Author Topic: This just in - Burnout Paradise is the best game of the year, so far! (Read 6344 times)

The Fake Shemp · « **on:** February 01, 2008, 01:28:54 AM »

I nabbed a copy of Turok to play with (I probably won't buy it), but I got play Burnout Paradise for a prolonged period of time today - it rocks my butt off. A friend from EA is getting me a copy for cheap, but I'd probably buy it at full price. Totally awesome game.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:32:12 AM »

<-- OWNED

WHY DID I EVER DOUBT THE BURNOUT SERIES

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:32:44 AM »

Yeah, I went in thinking it'd suck, but it's really fun. I'm totally getting a copy within a week.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:33:09 AM »

Well, fuck. I'm in when you are.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:34:15 AM »

Also - wow - Turok is like BlackSite levels of mediocrity. Nothing awful, but why did I pre-order this? Oh well, at least I got a free t-shirt out of it. I'm going to return after Sunday and put it towards paying off the only games I'm getting for the foreseeable future - Condemned 2 and Lost Oddysey.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:34:49 AM »

You pre-ordered Turok? WTF

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:35:17 AM »

please tell me there's a way to turn off that goddamned dj in burnout

drew · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:36:16 AM »

Would I like this game if I really, really like Forza 2?

I've never played Burnout before.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:36:34 AM »

Yeah, it came with a free t-shirt and demo. The demo was alright and the buzz from the manager's conference was that the final game was going to BLOW YOU AWAY, but not really. It's not bad, but I'm not going to pay for it. Oh well, Burnout and Condemned will keep me occupied 'till Lost Oddysey and Condemned 2 roll around.

Turok is so average, I might not even play it on my 360 for a few achievements.

demi · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:36:53 AM »

Paradise will not turn you on to Burnout. Go get Revenge on 360 instead.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:37:47 AM »

Quote from: Eel_O_Brian on February 01, 2008, 01:35:17 AM

please tell me there's a way to turn off that goddamned dj in burnout

Yeah, plug in your Zune!

Forza and Burnout are nothing alike. Revenge is a different breed of Burnout, but pretty great. I really dig Paradise for what it is, though. I spent the past thirty minutes trying to make this fucking super jump.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:49:58 AM »

no, you can still here him unless you turn the sound effects all the way down

there has to be a way to turn him off altogether, it seriously makes me not want to play i hate him so much

Himu · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:51:33 AM »

i can't believe this is actually good after that demo but i guess that goes to show: demos mean jack

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:58:03 AM »

DJ in BP isnt that bad really

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:59:02 AM »

his smug "wit" makes me want to stomp the nose off his face

Tigerriot · « **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2008, 09:19:42 AM »

I'm nearly positive this game will be in my top 5 of the year list.

I cannot believe how much people allow a stupid DJ to ruin a game for them.

The dude talks like 5 minutes in the first 30 minutes of the game. After that you barely hear from him.

I file that shit under the exact same lunatic category as the people who insist on wanting to change the controls for every game they buy. As if they've always got a "better" way for the controller layout to be handled.

The DJ is an informative tutorial given in a cool and smart way. It's not like he calls your phone and wants to talk about the news of the day.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2008, 09:35:07 AM »

I file that shit under fuck you

Tigerriot · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2008, 09:42:01 AM »

Quote from: Eel_O_Brian on February 01, 2008, 09:35:07 AM

I file that shit under fuck you

Let me guess, you'd be less angry if they let you change the gas to the start button, and the boost to the R3 click?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2008, 09:47:35 AM »

let me guess, fuck you

Kyle · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2008, 10:00:03 AM »

controller customizing is a bad thing now?

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2008, 10:30:45 AM »

What's so bad about controller customization

Quote from: Eel_O_Brian on February 01, 2008, 09:35:07 AM

I file that shit under fuck you

bud · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2008, 11:48:34 AM »

cajole owned

demi owned

kev owned

criterion

alex

Tigerriot · « **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2008, 11:49:29 AM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on February 01, 2008, 10:30:45 AM

What's so bad about controller customization

It's just always been a pet peeve of mine when I see people whining about it. As if they've always got this special best way to control a game, and if only the developer would let them just change it, the game would be perfect.

The DJ complaining falls under the same category for me. If people actually listened to what the guy is telling them they might actually get to understand just how much shit there is to do in this game. Instead they're too busy complaining about all that horrible information he gives them.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2008, 12:55:47 PM »

I dont see how an OPTION is a bad thing

y2kev · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:24:55 PM »

Quote from: bud on February 01, 2008, 11:48:34 AM

cajole owned
demi owned
kev owned

criterion
alex

i was owned after the demo. demo is ass, game is A++++ omfg.

criterion

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #25 on:** February 01, 2008, 02:42:48 PM »

I like it a lot, gonna get a big gulp tonight on the way home and play it past midnight omg

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #26 on:** February 01, 2008, 02:59:35 PM »

Big gulps, huh?

Welp, see ya later.

T234 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:04:35 PM »

Past midnight? Wow!

spoiler (click to show/hide)

I'm beginning to think about masturbatin while I sleep just so as to save time in the morning.

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MrAngryFace · « **Reply #28 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:20:07 PM »

BIG GULP!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #29 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:29:24 PM »

[youtube=425,350]3g1KcOw7zas[/youtube]
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hyp · « **Reply #30 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:51:28 PM »

i started playing too. way better than the demo but the open world approach still sucks.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #31 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:56:17 PM »

Cajole: hahah, thats fucking random and obscure

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #32 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:44:55 PM »

yeah, i'm actually starting to dislike it a little now

if you make a wrong turn or get bumped into a side road you may as well cancel out the race, even if you're halfway there, so that bullshit about "choose your own route" turned out to be...well, bullshit, and half-running races over and over is just a colossal waste of your time

and once you get to a certain scoring level on stunt runs you pretty much have to be in a perfect set of circumstances to top it

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #33 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:48:36 PM »

actually the game even gives you a signal where you should turn when you try to find a shorter route. Even if you miss an optimal turn it will still signal at turns to try and get you back on track. Its saved my ass more than once when ive missed a turn on a shortcut.

Its not as bad as you want it to be

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #34 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:52:42 PM »

half the time you're going so fast trying to catch up that you miss the turn, though

and the stunt run thing is ridiculous

i don't want it to be bad, don't know where you're getting that from, i mean, i paid my $60 like everyone else, why wouldn't i want it to be fun

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #35 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:58:29 PM »

It tells you WELL in advance up top and even beeps, if you miss the turn you need more practice

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #36 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:09:35 PM »

the game design precludes much in the way of practice, though, since a lot of the races take place from one end of the world to the other, and you'll spend an inordinate amount of your time driving back to the start of the race after every loss

i'm starting to agree with the people who say no restart was a bad design decision

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #37 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:12:20 PM »

Yeah, if you're missing turns and whatnot, you just need practice. As for no restart - I can kind of understand the frustration, but just move on to another race. It's not like you must do SAID RACE to get SAID ADVANCEMENT. Any number of wins will increase your license. If you fuck up one race, try another.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #38 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:30:53 PM »

I've missed turns too, and lost races, but I just find some other event and try that.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #39 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:34:25 PM »

Yeah, pretty much. There's only a BILLION.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #40 on:** February 03, 2008, 12:08:10 AM »

Oh man Fastback Burning Lap is a pain. Maybe I just suck, so ill just say that to head off the cockstroke players

Raban · « **Reply #41 on:** February 03, 2008, 12:11:49 AM »

So is the demo anything to base the full game off of? After playing the demo a ton I realized Paradise may not be for me, but if it's good as a full game I'm down. I just wish Traffic Checking would go to hell and stay there.

calcifer · « **Reply #42 on:** February 03, 2008, 12:58:21 PM »

pretty amazing how the first multiplatform game to use ps3 as the main sku is also the best multiplatform of this generation by far

dcharlie am cry indeed

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #43 on:** February 03, 2008, 01:19:52 PM »

Too bad it wont be the lead sales lol. Oh ps3 software sales, will you ever see the top 10?

calcifer · « **Reply #44 on:** February 03, 2008, 01:22:16 PM »

Quote from: Phil Ken Sebben on February 03, 2008, 01:19:52 PM

Too bad it wont be the lead sales lol. Oh ps3 software sales, will you ever see the top 10?

i hope you're ready to eat crow

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #45 on:** February 04, 2008, 03:40:33 PM »

Quote from: Raban on February 03, 2008, 12:11:49 AM

So is the demo anything to base the full game off of? After playing the demo a ton I realized Paradise may not be for me, but if it's good as a full game I'm down. I just wish Traffic Checking would go to hell and stay there.

Theres so much shit to do that the Demo doesn't allow you to touch. Mainly all the missions. The Paradise City feels barren when everything is locked and your just joy riding around.

Plus being able to get the upgraded cars is such a big hook

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #46 on:** February 04, 2008, 06:16:16 PM »

Basically if you REALLY dont like the open world aspect you'll either need to come to grips with it or choose to avoid it. There's nothing WRONG with avoiding it; playing it knowing you'll probably hate most of how the gameplay works is not a good idea.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #47 on:** February 04, 2008, 06:18:25 PM »

I agree. It might turn off some folks, but it's some of the most fun I've had with a racing game in awhile.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #48 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:28:12 AM »

I like Showtime, but I do think it needs to be tweaked. Burnout Paradise is amazingly fun, but a lot of elements feel raw. I get the feeling that the next iteration will elevate this from a super fun, interesting racer to a AAA title.

VALIS · « **Reply #49 on:** February 06, 2008, 08:33:08 PM »

Yeah...

I was one of the bigger critics of the demo, but the final game is good. It's too bad because it could have been GREAT with just a few changes

CRASH AFTERTOUCH!
Ability to warp on the map screen
Either the traditional crash mode or something better than Showtime

But still, it's pretty fun.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #50 on:** February 06, 2008, 08:41:23 PM »

OK, I'm stupid. Is there any way to:

- Start the game at a different location
- Tell what events I've already completed

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #51 on:** February 07, 2008, 09:11:40 AM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on February 06, 2008, 08:41:23 PM

OK, I'm stupid. Is there any way to:

- Start the game at a different location
- Tell what events I've already completed

Not sure about the location question but Events seem to clear every time you upgrade your license. So all the events you already did get renewed (with harder requirements) with the next license. If your still working on upgrading and you want to know which ones you've cleared, the Map should show a little check mark under the icon (both the Mini Map and the larger map).

disgruntled_jojo · « **Reply #52 on:** February 08, 2008, 03:12:43 PM »

Gamefly'd this after everyone here seemed to be loving the full game. I retract all of my negative statements. This game is completely excellent.

GAMERS TO CRITERION: "Learn how to demo, n00b"

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #53 on:** February 15, 2008, 10:30:01 PM »

This seriously is the best game of the year if not this generation (so far). The game punishes me so badly but I come back for more...

Himu · « **Reply #54 on:** February 15, 2008, 10:39:21 PM »

Lost Odyssey > Burnout Paradise

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #55 on:** February 15, 2008, 11:46:17 PM »

Ok, what the fuck is Showtime? Do I need to unlock that?

I was high on this game initially, but I chalk that up to being drunk and happy due to Valentine's Day not being totally awful. When I played today, I couldn't help but thinking most of the things I complained about with the demo are still there. I suck at boycotting things. Whatever, I only paid $1.06 for it.

Anyway, it's still fun because it's still BURNOUT when you're racing/road raging, but I still miss turns often, and having to look at the mini-map all the time is annoying as hell.

And I guess I'll just quote this..

Quote

I was one of the bigger critics of the demo, but the final game is good. It's too bad because it could have been GREAT with just a few changes

CRASH AFTERTOUCH!
Ability to warp on the map screen
Either the traditional crash mode or something better than Showtime

But still, it's pretty fun.

Game of the generation, Blue? Jesus Christ.

y2kev · « **Reply #56 on:** February 15, 2008, 11:50:11 PM »

press LB + RB to activate showtime

valetine's day makes eveeeerything sweeter, but not burnout paradissseee

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #57 on:** February 15, 2008, 11:52:56 PM »

Well, it did make it sweeter, that's what I just said!

And what does Showtime do?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #58 on:** February 15, 2008, 11:57:54 PM »

Cajole: I can see where youre coming from, im glad you gave this game a shot

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #59 on:** February 16, 2008, 12:01:55 AM »

I like to think of myself as a reasonable man. It's definitely a fun game, and I've come to grips with the fact that they wanted to "next-gen" the series, and I can respect that. I do like chasing after and SHUTTING DOWN cars after they drive by me in the open-world. Hopefully, they'll think of more and better ways to take advantage of the open-world model the second time around.

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Author Topic: This just in - Burnout Paradise is the best game of the year, so far! (Read 6344 times)