Paradise City is just like its name sake so sit back and enjoy the ride
Burn out Paradise is a free roaming racer smash em up game that plays well even when you are just messing around. I didn't pick it up when it first came out but a week or two later I went and got it.
So let's get to it………….this one has no story just game and that ain't bad. You roam Paradise City looking for races, crashes, chases, burnout battles, and the like. Its fun how you find them and perform in them too. You have a choice of when and where you want to race or the choice to just mess around the city. While you're at it earning your challenges you get cars to add to your junk yard. That too is fun as you have to chase the car down and make it crash to earn it which is a fun mini game in its own right. You can also find shortcuts which just aren't faster ways of wining, but you earn points for each one you find. You can find signs too which Is fun. If you have it on the 360 as I do the achievement points are cool and easy to get.
The online component is easy to slide in and out as all it takes is a flick of the D-pad and your there. Much like GTA4 you can get in there and just have fun. Its fast, furious, fun, and a whole bunch of other F words that spring to mind.
The Graphics are too cool although in some areas the collision is off seems at sometimes it's too easy to crash. The cars aren't licensed, but still look good and are fun when driving. They shine while you wiz by. The city is detailed and delivers on life without any pedestrians either. Roads are well thought out and the city is in no way redundant. The other cars on the roads have good detail also. Bottom line its top notch in this area.
Sounds-a treat because the engines rev with intensity, and sound fearsome. The tires screech with realism and sound as though you are there. DJ Hatomaka (don't know if I spelled that right) is cool to listen to and doesn't repeat himself often. Although the female who starts the game off should have been an option as she lays down the point of the game really well. This is also a good game to play your custom tracks to as the original music is less than stellar.
Game play--- Well I pretty much covered it earlier, but in addition to all that you have plenty to do in his game. Whether that be looking for shortcuts, signs, or other cars you won't be bored and earning licenses by completing certain challenges gives you the feeling of some purpose to playing with or without achievement points or trophies. It's a joy to drive the various cars when you're doing a mission or not. The gas stations, paint shops, and repair shops located around the city give you the quick pick me up you need. The game comes through in almost every aspect. All in all this game is great and needs a sequel in order to fine tune and throw some new stuff in there. Can't wait to see what happens too. PEACE!!