Burnout

THE BAD:
Cheesy music.
Cheaty opponents.
Strict time limits.

SUMMARY:
I brought this about two years ago for £15, and it got me hooked to the Burnout franchise.
It was simply the thrill of it that made me enjoy the game.
But as the series evolved, so did the gameplay, and now I hardly ever play on it like i frequenlty did back in early 2003, in fact i haven't touched it for quite a while now, but if you are looking for a solid, value-for-money racer, this is it.

--Graphics--

Nice, especially on the cars, but slightly old hat. 7/10.

--Sound--

Good FX, but poor music. 6/10

--Gameplay--

Fast, but the occasional frustration. 8/10

--Lifespan--

Quite a long game, but you may move on to better things before you finish it. 7/10

--Value for money--

An above average racer for a below average price. Nice... 8/10

The best bit

You are driving against oncoming traffic, and you spot a large truck coming the other way, and THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO AVOID IT!!!!!

The worst bit

The events which take place after the preceding where you don't make it to the checkpoint in time.

--Overall--

A good but old and occaisionally frustrating racer, which is excellent value for money. 3.1/5

THE BAD:
"Cheating" cpu-opponents
Crashes can be annoying in the end
Limited number of cars

SUMMARY:
Graphics: Burnout is a really good-looking game, with smooth, shiny cars and nice tracks. Not quite the cream of the Gamecube crop in this category, though.

Sound: Loud sound-effects helps you get into the game, while the music is surprisingly good for a driving game.

Gameplay: The tracks here are long, with many places for a potentially fatal crash. Still, that is what makes it exciting, and you got a good shoot at avoiding them due decent control, although it is frustrating that the cpu-driver is always right behind you, no matter how well you drive. The number of cars is also not completely satisfying.

Lifespan: Time-trails, record-possibiltiy's, getting new cars and tracks, it certainly got reasons to keep itself in the Gamecube for a good while.

Overall: Though there of course are problems, Burnout is still a good driving-game, and comes of with my recommendation.

THE BAD:
Crashes are fun but they get old fast... in MultiPlayer the frame rate drops alot... and there is only 2 views and the behind the car view isnt high enough to see over the car... and the from the car veiw doesnt show the steering wheel or anything its just like nuthing.

SUMMARY:
This game is very fun and the last 2 championships will keep u trying for a while... even if are bad at racing games this is simple enough to be good at, the level rush hour is hard so dont get intimidated... ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i need to have alteast 750 words in this review so im going to hummm.... HUMMM TEE TUMMM LALALALA TEE DUM HUM TTE TEEE DEE DUM... there that should be 750 nope i was 6 letters off... ok now its over 750

THE BAD:
the gameplay it would last a week if played in moderation. The sound is pants as well. .

SUMMARY:
its alright if less than £20 is spent on it .............. ........................................ ......

THE BAD:
Loading times; inconsistancy of crashes

SUMMARY:
This game is a must-buy. The cars handle well and there are a good number of tracks (although the later ones are just variations of the first few). Weaving in and out of traffic trying to reach the next checkpoint is brilliant. Awesome game modes like survival (one crash and it's over) and free run (no other traffic) lay hidden waiting for you.

Unfortunately the load times are pretty bad considering the technology. Also sometimes you will scrape up along the wall and the computer will think you have crashed. Weird. Overall - get this game!

THE BAD:
Generic veheicle types rather than actual Models.

SUMMARY:
I found this to be a very fast game to play and with the AI drivers just as reckless as yourself it's very satisfying to see a driver overtake you then stack into an oncoming bus for you to race on past. (just like you did a bit earlier).

The alternative set up on the controller is very good, giving you analog brakes and acceleration as well as the steering. Before I was never much of a racing game fan, on previous systems I never really got into the games much (on pre-analogue controllers)

But this is just pure fun, reckless driving has never been so good. I love it when you force your opponent off the road or into oncoming traffic , and for me the details are great. Driving under your opponents car as he is sumersaulted into the air after being hit by a truck.

I would have liked more recognisable cars to race with and the unlocked vehicles are purley novelty value only and good for a race or two.

THE BAD:
It's timed, though it does give you plenty if you try to avoid crashes.

SUMMARY:
Very fun to play with a friend and against AI. Saving your crashes to view later is one of the best features.

Even if you don't like racing games, this game is worth the buy.