Burnout Revenge (Xbox, 2005)

Burnout: Revenge (Xbox) is the fourth in the wildly popular Burnout "race-and-crash" game series. Each installment in this line has been a quality release due to the simple rule that the makers have followed. Take the best things from the previous version and make them even better. Burnout: Revenge does this and more.

The high-speed, worldwide racing campaign is back again along with the fan-favorite Crash Challenges. As usual, the design and graphics are great and the gameplay and attention to detail is top-notch. Newly-added features this time around include alternate routes, shortcuts and big-air jump opportunities - all included on each and every course used throughout the game.

However, it is one particular new feature that has resulted in this game going from "Good" to "Excellent". It's called "Checking Traffic". What it means is that you can now ram, smash or crash into any of the same-direction traffic you encounter throughout the game. Doing this will not only increase your car's boost, but it also allows you to use the cars you hit as projectiles to spectacularly takedown your opponent’s cars and steal their boost right out from under them.

If you’ve ever played and liked a Burnout game before, then there isn’t any reason for you to not enjoy BURNOUT: REVENGE. If you’ve never played any Burnout game, then you’ve chosen the best to get you started. So, fasten your seat belts – you’re in for one heck of a ride!