Burnout 3: Takedown (PS2)

...back in the shape of Burnout 3 Takedown. EA Games have realised that not all racing game players are worried about observing the Highway Code and have built a game around that fact. Not only can you ram, shunt and scrape your opponents or other road users in Burnout 3 but it is positively encouraged and rewarded with cash and medals. At last I can be myself and drive as I've always wanted to! • The premise of the game • In its rawest ...
...and the selection available in Burnout 3 does not disappoint. As far as the racing events go the cars are of a sporty style with muscle cars, compacts and retro racers all available either at the start of the game or via unlocking as a reward for good performance in events. Cars can be chosen depending on speed and weight so that you can select the right car depending on whether you are taking part in a race or crash event, each car can also be customised ...

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...things up a bit. Burnout 3: Takedown is therefore such a nice refreshing change. There are so many different ways of winning races in this game that the lifespan is likely to be well above any other driving game I've tried. The graphics are what you'd expect from a PS2 game nowadays - excellent and detailed but not overly flashy, and the soundtrack is perfect for the type of game - beware if you have a loathing of rock music though! First off, ...
...ain't. Although you do get "proper" races, a goodish chunk of this game is concerned with smashing up as many other cars as possible. Good Playstation driving skills don't come into it much, being able to brake into corners and avoid sliding all over the road will lose you the race. In fact, the use of driving "skills" is actively discouraged. Excellent! I hear you cry. Well, read on. MENU ******* When you start the game, you'll be taken to a ...

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Burnout 3- Takedown The Ultimate Arcade Experience. Developed by Criterion Games and one of many great games published by Electronic Arts, its bound to be a sure thing. I first played this game at a friends house when it was first released in 2004 and my impression of it remains the same today... I love it!! A few years ago, I received a PS2 as a gift for christmas. As I am not very into console games, I used it mainly for playing DVD's. I then ...
...the past and after playing Burnout I find that it seems to integrate the favoured car games into one, with having both race and destruction modes; and with trophies, medals and GP points awarded throughout. To begin the game, the player is instructed to choose a profile if they wish to save their progress in the game. To begin events the player then must choose a car type considering speed and weight to enhance its suitability for the upcoming event. ...

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...fun, especially in multiplayer! Burnout 3 has managed to surpass all expectations of the average racing game and part of this is due to the awesome sense of speed that you'll fell while playing the game- this is simply the fastest game I've ever seen. Added to these exciting visuals is the new feature of 'takedowns' hence the name where you can ram you oppenents into the wall, van, car and any other way in order to get them out of the race. Included ...
...the many slight changes to Burnout that has made a huge difference in terms of gameplay and enjoyability. For those who haven't played the Burnout series before 'Crash Mode' is back and this time it is heavily included in the 'career' mode that you have. This basically involves crashing into a traffic junction and trying to 'total' as many vehicals as possible. Although it may sound simplistic you wouldn't believe just how fun it can be! Another ...

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...part of the website's special Burnout 3: Takedown Feature] Sypnosis: DON’T FIGHT TRAFFIC… DESTROY IT! Grab the wheel and hold on as you takedown the competition with the most spectacular smashes this side of Hollywood. Use your car as a weapon and battle to the front of the pack. Live dangerously and indulge your thirst for twisted metal with a dedicated crash mode that rewards you for creating massive pile-ups. With over 100 events spanning 40 ...
...seen in a videogame, Burnout 3: Takedown is a breakneck, adrenaline-fuelled, awe-inspiring racing experience. Aggressive racing required, seatbelts not included. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for some really awesome fun? No other racing game can EVER come close to the sheer enjoyment of Burnout 3: Takedown. The crashes you get into during races are unbelievable and are very awarding at times, which ...

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...importantly for realism . When burnout was first released i was in awe, because it was soooo different with a few great twists and it is surprisingly enjoyable .(if you ever want my attention you would have to prise me away from my computer with a crow bar !!!) Enough about other games, lets talk about the game in question .WHAT MAKES THIS GAME SO SPECIAL? well where shall i start? For me a good game is a game that keeps you involved, keeps you ...
...if you have never played burnout before. The best thing is - it is so easy to pick up. The controls are dead easy and as for getting to know tracks etc. well you know what they say "practice makes perfect!!!!" Imagine buying a bag of chips from the chippy you know you can make them better. That is exactly what the guys from criterion,renderware and EA have managed to do in two fold. New vehicles, new special touches new tracks new events and a whole ...

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Burnout 3 is a racing game, but adds a new twist to an old format by introducing racers to a special risk and reward system. By doing risky moves like driving against oncoming traffic tailgating and getting air and making your opponents crash you earn a special turbo boost with which you can drive at even higher speeds. The Burnout series has always been top quality and the third installment adds even more excitement with a special Crash Championship ...
...creating an online community for Burnout 3 where racers can compete against each other check their stats online at the Burnout 3 website and enter special global tournaments. Usually online games such as this are dominated by US competitors but at the time owriting the Top 10 Burnout 3 drivers leaderboard included racers from the UK, US, Australia, France and Holland. The Burnout 3 soundtrack is verry good if you are into indie music. Consisting ...

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...off, then it was the Burnout series they went to. It's no different this time around - thankfully! It's an arcade racer in the purest sense of the term. Like before, the game actively encourages Bad driving, and there are some jaw-dropping visuals in the speeds and crashes throughout the game. The better you become (or worse, depending on your point of view) you'll see that your Burnout Meter increases. This is essentially a speed boost, which enables ...
...extras. The main single-player mode, Burnout 3 World Tour, gives a number race challenges for the player to try their skills at. Burnout 2 made players either race or crash in completely separate areas of play, but the new World Tour design allows complete freedom that ensures that each gamer will take away something completely different from the game. A map grid provides you with two simple choices: race or crash. If you want to unlock crash junctions ...

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Burnout 3 Takedown is one of the few racing games that appeal to many different people, if you play for racing fun, or complete destruction this game will get you back for more Main objective In this your basic aim is to either race, destroy your fellow racers or both as your go from U.S to Europe and then to the Middle East. Gameplay The game is divided into 2 main types of game play as you either race your way to success or you destroy your ...
...of these methods earn you burnout points which when you collect enough you can gain a brand new car. There are other ways of getting the new car like the takedown overall count and winning enough gold medals in racing events. The series of models are Compact You start the game with these, they are average in speed and are lightweight models but when you move up to bigger and better car you probably never think of using one of these again. Muscle ...

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...needed something else, something tremendous. Burnout 3 was my choice, 2 days later the game slid through my letterbox I wooped with joy and rammed it into my PlayStation 2. The game loaded quickly, and after a brief introduction to the game ( which you cannot skip but I wouldnt have wanted to anyway ) I was on my way on my career starting in the USA later Europe and finally the Far East! This game could not be more different to Gran Turismo, it ...
...of car to master. In Burnout 3 the whole aim of the game is to crash or Takedown you opponents, it is your main source of points. You can ram your opponents mercilessly into the side of the wall, smash them into oncoming traffic, practically any way you wanna crash you can do it. To pick up more points you can also drive in the oncoming traffic lane dodging the cars only ever an inch away from a crash, also powerslide your way around the corners ...

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Burnout 3 is better than the first two. Point of impact was an improvement on the original and this is a major improvement on point of impact. Now for the uninitiated in you burnout is a game of driving with a twist. You basically have to drive insanely into oncoming traffic, drift around corners, have near misses with other cars and generally do al the things you would never do when driving in any over game! Now in this incarnation of burnout along ...
...you have the following choices Burnout 3 world tour, single event, multiplayer, online and driver details the latter shows you your progress in the game. Now you have a map like in burnout two but this is now called a crash nav. There are now a lot more cars and different series to choose from again they must be unlocked to be used. The following racers are available on world tour and single player mode Race (finish first by any means! Grand prix ...

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...racing and crashing fun of Burnout 2 Point Of Impact I hear you ask? Well...they've only gone and done it. And then some!! This game.....how can I put it...er.......it's totally %$@*ing awesome!! In fact I'd even go so far as to describe it as a work of art. Might sound a bit gushing but it really is that good. Mmm, where to start? OK let's start by mentioning the different game modes on offer. BURNOUT WORLD TOUR This is the main meat (for ...
...Sounds simple, but what makes Burnout 3 stand out from the crowd is the sheer fun factor involved in playing it. There's nothing more satisfying than ploughing into the race leader, causing him to lose control and smash headlong into an oncoming truck! I had better mention the actual crash sequence as it is one of the most spectacular moments in any computer game so far. When you crash (and you will!) you have the option of going into "impact ...

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Burnout 3 Takedown - This Game Will Take You Down With It Intro ------ I was getting fed up with your traditional racing games such as Gran Turismo in which you race around a track and be very safety concious i.e braking for every corner, trying to avoid skidding, sensible steering etc.. Now dont get me wrong Gran Turismo is a great game but i was looking for more. More fun, more speed. more ACTION ! Thats when i decided to buy Burnout 3 on its ...
...take first place. The reason Burnout 3 was such a successful game is becuase it trys something new, and works. There is many modes in this game to try out if you ever get bored with the single player. There is Crash mode which basically is what it says, all you have to do is try and cause as much damage as possible at 100 different types of junctions. This game mode is brilliant and great fun to play if your bored. You also get Race mode, Time ...

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The Burnout games have always produced some enjoyable fast-paced racing, but never seem to last as long as everyone wishes they would. In Burnout, there was just a general lack of depth, while although Burnout 2 improved on its predecessor with a brand new Crash mode and more tracks, there just weren't enough new options. However, Burnout 3 is completely different. This time around, both regular racing and Crash mode are included in large quantities, ...
...included for added depth. Basically, Burnout 3 is a game you'll be playing well beyond Christmas... While most racing games only include your opposition, in Burnout you race along proper streets and highways which are filled with normal cars, lorries and buses. These obstacles mean that crashing is far more common in Burnout than in any other racing game. In Burnout, though, you're pretty much aiming to cause crashes... the more crashes there are, ...

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This game is brilliant, first of all it is extremely fun for most. You can do many things on this game, racing, crashes and online/multiplayer for both. This game is great to play on your own or with others. I personally used to play this a lot with my dad and it is so much fun. Although you have a rather limited choice of tracks to race from, there is quite a lot of cars to choose from, which links to the fun of unlocking cars on single-player ...
...the satisfaction of unlocking better and better cars. Furthermore, most children love fast cars and fast games, and they love it even more with nitro which is very well used in this game; they've made it so you have to earn the nitro. Furthermore in Burnout3 takedown they added something called after touch on single-player. Crash mode is basically causing as big a crash as possible. Burnout3 Takedown has medioka sort of graphics but very much redeems ...

dariocrosier 18.06.2008 (25.01.2009) · Read full review
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