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Ezilylost13 says:
"Why don't I like Fallout 3? I just am not getting into it. I'm about 4 hours in and I'm supposed to be looking for a radio station. I am taking my time, doing some exploring and really trying to enjoy it. While I'm playing though, all I can think about is wanting to play something else."
Posted on: Nov 29, 2007
Burnout Revenge
WORDS BY: Tom Price
We still love the Burnout series with all our hearts, especially last year’s Burnout Revenge for Xbox. But it’s hard for us to get super-excited about what’s essentially the exact same game that appeared on Xbox repackaged for Xbox 360. Since slight (but admittedly welcome) additions to the online component are the biggest upgrade to the experience, it’s hard to give a ringing endorsement to long-time fans. Of course, if you never played Burnout, then put this magazine down now and go buy it; you’ve suffered without for too long.
But for those of you looking for “Next-Gen Burnout,” this isn’t it. More like “Hi-Def Burnout.” Maybe the graphics don’t look as impressive as a lot of other 360 games, but then again, old-gen Burnout looked better than anything at its time. This version has a much cleaner look and there’s a lot more detail, especially in the world around you, but there’s not much in the way of graphical realism. Still, Burnout has always subscribed to its own idiosyncratic visual style, and we’re down with that. We’re also down with the super-slick 60-plus frames per second that the 360 maintains, even with all the crazy sparks and other particle effects flying around every screen. Believe it or not, Revenge on 360 feels even faster than before.
The enhancements to Burnout’s online capabilities are more sensible than innovative. Tracking revenge rivals online, as well as giving gamers the opportunity to find their rivals and compete against them, is a great way to make a sort of anti-Friends list. We’re also big fans of the new Save and Share Mode, which lets you post your crash replays online. We expect to see people put some ridiculous stuff up on Live.
Although this isn’t the next-gen Burnout that we hoped for and the new features don’t really make a second purchase essential, this is far from an indictment. Burnout Revenge for 360 is a fantastic experience, capturing the essence of the series better than any of its predecessors. But if you’re still playing Burnout Revenge on your Xbox, you might want to consider waiting until the series’ next installment. We still love us some Burnout and can’t wait for its first real next-gen appearance. This isn’t it, but it’ll do nicely.
ON XBOX 360
- Save and Share Mode
- Not enough new content. How about a new city?
- Graphics, especially the damage models, leave us wanting more.
- Could EA Trax maybe hire someone who doesn’t love only punk pop?
Thu, 02/28/2008 - 00:04
Posted by oldguygamer
From the oldguygamer:
Easy to control cars and enjoyable to play. Love that racing! This is a no-brainer. Buy it!
Wed, 02/13/2008 - 00:22
Posted by prymreq
I finished Revenge on the original xbox, there's a few other differences to note. First, takedowns seem to be MUCH more difficult you can't just push a rival to the wall anymore. Also, the 360 version seems much darker. Sometimes making it difficult to see the track. I'm a huge fan of Burnout, and finishing it on the 360 version is much more challenging!
Fri, 01/04/2008 - 20:36
Posted by lluc
Its an ok game it was good at first then got boring.