Burnout (Game Cube, 2002)

I am not a man who likes racing games, but a while ago before I had my Xbox 360, before my Xbox, I had my good old Gamecube.

When I looked at the game I thought how cool it took my racing game dislike and destroyed it, how you may ask? By letting me destroy other cars!

Back then the graphics were amazing, the damage done to you and the other cars was realistic as it got back then.

This game was just the first in a line of (if you ask me) the best racing games EVER. Each game would somehow top its predecessor with insane new features, the first was CRASH, (the best game mode ever), takedown, aftertouch (another unique and original feature that would become standard in later series, and road rage. Although none of these appear in this game, it paved the way for them. Just think of it this way, where would be no Burnout Takedown or Burnout Revenge without The original Burnout.

I bought this for our friends son. He loves the game and it worked perfectly. I received in very fast and communication was great. As for the game itself, I don't know about it but this boy (age 11) loves it!

PERSONAL NOTES:
The one thing that made this game great was the incredibly MAD speeds you drive your selected car through the long and twisting courses. When it comes to simulation racing, this game shines in the realism as you blaze down the highways and city streets so fast that you almost believe you're really doing that in real life - now THAT is what a sim is supposed to do! Another highlight is the many tracks you have to choose from. You'll race on a variety of interconnected courses that wind through highways, city streets (against TRAFFIC!), and back-country roads... even through ALL of them in a single race. So as you progress, you'll find that a once familiar course now branches off into a much longer and complicated path.
Where this game falls short is the very limited camera views (only two). This can make it very difficult to see oncoming traffic and leads to untimely - although very awesome - crashes. Granted, as you'll see, this game (series) is known for spectacular and devastating crashes which is nothing short of "frosting on the cake".
The controls are very tight and only get annoying if you use one of the unlockable vehicles or are just not used to the game dynamics.
Other features include an boost meter which you build up by doing various dangerous deeds - driving against traffic, close calls, and drifting through turns. Use the maxed out boost and watch as you FLY through the roads at even more insane speeds.
While definitely not the best game of the series, this is where it all began and serves as a crazy way to get your blood pressure boiling.

PRO:
FAST and REALISTIC speeds
Awesome crash sequences
Detailed courses and animation
Lots of varied courses including reverse direction
Good controls

CON:
Limited camera views making visibility next to nothing at times
Limited selection of cars
Replay value might seem limited to some players

FINAL GRADE: B-

Burnout, Gamecube, haves all a good racing game needs to be greatly played, but something is still missing.
A good 2-player mode and a nice graphics. A Good game for Rental, indeed.

Controls: 3/5
Medium-quality controls that feel in the right way the Player's will, but a bit of balance would to the right part.

Graphics: 5/5
One of the most beautiful racing games. The environment is totally well done and done at the highest quality possible.

Sound/Music: 3/5
Good musics, but few even passes the racing feel.
The general sounds are a bit lower.

Gameplay: 4/5
The game idea was good, and the game makers managed to put it positively in the game disc.

Replay: 1/5
Too Short game with 6 championships only.

Score: 3/5
A great game but with low battery. It always make a good weekend rental.

This item was in great shape just as how the seller said it was. I would do buissness with this seller again, if i had the chance to.

This is a very addicting racing game. It may only have four different vehicles that you can use but they are more than enough. Also the fact that this game has one set difficulty only makes it a better experience.

My 6 year old loves it. His older sisters also enjoy playing with it (9 and 12 years old). Good buy.

This is a good driving game . Fast pace racing thru the streets.Cool crashes. The price was very reasonable.

My kids love this game. very fun. great detail. great graphics. as good as it gets for a gamecube game

Purchased with buy it now, shipped quickly, and the product was as described. Would recommend this seller.

This is an amazing action packed racing game! I've never played anything like it! The dangerous driving makes it better than the average racing game!!! Buy this game, it's fantastic!