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Burnout Revenge, sometimes known as Burnout Revenge: Battle Racing Ignited, is a street racing game developed by Criterion Games and published by EA for the PlayStation 2 (Platform) and Xbox in North America on September 13, 2005, in Europe on September 23, 2005, and in Japan (PS2 only) on October 20, 2005.
The fourth installment of the Burnout (Franchise) series, as well as the sequel to Burnout 3: Takedown, Burnout Revenge builds on its predecessors with new car combat mechanics, including "traffic checking" (where players can now ram into most same-way traffic without crashing, also allowing them to propel traffic into opposing racers for a "Traffic Takedown") and "Crashbreakers" (where crashed players can use their remaining boost to self-destruct in an effort to takedown opposing racers with the blast).
The game later received an updated release for the Xbox 360 (Platform) in North America on March 7, 2006, in Europe on March 17, 2006, and in Japan on March 23, 2006. Along with new high-definition graphics (including vehicle damage), this version includes new junctions for Crash Mode, an online "Revenge Rivals" system (which tracks the number of times they've taken out, or be taken out by, any given player), online replay clip sharing ("Burnout Clips"), and new sponsored liveries (some of which were released as DLC, and some of which were released as kiosk downloads at participating North American stores). This version was later released digitally on August 25, 2009 and was made backwards-compatible with the Xbox One (Platform) on May 2018.
The game later received two different sequels in 2007: the mainline Burnout Paradise (Game) (which focused on open world gameplay) and Burnout Dominator (Game) (which brought back several mechanics from earlier games in the series). Some gameplay mechanics, namely "traffic checking" and Crashbreakers, did not return for either sequel.
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.
| Name | Crash Breaker | Weight | Boost Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory M-Type ST | Level 1 | Light | 160mph |
| Factory R160 ST | Level 1 | Light | 160mph |
| Modified M-Type ST | Level 2 | Light | 165mph |
| Modified R165 ST | Level 2 | Light | 165mph |
| 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 |
| Name | Crash Breaker | Weight | Boost Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 4x4 C165 Mid | Level 6 | Heavy | 170mph |
| 4x4 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The game includes eight different tracks, split up into three continents (U.S.A., Europe (Location), and Asia (Location)). All eight of these tracks can be raced in reverse.
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
Stars available on each rank level
This means that you need 548 stars out of the 845 stars in the game to reach the "Elite" rank.
Sunshine Keys
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Custom Classic
Motor City
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Etnies Racer
Angel Valley
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Low Rider
Lone Peak
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Hot Rod
Eternal City
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Euro Classic LM
White Mountain
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Criterion GT Racer
Central Route
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: EA GT Racer
Eastern Bay
Car unlocked for completing Challenge Sheet: Nixon Special
Strike!
Catch Of The Day
Sunk & Disorderly
Alley Ooops!
Crane In The Neck
Serial Piller
Take-Out Takedown
Terminated
Takin' Out The Trash
Lumber Party
De-Railed
Trailer Crash
Elevated Action
Arch Enemies
Stairs In Their Eyes
Cliffhanger
Rock The Clock
Bridge Out
Depot-Lition
Tramapoline
Enter The Dragon
Destruction Site
Hair-Pinned
Pillar Of Strength
| 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 |