.co.uk Review
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Even amongst EAs own stable of titles, Burnout is regarded by
many as the best arcade racer of them all and this fourth
iteration, subtitled Revenge, looks like being a solid addition
to the line. It seems to have wisely realised that the best bit
in any of the Burnout games is the a of destruction you can
cause as you race and that all that winning a race malarkey is
almost a secondary concern.
A new revenge meter tracks exactly how much damage you cause as
you play skittles with traffic and try to cause as big a pile-up
as possible--an activity that is encouraged even further in the
new Traffic Attack mode. The actual revenge of the title though
comes into play when you prang a specific rival one too many
times and they start to take a personal interest in seeing your
car go up in flames.
Although it doesnt seem as if the graphics have changed all
that much since the last game the level design has certainly
become more inventive with huge multi-layer track layouts
reminiscent of arcade classic Rave Racer--tearing along an
overpass to fall vertically down three levels straight onto an
nents bonnets is pretty special.
Although surviving any of the games ces would be impossible
in real-life it has become slightly more realistic in other areas
with more car deformation than before and real cities, including
Detroit, Rome and Tokyo. Whether the appallingly annoying DJ from
the last game is still in it though remains to be seen
--Harrison
Dent
This preview is based on an incomplete version of the game;
features or problems mentioned above may not appear in the
finished game.
Manufacturer's Description
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This time it's not about winning. It's not about riding on dubs
or gaudy neon lights. It's about an utter disregard for the rules
of road and total domination. This time it's personal. This time
it's about revenge.
The sequel to 2004's racing game of the year, Burnout Revenge
straps gamers into the fastest, most dangerous racer on the road.
Fight dirty or go down in flames - the only rule is complete
automotive anarchy. Built for unprecedented destruction, Burnout
Revenge challenges gamers to exact their revenge on rush hour
traffic, vindictive rival racers and anything else that gets
between them and the finish line.
Featuring multi-level tracks designed for fighting, wicked
vertical takedowns, explosive new cbreakers, new gameplay
modes and wide open c courses for epic c sequences that
put Hollywood to shame, Burnout Revenge redefines speed and
aggression for the ultimate in vehicular combat. And when gamers
are ready to take their rage on the road, a massive suite of
online modes and features open up endless possibilities to slam,
shunt and stonewall new enemies all over the world. Happy
hunting!
* Revenge is Sweet: It's not about winning, it's about vengeance.
An all-new revenge meter tracks underhanded tactics and leads
gamers down the path to the ultimate payback. Fight dirty and be
rewarded...
* Check Traffic: Think hockey on the highway. Now every vehicle
on the road is in play and a potential target or weapon. Ram
traffic into your rivals, slam cars into vicious combo-based
pile-ups and lay waste to everything in . Don't fear traffic
fight it
* Traffic Attack: An all-new traffic attack mode pits gamers
against the clock in a mad dash for destruction. It's not about
dodging traffic, it's about leveling it by any means necessary
* C Redefined: Show Hollywood how it's done with all-new
open-ended c junctions. With multiple start points, complex,
vertically-oriented tracks and hundreds of cars begging to be
decimated, Burnout Revenge is the king of c
* Grudge Match: Punish a rival enough and they'll develop a
grudge and then you'll need to take care of them personally in an
all-new grudge match
* Built to Battle: Designed for maximum carnage, Burnout
Revenge's tracks are loaded with massive jumps, multiple paths
and nasty chokepoints to deliver the ultimate brutal car combat.
Vertical takedowns and in-race cbreakers open up new avenues
for destruction.
- Burnout Revenge lets gamers literally rip cars to shreds.
- All-new cars in three classes (race, muscle and c).
- features tracks spanning three continents and inspired by real-world cities - from Detroit to Rome to Tokyo.
- Take Burnout Revenge online for 6 player online action.