burnout 3 gamecube review
A great emotional moment for lovers of racing and crumpled sheets with the long-awaited release of the third installment in the Burnout series. The title of Criterion tumbles to show us that the series has finally reached maturity by combining with incredible efficiency the extreme sensations of a suicide bomber race with the icy pleasure of witnessing ever more spectacular crashes.There are only a few series that, like Burnout, manage to gain unanimity among players. Burnout 3, like its elders, is one of the few titles acclaimed by all, fans of racing games like those who do not particularly like the genre. From one episode to another, we see that the original concept has greatly evolved. The fast races at the start where the slightest shock was heavily sanctioned gave way to more tolerant but much more spectacular races. The driving has become more aggressive, the crashes more numerous, the achievement more spectacular, and the result even more effective.
Burnout 3 is a bit of an improbable junction point between Gran Turismo, Crazy Taxi and F-Zero. Difficult to imagine for those who did not have the chance to discover the series, this amalgam resulting from the symbiosis between a realistic realization, an arcade atmosphere boosted and a cheeky speed. With this third opus we reach almost the pinnacle of what we could dream of as fans. More than ever, we play the pupils riveted on the screen with the dread of lowering the eyelids for a nano-second to blink. The hands are sweaty, the heart rate accelerates and there is neither time to swallow nor to breathe as the immersion in the game is strong. So many symptoms that prove the effectiveness of Burnout 3.
From now on, you have to get used to excessively aggressive driving where you should no longer just be slaloming at the speed of a Boeing to avoid crashes, but where you must above all seek to hinder the progress of its competitors by cutting them off, pushing them against the walls, and more generally, getting them out of the way in the most violent and humiliating way possible: the art of "takedown". It is not only spectacular to see, but above all it is the best way to raise your boost gauge. Speed being the key to success, everything must be done to gain acceleration. Slippage, impulses, dodging, driving in the opposite direction will become your daily lot when you understand that risk taking is always rewarded in Burnout 3. Obviously, the developers did not stop there. At each crash, it is now possible to trigger an idle to continue to control your vehicle in order to make figures to make the accident even more spectacular, but also to try to strike badly at your opponents. This is the "takedown aftertouch" technique. We no longer remain passive during crashes, and it becomes possible to turn the situation around to our advantage.
Now that you're convinced of the effectiveness of the Burnout 3 gameplay, let's take a look at the content. The lifespan being without doubt the main problem of the series, we are pleasantly surprised to note that the program proves to be rather busy in the case of Burnout 3. Solo, we now move on a global scale from one continent to the other to meet challenges that are gradually unlocked. Grand Prix, duels, classic races, these are varied and also include a number of tests focused on crashes. It is then a matter of managing to trigger an accident at a strategic location so as to cause the ultimate crash involving dozens of vehicles which will literally explode before your eyes. It is obviously very spectacular and more difficult than it seems, and lovers of crumpled sheets will certainly enjoy it. Know now that with its forty tracks and its 70 vehicles available, Burnout 3 can now count on a life quite reasonable, especially since this PS2 version is playable up to 8 online. In short, you just have to try it for a few minutes to know that you will no longer be hanging up, and this is undeniable proof that we are dealing with a very big game.
The notes
Graphics 17/20
Realistic and sumptuous, the achievement looks very good. We can find the game screen sometimes a little too busy since it is crucial to be able to anticipate the slightest pixel crossing the screen, but the effects are not that invasive and we get used to it quickly to read the circuit layout despite the speed of the races. We thank the drivers of the game for driving full headlights, which avoids many unpleasant surprises when driving in the wrong direction.
Gameplay 17/20
With Burnout 3, you finally get the perfect mix between fast and aggressive driving. We no longer content ourselves with rushing fear into our stomachs by fearing the slightest shock, we optimize risk-taking ourselves to get our opponents out of the race violently. The possibilities are increased tenfold.
Lifespan 14/20
It is not yet a panacea in terms of lifespan, but with around forty circuits, nearly 70 vehicles and a variety of appreciable challenges, we cannot say that we are harmed on the goods. Incredibly addictive, this title is a real drug and even allows games up to 8 players online.
Soundtrack 14/20
Without doubt the aspect that will be the least unanimous. The soundscape is provided by Crash FM, the trendy radio that gives you advice on the art of driving badly, hence the very Californian soundtrack that we are forced to use. We like it or not.
With Burnout, the episodes follow each other but are not alike. This third opus finally reaches the ideal balance between the sensations offered by an ultra-risky driving and the pleasure of driving aggressively to eject its competitors. The result is therefore a success and the game fully deserves its place in your toy library.
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