Arcade racing doesn’t get much more gleefully destructive than Burnout Paradise Remastered on Xbox One. This is the polished re-release of Criterion’s open-world Burnout, sitting alongside the likes of Need for Speed and Forza Horizon, but with a sharper focus on crashes, speed and stunts rather than car collecting or simulation handling. Paradise City is built for instant pick-up-and-play: you’re always seconds away from a big jump, a new event, or a pile-up that turns into slow-motion spectacle.
Open-world racer or crash-first playground?
It’s both. You can free-roam to events without menus getting in the way, then switch between races, road rage takedowns and stunt challenges depending on your mood. The “Remastered” treatment mainly means cleaner visuals and a smoother presentation on modern consoles, keeping the original’s sense of speed intact.
- Free-roam city that encourages exploration and shortcuts rather than fixed tracks
- Event variety so you can focus on racing, takedowns, or stunt runs
- Remastered presentation for a more up-to-date look on Xbox One
