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It's just unfortunate for those of us with spouses/ family/ close friends who have enjoyed playing the past Burnouts locally, that there is no split-screen multiplayer. If not for that one thing, I would be buying it today.
I keep getting well into 1st place only to make a bad turn and lose. Then I have to figure out where the race started from since I can't just hit re-try.
I like it. The only things that frustrate me are the lack of local 2 player via a split screen and that I keep getting lost. I wish they used something more than a small map and the street signs to help guide you in a race. I keep getting well into 1st place only to make a bad turn and lose. Then I have to figure out where the race started from since I can't just hit re-try.
I'm probably going to break my controller over that.
I was thinking about picking this up also, does anybody know which version is the "one" to get?
1up's review said the PS3 version looked better, but I don't know if I can handle those damn PS3 controller triggers.
IGN said:Burnout Paradise is an amazing technical feat and looks great on both systems. The absence of loading screens, the rock solid framerate, the detail on car models, and the sheer speed at which everything is rendered is a stunning achievement. That being said, there are some small but noticeable differences that make the PS3 the clear choice in this category. You'll notice that while colors seem a little more subdued on the PS3 (we were playing with identical screen brightness settings), there is generally a bit more detail in the environments, especially in town with lots of objects being rendered in a comparatively small area.
Likewise, the draw distance is a little cleaner and more distinct in the PS3 version. The 360 version also has a fair amount of pop-in, especially with distant objects. I also found cars in traffic would sometimes add-in a last layer of texture detail as I got closer to them in the 360 version. There's some pop-in in the PS3 version too, but generally speaking, it's much less noticeable, restricted to a tree or some bushes in the background. The PS3 had the slight edge in lighting effects in as well, with some interesting refraction or glint happening at almost all times on your car model, while the 360's lighting seems a little less pronounced.
While both versions of the game run at rock solid framerates, it did seem like the PS3's was a little bit faster, running silky smooth at high speeds. The 360 version is an admirable production but the framerate does seem slightly slower than the PS3's, with an occasional hitch at high speeds. This isn't something to be too concerned about as both version look and feel great at top speed, and most people probably won't ever see a difference unless switching back and forth on an HD monitor. Also, some people may actually prefer the overall look of the 360 version because colors seem to pop a little more brightly from the screen, but otherwise, the game is just a bit more detailed, smoother, and better lit on the PS3. Both versions really do look great, but the edge has to go to the PS3 here.
I'm gonna be picking this game up cause I enjoy the series and enjoyed the demo. The thing I find the funniest is how people complain that after they lost a race they can't "reset" back to the beginning of the race and lets think about this for a second, I realize its a game and games aren't real but if you went out and raced someone and lost you'd have to manually make your way back too...
AHhh no split screen, too bad i would have got it.
WTF no splitscreen are you guys serious!!!
Definetly not going to buy this! I guess I am going to just have to buy Burnout Revenge for 360
Man...apparently all of my friends decided to get this game after all. Half of my friend list (including the ones that are almost never on) seem to be playing this 24/7. I might have to take one for the team and get it after all.
Im in this boat too. Even tho the demo left me unimpressed, all the glowing reviews and every1 on the friends list playing it makes me think about picking it up. Might grab it on way home.
Well I picked up the PS3 version yesterday and the game is pretty good. Some of those crashes make me flinch sometimes, but I hate not being able to restart a race if you make a wrong turn by mistake. But I would definately say it's a purchase. And I'm still not sure how to unlock cars, I have about 5 now but is it just random or based on license status or what?
Is the crash mode in this game? TBH, this makes or breaks the game for me, and the crash mode in Burnout 2 is what kept me paying attention to this series thus far.
Crash mode is a seriously fun party game!