No car in the Heavyweight class is available anywhere else in the game besides Crash mode. Each class is progressively faster than the one before it (excluding the Heavyweight class, as these vehicles are meant specifically for Crash mode). These cars are now ranked into classes such as Compact, Muscle, Coupe, Sports, Super, Special and Heavyweights. Slamming them (hitting them from the side)īurnout 3 includes many more vehicles than its predecessors, with a grand total of 67 vehicles.Crashing will remove a chunk of boost by 1x. When you Takedown a rival, the Boost Meter will be extended and filled up to a maximum capacity of 4x.
You can now use boost at any time and the boost bar can be increased or decreased. Other takedowns that should be mentioned:īurnout 3 has a new boost system and, as a result, Burnouts and Burnout Chains are removed. Takedowns are also classified in streaks: Collecting all Signature Takedowns unlocks the Oval Racer Special.
A unforgettable, timeless classic.Burnout 3 introduces a large amount of new events to the mix but does away with Pursuit mode. There’s a reason it’s one of the most decorated and celebrated racing games of all time. It may be 16 years removed from being a new, fresh, revolutionary game, but I highly implore anyone who hasn’t played this game to give it a try. It’s the quintessential Burnout game: fun, fast-paced, visually and audibly pleasing, wonderfully cinematic, and a testament to just how great a game can be when put into the hands of a team of people who want it to be successful. The physics when racing and crashing are incredible, and the damage model still rivals today’s crash-n’-burn racers. The sounds within the game, specifically the soundtrack, is a fun blast of nostalgia for kids who grew up in the early 2000’s playing video games.
While the graphics are obviously a sign of the past, this game is so good that it gets a pass from me. The game modes all offer something unique, and the crash mode still shines as brightly as ever. Although the pool of cars in B3 is quite shallow in comparison to the racing games of today, each car and class have their own feel, from the weight of the car (and how much you can push a competitor around) to the varying speed of every car within a class.
The World Tour is fun and becomes more and more competitive as you progress through it, meaning it actually feels rewarding to complete. The game manages to do just about everything right. The World Playing in 2020, it’s clear this game still holds up as an all-time classic. Playing in 2020, it’s clear this game still holds up as an all-time classic.