Burnout Paradise (XBox360)

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'In truth, I would have preferred to select events on the fly, change vehicles on a whim, and restart failed events when I choose, but nor is it a deal-breaker that these features have been omitted.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Paradise has its frustrations, such as the lack of a Crash mode (Showtime just can't compete) and the inability to instantly restart an event you recently lost.'
Read more » Gamedaily
'What's here is nothing short of amazing, but I can't help but wonder what could have been.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Criterion has once again delivered a racing experience that can best be described as controlled chaos, one where even crashing is immensely rewarding. If you're even a remote fan of racing games, be sure to check this out.'
Read more » IGN
'The way the vehicles crumple, windshields shatter, and pieces of debris go flying in every direction is second to none, making you appreciate each and every impact.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Burnout Paradise is that the barrier between online and offline play is almost invisible.'
Read more » Gametap
'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.'
Read more » GameZone
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'Going back to the standard menu-driven system of the past was pretty jarring after spending days cruising from event to event in Paradise. I was simply having more fun in Criterion's latest racer.'
Read more » Video Gamer (Pro-G)
'Burnout Paradise delivers as a fantastic racing game any racing fan should own, and that even non-racing fans will likely get some enjoyment out of it.'
Read more » GamerNode
'Paradise is undoubtedly the first must-own racing game of 2008.'
Read more » Gamespy
'Whether you're careening through desolate urban alleys or rocketing across a rickety railroad trestle, the game looks nearly flawless and runs at a buttery-smooth clip.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Whether you are for or against the major changes in Burnout Paradise, there’s no arguing with the fact that Criterion has once again figured out how to create an extreme racing game that, quite simply, has no rivals.'
Read more » Team XBOX
'Burnout Paradise offers one of the most intense racing experiences around. It won't wow you with a high degree of realism like Gran Turismo will but for pure racing action, it is one of the best titles ever produced.'
Read more » GamePro
'Burnout Paradise includes all the fast-driving, hard-wrecking action you'd expect from a Burnout game, but with a fantastic new open-world design that gives it its own stand-alone flavor.'
Read more » Gamespot
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