Burnout (2001) · TasteBuds

The first game in the Burnout series, 'Burnout' set the platform for a new generation of racing games, with a focus on speed, extravagant crashes, and a goal of driving as recklessly as possible.

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Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
Released: November 1, 2001
Modes: Single player, Split screen
Perspective: First person, Third person
Engine: RenderWare

IGDB rating 7.3/10 from 45 ratings.

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