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Review of Burnout Paradise Remastered on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2018
Cover image of Burnout Paradise Remastered on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 16 Mar 2018
Genre: Racing
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Introduction

Get ready to roll, pedal to the metal, and possibly spill your nachos as I take you on a whirlwind tour through the chaotic world of Burnout Paradise Remastered! It's not just a remaster-it's like if your high school crush turned into a Hollywood star, all while maintaining their original charm. If you've got a need for speed mixed with a bold craving for chaos, this game might just be your soulmate. Let's dive in!

Gameplay

Burnout Paradise's gameplay is like a wild rollercoaster, but instead of loops and drops, you're smashing through traffic and launching off ramps. The open world allows you to partake in a variety of races and challenges, or, you know, just get distracted by trying to create the biggest explosion with your car (that's totally a legitimate pastime right?). Races begin when you simply stop at a traffic light, which is kinda like being told to take a break during a heated video game session, but instead, you just hit the nitrous and zoom off like a madman. The game's 'Showtime' mode offers the chance for players to incite chaos at any point. No need to wait for a specific event; just crash your car and let physics do the rest. You can earn points while your car bounces around like a pinball in a machine-a perfect way to collect insurance money in the real world (kidding!). Multiplayer is where the game shines like a neon sign in a seedy nightclub. Teams of Cops and Robbers duke it out in various modes. It's competitive, chaotic, and utterly hilarious. Trust me; being chased by a virtual cop while trying to score loot makes you feel like a criminal mastermind-at least in your living room.

Graphics

Now let's talk about graphics. The remaster is visually stunning. The vibrant city and glorious crashes pop out like they've been touched by a fairy godmother with a good taste in color pallets. Each explosion looks better than my attempts at adulting. You'll find yourself marveling at the way your car crumples, explodes, and generally behaves like a clockwork orange left in an oven on broil. If you're into beauty and destruction-this game has both in spades.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a high-speed thrill ride, look no further. Burnout Paradise Remastered is the chaotic, reckless fun we never knew we needed in life. It's the perfect game to play when you want to let loose and reaffirm your love for destruction-virtual destruction, that is! It gets an 8.5 out of 10 from me because, let's be honest, I could do without the occasional traffic jam (even when they're virtual). So grab your controller and unleash your inner manic driver-Paradise is calling!

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