This is a really good turn in the series in my opinion. Free roaming in burnout is so much fun because there's so much stuff to do when you're just cruising around. I love the intensity of having to race on roads with no boundaries instead of a set circuit. It gives the game a little more of a challenge than previous burnouts. Just a brilliant game. If you think free roaming sucks then you won't after playing Burnout Paradise so don't be put off just because of that. Obviously the graphics are better and crash physics are really impressive. Love seeing my car crumple accordingly in a head-on collision in slow motion :) Speed in this game is pretty staggering at times too.

Just get this game if you like Burnout and if you've never played it, start here.

A truly brilliant arcade racing game that sticks to many of the traditions set by the earlier Burnout titles. The free roam driving adds an entirely new aspect to the game. The graphics are truly stunning, and once the game is up and running, load times are non-existent. Definitely a game worth adding to your collection :) The crash physics really do live up to the “next gen” expectations

Burnout Paradise… wow. What can I say about this? Not only is this near perfect, but I'd have to say the only flaws I have with this game are ones that are caused by my own expectations. (I'm into RPG's thus prefer the robust customization options in Need for Speed games. ;] )

This game has it all going on! Beautiful environments, amazing graphics, a steady framerate, cool crashes, fast paced gameplay and a constant stream of new content! Though a departure from the old Burnout games, Burnout Paradise works well with the open world gameplay, giving you the freedom to explore Paradise City at your own leisure.

You begin with the whole city. No blockages or invisible walls, the whole city. Of course if you want to enjoy it the very most you'll most likely want to participate in events to upgrade to better cars. The city has plenty of events scattered all round, from standard races to your very own favourite Road Rage. The driving mechanics are still first class and the cars all respond like you'd hope they would in real life.

One thing that has improved is the crashes and damn do they look good. From small scratches to dents to full blown carnage. But one thing I did find about the crashes is after the first week of them the magic does finally wear off which is a shame. Enjoy it while you can!!

Burnout Paradise has a wealth of downloadable content and as of now, it's all free! From new online challenges, a whole new bike addon which wasn't included originally, night and day cycle! Critereon have got to be one of the most generous game developers in this days greed driven era of gaming.

There are plenty of cars to unlock and hundreds of secret passages, stunt jumps and barricades to smash through. ;D Yes there is still NOS and doing stunts and tricks refills it. There are three different types of cars all catering to your different needs. Stunt, Speed and Aggression.

Though this game has no car customization options, if your a pure racing fanatic and enjoy freedom, you will absolutely love this game. A full five out of five for Burnout Paradise. Buy it. Now.