Overview
Released by Criterion Games for PS2 and Xbox on September 13, 2005, Burnout Revenge puts a little more emphasis on the arcade style of the Burnout series. Revenge features some new additions as well as some tweaking to gameplay modes found in earlier Burnout titles. In this game racers can, for the first time, ram same way traffic into other racers to get a “Takedown”, the quickest and most entertaining way of gaining points and boost in the game. This traffic checking effectively lets ram through traffic turns other cars into tools of destruction rather than a nuisance to maneuver around. Players can also rain hell down upon opponents through vertical takedowns, done through going off ramps and landing on top of others.
In terms of gameplay modes, Revenge more-or-less follows the precedent set by its predecessor Takedown. However, a new mode is added in Revenge, called “Traffic Attack”. In this mode, players use same way traffic ramming to accumulate points. Changes to the series’ Crash mode are also made in Revenge, though the premise is basically the same.
In single-player, drivers compete in a world tour of 169 events traversing three continents in ten different ranks. Completing events increases the player’s rank and unlocks new events as a result. Revenge also features online support where players can either do traditional races or compete in Crash modes to see who can cause the most destruction in intersections and gain the most points as a result.
Xbox 360 Release
On March 7th, 2006, Criterion released the game on the Xbox 360. It was the first game to take advantage of kiosk downloads in North America. Players would be able to take their memory unit to a retailer (Best Buy, GameStop, and Circuit City) and get a car detailed with the specific retailer’s decals. The game also has seven other sponsored vehicles available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace.
The most recent full release, Burnout Paradise, deviated slightly from the original formula by moving to an open world. For this reason, many still played Revenge on the Xbox 360 after Burnout Paradise’s release.
Events
World Tour
- Race – Race against rivals as you rampage though the tracks in an explosive race to the finish line.
- Traffic Attack – Traffic Check vehicles to keep the clock ticking in a boost-blasting scramble to beat time targets.
- Burning Lap – Drive around the track to as fast as possible to beat the clock.
- Road Rage – Takedown as many rivals as you can within the time limit but watch out for critical damage to your ride.
- Eliminator – A race around the track as a rival in last place has 30 second to escape or they are eliminated.
- Preview – Test drive some of the fastest vehicles in Burnout Revenge against the clock.
- Grand Prix – Finish in a medal-winning position in this insane Grand Prix multi-race battle to pick up GP points.
- Crash Events – Unleash hell though the streets in an explosive mayhem and nail the target vehicle.
Split-Screen Multiplayer
- Crash Battle – See who can rack up the biggest pile-up in this head-to-head competition.
- Crash Party – Who can wreak the most havoc in a single junction?
Online Multiplayer
- Crash Battle (read above on Split-Screen Multiplayer)
- Crash Party (read above on Split-Screen Multiplayer)
- Crash Tour
Vehicles
Race
| Name | Crash Breaker | Weight | Boost Speed | Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory M-Type ST | Level 1 | Light | 160mph |
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| Factory R160 ST | Level 1 | Light | 160mph |
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| Modified M-Type ST | Level 2 | Light | 165mph |
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| Modified R165 ST | Level 2 | Light | 165mph |
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| Custom M-Type | Level 3 | Light | 170mph | |
| Works M-Type ST | Level 3 | Light | 170mph | |
| Custom R170 ST | Level 3 | Super Light | 170mph | |
| Works R170 ST | Level 3 | Light | 170mph | |
| Prototype M-Series ST | Level 4 | Super Light | 175mph | |
| Limited M-Type ST | Level 4 | Light | 175mph | |
| Prototype R175 ST | Level 4 | Super Light | 175mph | |
| Limited R175 ST | Level 4 | Super Light | 175mph | |
| Tuned M-Type ST | Level 5 | Light | 180mph | |
| Criterion M-Type ST | Level 3 | Light | 180mph | |
| Tuned R180 ST | Level 5 | Super Light | 180mph | |
| Criterion R180 ST | Level 5 | Light | 180mph | |
| Factory M-Type DX | Level 6 | Light | 185mph | |
| Modified M-Type DX | Level 6 | Light | 185mph | |
| Factory R185 DX | Level 6 | Light | 185mph | |
| Modified R185 DX | Level 6 | Super Light | 185mph | |
| Custom M-Type DX | Level 7 | Light | 190mph | |
| Works M-Type DX | Level 7 | Light | 190mph | |
| Limited M-Type DX | Level 7 | Light | 190mph | |
| Custom R185 DX | Level 7 | Super Light | 190mph | |
| Works R185 DX | Level 7 | Super Light | 190mph | |
| Limited R180 DX | Level 7 | Super Light | 190mph | |
| Tuned M-Type DX | Level 8 | Light | 195mph | |
| Prototype M-Series DX | Level 8 | Light | 195mph | |
| Criterion M-Type DX | Level 8 | Light | 195mph | |
| Tuned R195 DX | Level 8 | Super Light | 195mph | |
| Prototype R195 DX | Level 8 | Super Light | 195mph | |
| Criterion R195 DX | Level 8 | Light | 195mph | |
| Factory M-Type GT | Level 9 | Light | 202mph | |
| Custom M-Type GT | Level 1 | Light | 202mph | |
| Modified M-Type GT | Level 9 | Light | 202mph | |
| Works M-Type | Level 9 | Light | 202mph | |
| Factory R190 GT | Level 9 | Light | 202mph | |
| Custom R202 GT | Level 9 | Super Light | 202mph | |
| Modified R202 GT | Level 9 | Super Light | 202mph | |
| Works R202 GT | Level 9 | Super Light | 202mph | |
| Tuned M-Type GT | Level 10 | Light | 205mph | |
| Prototype M-Series GT | Level 10 | Light | 205mph | |
| Criterion M-Type GT | Level 1 | Light | 205mph | |
| Limited M-Type GT | Level 10 | Light | 205mph | |
| Tuned R205 GT | Level 10 | Super Light | 205mph | |
| Prototype R205 GT | Level 10 | Super Light | 205mph | |
| Criterion R205 GT | Level 10 | Light | 205mph | |
| Limited R205 GT | Level 10 | Light | 205mph | |
| Low Rider | Level 10 | Medium | 209mph | |
| Revenge Racer | Level 10 | Super Light | 209mph | |
| Black Elite Racer | Level 10 | Light | 209mph | |
| Logitech World Racer | Level 10 | Light | 209mph | |
| Hot Rod | Level 10 | Light | 209mph | |
| Nixon Special | Level 10 | Super Light | 205mph | |
| Custom Classic | Level 10 | Super Light | 209mph | |
| Euro Classic LM | Level 10 | Super Light | 209mph | |
| EA Racer GT | Level 10 | Super Light | 209mph | |
| Criterion Racer GT | Level 10 | Super Light | 209mph | |
| Etnies Racer | Level 10 | Medium | 209mph |
Crash
| Name | Crash Breaker | Weight | Boost Speed | Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock C170 Mid | Level 4 | Medium | 170mph | |
| Stock C175 Super | Level 6 | Heavy | 170mph | |
| Compact C180 Lite | Level 5 | Medium | 180mph | |
| Compact C185 Super | Level 6 | Medium | 185mph | |
| Sport C180 Lite | Level 8 | Super Heavy | 180mph | |
| Sport C190 Super | Level 7 | Super Heavy | 190mph | |
| SUV C150 HVY | Level 7 | Super Heavy | 150mph | |
| SUV C160 Super | Level 8 | Super Heavy | 160mph | |
| Saloon C175 Mid | Level 7 | Heavy | 175mph | |
| Saloon C180 Super | Level 8 | Heavy | 180mph | |
| 4×4 C165 Mid | Level 6 | Heavy | 170mph | |
| 4×4 C180 Super | Level 7 | Heavy | 180mph | |
| Off Road C170 Mid | Level 8 | Super Heavy | 170mph | |
| Off Road C180 Super | Level 9 | Super Heavy | 180mph | |
| Utility C140 HVY | Level 8 | Super Heavy | 140mph | |
| Utility C150 Super | Level 9 | Super Heavy | 150mph | |
| Classic Crasher C170 | Level 10 | Medium | 170mph | |
| Dominator Assassin | Level 6 | Medium | 160mph | |
| Madden Challenge Bus | Level 7 | Super Heavy | 140mph | |
| Mobile Diner | Level 10 | Super Heavy | 140mph |
Xbox 360 DLC and Kiosk
The DLC and Kiosk cars are free and only available in Xbox 360 version. They either be downloaded on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or by downloading them from a Participating Retailers Kiosk. After download, they are only available by unlocking then though the World Tour.
| Name | Type | Crash Breaker | Weight | Boost Speed | Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alienware Car | Race | Level 10 | Light | 209mph | |
| Dolby Car | Race | Level 10 | 209mph | ||
| Plantronics Car | Race | Level 10 | Super Light | 209mph | |
| Spike TV Car | Race | Level 10 | Light | 209mph | |
| Xbox LIVE Car | Race | Level 10 | Super Light | 209mph | |
| Circuit City Car | Race | Level 10 | Light | 209mph | |
| BestBuy Car | Race | Level 10 | Medium | 209mph | |
| Gamespot Car | Race | Level 10 | Light | 209mph | |
| Monster Car | Crash | Level 10 | Super Heavy | 150mph | |
| Yellowcard Car | Crash | Level 10 | Super Heavy | 150mph |
Locations
USA
- Motor City
- Sunshine Keys
- Lone Peak
- Angel Valley
Europe
- Eternal City
- White Mountain
Asia
- Central Route
- Eastern Bay
Ranks
The single player portion of the game features ranks to signify the player’s progress in the game. First off, a player can earn up to five stars in each event; * (OK), ** (Good), *** (Great), **** (Awesome), ***** (Perfect). Only by getting a four star rating for your event performance and a gold medal can the player get five stars for the event. So essentially a gold medal gives you one more star, a silver none, and a bronze will subtract one. The stars received in the event will be subtracted from the amount need to reach the next rank.
Stars needed to get to each rank
- Rank 1: Harmless
- Rank 2: Unsafe – 20 stars
- Rank 3: Reckless – 24 stars
- Rank 4: Offensive – 28 stars
- Rank 5: Fearless – 34 stars
- Rank 6: Dangerous – 42 stars
- Rank 7: Insane – 50 stars
- Rank 8: Maniac – 58 stars
- Rank 9: Assassin – 67 stars
- Rank 10: Dominator – 77 stars
- Rank 11: Elite – 148 stars
Stars available on each rank level
- Rank 1: 60 stars
- Rank 2: 70 stars
- Rank 3: 70 stars
- Rank 4: 75 stars
- Rank 5: 80 stars
- Rank 6: 80 stars
- Rank 7: 90 stars
- Rank 8: 90 stars
- Rank 9: 115 stars
- Rank 10: 115 stars
This means that you need 548 stars out of the 845 stars in the game to reach the “Elite” rank.
Challenge Sheets
Sunshine Keys
- Get triple payback
- Win a race without crashing
- Do a vertical Takedown
- Do 2 revenge Takedowns in a race
- Takedown a special car
- Check 100 vehicles in Traffic Attack
- Blow up 25 vehicles
- High score target: $3,000,000
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Custom Classic
Motor City
- Get 4-way payback
- Win a race without crashing
- Do a vertical Takedown
- Do 3 revenge Takedowns in a race
- Takedown a special car
- Check 50 vehicles in Traffic Attack
- Blow up 25 vehicles
- High score target: $10,000,000
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Etnies Racer
Angel Valley
- Get double payback
- Win a race without crashing
- Do a vertical Takedown
- Do 1 revenge Takedowns in a race
- Takedown a special car
- Check 100 vehicles in Traffic Attack
- Blow up 35 vehicles
- High score target: $15,000,000
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Low Rider
Lone Peak
- Get triple payback
- Win a race without crashing
- Do a vertical Takedown
- Do 2 revenge Takedowns in a race
- Takedown a special car
- Check 30 vehicles in Traffic Attack
- Blow up 25 vehicles
- High score target: $6,500,000
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Hot Rod
Eternal City
- Get double payback
- Win a race without crashing
- Do a vertical Takedown
- Do 2 revenge Takedowns in a race
- Takedown a special car
- Check 70 vehicles in Traffic Attack
- Blow up 15 vehicles
- High score target: $5,000,000
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Euro Classic LM
White Mountain
- Get explosive payback
- Win a race without crashing
- Do a vertical Takedown
- Do 1 revenge Takedown in a race
- Takedown a special car
- Check 50 vehicles in Traffic Attack
- Blow up 20 vehicles
- High score target: $10,000,000
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Criterion GT Racer
Central Route
- Get explosive payback
- Win a race without crashing
- Do a vertical Takedown
- Do 1 revenge Takedowns in a race
- Takedown a special car
- Check 70 vehicles in Traffic Attack
- Blow up 22 vehicles
- High score target: $8,000,000
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: EA GT Racer
Eastern Bay
- Get 4-way payback
- Win a race without crashing
- Do a vertical Takedown
- Do 3 revenge Takedowns in a race
- Takedown a special car
- Check 90 vehicles in Traffic Attack
- Blow up 24 vehicles
- High score target: $6,500,000
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Nixon Special
Signature Takedowns
Sunshine Keys
Strike!
- Game description: Slam a rival into the bowling alley
- Location: Reverse
Catch Of The Day
- Game description: Get a Signature Takedown in the marina
- Location: Reverse
Sunk & Disorderly
- Game description: Hit a rival into the boat stack
- Location: Reverse
Motor City
Alley Ooops!
- Game description: Score a Signature Takedown in the alleyways
- Location: Short Reverse
Crane In The Neck
- Game description: Hit a rival into the dockside cranes
- Location: Long Reverse
Serial Piller
- Game description: Get a Signature Takedown into the pillars under the freeway
- Location: Long Reverse
Angle Valley
Take-Out Takedown
- Game description: Hit a rival into the giant burger sign
- Location: Forwards
Terminated
- Game description: Hit a rival into the walls of the storm drain
- Location: Reverse
Takin’ Out The Trash
- Game description: Smash a rival into the dumpsters in the back alleys
- Location: Reverse
Lone Peak
Lumber Party
- Game description: Slam a rival into the logging machinery
- Location: Reverse
De-Railed
- Game description: Get a Signature Takedown near the old Lone Peak Railroad
- Location: Long Forward
Trailer Crash
- Game description: Hit a rival into the trailers in the trailer park
- Location: Reverse
Eternal City
Elevated Action
- Game description: Slam a rival under the raised covered pathway
- Location: Long Reverse
Arch Enemies
- Game description: Hit a rival into the columns between the four arches
- Location: Long Reverse
Stairs In Their Eyes
- Game description: Get a Signature Takedown on the dividing wall, heading up the steps
- Location: Long Reverse
White Mountain
Cliffhanger
- Game description: Get a Signature Takedown over the cliff edge in the open tunnel section
- Location: Reverse
Rock The Clock
- Game description: Get a Signature Takedown near the opening in the clock tower
- Location: Forwards
Bridge Out
- Game description: Hit a rival off the broken bridge
- Location: Forwards
Central Route
Depot-Lition
- Game description: Hit a rival into the bus station
- Location: Forwards
Tramapoline
- Game description: Smash a rival into the tram line stops
- Location: Long Reverse
Enter The Dragon
- Game description: Get a Signature Takedown in the alley with the neon dragon sign
- Location: Long Reverse
Eastern Bay
Destruction Site
- Game description: Hit a rival into the freeway construction site
- Location: Long Forwards
Hair-Pinned
- Game description: Get a Signature Takedown on the hairpin bend of Lower Link course
- Location: Lower Link Forwards
Pillar Of Strength
- Game description: Hit a rival into the monorail supports
- Location: Lower Link Forwards
Soundtrack
| Song | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| “Almost Here” | The Academy Is… | Almost Here |
| “Top of the World” | The-All America Reject | Move Along |
| “Come On” | Andy Hunter* | Life |
| “Bundy” | Animal Alpha | Pheromones |
| “Life Burns!” | Apocalyptica | Apocalyptica |
| “Flyover” | Asian Dub Foundation | Tank |
| “Beast and the Harlot” | Avenged Sevenfold | City if Evil |
| “Red Flag” | Billy Talent | Billy Talent II |
| “Fear and Loathing” | The Black Velvets | The Black Velvets |
| “Helicopter” | Bloc Party | Silent Alarm |
| “An Honest Mistake”(Superdiscount Remix) | The Bravey | |
| “Break on Through” (To the Other Side) (BT Remix) | BT vs. The Doors | |
| “Hand of Blood” | Bullet for My Valentine | Hand of Blood |
| “The Big Jump” | The Chemical Brothers | Push the Button |
| “As the Tables Turn” | CKY | An Answer Can be Found |
| “Wake the Dead” | Comeback Kid | Wake the Dead |
| “Riot Radio” | The Dead 60s | The Dead 60s |
| “Tuned to a Different Station” | Dogs | Turn Against This Land |
| “The Hey Man!” | Emanuel | Soundtrack to a Headrush |
| “Dance, Dance” | Fall Out Boy | From Under the Cork Tree |
| “Ink” | Finch | Say Hello to Sunshine |
| “All the Rage” | Funeral for a Friend | Hours |
| “I Want” | Goldfinger | Disconnection Notice |
| “Better World” (Adam Freeland Remix) | Mindless Self Indulgence | Straight To Video: The Remixes |
| “Today” | Junkie XL | Today |
| “Daft Punk Is Playing At My House” (Soulwaz Shibuya Remix) | LCD Soundsystem | |
| “Apply Some Pressure” | Maximo Park | A Certain Trigger |
| “Straight to Video” (KMFDM Remix) | Mindless Self Indulgence | Straight To Video: The Remixes |
| “Nü Rock” | Morningwood | Morningwood |
| “Heard That Sound” | MxPx | Panic |
| “Shot Down” | Nine Black Alps | Everything Is |
| “Do What You Want” | OK Go | Oh No |
| “Shotgun” | The Outline | You Smash It, We’ll Build Around It |
| “Stand Up” | Pennywise | The Fuse |
| “The World” | The Starting Line | Based on a True Story |
| “Lullaby” | Thrice | Vheissu |
| “First Day” (General Midi Remix) | Timo Maas | Pictures |
| “Band-Girls-Money” | Tsar | Band-Girls-Money |
| “F.I.G.H.T.” | Unwritten Law | Here’s to the Mourning |
| “The Great Escape” | We Are Scientists | With Love and Squalor |
| “Lights and Sounds” | Yellowcard | Lights and Sounds |
Xbox 360 Game Installation
Burnout Revenge requires 4.4GB of space to install on an Xbox 360 HDD.
Xbox 360 Games on Demand
On August 25, 2009, Burnout Revenge became available on the Xbox 360’s Games on Demand service. It costs $19.99 or 1600 Microsoft Points.
Latest On Burnout Revenge
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