 5 being released monday?no way if it i wouldnt of bought burnout :| wait its 12 right now if it is Im going to wal mart and buying it right now

Sir Charles · 28-01-2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

wait is Gran Turismo 5 being released monday?no way if it i wouldnt of bought burnout :| wait its 12 right now if it is Im going to wal mart and buying it right now

No LOL its only out in Japan and i've imported it mate.

IIJoshIII · 28-01-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrutless

Well Mr Frisky, just to let you know - as of monday i'll be playing GT5 prologue in full glorious 1080p. Well thats my boast over, now I'm off to continue to learn Japanese....

You looking to get robbed?
As for the Japanese, good luck with that. You'll be looking to replace the intake manifold and end up with a new cams instead! It's your punishment for getting GT5 before the rest of us!