Genre: Racing
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Year: 2005
System: Microsoft Xbox
Burnout Revenge is a high-speed arcade racing game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released in 2005 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Xbox 360, it builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, Burnout 3: Takedown, by introducing new gameplay elements and refining existing mechanics.
The game emphasizes aggressive driving and vehicular combat, allowing players to engage in high-speed races through traffic-filled streets. New features include “Traffic Checking,” enabling players to ram same-way traffic, and “Vertical Takedowns,” where players can launch their vehicles onto opponents from jumps. The game also introduces a new mode, “Traffic Attack,” where players aim to cause maximum destruction by checking traffic into rivals.
Critically acclaimed for its exhilarating gameplay and improved graphics, Burnout Revenge received positive reviews from critics and players alike. It was praised for its intense racing action, innovative features, and the thrill of causing spectacular crashes. The game holds a Metacritic score of 89 for the Xbox version and 90 for the PlayStation 2 version .
