Overview\Guide to Burnout, especially for GAMER.RU and all that...
Introduction.
After all, everyone knows the game series FlatOut? I think so. In that case, you should know what the "essence" of this series is. Of course, it's about spectacular crashes, drivers flying through windshields, and other joys of life. But a significant percentage of FlatOut fans may not know about the Burnout series...
A Historical Excursion.
...and few realize that FlatOut actually originated from Burnout. The first installment was released back in 2001 and was titled... correct: Burnout.
Burnout is a series of high-speed racing games for consoles and PC. The series was developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. The Burnout series is an entertainment arcade-racing phenomenon that dismisses notions of realism, plot, and seriousness. The game has always featured a plethora of cars, tracks, competitions, and a million ways to turn a shiny car into a pile of scrap metal.
In total, there have been 7 installments in this series, including the PSP version Burnout Legends. As this series is a rare guest on PC, the release of Burnout Paradise in 2008 on our platform was a true celebration, as cars could be destroyed in such a way that FlatOut would nervously smoke in the corner. However, there were some oddities: to achieve a low rating, vehicles have no drivers (nobody gets hurt in crashes), and during motorcycle crashes, that moment is not savored, and you find yourself back at the crash site.
Description.
Let's start with a description of the racing modes.
In Paradise City there are a total of 120 races (equal to the number of intersections), and you must unlock them yourself.
Race - a standard city race with the goal of driving from point A to point B and finishing ahead of your opponents. (40 races);
Marked Man - your task is to reach the finish line intact, but other cars will try to knock you off the track. (15 races);
Road Rage - one of the most interesting game modes, as the goal of this race is to destroy opponent's cars! (16 races);
Stunt Run - another intriguing game mode, where the objective is to score points through stunts (barrels, jumps, drifts, knocking down signs, etc.). The series ends upon crashing and points are tallied. (14 races);
Burning Route - this race is unique for each car. Winning it will reward you with a slightly upgraded version of the vehicle you used in the race. (35 races).
There are also 2 additional racing modes:
Road Run - activates automatically upon entering any street, and the goal is to beat the speed record on that segment.
Showtime - activated by pressing S on the keyboard. It starts a mode where you need to cause as much car damage as possible.
Continuing with a description of licenses.
In Paradise City, licenses are divided by classes:
D License - win just 2 races;
C License - requires victory in 7 races;
B License - 16 wins grants you the license;
A License - 26 wins;
Burnout Paradise License - quite challenging, requiring 45 race wins;
Burnout Elite License - win all 120 races!
Ending with a description of vehicles.
In Burnout Paradise, cars are classified by categories:
Stunt - acceleration scale increases upon performing stunts. (drifts, barrels, jumps, breaking advertising signs...);
Aggressor - the easiest car to handle, gaining speed by crashing into obstacles and destroying everything in your path;
Speed - to gain speed, you simply need to drive without crashing into anything.
There is no speedometer in Burnout Paradise, so cars are also differentiated by 3 metrics:
Speed - maximum speed; it’s speed wherever you go;
Acceleration - maximum speed with boost;
Durability - one of the key parameters - how well the car withstands "kisses" with traffic, poles, opponents, etc.
Cars as you progress:
**HUNTER** KAVALRY
Speed *
Acceleration *
Durability *****
**HUNTER** OVAL CHAMP 69
Speed *
Acceleration *
Durability ******
**HUNTER** MESQUITE
Speed *
Acceleration **
Durability ******
**HUNTER** CUSTOM
Speed *
Acceleration **
Durability ******
**NAKAMURA** SI-7
Speed *
Acceleration **
Durability ***
**NAKAMURA** RACING SI-7
Speed *
Acceleration **
Durability ***
**HUNTER** VEGAS
Speed *
Acceleration **
Durability ******
**HUNTER** VEGAS KARNIVALE
Speed *
Acceleration ***
Durability ******
**KREGER** PIONEER
Speed *
Acceleration **
Durability *********
**KRIEGER** PIONEER SUPER GATOR
Speed *
Acceleration ***
Durability *********
**NAKAMURA** IKUSA GT
Speed **
Acceleration ***
Durability ****
**NAKAMURA** SAMURAI
Speed **
Acceleration ***
Durability ****
**KITANO** HYDROS CUSTOM
Speed **
Acceleration ***
Durability ***
**HUNTER** HYDROS TECHNO
Speed **
Acceleration ***
Durability ***
**HUNTER** RELIABLE CUSTOM
Speed **
Acceleration ***
Durability *******
**HUNTER** RELIABLE SPECIAL
Speed **
Acceleration ****
Durability *******
**WATSON** R-TURBO ROADSTER
Speed **
Acceleration ***
Durability ***
**WATSON** BURNOUT ROADSTER
Speed **
Acceleration ****
Durability ***
**ROSSOLINI** LM CLASSIC
Speed **
Acceleration ****
Durability **
**ROSSOLINI** LM TRACK PACKAGE
Speed **
Acceleration ****
Durability **
**HUNTER** MANHATTAN
Speed ***
Acceleration ****
Durability *******
**HUNTER** MANHATTON CUSTOM
Speed ****
Acceleration ****
Durability *******
**CARSON** FASTBACK
Speed ***
Acceleration ****
Durability *****
**CARSON** FASTBACK SPECIAL
Speed ***
Acceleration *****
Durability *****
**CARSON** GRAND MARAIS
Speed ***
Acceleration *****
Durability *******
**CARSON** GRAND SICILIAN
Speed ***
Acceleration *****
Durability *******
**MONTGOMERY** HYPERION
Speed ***
Acceleration ****
Durability ****
**MONTGOMERY** HYPERION RATTLER
Speed ***
Acceleration *****
Durability ****
**KRIEGER** 616 SPORT
Speed ***
Acceleration *****
Durability *****
**KRIEGER** 616 ARACHNO SPORT
Speed ****
Acceleration *****
Durability *****
**HUNTER** SPUR
Speed ****
Acceleration *****
Durability *******
**HUNTER** HOTSPUR
Speed ****
Acceleration *****
Durability *******
**MONTGOMERY** GT 2400
Speed ****
Acceleration ******
Durability **
**MONTGOMERY** SABOTAGE GT 2400
Speed ****
Acceleration ******
Durability **
**JANSEN** P12
Speed ****
Acceleration ******
Durability ***
**JANSEN** P12 TRACK PACKAGE
Speed ****
Acceleration ******
Durability ***
**CARSON** INFERNO VAN
Speed ****
Acceleration ******
Durability **********
**CARSON** INFERNO BRT VAN
Speed ****
Acceleration ******
Durability **********
**ROSSOLINI** TEMPESTA
Speed ****
Acceleration *******
Durability ***
**ROSSOLINI** TEMPESTA GT
Speed *****
Acceleration *******
Durability **
**CARSON** OPUS
Speed ****
Acceleration *******
Durability *******
**CARSON** OPUS XS
Speed *****
Acceleration ******
Durability *******
**CARSON** ANNIHILATOR
Speed *****
Acceleration *******
Durability ******
**CARSON** ANNIHILATOR PHOENIX
Speed ****
Acceleration ********
Durability ******
**JANSER** X12
Speed *****
Acceleration *******
Durability ***
**JANSEN** XS12
Speed ****
Acceleration ********
Durability ***
**KITANO** TOUGE SPORT
Speed *****
Acceleration *******
Durability ****
**KITANO** TOUGE KRITERION
Speed *****
Acceleration ********
Durability ****
**HUNTER** TAKEDOWN 4X4
Speed ******
Acceleration *******
Durability **********
**HUNTER** TAKEDOWN DIRT RACER
Speed *****
Acceleration *******
Durability **********
**CARSON** 500GT
Speed ******
Acceleration *********
Durability ***
**CARSON** RACING 500GT
Speed *****
Acceleration **********
Durability ***
**HUNTER** RACING OVAL CHAMP
Speed ******
Acceleration ********
Durability *****
**HUNTER** BRT OVAL CHAMP
Speed ******
Acceleration *********
Durability *****
**CARSON** GT CONCEPT
Speed ******
Acceleration ********
Durability ******
**CARSON** GT FLAME
Speed ******
Acceleration *********
Durability ******
**HUNTER** CITIZEN
Speed ******
Acceleration ********
Durability ********
**HUNTER** CIVILIAN
Speed *****
Acceleration *********
Durability *******
**WATSON** 25 V16 REVENGE
Speed ******
Acceleration *********
Durability ****
**WATSON** REVENGE RACER
Speed ******
Acceleration **********
Durability ****
**MONTGOMERY** HAWKER
Speed ******
Acceleration ********
Durability ****
**MONTGOMERY** SOLO
Speed ******
Acceleration *********
Durability ****
**KRIEGER** UBERSCALL 8\]
Speed *******
Acceleration *********
Durability **
**KRIEGER** UBERSCALL CLEAR-VIEW
Speed ****
Acceleration **********
Durability **
**CARSON** THUNDER CUSTOM
Speed ******
Acceleration ********
Durability *******
**CARSON** THUNDER SHADOW
Speed ******
Acceleration *********
Durability *******
**CARSON** HOT ROD COUPE
Speed *****
Acceleration **********
Durability *****
**CARSON** TRIBAL SPECIAL
Speed ******
Acceleration *********
Durability *****
**KRIEGER** RACING WTR
Speed ******
Acceleration *********
Durability *
**KRIEGER** PCPD SPECIAL
Speed ******
Acceleration **********
Durability **
You can find a motorcycle overview here.
The End
Phew, I think that's all. I wish you enjoyable viewing and beautiful crashes in the world of Burnout!