File Size	1.9GB
Genre	Racing
Console	PS2
Developer	Criterion Games
Region	USA
File Format	ISO
Released Date	September 8, 2004

The loud sound of the car engine, the dust on the road, the heartbeat speeding up before the racing truck in front hits the car… Suddenly, “Takedown!” – Bolt letters flashed on the display. This game Burnout 3: Takedown, released in 2004, shook the entire racing gaming world. It was not just a racing game on the PS2 console, but it created an excitement in the world of racing games, where the combination of car speed and destruction turned the game into a high-level art.

Why do old gamers still get excited when they hear the name of this game?
This game created an experience in the minds of gamers where instead of silently racing, they destroyed their opponents and won the racing. The takedown system, explosive crash mode and punk-rock beat of the soundtrack have made it a classic game of the PS2 era. But with time, the game’s memory has only survived through ROMs and emulation, losing its luster on the disc.

In this article, we’ll go back to the competitive racing world of 2004. We’ll find out what features it has that make this game still able to create racing excitement in us.

Features​

1. Takedown System (Aggressive Racing)

The main attraction is not just to win the race by driving fast, but also to put yourself first by pushing and flipping the opponent’s car during the race.

With each successful takedown, an additional “boost” that increases speed is obtained, which helps to stay ahead of the racing truck.

2. Crash Mode

One of the most popular modes in the game is this mode where you have to drive through as much environmental destruction as possible to get more points.3. Booster Management (Boost System)

As a way to increase speed, the “boost bar” can be used to increase speed through drifts, dangerous overtakes or takedowns.

Extra speed can be activated when the Ultimate Booster Bar is full.

4. Dynamic Track Design

The design of fictional tracks from various cities and landscapes such as America, Europe and Asia is prevalent here.

Through shortcuts and hidden routes, you can gain more advantages in racing trucks to win the race.

5. Multiplayer Mode (Local and Online)

There is a multiplayer mode where you can compete with friends on the same console.

You can have a competition to see who can cause the most destruction.

6. Soundtrack and Atmosphere

Punk-rock and alternative music: My Chemical Romance, Franz Ferdinand, The Ramones—these tracks will increase the excitement of the game.

The realistic sound effects of car accidents make the game more exciting.