Burnout Revenge

Overview

Burnout Revenge, sometimes known as Burnout Revenge: Battle Racing Ignited, is a street racing game developed by Criterion Games and published by EA for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in North America on September 13, 2005, in Europe on September 23, 2005, and in Japan (PS2 only) on October 20, 2005.

The fourth installment of the Burnout series, as well as the sequel to Burnout 3: Takedown, Burnout Revenge builds on its predecessors with new car combat mechanics, including "traffic checking" (where players can now ram into most same-way traffic without crashing, also allowing them to propel traffic into opposing racers for a "Traffic Takedown") and "Crashbreakers" (where crashed players can use their remaining boost to self-destruct in an effort to takedown opposing racers with the blast).

The game later received an updated release for the Xbox 360 in North America on March 7, 2006, in Europe on March 17, 2006, and in Japan on March 23, 2006. Along with new high-definition graphics (including vehicle damage), this version includes new junctions for Crash Mode, an online "Revenge Rivals" system (which tracks the number of times they've taken out, or be taken out by, any given player), online replay clip sharing ("Burnout Clips"), and new sponsored liveries (some of which were released as DLC, and some of which were released as kiosk downloads at participating North American stores). This version was later released digitally on August 25, 2009 and was made backwards-compatible with the Xbox One on May 2018.

The game later received two different sequels in 2007: the mainline Burnout Paradise (which focused on open world gameplay) and Burnout Dominator (which brought back several mechanics from earlier games in the series). Some gameplay mechanics, namely "traffic checking" and Crashbreakers, did not return for either sequel.

Gameplay

Revenge features some new additions as well as some tweaking to gameplay modes found in earlier Burnout titles. In this game racers can, for the first time, ram same way traffic into other racers to get a “Takedown”, the quickest and most entertaining way of gaining points and boost in the game. This traffic checking effectively lets ram through traffic turns other cars into tools of destruction rather than a nuisance to maneuver around. Players can also rain hell down upon opponents through vertical takedowns, done through going off ramps and landing on top of others.

In terms of gameplay modes, Revenge more-or-less follows the precedent set by its predecessor Takedown. However, a new mode is added in Revenge, called "Traffic Attack". In this mode, players use same way traffic ramming to accumulate points. Changes to the series' Crash mode are also made in Revenge, though the premise is basically the same.

In single-player, drivers compete in a world tour of 169 events traversing three continents in ten different ranks. Completing events increases the player's rank and unlocks new events as a result. Revenge also features online support where players can either do traditional races or compete in Crash modes to see who can cause the most destruction in intersections and gain the most points as a result.

Events

World Tour

• Race - Race against rivals as you rampage though the tracks in an explosive race to the finish line.
• Traffic Attack - Traffic Check vehicles to keep the clock ticking in a boost-blasting scramble to beat time targets.
• Burning Lap - Drive around the track to as fast as possible to beat the clock.
• Road Rage - Takedown as many rivals as you can within the time limit but watch out for critical damage to your ride.
• Eliminator - A race around the track as a rival in last place has 30 second to escape or they are eliminated.
• Preview - Test drive some of the fastest vehicles in Burnout Revenge against the clock.
• Grand Prix - Finish in a medal-winning position in this insane Grand Prix multi-race battle to pick up GP points.
• Crash Events - Unleash hell though the streets in an explosive mayhem and nail the target vehicle.

Split-Screen Multiplayer

• Crash Battle - See who can rack up the biggest pile-up in this head-to-head competition.
• Crash Party - Who can wreak the most havoc in a single junction?

Online Multiplayer

• Crash Battle (read above on Split-Screen Multiplayer)
• Crash Party (read above on Split-Screen Multiplayer)
• Crash Tour

Vehicles

Race

Crash

Xbox 360 Exclusive

The DLC and Kiosk cars are free and only available in Xbox 360 version. They either be downloaded on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or by downloading them from a Participating Retailers Kiosk. After download, they are only available by unlocking then though the World Tour.

Tracks

The game includes eight different tracks, split up into three continents (U.S.A., Europe, and Asia). All eight of these tracks can be raced in reverse.

USA

• Motor City
• Sunshine Keys
• Lone Peak
• Angel Valley

Europe

• Eternal City
• White Mountain

Asia

• Central Route
• Eastern Bay

Ranks

The single player portion of the game features ranks to signify the player's progress in the game. First off, a player can earn up to five stars in each event; * (OK), ** (Good), *** (Great), **** (Awesome), ***** (Perfect). Only by getting a four star rating for your event performance and a gold medal can the player get five stars for the event. So essentially a gold medal gives you one more star, a silver none, and a bronze will subtract one. The stars received in the event will be subtracted from the amount need to reach the next rank.

Stars needed to get to each rank

• Rank 1: Harmless
• Rank 2: Unsafe - 20 stars
• Rank 3: Reckless - 24 stars
• Rank 4: Offensive - 28 stars
• Rank 5: Fearless - 34 stars
• Rank 6: Dangerous - 42 stars
• Rank 7: Insane - 50 stars
• Rank 8: Maniac - 58 stars
• Rank 9: Assassin - 67 stars
• Rank 10: Dominator - 77 stars
• Rank 11: Elite - 148 stars

Stars available on each rank level

• Rank 1: 60 stars
• Rank 2: 70 stars
• Rank 3: 70 stars
• Rank 4: 75 stars
• Rank 5: 80 stars
• Rank 6: 80 stars
• Rank 7: 90 stars
• Rank 8: 90 stars
• Rank 9: 115 stars
• Rank 10: 115 stars

This means that you need 548 stars out of the 845 stars in the game to reach the "Elite" rank.

Challenge Sheets

Sunshine Keys

1. Get triple payback
2. Win a race without crashing
3. Do a vertical Takedown
4. Do 2 revenge Takedowns in a race
5. Takedown a special car
6. Check 100 vehicles in Traffic Attack
7. Blow up 25 vehicles
8. High score target: $3,000,000

Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Custom Classic

Motor City

1. Get 4-way payback
2. Win a race without crashing
3. Do a vertical Takedown
4. Do 3 revenge Takedowns in a race
5. Takedown a special car
6. Check 50 vehicles in Traffic Attack
7. Blow up 25 vehicles
8. High score target: $10,000,000

Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Etnies Racer

Angel Valley

1. Get double payback
2. Win a race without crashing
3. Do a vertical Takedown
4. Do 1 revenge Takedowns in a race
5. Takedown a special car
6. Check 100 vehicles in Traffic Attack
7. Blow up 35 vehicles
8. High score target: $15,000,000

Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Low Rider

Lone Peak

1. Get triple payback
2. Win a race without crashing
3. Do a vertical Takedown
4. Do 2 revenge Takedowns in a race
5. Takedown a special car
6. Check 30 vehicles in Traffic Attack
7. Blow up 25 vehicles
8. High score target: $6,500,000

Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Hot Rod

Eternal City

1. Get double payback
2. Win a race without crashing
3. Do a vertical Takedown
4. Do 2 revenge Takedowns in a race
5. Takedown a special car
6. Check 70 vehicles in Traffic Attack
7. Blow up 15 vehicles
8. High score target: $5,000,000

Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Euro Classic LM

White Mountain

1. Get explosive payback
2. Win a race without crashing
3. Do a vertical Takedown
4. Do 1 revenge Takedown in a race
5. Takedown a special car
6. Check 50 vehicles in Traffic Attack
7. Blow up 20 vehicles
8. High score target: $10,000,000

Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Criterion GT Racer

Central Route

1. Get explosive payback
2. Win a race without crashing
3. Do a vertical Takedown
4. Do 1 revenge Takedowns in a race
5. Takedown a special car
6. Check 70 vehicles in Traffic Attack
7. Blow up 22 vehicles
8. High score target: $8,000,000

Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: EA GT Racer

Eastern Bay

1. Get 4-way payback
2. Win a race without crashing
3. Do a vertical Takedown
4. Do 3 revenge Takedowns in a race
5. Takedown a special car
6. Check 90 vehicles in Traffic Attack
7. Blow up 24 vehicles
8. High score target: $6,500,000

Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Nixon Special

Signature Takedowns

Sunshine Keys

Strike!

• Game description: Slam a rival into the bowling alley
• Location: Reverse

Catch Of The Day

• Game description: Get a Signature Takedown in the marina
• Location: Reverse

Sunk & Disorderly

• Game description: Hit a rival into the boat stack
• Location: Reverse

Motor City

Alley Ooops!

• Game description: Score a Signature Takedown in the alleyways
• Location: Short Reverse

Crane In The Neck

• Game description: Hit a rival into the dockside cranes
• Location: Long Reverse

Serial Piller

• Game description: Get a Signature Takedown into the pillars under the freeway
• Location: Long Reverse

Angle Valley

Take-Out Takedown

• Game description: Hit a rival into the giant burger sign
• Location: Forwards

Terminated

• Game description: Hit a rival into the walls of the storm drain
• Location: Reverse

Takin' Out The Trash

• Game description: Smash a rival into the dumpsters in the back alleys
• Location: Reverse

Lone Peak

Lumber Party

• Game description: Slam a rival into the logging machinery
• Location: Reverse

De-Railed

• Game description: Get a Signature Takedown near the old Lone Peak Railroad
• Location: Long Forward

Trailer Crash

• Game description: Hit a rival into the trailers in the trailer park
• Location: Reverse

Eternal City

Elevated Action

• Game description: Slam a rival under the raised covered pathway
• Location: Long Reverse

Arch Enemies

• Game description: Hit a rival into the columns between the four arches
• Location: Long Reverse

Stairs In Their Eyes

• Game description: Get a Signature Takedown on the dividing wall, heading up the steps
• Location: Long Reverse

White Mountain

Cliffhanger

• Game description: Get a Signature Takedown over the cliff edge in the open tunnel section
• Location: Reverse

Rock The Clock

• Game description: Get a Signature Takedown near the opening in the clock tower
• Location: Forwards

Bridge Out

• Game description: Hit a rival off the broken bridge
• Location: Forwards

Central Route

Depot-Lition

• Game description: Hit a rival into the bus station
• Location: Forwards

Tramapoline

• Game description: Smash a rival into the tram line stops
• Location: Long Reverse

Enter The Dragon

• Game description: Get a Signature Takedown in the alley with the neon dragon sign
• Location: Long Reverse

Eastern Bay

Destruction Site

• Game description: Hit a rival into the freeway construction site
• Location: Long Forwards

Hair-Pinned

• Game description: Get a Signature Takedown on the hairpin bend of Lower Link course
• Location: Lower Link Forwards

Pillar Of Strength

• Game description: Hit a rival into the monorail supports
• Location: Lower Link Forwards

Soundtrack