Burnout Paradise for PlayStation 3 Reviews by Gamers

I love a good racing game, but I can't say its my focus. I rented this game because of previous experience with the Burnout series. Graphics are for sure a 10 all the way. That combined with anyone being able to drive in free roam.... makes it great for everyone. Have Uncle Bill over and let him try driving in Paradise! Haha makes for some great laughs, let me tell you. Even my non gamer friends were able to pick it up and really enjoy it, which says something to me.
Game play is still solid, just be patient. I find myself doing random challenges because it is fun just driving around smashing into stuff and enjoying the crash cam.
I'd say rent it if you want to enjoy just 'driving' in a racing game, how many racing games let you just enjoy the experience before and after the challenge/race grind?

If you are fan of the Burnout series, this is their best one yet.

The open map takes a bit to get used to, but once you do its a great addition. Everything else is refined classic Burnout gameplay.

The music is alright, but I wish I had a way to turn off certain songs, because some are just attrocious. You will also realize that EA paid a lot of money for their theme song, because you will get sick of listening to it.

The graphics are great, and the crashes look fantastic and realistic.

I would not buy this game, because I find the Burnout formula a little too repetitive, but I will certainly keep it for a while.