One of the most significant emerging trends in modern racing games is providing players with huge, open cities to freely explore rather than rigid circuits. Paradise goes even further to add to the sense of immersion in a realistic city, and the result is a remarkable new driving game that feels like the beginning of an exciting era.
Events are not selected using clumsy menus, instead you simply pull up at any set of traffic lights. You can just as easily and seamlessly invite online friends into your city to race (or joyously fool around with).
Impressively, there's still Burnout's trademark blistering speed, and crashes are even more spectacular when you (almost inevitably) make an error. You can even trigger a hilarious "Showtime" crash at any time, orchestrating enormous pile-ups.
Races simply offer start and finish lines: it's up to you to choose the optimum route. Sneaking a quick glance at your on-screen map or compass without crashing is an art.
Other events include the fantastic Marked Man, in which every other competitor is out to stop you, and Road Rage, where you must be the aggressor. Stunt Run will also be popular, with players performing high-speed shenanigans such as jumps, barrel rolls and power slides for high scores within a time limit.
Some might be frustrated by not being able to instantly restart an event if you fail, but rather than drive many miles to try again you inevitably find other nearby distractions. There is a high number of events and fun (solo or multiplayer) achievements to complete, time trial records for every road, and also the simple pleasures of performing jumps, smashing billboards and finding short cuts. Forcing rival racers off the road unlocks their cars at the local junkyard, with rides each uniquely suited to speed, aggression or stunt events.
Review by The Sydney Morning Herald View product details at Amazon
Events are not selected using clumsy menus, instead you simply pull up at any set of traffic lights. You can just as easily and seamlessly invite online friends into your city to race (or joyously fool around with).
Impressively, there's still Burnout's trademark blistering speed, and crashes are even more spectacular when you (almost inevitably) make an error. You can even trigger a hilarious "Showtime" crash at any time, orchestrating enormous pile-ups.
Races simply offer start and finish lines: it's up to you to choose the optimum route. Sneaking a quick glance at your on-screen map or compass without crashing is an art.
Other events include the fantastic Marked Man, in which every other competitor is out to stop you, and Road Rage, where you must be the aggressor. Stunt Run will also be popular, with players performing high-speed shenanigans such as jumps, barrel rolls and power slides for high scores within a time limit.
Some might be frustrated by not being able to instantly restart an event if you fail, but rather than drive many miles to try again you inevitably find other nearby distractions. There is a high number of events and fun (solo or multiplayer) achievements to complete, time trial records for every road, and also the simple pleasures of performing jumps, smashing billboards and finding short cuts. Forcing rival racers off the road unlocks their cars at the local junkyard, with rides each uniquely suited to speed, aggression or stunt events.
Review by The Sydney Morning Herald View product details at Amazon
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