Review Scoring Details for Burnout: Paradise

Gameplay: 8.9

Paradise is certainly the most ambitious Burnout title yet, with a full sandbox city to explore and the great racing mechanics and smooth controls that has been the series’ bread and butter. While the lack of a restart option and the rough mini-map are annoyances, the game plays great overall and is a logical step for the series.

Graphics: 9.0

The graphics aren’t quite as dazzling as over next-gen titles, the game has a phenomenal sense of speed thanks to a smooth framerate. However, the most impressive element are the spectacular crashes, which look better than ever.

Sound: 9.5

The sound effects are fantastic, with some excellent crash sounds and a nice mixed soundtrack.

Difficulty: Medium

Concept: 9.0

Burnout: Paradise is a daring entry for the series, but it pays off with deep and exciting new elements.

Multiplayer: 9.0

Online play syncs very well into offline play, requiring a tap of the D-Pad and several friends to play against. Online matches are fully customizable as well, allowing you to set up the field however you see fit when you host.

Overall: 9.0

Burnout: Paradise is a great entry to the series, bringing it in a whole new direction while keeping what made the series so great to begin with. If you’re at all a fan of racing games, then definitely give this one a look.