Burnout Review
Posted by @ 6:43 AM, EST
We added a review of Criterion Games latest racer:

The handling of the cars is an arcade experience rather than a simulation approach. And that suits the game fine as the control matches the intensity of the game's atmosphere thanks to a responsive and intuitive model. The premise of the game is to go as fast as possible pulling off power slides, all without colliding with civilian traffic. You must race against three other competitors who will do whatever it takes to win. These A.I. rivals will run you into oncoming traffic and have no regard for civilian traffic. The only way to beat them is take on their mentality. This is where the game thrives as you are driving unrealistic speeds avoiding traffic, taking insane risks, and avoiding injury. Naturally collisions occur which are graded for insurance severity. The more damage inflicted results in a better pay out. The trick is trying to win the race while stopping a couple of times to spectacularly crash your vehicle.