The WhatsNext verdict
Burnout 3: Takedown is an essential arcade racer for anyone who wants speed, spectacular crashes, and driving that rewards fearless aggression. Play it for the flow and impact, then stay for Road Rage and Crash Mode.
What it does best
Relentless speed and flow
Combat that feels incredible
Driving or flying that feels superb
A soundtrack that carries it
What might put you off
Takedown and crash cameras
Late-game completion grind
The setup
What you are walking into
Take anarchic driving destruction on a world tour and experience the pure arcade adrenaline-rush of Burnout 3: Takedown. Combine aggressive high-speed racing with the ultimate in slamming crash action to boost your way to the top. Takedown the competition across the USA, Europe and the Far East in over 60 Race events, or crush all comers with Burnout 3: Takedown's junction-jamming Crash event pileups. Push it to the next level with five competitive multiplayer models, then move the mayhem online to compete against up to seven players. Reap the rewards of dangerous driving, earning Crash $ and Burnout Points to unlock over 60 hot vehicles, coveted skill trophies, front-page headlines and much more. (Source PS2 Game Manual)
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