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Burnout Revenge

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7.6 User Score:

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Game Info

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Criterion Games

Genre(s): Racing, Driving, Action

Players: 6

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: March 7, 2006

Summary

Burnout Revenge lets gamers rip through rush hour traffic and lay waste to scores of rubbernecking roadhogs in an over-the-top scene of vehicular mayhem. In addition to tricked out new race, crash and road rage modes, Burnout Revenge takes the series' blistering speed and spectacular destruction to dizzying new heights with an all-new Revenge mode, challenging gamers to battle the clock and unleash their frustrations on rush hour traffic. [Electronic Arts]

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What The Critics Said

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100

Games Radar (in-house)

The power of the Xbox 360 is put to brilliant, vicious use in Burnout Revenge's second lap, and it's still one of the most thrilling racing games we've played. Get online and hurt someone.

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100

GameShark

Well "Project Gotham Racing 3" is still king of the hill in the simulation category, but for overall racing fun, you cannot beat Burnout Revenge. In a smiles-per-mile analysis, it comes in first place every time.

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100

Detroit Free Press

Harnessing the new console's power, this Revenge makes online showdowns much more personal.

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100

Gaming Age

The game is fast, crazy, gorgeous, and with the new modes for online play, a ton of time can be eaten up online and offline as well.

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100

AceGamez

It looks, moves, feels and plays absolutely flawlessly, at breakneck pace and with consistently brutal and frenzied action.

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100

Game Chronicles

For those who like to scavenger hunt, you can take your 360 memory card around to various retailers and download custom cars exclusive to their own kiosks.

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100

Game Power Australia

As with the incredible "Black," Criterion keep proving they know how to make a game.

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XboxAddict

If you’re looking for that one game that has to be in your library that you can pretty much pop in no matter what your friends like, look no further Burnout Revenge is that game.

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Gamers' Temple

Burnout Revenge is the best arcade racer to date. Welcome to next-gen.

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Game Informer

Burnout Revenge for 360 is a blast from beginning to end, and the additions from the current generation release enhance both gameplay and the franchise's all-around good time vibe. [Apr 2006, p.128]

Play Magazine

On its own merits, the game deserves purchase; it's near-perfect in its presentation, extremely fun to play, and always allows players to feel as if they've accomplished something. [Apr 2006, p.56]

Next Level Gaming

Burnout Revenge is the most white-knuckle, seat-of-your-pants, high-octane, how-many-more-cliches-do-I-have-to-go-though-to-get-you-to-go-out-and-buy-this game.

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Gamezilla!

An unqualified success, and in my opinion, should be a must have for any Xbox 360 owner.

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Xbox Solution

Burnout Revenge will take days to beat and maybe longer in the single-player. Throw in the achievements and the game really is loaded with replay value.

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Gaming Target

Intense speed, hordes of gametypes, a unique and in-depth online setup, and of course, next-generation visuals and high-definition presentation.

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BonusStage

An outstanding next-gen racer and one of the best games for the 360 to date.

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Cheat Code Central

Even if you believe you've seen everything Revenge had to offer on the current gen consoles, this sleek revamped racing hottie will show you a few new tricks.

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VGPub

The slightly sharper visuals and online enhancements just aren’t worth the extra $30. However, if you haven’t experienced Burnout before, then the 360 version is the perfect place to start.

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Pelit (Finland)

A solid Xbox 360 conversion with excellent multiplayer potential. The only problems are that the single player mode is too easy and that Takedown was a better game. [Apr 2006]

Boomtown

The new addiction revenge part is doing that job perfectly, though, and if you like arcade racing games, Burnout: Revenge is the best you can get for the 360. Criterion has done it once again.

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Loaded Inc

The extra encouragement during online races, addition of editable clips and increased visual goodness may not justify an additional purchase for people who bought it for their Xbox or PS2 but for those who waited to see how the 360 version would turn out the choice is obvious.

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Official Xbox Magazine UK

Burnout: Revenge is so achingly pretty that this is one of the few occasions where it's actually worth buying all over again. Seeing it in action makes you proud of your Xbox 360 and what it's proving capable of.

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Jolt Online Gaming UK

No doubt a new title entirely rather than an enhanced re-release would have been more welcome, but less than six months in, Burnout: Revenge provides the Xbox 360 with some glorious moments of unhinged debauchery.

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TeamXbox

The gameplay is as solid as its predecessors, the online support is some of the best out there, and the graphics and audio rival most other Xbox 360 titles.

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GamePro

Car models are incredibly more detailed than they were on the PS2 and Xbox, which results in not only better looking cars as they zip around tracks, but also jaw-dropping particle and debris effects when they crash.

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Yahoo! Games

Judged against its peers, Burnout Revenge sets the standard for breakneck speed and destruction in the action racing arena. Anyone new to the series should rush out and add this to their collection.

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1UP

People who haven't played the current-gen version should get the 360 version if: They are breathing.

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GameSpy

The whole rival presentation really gets your blood boiling for revenge, and this is where Revenge on 360 really shines through.

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GamerFeed

The 360 version does have a couple of new goodies going for it, including a nice twist in the online play, a few new crash scenarios, and a high-resolution gloss that brings out the best in the 360.

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GameBrink

Unlike certain other X360 games that feel short and rushed for the launch window, Burnout Revenge has gameplay and replay value packed in spades.

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GameZone

Intense, amazing and spectacular gaming fun.

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Worth Playing

The visuals don't merely look like an overhaul, the sound is as amazing as ever, and it definitely makes good use of high definition and Xbox Live.

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WHAM! Gaming

I didn't realize how hard I'd been jonesing for destructo-racing fix 'til I gazed upon the game again, this time in all its high-definition glory.

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Armchair Empire

The graphics are great, the soundtracks fit the action, the sense of speed is incredible, the online modes add some depth, and the destruction is awesome.

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IGN

Difficult to recommend a purchase to anyone that already owns the current-gen title. But for everyone else, Burnout Revenge is the first white-knuckle racer on the 360. Solid single-player mode and excellent online and multiplayer modes will keep you coming back for a long while.

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GameSpot

The racing in Burnout Revenge is more intense than ever on the Xbox 360, but there's probably not enough new stuff here to get you hooked if you've played it elsewhere.

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DailyGame

A clear improvement over the current-gen version, and the definitive Burnout Revenge experience. Still not quite up to Takedown's greatness, though.

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Kombo

Visually stunning while maintaining a blazing speed and 60fps. The graphics really shine when played on an HDTV.

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Talk Xbox

This version is just as fun and exciting as before, but it isn’t an incredible leap forward.

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Gaming Illustrated

Here is my big gripe: I don’t play online. I don’t enjoy playing online. I would like to have the chance to accumulate a few achievements and gamer points by playing the game at home, offline. Is that too much to ask for???

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Xbox World Australia

But with the gameplay improvements, enhanced Xbox Live, ear-blowing audio and jaw-dropping visuals, it's still a pretty attractive prospect.

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Planet Xbox 360

In conclusion, Burnout Revenge for the Xbox 360 is the best racer out there in my opinion. If you are more into the action of racing and the wrecks then look no further, this is the racing game for you.

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Game Over Online

Burnout Revenge is one of the best games out there in terms of sheer, mindless game playing joy.

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ZTGameDomain

All you developers out there who are just going to port over your games on the 360, take a note form Criterion. This how it’s supposed to be done.

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Official Xbox Magazine

Burnout Revenge for 360 is a fantastic experience, capturing the essence of the series better than any of its predecessors. [Apr 2006, p.81]

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Xbox Evolved

A fantastic title that delivers what people expect in presentation and gameplay—nothing more nothing less.

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eToychest

Burnout Revenge is still not the equal of 2004's Burnout: Takedown, but it is a wonderfully visceral racing experience nonetheless.

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Gamer 2.0

While this is a great upgrade from the games last year, it’s still relatively unchanged. However, if you’re new to this game, it’s a must purchase and among the best Xbox 360 games yet.

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Game Revolution

Some purists may still be turned off by the confusing tracks and the "traffic-check" carnage, and there probably isn't enough new here to warrant a buy for those who have already played through Revenge last year, but the engine is running more smoothly than ever, adding another solid racer to the growing 360 garage.

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Digital Entertainment News

If you’ve never played a Burnout game, this isn’t a bad place to start, and if you’re a Burnout fan looking for the best version of Burnout Revenge, this is it.

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X360 Magazine UK

A slow start soon gives way to some exciting action. [Issue#5, p.90]

NTSC-uk

The very definition of sensory overload and outright escapism.

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Xboxic

If you already own the Xbox version of the game and play it on a non-HDTV and you’re not really into Live gaming, I suggest you keep the money in your pocket. But if you’re either new to the Burnout experience or you have a HDTV and love Live gaming, get your ass to the nearest shop and get a copy!

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360 Gamer Magazine UK

Tougher rivals that only improve an excellent game to the point of making it essential. [Issue #6]

Gamestyle

Burnout Revenge on the 360 retains all the fuel-injected fun from the original games, making a successful leap to the next-gen platforms. However, in all honesty it is hard to recommend the game to anyone who has played the game on Xbox or PS2, as aside from the admittedly minor tweaks and additions, it is the same game with shinier graphics.

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Deeko

You can take out numerous cars well within the first lap, boosting the entire time, only to discover a half a lap later, they're all right back on your tailpipe.

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VideoGamer

Even with its previous-gen roots, Burnout Revenge is a brilliant Xbox 360 title that deserves a place in your collection. If you own or have played a lot of the Xbox or PlayStation 2 version, it's a much harder decision to make.

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Total Video Games

A title of exceptional calibre to have on the Xbox 360. The few introductions along with presentation improvements make this an essential purchase if you missed out on Burnout Revenge the first time around, whilst those who consider themselves fanatics should also check it out for Live Revenge and Burnout on the next-gen.

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Eurogamer

Traffic Checking might irk you to begin with, but as long as you've got the patience to get over the easy first half and play the game in the right spirit, there's tons of face wobbling fun to be had. Stick with it, go for the Perfect rankings and go online with it - it'll be worth every penny.

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PALGN

This is the definitive version of Burnout Revenge. There are more crash junctions, upgraded graphics and more expanded multiplayer; the port to the Xbox 360 has served the franchise well.

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Operation Sports

It might be time for EA to let the Burnout field lie fallow for a year or two, before one of the most exciting titles of the current generation becomes a tired has-been in the next generation.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 7.6 (out of 10) based on 72 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Matt F. gave it an8:
Incredible game. Original racing mayhem like never before. Definately the best in the series. Looks beautiful in high definition and the xbox live mode is superb. Will never get rid of this beauty.

D. D. gave it a6:
I'm not a fan of arcade racers at all and this game didn't change my mind. Boring repetetive and it also has hard achievements. Go for Dirt or PGR3 instead.

Matt B. gave it a9:
I have a very selective games collection, and generally only have the top 4-5 games at any one time on 360, but Burnout Revenge is never leaving my shelf (except maybe to be replaced with the forthcoming 'Burnout: Paradise'). - This is Burnout at it's best... fast, frantic fun at a constant 60 frames per second, with far greater detail than any other available version of Burnout, plus far superior sound and extra content (more crash junctions) when compared with the Xbox/PS2 versions. You'll laugh yourself silly the first time you max out a crashbreaker... your screen briefly goes completely white with the intensity of the explosion while your subwoofer rattles the room.... Also has great online play. Buy it!

Bryan M. gave it a10:
This is one of the best racing games out there today. If you like smashing things up or just having fun get this game.

Syc gave it an8:
An excellent arcade racer that suffers simply because it's the exact same game released a year previously on the last console generation, just prettier making a purchase redundant to those who played it then. Those new to the game should check it out.

ACE5 gave it a7:
Great game to play. But once I finished it, I didn't feel like playing it anymore. As a matter of fact... when I was halfway done with it, I started to feel that way. I liked a couple of the modes... but the others were just plain boring. The graphics were great, but the cars looked too similar to eachother, which made it hard to feel like a new car was important. I'm glad burnout 5 will be an open world, cause maybe it will wash away all the bad taste in my mouth.

Tony L. gave it a10:
Everyone wants to play this game at my house. Even non-gamers love it play it. Now that said.. I too have issues where my brand new HD TV 'CRT' is too dark in some areas either in 720p or 1080i. I had to move back to 480 and it's cleared up. I'm not finding this a real problem because gameplay is the same but screen is slightly fuzzier after seeing both. No one would notice unless they watched 720 for a while but as soon as the dark areas spoil your game then 480 is the only place to play.

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