Burnout Paradise Changed Racing Games Forever 

This game was my childhood. And APPARENTLY a new burnout game is actually rumoured to be in development by Criterion.

Burnout paradise represented my entire childhood, cars and crashing. I used to just absolutely obliterate my toy cars, and burnout became my favourite game on the same day I first played it. miss the good times of arcade racing games

This game does not just activate my neurons, it lights them up like a Christmas tree.

If you haven’t noticed by now, Stellar Entertainment, which is the team split from Criterion has been working on a AAA racing arcade game for several years now. They even tweeted recently with key words like "take down" and "rear ended". By their portfolio, their very likely reviving the Burnout series again.

Still play this on the 360, theres some lore here: - DJ Atomica's radio station is at west Twin bridges - Nakamura is the only manufacturer with a dealership/headquarters at paradise city located on Park vale

You said exactly what I always say about the unlicensed cars, you can literally do anything you want with them, if you can't have a dream car in a racing game about destruction and street racing then you can try to make it look like one if not better, but almost everyone seems to not agree.

I've been playing Paradise City Remastered for a few weeks now and i see this in my notification. What a pleasant surprise. One of the best arcade racing games of all time.

I remember my brother coming home from work one night with this, and he asked me to give it a shot. It was probably a month or two after release, I hadn’t heard of it but boy howdy, it was definitely a game way ahead of its time. Countless hours of my life was spent Online with my friends, grinding to get the Chrome & Carbon Fibre cars and make our mark on the Leaderboards. … and then EA just released all of the very hard to get stuff from Online in a pack, making the Gold & Platinum paint along with the Chrome & CF cars virtually meaningless as you could just buy the work.

What a coincidence, I just started playing burnout paradise remastered like two days ago - that game is so much fun, it deserves a sequel for sure

Fun fact, the burning routes cars were different stats wise on release. For some reason criterion in an update decided to normalize all stats between both.

I had a lot of childhood racing games that I like to look back and appreciate. Stuntman Ignition, Hot Wheels Beat That, and Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2010. However I always find myself forgetting about Burnout Paradise which was also one of those prominent childhood racing games, but I remember absolutely loving playing this game growing up. And before you ask, yes I have played the remaster, it's just been a very long time since I have played it.

I bought burnout paradise in a bundle on the PS Store and it included the ''Time Savers Pack'' which more or less ruined the entire experience by unlocking everything at the start. Still a fun game to revisit though

Burnout 3 takedown, Revenge, and Paradise are the trinity of the greatest racing games ever

Honestly, we need more games that use an open world map as more than just "these are the ways you can go from point A to B."

forever my favorite burnout game, its uniqueness and awesome design make it definitely worth playing even nowadays

What made the Burnout series memorable for me was that crashing your car wasn't seen as a penalty, but rather a *_key feature._* I'd love to see the franchise reignited, especially with today's technology.

This is my first Burnout Game I ever play and absolute like it this is game

I like how you mentioned underground 2 on the same vein as this game, because that would probably be my favorite open world racer if it wasn't for Burnout Paradise's existence. This might be just me putting on my rose colored glasses in the highest of priorities, but to me this game has executed a concept even better than what I came to be obsessed over to begin with, of which I barely see not just in the racing genre, but in most videogames generally speaking, that alone was enough reason for me to get the remaster on a discount just so I could experience it all over again, alongside the content I was gatekept out of as someone who only had a computer at the time. (For added context, most games published by EA between 2006 and 2012 would either be totally different versions (such as their sports line up of yearly releases) or have content that would be only reserved for consoles at the time, one jarring example being the big surf island expansion). I want to also mention the multiplayer aspect of things, because this is where criterion introduced freeburn challenges, that are simply a collective of events where you would do certain tasks and/or tricks alongside the collaborative effort of other players, and under the right conditions, those can be fun as well, not to mention cops 'n robbers which was another online exclusive mode, which is effectively more similar to that seen in need for speed undercover, but I believe paradise nails it better simply due to the aforementioned mechanics such as how the driving works and etc. If there's any other racing game franchise that a lot of people who grew up with the genre, is undoubtedly Burnout, and given the increase of people fawning over this series either coming back to it, or experiencing it for the first time, gives me a small bit of hope that EA's executives are starting to notice a trend regarding the discourse surrounding this topic, so with enough time, there might be either a new entry to such a dormant IP, or have something in a similar vein done by either Criterion or Codies, or even created by some third party, regardless, I still have some hopium left for what is genuinely some of the most entertainment people can get from a video game.

This video is some great timing as I've been trying to beat Paradise lately. The car designs in the game are so exquisite.

I had never even HEARD of this game until 2017 when I met my girlfriend. She showed me the game, and I fell in love with it. We booted up a new save file and cooperatively beat the game. And when the remaster came out, I thought was the perfect cute little gift to get her

We need progress in racing games, we could be surpassing these older games by now, yet we haven’t.

In your TC2 video, I mentioned it was one of the games that got me back into racing games after not playing them for a really long time. This was the other one. And TC2 was an amalgamation of genres I've been missing out on, then this game was the thesis to everything I missed. And now, it's one of my absolute favorites, a game I come back to time and time again (along with it's predecessors) because it will never not be fun to wreck at 200 MPH. Great video! We will be sharing! Lets get this series back! o7

My favorite racing/driving game ever made finally featured on my favorite youtube channel! What a treat!

UltraViolet's video brilliantly encapsulates the revolutionary impact of Burnout Paradise on the racing game genre. From its iconic street racing moments to the perfect blend of arcade thrill and open-world freedom, the video explores the game's lasting influence 🏎🔥

This game is my childhood, playing it unhealthy amounts on my PS3, and no-lifing it once again when the remaster dropped, love this game so much and it really is a travesty this franchise went dormant. Also, you actually can restart races in the remaster, just gottta hit left on the d-pad (or right on d-pad i forgot but its one or the other lol) during an event and it'll bring up a menu and there's an option to restart. edit: uberschall 8 my beloved, my favorite car and love the rumbling thunder that plays whenever you got a burnout with it

God this video was such a treat to watch. Burnout Paradise is one of the few games that I've completed 100% of it (All for Platinum paints!) and that dissection was SO delicious to experience! Loved the format, loved how insightful and thoughtful you were about the title too. And ohohoho that voice! I'm gonna hang around your channel for a while, GREAT work!

It’s so good seeing somebody talk about the burnout series I can’t wait to watch this vid

Your videos should have waaaaaay more views for how good they are. Btw, this game rocks. So much fun.

Fantastic video. I remember watching those original Criterion videos on early YT when Big Surf Island was about to be launched and being in awe of the thought of a whole new playground for the map. I was only 7 at the time, but to me this game is one of the greats. ❤

Great video man! Loved watching you show your passion and love that you have for this game. It’s always nice to see someone show their appreciation for these types of racing games. Would love to see more videos like this in the future. And honestly after watching this video you got me thinking of buying the game now

The PS3 was the last console I owned, and this game was one of the best things about it. It was the first game I really used the online mode on, it was so seamless and such fun. The absolute joy I found in sharing with complete strangers the fun of unspoken beckoning to the quarry or other such area. Just perfect.

You posted this video when I was playing this game!

16 years later still loving this game

I was not expecting a burnout video this franchise really deserves more love

Great Video as always! I also just earned my Burnout License as i’m replaying this awesome game! If I could add something to this video, it would be that the Remastered Version that you played is actually very different to the 1.0 original release on X360/PS3, and in my opinion made worse than those originals. Changes between the 1.0 and latest releases include: - UI colors and elements were changed - Billboards became more generic in the Remaster - All Top Speeds of Cars were lowered in the Remaster - Engine sounds were changed, they became more muted and not as exaggerated in the Remaster - Crash physics were also toned down slightly in the Remaster, making cars not flip over as much - AI Drivers were made slower and easier + Stunt Runs were made easier in Remastered - Other minor graphical differences like when crashing, the color palette becoming very pale with over exaggerated red colors, smoke coming out of exhausts when nitrous was low etc. These differences IMO make the Remaster lose some of the character and atmosphere that the original release had, it made the game feel more casual and not as exiting as 1.0. That said the Remaster introduced a day and night cycle, the original only had daytime, so some things did get improved. There is a video comparing 1.0 and the latest release and in there you can see some of the differences that i listed and more: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r9kg0Xn3YuI.htmlsi=Z_wkWKMBoIOg3WQS Like i said though great video on one of my favorite games, keep up the amazing work you are doing, we love your content man❤

It was crazy hearing someone talk about this game again after all this time. You *perfectly* explained what sets Paradise apart from modern open world racing games like Forza Horizon 5, which is something I've been struggling to explain for *years.* Your video finally helped me understand why it is that I just can't get into modern open world racing games, yet I have such an easy time coming back to Burnout Paradise all the time

Beautifully made video, buddy. Really cool insights and I share almost all opinions with you on this. It was a gem of a game that had unreal potential. I was grinning like a little child throughout this video. Thank you for making this video, it made my day and I will be booting up a new save game soon. Took me right back. Cheers!

This game is my lifeline, been playing for 14 years strong now

The burning route upgrade cars do have different stats but they aren't as extreme as they used to be. Before the Free February uodate, certain cars went from 4 speed to 7 with their upgrades.

I miss that era of gaming. Also this video is really well put together.

Burnout paradise coming onto games with gold back on the 360 in like 2018 was a W

Excellent video, it seems we both have the same thought patterns about Burnout Paradise, I just made a video about this game as well and we both had the same exact points about how great the map world is! Great minds think alike, as they say. Subscribed!

This was my childhood, I loved playing Burnout Paradise, the open world was really fun to explore and driving around it was seriously amazing, the car list felt great due to how varied it was from high powered race cars to aggressive death machines. Overall, I miss Burnout Paradise and Burnout as a whole and want to start playing all over again, due to this excellent video.

Man I love this game, I’ve spent way too much time in it as a kid and managed to ramp up over 1K miles in one vehicle alone. Thanks for this great video showing it off, and I also agree with most of the things you said with this. However, IMO, Road Rages got to be a good bit harder as you progressed and you can restart events via the Easy Drive menu and I never minded driving to the junkyard to switch cars. :) I also do like how all the DLC was made available, not being able to play most of them was a big bummer as a kid.

To this dai I remember watching youtube leaks of (then) future DLCs for this game. Like people flying to the unfinished island with cheats. Or the infamous leak of planes, which unfortunately never came. It had a special vibe.

I will say that having a waypoint system would be very helpful, I do believe that a reason they might not have had one is to get the player to learn the map better. I know when I was playing, overtime I would get better at getting around the map and finish races faster just from trying to find a junkyard which would make me learn more routes. It also helps that the map is designed so well that it feels like every street flows together no matter what direction. Great video, I missed this game so much

Thank you for covering this. I had a smile on my face for 23 minutes hearing someone talk about a game that made me the wreckless driver i am today. God bless.

Speaking of the Quarry, I had no idea it existed until I played on MP many years later and saw a lot of players driving around in there

I credit this game with crafting my love for music and my love for cars. My favorite band is . n roses and for the longest time my favorite song was Paradise City, all because of this game. I have hundreds of ours on this game spread across so many separate playthroughs. I have finished the game countless times and still have yet to be bored. I found it especially nice that this video came out right after I started another playthrough and got my friends into it aswell. Its just so sad that only a handful of people play this game on a daily basis anymore. It will forever be my favorite game of all time. You did miss a few more things that made this game so great, like all of the online modes or showtime, but still a great video in honor of such an amazing game.

I've always used the Cavalry as my main, even towards the end of the licenses. But although the thing was waaay outclassed by the other cars, it was one hell of a well rounded car

In defense of the no waypoint/no return to garage feature, I actually liked how it was absent. It was even more incentive to learn and memorize the map. Heck, I bet some players could navigate Paradise City better than their own hometowns because of it

I grew up absolutely loving this game and it is one of the few games I bought on release day when they dropped the remastered version for ps4

I spent literal years playing Burnout games. Burnout 3 Takedown was the first for me. Burnout Revenge I beat more times than I can count. Burnout Dominator on my PSP. and finally uncountable hours on Burnout Paradise on my PS3 both offline and online with many of my friends. It was genuinely my favourite game to play. If a new Burnout game came to fruition, or heck even a remaster of something like Revenge. I would likely spend endless hours playing it. It was a huge part of my childhood, it helped me find my music tastes, and make countless memories. I look very fondly on Burnout and hope one day it will return.

Man burnout paradise is so nostalgic i haven’t heard that name in awhile

This fame was my introduction to the series and has become one of my favorite games of all time. Wished I found out able it soon but always better to be late to a party than not show up at all. If they do make a new Burnout game, I hope it lives up to it potential.

It hits HARD watching you talking about a banger soundtrack while Sonic plays on the background

7:16 fan fact There is a line in the game where DJ atomica talks about Paradise City airport sinking while it was being built.

Burnout has been my childhood, from being the reason why i listen to so much rock and metal now to being the reason of my love for racing game with a proper sense of speed i had always absolutely loved this game and forever will. Mention to the soundtrack, they are so goated for putting Alice in Chains - Would? and Guns And Roses - Paradise City, my favorite rock songs of all time !

12:49 TRUE i have been playing burnout for about nine years now since i was a kid. on and off in my free time and until now its the most fun i had with any racing game. threres something about it that feels so different compared to other racing games out there it just scratches that itch for me i love it very much

Few additions : the remastered actually reduced the number of takedowns required, it increments slower in the remastered than in the ultimate box version, and the maximum is 20 instead of 40 (that change makes sense cause 40 is a lot and grinding the elite license is so much longer on the ultimate box version just because of that). It also added a button in the easy drive menu to cancel the current event so you don't have to stop and wait. In the original release in 2008, the early game cars were much faster and the trafic was a lot more dense, so the game was actually very hard back then. The takedown requirements in road rages as well as the score goals in stunt runs were also higher than in the ultimate box version. Great video, summed up very well my own opinion about this game after playing it for around 300 hours all versions and platforms combined

I wish NFS got rid of the on road turn markers and forced racers to use the minimap. That adds such an extra layer to street racing games. At the very least make that a difficulty setting.

I still play this from time to time

There was also a cops and robbers mode which was...ok. And those burnout challenges online were insane. Trying to coordinate with players often without a mic was pretty frustrating but fun for competition. I ended up with the P12 diamond before my game save corrupted 😅

This game is the sole reason I bought a Xbox 360, it was just so different from other racing games we had at that time, and still today there isn't game that was as unique as Burnout Paradise...I still hope for a new Burnout game one day

Burnout seems like a more less violent version of carmageddon.

I still play the remastered version on my PS3 regularly, and it hasn't gotten old for me. Still holds the same chaotic charm as it did when I first booted it up.

Man, this game is a GEM! I had so much fun playing it nonstop back then on my X360... Gee, the time sure flies by so fast.

I have memorized every corner of this game. Finished it 3 times. I still play it but I'ld love to play a new Burnout game with crash missions.

Burnout Paradise was almost perfect. All it needed was visual customization and upgrades.

I played this game every day for years and years from launch I remember the update that brought us headlights, night time, dynamic time, cops and robbers, boost special, and not to mention the big surf island expansion. I would honestly be super happy with a new burnout that is the expanded original map of paradise I really hope the rumors are true that a new game is in the works But until then I’m gonna build a Carson Inferno Van

Burnout Paradise and NFS Rivals are my all time favorite racers. The fact that you can be uninterrupted while barreling through scraps of metal, part of it being you, is just awesome.

As some one who grew up with this game in middle school on the PS3 i loved this game

This is a great retrospective about one of the best arcade racers ever made, i love burnout paradise, completed it at 100% twice, i also have the platinum trophy on playstation, this game really was a revolution for the genre and it still holds up pretty well after 15 years, much better than any other soulless open world racing game out there or even games that are supposedly "built from the ground up".

my mom doesnt like games...but she loves to play Burnout Revenge on Ps2 with me after we get home from school because she was the teacher in my school back then

🔥🚗💨 Burnout Paradise: Where racing meets "Sorry, Officer, I didn't see that red light!" 😂 This game turned the asphalt into our personal playground! It's like Mario Kart but for the adrenaline junkies! 🏁 Who needs a GPS when you've got the Burnout compass pointing you to EPIC crashes?! 🤣 Thanks for the memories, Burnout Paradise! You changed the game... quite literally! 🎮👾 #BurnoutParadise #RacingRevolution

dope vid. always had a soft spot for paradise. have you ever thought about critiquing trackmania? i dunno if you ever played the games but the difference between trackmania turbo and trackmania’23 is insane

I was never a big fan of playing racing games online, but I ended up playing Burnout Paradise for more than 3000 hours on the PS3. What a game. It was so much fun that we had, playing those online challenges. I made friends, some of them I still know today, 15 years later. I agree with almost everything you said. It's just an unbelievable game. It will probably never be like that again. But we still hope for a new Burnout, which hopefully isn't messed up, like so many modern racing games.

Paradise and Most Wanted 2012 are my 1-2 faves of racing games. There most likely will never be another in the series tho since...allegedly...EA bought Criterion specifically to get their engine and talent AND to kill the Burnout series. The same tactic for buying so many other racing series like the Codemasters games, for example. No competition means NFS stays unchallenged. MW2012 was actually supposed to be the next Burnout game which you see if you eagle eye the license plates in the MW trailer. However some of the Burnout team are working on Wreckcreation via Nordic THQ (Wreckfest, etc) so I hold hope for that.

16 years after Burnout Paradise came out, BURNOUT PARADISE still is a legendary game!

Hi, nice vid. Never had console or opportunity to try Burnout in my childhood, but I played the FlatOut 2 - also banger game 😀. Also, can you do something like "Revisiting The Crew"? It's sad that Ubisoft is shutting it down this March. I'm new here, but I've seen you cover racing games a lot.

The fact that bloody Mozart, or Beethoven I forgot which one is it,fit so well in this game is always funny to me Even in road rage So cool

Great video! What's the outro song though?

Burnout Paradise, along with gran turismo 5, were my introductions to racing, and I could not have asked for a better introduction. The sheer fun of burnout was incredible, and I platinum'd the game with pleasure. It was truly exhilarating.

I still remember how to get around Paradise City and Australia in FH3 which in my opinion shows how much more memorable these maps were compared to FH5 in which I have more than 500 hours and still can’t get anywhere without a waypoint

There is so much potential for burnout. Each burnout from 3 had signature modes. Burnout 3 had the perfect road rage and takedown system ( still the most satisfying one ) along with the crash events. Burnout revenge had traffic checking , yeah it's crazy fun to rip through same side traffic. Burnout dominator had maniac mode , the most skill based event in a burnout game. Getting gold in these dominator maniac events was really hard. Paradise had open world and brought in stunt runs and marked man along with boost types. The revenge racer is still the most beautiful car ever to grace a video game IMO. Obviously an open world burnout game with 1/2 the events based on previous linear titles would be a banger. Linear events make room for crazy things to happen like the traffic checking system. Linear crash modes should return. Entire open world of paradise makes me miss the tension filled events of previous titles. It should be the best of both worlds. For godsake bring back crashbreakers !!!

You gotta make a video on the best racing game ever - Split Second.

Burnout Paradise's difficulty was nerfed a lot with patches. The remaster has all the "nerfs" applied to it. Cars were made 2-3 times slower, AI agression was nerfed in races, time limits were increased in BR's, Stunt runs were made to be easy (scores were made easier to reach, and the multiplier timer was increased) Car deformation was nerfed, and crash physics were changed. If you want to experience the proper "intended" version of the game you need to play the 1.0 Ps3 version. Also the color pallete was changed from brown-grey to this green-yellow.

Out of all the Games I grew up with, I spent the most time with Burnout Revenge, and Paradise. While a Remaster is great to have, it's a bit sad that this is the only Burnout now to have functioning Online.

I'm kinda hoping Wreckreation does enough to fill the Burnout void even though it does give of some Track mania vibes

Man... Burnout Paradise was one of the first games that I completed 100% & I had so much fun doing it!! I knew several shortcuts by heart and the online was soo much fun and was seamless to boot!! Big Surf Island and the other dlc was also definitely worth it!!

18:11 this game takes I think a VERY steep learning curve sometimes cuz basically every car feels like a muscle car but once u learn to drift and get the turn in points right you’ll do fine

5:57 I would chop that up to the fact that it's an "early 2000s" game where being too dark and gritty was required for some reason. still looks good, just a victim of it's own time.

I love this game and have played it loads over the years, but I only seem capable of burning around the place aimlessly, crashing through the yellow barriers (not complaining, it's always fun). I just can't seem to commit to doing events lol

Burnout! The only game I played was Legends on the PSP, and what a time it was! Didn't play any game after that though. Might consider getting Paradise Remastered at some point.

I felt like the fact that there were no actual restricted racecourses was rather bland over time. Actually funneling people down certain routes, that encouraged the use of otherwise forgotten or useless shortcuts would've been a nice change of pace. Or even MC style checkpoint races... or all three.

It’s a shame the podcast was never mentioned, because it had the most information about the envisioned future of the game, such as planes, and even the moon!

Man i'd love for u to do a vid Motorstorm

I still remember the first time I played Burnout 3 Takedown. It is my most played game to this day. That game alone is why my PS2 lasted for 16 years. It was a lightning in a bottle kind of a moment. Everything about that game just felt right. The Soundtrack, the Car Choices, the Game Mechanics, DJ Stryker, The sense of speed etc. Although I understand some people may not be a fan of the predominantly Pop-punk, Emo, and Alternative Soundtrack, it was a big reason in shaping my musical preferences. Burnout Revenge was a bit too in the face for me. Although objectively, it did have more stuff to do. The Traffic check has always irked me a bit. But I can absolutely see how it may have been a blast for an entire generation. Funnily enough, I never really found too much interest in the crash mode. Which might be sacrilege for some people, because Crash Mode is probably one of the most defining features of the franchise. I personally felt that the soul of the series was in Road Rage/Face-Off events. Burnout Paradise came at a unique time. When Open World was this new thing that every racing game was trying to replicate in their games. I think Criterion did an amazing job with Paradise City, but I also understand why people complain about it. The AI can be unpredictable, some shortcuts were not worth taking, the lack of checkpoints and whatnot. I still think it was a marvellous game. It had its problems but the good stuff was amazing. Which is showcased by criterion too by the remaster. It’s honestly a bit sad that the Arcade Raving genre kinda died after the early 2010s. The Mainstream Arcade Racer at least. There has been some really cool indie games coming out, but that AAA Arcade Racer Flame has perished. The magic of the Burnout is hard to describe to someone who hasn’t played the games. I have never met a person who hasn’t enjoyed Burnout 3. Everytime I had someone over, if the PS2 was out, they eventually got engrossed in the adventure of the game. Which I think is a universally enjoyable thing. Doing cool stuff with cool cars is a fun activity for most people. I read somewhere that IGN still hosts unofficial competitions in their offices on the release date of Burnout 3 every year. Which is completely understandable. Gaming has changed a lot since these games came out. This Arcade style of gaming just isn’t relatable to gamers anymore. Well, newer gamers at least. Since the graphics have progressed more towards realism, people just expect realistic physics. Which does have its fun. But there is a market for gamers who just want fun video games with Arcady physics. I understand that making video games is harder now. It takes millions and several years to make a solid AAA game. However, Burnout stands as a burning reminder of an era of games which had style, spark, and a whole lot of fun.

Looking at that cut map i kinda want Paradise 2 now

Paradise was one of the first PS3 games I played online and some of the best gaming experiences I've ever had were just messing around with other people in freeroam.