Burnout Paradise

Published 22 August, 2008

Some classic, some contemporary.

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  • Triggerhappytel #1 4 years ago

    I'm still a bit curious as to why they're not saving a significant addition like this for the inevitable sequel.

  • johnnybrn #2 4 years ago

    Whn you inevitably wipeout on the bike, will you go flying off or will you stay locked on the bike?

  • Triggerhappytel #3 4 years ago

    They had better implement a proper rag-doll. Which I've yet to see done convincingly in a biking game.

  • agparrot #4 4 years ago

    When the bikes crash, the riders disappear instantly, just leaving the bikes to smash to bits n pieces.

    Is that what Burnout looks like on an HD telly? Jesus, I'm missing out!

  • VVasp #5 4 years ago

    Criterion have already confirmed that your body disappears the instant you crash, so there will be no ragdoll physics unfortunately.

    This is because DLC must have the same age rating as the original game and ragdoll physics would bump the game up to a higher rating.

    Sucks, I know. :(

  • Triggerhappytel #6 4 years ago

    Disappearing riders, eh? Does sound a bit shit.

    Also - is that you, Waspy?

    EDIT - don't bother replying; I've just seen your profile. 'Ello mate, good to see you 'round these parts =D
    Edited by Triggerhappytel at 22/08/08 @ 16:53

  • peterfll #7 4 years ago

    Well, the Burnout series has never featured human figures driving the cars, so it's not like they're not delivering something that's part of the integral Burnout experience.

    The shots don't appear to be at native (i.e. 720p) resolution, so it doesn't look *quite* that good on an HD TV - but it's not far short - this game is certainly still one of the best head-turners on the current platforms, and it does shine up rather well on an HD telly.

    I believe the PC version when released will of course support much higher resolutions than the PS3 / 360 versions.

  • shotgun44 #8 4 years ago

    Well, when I crash a car I can accept no driver cos it would just be airbags and whiplash... but riders disappearing is inexcusable! Gonna look ridiculous!

  • asphaltcowboy #9 4 years ago

    "Well, when I crash a car I can accept no driver cos it would just be airbags and whiplash... but riders disappearing is inexcusable! Gonna look ridiculous!"

    No, they'll just concentrate on the bike doing it's crashing thing...

  • Beano #10 4 years ago

    "They had better implement a proper rag-doll."

    Criterion have allready addressed this ... there will be no rag-doll animations or riders thrown into objects - this is due to rating and not techical issues. If the game suddenly features violence not fit for the rating, this will require re-rating of the game which is not realistic since it allready on the shelves.

    Personally I don't give a damn about rider crash animations - riding physics and handling is far more important!
    Edited by Beano at 25/08/08 @ 12:42