This game is great.  The only reason I bought it was because I was craving a new toy and saw that Gamespot rated this game a 9.5/10.  I think Gamespot/Gamespy/IGN/etc are a little easy on games these days, but a 9.5?  I figured there must be something in this game worth trying.

They were right.

I don't particularly care for racing games.  They just don't hold my attention.  But Burnout 3:Takedown is just downright addictive.  The controls are simple (even talked my wife into playing it with me!), but the gameplay mechanics are a perfect balance between art and science.  I won't go into the game's details, since other reviewers have already done that.  But rest assured, this game offers hours of adrenaline-pumping replayability.

Battling other cars (and players online!) for position by trying to nudge them into the path of an oncoming Mack Truck, over the guardrail, or into the deep blue sea, is just as fun the 1,000th time as it was the 1st time.

My only complaint is the soundtrack (just like everyone else).  It's pretty bland (and the announcer is a little irritating).  Both of these issues, though, are easily overcome.  Queue your own tunes up in the playlist and disable the 'Im too cool for this gig' announcer, and you're ready to rumble.

If you don't feel like plunking down $50 for the game, at least do yourself a favor with a rental.

Worst case scenario: You're out $5.

Likely scenario: You'll go out and buy your own copy after renting it.
This game is great. The only reason I bought it was because I was craving a new toy and saw that Gamespot rated this game a 9. 5/10. I think Gamespot/Gamespy/IGN/etc are a little easy on games these days, but a 9. 5?  I figured there must be something in this game worth trying. They were right. I don't particularly care for racing games. They just don't hold my attention. But Burnout 3:Takedown is just downright addictive. The controls are simple (even talked my wife into playing it with me! ), but the gameplay mechanics are a perfect balance between art and science. I won't go into the game's details, since other reviewers have already done that. But rest assured, this game offers hours of adrenaline-pumping replayability. Battling other cars (and players online! ) for position by trying to nudge them into the path of an oncoming Mack Truck, over the guardrail, or into the deep blue sea, is just as fun the 1,000th time as it was the 1st time. My only complaint is the soundtrack (just like everyone else). It's pretty bland (and the announcer is a little irritating). Both of these issues, though, are easily overcome. Queue your own tunes up in the playlist and disable the 'Im too cool for this gig' announcer, and you're ready to rumble. If you don't feel like plunking down $50 for the game, at least do yourself a favor with a rental. Worst case scenario: You're out $5. Likely scenario: You'll go out and buy your own copy after renting it.