- November 1, 2001
- Criterion Games
Burnout
Online Extra As soon as you start playing this insanely fun arcade-style racing game, you can hit the streets: Just buckle your seatbelt, press the accelerator, and hurtle through traffic. You earn turbo by driving recklessly, and crashes are so spectacular that you may find yourself intentionally
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About Burnout
Burnout is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Criterion Games and was released on November 1, 2001. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.
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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Critic Reviews
Burnout
Online Extra As soon as you start playing this insanely fun arcade-style racing game, you can hit the streets: Just buckle your seatbelt, press the accelerator, and hurtle through traffic. You earn turbo by driving recklessly, and crashes are so spectacular that you may find yourself intentionally
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burnout is a racing game.
Burnout is available on PlayStation 2, Nintendo Gamecube, Xbox and PlayStation.
Burnout was released on November 1, 2001.
Burnout was developed by Criterion Games.
Burnout has received neutral reviews from players.
Burnout is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Asphalt Legends, Moto Racer 4, Need for Speed Unbound, Burnout Revenge, Mini Madness and others.












