Burnout PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Nov 1, 2001
Metascore
79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Games Radar
    100
    [Scoring note: "Direct Hit" = 100] A ram-jammed, brain-scrambling eye shag.
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  2. FHM
    100
    More speed related fun than should be legal.
  3. Total Video Games
    90
    Pure exhilaration; it’s an adrenaline-fuelled romp that will satisfy even the most extreme racers out there.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    A tense, exciting and genuinely thrilling experience. [Jan 2002, p.125]
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User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Vaarsivius
    9
    When Burnout first came out, there was no equal. It's fast-paced races, combined with the amazing crashes and the ability to leave it all and try and set a better time than you had made Criterion Games a household name. The only thing I could criticize was the lack of more racers in a race (ONLY FOUR RACERS?). Burnout thoroughly deserves this 9.… Full Review »
  2. Tubie
    8
    When I got this game I had a blast with it, even a few occasions where it would make me laugh out laud. The concept was very refreshing at the time and is still being used in current generation games.… Full Review »
  3. Harry210
    8
    Burnout is a great arcade racer. The game a nice but small selection of cars which are nicely detailed. The race tracks are also nice to race around from the heavy streets of Gridlock USA to the nice seaside views of Harbor Town. The music is especially great (beats the official licenced music in the later Burnout Games) and really gets the adrenaline pumping. The racing is standard stuff: you race with up to 3 other opponents and race through the checkpoints within the time limit otherwise you lose. Also you have to watch out not to crash into traffic which if you don't avoid them, can make for some satisfying crash effects. Additional cars are won by winning them in Face off events. It is pointless trying to race with the tow truck or Bus as they are too slow. Also you only have a limited time to get across from checkpoint to checkpoint so you can't afford to crash a lot. The other opponents also cheat so they always stay with you regardless how fast your going and it is frustrating when your moments away from the finishing line and crash into a barrier or car and have the lead snatched away from you on the last corner. Burnout is a nice arcade racer and has started one of the finest arcade racing series of all time.… Full Review »
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