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| title = Burnout Dominator
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| developer = [[EA UK]]<ref name="developer">{{cite web |url=http://www.operationburnout.com/dominator/info.html |title=Burnout Dominator Game Information |access-date=17 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521064911/http://www.operationburnout.com/dominator/info.html |archive-date=21 May 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
| publisher = [[Electronic Arts]]
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| series = ''[[Burnout (series)|Burnout]]''
| series = ''[[Burnout (series)|Burnout]]''
| engine = [[RenderWare]]
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| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]<br>[[PlayStation Portable]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]] <br> [[PlayStation Portable]]
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| released = '''PlayStation 2'''{{vgrelease|NA|6 March 2007|AU|22 March 2007|EU|23 March 2007}}'''PlayStation Portable'''{{vgrelease|NA|6 March 2007|AU|26 April 2007|EU|27 April 2007}}
| genre = [[Racing video game|Racing]]
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'''''Burnout Dominator''''' is a [[racing video game]] developed by [[EA UK]] and published by [[Electronic Arts]] for [[PlayStation 2]] and [[PlayStation Portable]]. It retains the core gameplay of the series, as players race at top speeds through dozens of World Tour events testing "reckless skill-based" driving techniques.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/burnout-dominator-hands-on/1100-6164401/ | title=Burnout Dominator Hands-On | last=Calvert | first=Justin | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=18 January 2007 | website=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/burnout-dominates-ps2-psp/1100-6162861/ | title=Burnout Dominates PS2, PSP | last=Surette | first=Tim | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=7 December 2006 | website=GameSpot}}</ref>
'''''Burnout Dominator''''' is a 2007 [[racing video game]] developed by [[EA UK]] and published by [[Electronic Arts]] for [[PlayStation 2]] and [[PlayStation Portable]]. It retains the core gameplay of the series, as players race at top speeds through dozens of World Tour events testing "reckless skill-based" driving techniques.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/burnout-dominator-hands-on/1100-6164401/ | title=Burnout Dominator Hands-On | last=Calvert | first=Justin | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=18 January 2007 | website=[[GameSpot]] | archive-date=19 February 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219090153/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/burnout-dominator-hands-on/1100-6164401/ | url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/burnout-dominates-ps2-psp/1100-6162861/ | title=Burnout Dominates PS2, PSP | last=Surette | first=Tim | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=7 December 2006 | website=GameSpot | archive-date=3 February 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203032351/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/burnout-dominates-ps2-psp/1100-6162861/ | url-status=live}}</ref>


This is the only ''Burnout'' game that was not developed by [[Criterion Games]],<ref name="developer" /> and the first ''Burnout'' game in the series since ''[[Burnout 2: Point of Impact]]'' to not feature the "Crash Mode". At the time ''Dominator'' was being developed, Criterion was busy working on ''[[Burnout Paradise]]'' and was waiting to re-introduce the mode in a new form for the latter title.<ref name="IGNPS2">{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/03/03/burnout-dominator-review-2 | title=Burnout Dominator Review (PS2) | last=Roper | first=Chris | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=2 March 2007 | website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> However, [[Criterion Games]] are listed as "the makers of this game" in the game manual and credited as developer on the official Electronic Arts site. This was also the final Burnout game to be released on both the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ea.com/games/burnout-dominator | title=Burnout Dominator | publisher=EA.com | access-date=26 April 2010}}</ref>
This is the only ''Burnout'' game that was not developed by [[Criterion Games]] although the logo appears at the startup,<ref name="developer" /> and the first ''Burnout'' game in the series since ''[[Burnout 2: Point of Impact]]'' to not feature the "Crash Mode". At the time ''Dominator'' was being developed, Criterion was busy working on ''[[Burnout Paradise]]'' and was waiting to re-introduce the mode in a new form for the latter title,<ref name="IGNPS2">{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/03/03/burnout-dominator-review-2 | title=Burnout Dominator Review (PS2) | last=Roper | first=Chris | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=2 March 2007 | website=[[IGN]] | archive-date=24 February 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170224054017/http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/03/03/burnout-dominator-review-2 | url-status=live}}</ref> but [[Criterion Games]] are listed as "the makers of this game" in the game manual and credited as developer on the official Electronic Arts site. This was also the final ''Burnout'' game to be released on both the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ea.com/games/burnout-dominator | title=Burnout Dominator | publisher=EA.com | access-date=26 April 2010 | archive-date=2010-05-23 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523152326/http://www.ea.com/games/burnout-dominator | url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:Burnoutdominator screenshot01.jpg|thumb|left|Spiritual Towers is based on [[Kuala Lumpur]], and is one of the first tracks depicting the city in any racing game. Here players are racing through a building of Moorish architecture, modelled on the [[Sultan Abdul Samad Building]].]]
[[File:Burnoutdominator screenshot01.jpg|thumb|left|Spiritual Towers is based on [[Kuala Lumpur]], and is one of the first tracks depicting the city in any racing game. Here players are racing through a building of Moorish architecture, modelled on the [[Sultan Abdul Samad Building]].]]


The main focus in ''Burnout Dominator'' is the return of "Burnouts". Burnouts are the result of draining a complete boost meter without stopping. The boost meter in ''Burnout Dominator'' is primarily orange flames prior to a full boost meter, at which point in time the flames turn blue (known as "Supercharge Boost"). Driving dangerously while using supercharge boost will light up the arrows on the boost meter, and when they are all lit, one can obtain a Burnout once the current supercharge boost has drained. The process can be continually repeated allowing the player to get a Burnout Chain. Prior to ''Burnout Dominator'', Burnouts were last seen in ''[[Burnout 2: Point of Impact]]''.
The main focus in ''Burnout Dominator'' is the return of "Burnouts", which are the result of draining a complete boost meter without stopping. The boost meter in ''Burnout Dominator'' is primarily orange flames prior to a full boost meter, at which point in time the flames turn blue (known as "Supercharge Boost"). Driving dangerously while using supercharge boost will light up the arrows on the boost meter, and when they are all lit, one can obtain a Burnout once the current supercharge boost has drained. The process can be continually repeated allowing the player to get a Burnout Chain. Prior to ''Burnout Dominator'', Burnouts were last seen in ''[[Burnout 2: Point of Impact]]''.


Features removed from the previous game, ''[[Burnout Revenge]]'', include Traffic Checking (the ability to ram into smaller vehicles heading in the same direction as the player's vehicle), Traffic Attack Mode, Crash Mode (a puzzle-orientated mode, in which one's vehicle is driven into an intersection full of traffic with the aim to cause the largest amount of damage possible), and [[online game|online multiplayer]] support. Also, unlike all of the Criterion developed ''Burnout'' games, the PlayStation 2 version of ''Burnout Dominator'' does not support USB steering wheels such as the Logitech Driving Force or Logitech Driving Force Pro.
Features removed from the previous game, ''[[Burnout Revenge]]'', include Traffic Checking (the ability to ram into smaller vehicles heading in the same direction as the player's vehicle), Traffic Attack Mode, Crash Mode (a puzzle-oriented mode, in which one's vehicle is driven into an intersection full of traffic with the aim to cause the largest amount of damage possible), and [[online game|online multiplayer]] support. Also, unlike all of the Criterion developed ''Burnout'' games, the PlayStation 2 version of ''Burnout Dominator'' does not support USB steering wheels such as the Logitech Driving Force or Logitech Driving Force Pro.


The main [[single player]] mode known as the World Tour is split into 7 different series, based on the different classes of car that are in the game. The series are [[Classic car|Classic]], Factory, [[Car tuning|Tuned]], [[Hot rod|Hot Rod]], [[Supercar|Super]], Race Specials and Dominator. The vehicle lineup is mostly new with some cars from previous two ''Burnout'' titles peppered into the game (such as the Custom Coupe Ultimate, Euro Circuit Racer and Works M-Type). The events and new challenges in the World Tour include:
The main [[single-player]] mode known as the World Tour is split into 7 different series, based on the different classes of car that are in the game. The series are [[Classic car|Classic]], Factory, [[Car tuning|Tuned]], [[Hot rod|Hot Rod]], [[Supercar|Super]], Race Specials and Dominator. The vehicle lineup is mostly new with some cars from previous two ''Burnout'' titles peppered into the game (such as the Custom Coupe Ultimate, Euro Circuit Racer and Works M-Type). The events and new challenges in the World Tour include:
* Race (standard racing for the finish line)
* Race (standard racing for the finish line)
* Road Rage (timed event where the goal is to takedown as many opponent drivers as possible)
* Road Rage (timed event where the goal is to takedown as many opponent drivers as possible)
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* Drift Challenge (a challenge mode where the aim is to obtain as many feet as possible by drifting)
* Drift Challenge (a challenge mode where the aim is to obtain as many feet as possible by drifting)
* Near Miss Challenge (same as Drift Challenge, but focusing on narrowly missing traffic to earn scores)
* Near Miss Challenge (same as Drift Challenge, but focusing on narrowly missing traffic to earn scores)
* Burnout Challenge (same as Drift Challenge, but focusing on obtaining Burnouts)<ref name="Burnout Dominator Preview">{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/burnout-dominator-preview/1100-6165800/ | title=Burnout Dominator Preview |last=Calvert |first=Justin | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=12 February 2007 | website=GameSpot}}</ref>
* Burnout Challenge (same as Drift Challenge, but focusing on obtaining Burnouts)<ref name="Burnout Dominator Preview">{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/burnout-dominator-preview/1100-6165800/ | title=Burnout Dominator Preview | last=Calvert | first=Justin | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=12 February 2007 | website=GameSpot | archive-date=31 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831113853/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/burnout-dominator-preview/1100-6165800/ | url-status=live}}</ref>


The other single player mode in ''Burnout Dominator'' is known as "Record Breaker", and this mode allows one to set high scores for Race, Road Rage, Time Attack and Maniac Mode, without being restricted to specific event/location/series combinations that exist in the World Tour mode. Co-existing with the Record Breaker mode, the [[PlayStation Portable]] version of the game allows uploading of high scores via the Burnout HQ option, which can be viewed in the EA Nation section of the ''Burnout Dominator'' website.<ref name="Burnout Dominator - Overview Trailer">{{cite web | url=http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/bwc7i5/burnout-dominator-overview-trailer | title=Burnout Dominator Overview Trailer | last=Cannon |first=Nick | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=7 February 2007 | publisher=[[GameTrailers]]}}</ref>
The other single-player mode in ''Burnout Dominator'' is known as "Record Breaker", and this mode allows one to set high scores for Race, Road Rage, Time Attack and Maniac Mode, without being restricted to specific event/location/series combinations that exist in the World Tour mode. Co-existing with the Record Breaker mode, the [[PlayStation Portable]] version of the game allowed uploading of high scores via the Burnout HQ option, which could be viewed in the EA Nation section of the ''Burnout Dominator'' website.<ref name="Burnout Dominator - Overview Trailer">{{cite web | url=http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/bwc7i5/burnout-dominator-overview-trailer | title=Burnout Dominator Overview Trailer | last=Cannon | first=Nick | access-date=14 September 2014 | date=7 February 2007 | publisher=[[GameTrailers]]}}</ref>

The PlayStation Portable version received [[DLC (video gaming)|downloable content]] in the form of two additional tracks, named Carnival City and Red Gate, based on South America and Eastern Europe respectively.


The PlayStation Portable version received [[DLC (video gaming)|downloable content]] in the form of two additional tracks, named Carnival City and Red Gate, based on South America and Eastern Europe respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Burnout Dominator' (PSP) Gets Downloadable Content - Screens |url=http://worthplaying.com/article/2007/5/24/news/42261-burnout-dominator-psp-gets-downloadable-content-screens/ |access-date=2022-04-17 |website=WorthPlaying |language=en |archive-date=2023-11-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101182641/https://worthplaying.com/article/2007/5/24/news/42261-burnout-dominator-psp-gets-downloadable-content-screens/ |url-status=live}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
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| Edge_PS2 = 7/10<ref name="Edge">{{cite magazine |author=Edge staff |title=Burnout Dominator (PS2) |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=174 |date=April 2007 |page=83}}</ref>
| Edge_PS2 = 7/10<ref name="Edge">{{cite magazine |author=Edge staff |title=Burnout Dominator (PS2) |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=174 |date=April 2007 |page=83}}</ref>
| EuroG_PS2 = 8/10<ref name="EuroGPS2">{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Quintin |date=22 March 2007 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/burnout-dominator-review |title=Burnout: Dominator (PS2) |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=29 March 2012}}</ref>
| EuroG_PS2 = 8/10<ref name="EuroGPS2">{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Quintin |date=22 March 2007 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/burnout-dominator-review |title=Burnout: Dominator (PS2) |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=29 March 2012 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055427/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/burnout-dominator-review |url-status=live}}</ref>
| EuroG_PSP = 8/10<ref name="EuroGPSP">{{cite web |last=McCarthy |first=Dave |date=1 May 2007 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_burnoutdominator_psp |title=Burnout Dominator (PSP) |website=Eurogamer |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| EuroG_PSP = 8/10<ref name="EuroGPSP">{{cite web |last=McCarthy |first=Dave |date=1 May 2007 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_burnoutdominator_psp |title=Burnout Dominator (PSP) |website=Eurogamer |access-date=14 September 2014 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080939/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_burnoutdominator_psp |url-status=live}}</ref>
| GI_PS2 = 8/10<ref name="GI">{{cite magazine |title=Burnout Dominator (PS2) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=168 |date=April 2007 |page=101}}</ref>
| GI_PS2 = 8/10<ref name="GI">{{cite magazine |title=Burnout Dominator (PS2) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=168 |date=April 2007 |page=101}}</ref>
| GamePro_PS2 = 4.25/5<ref name="GameProPS2">{{cite magazine |author=Mr. Marbles |date=5 March 2007 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/103848.shtml |title=Review: Burnout Dominator (PS2) |magazine=[[GamePro]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311101012/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/103848.shtml |archive-date=11 March 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GamePro_PS2 = 4.25/5<ref name="GameProPS2">{{cite magazine |author=Mr. Marbles |date=5 March 2007 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/103848.shtml |title=Review: Burnout Dominator (PS2) |magazine=[[GamePro]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311101012/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/103848.shtml |archive-date=11 March 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GamePro_PSP = 4.5/5<ref name="GameProPSP">{{cite magazine |author=Hamsters 4 Sale |date=3 April 2007 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/reviews/107948.shtml |title=Review: Burnout Dominator (PSP) |magazine=GamePro |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070428191007/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/reviews/107948.shtml |archive-date=28 April 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GamePro_PSP = 4.5/5<ref name="GameProPSP">{{cite magazine |author=Hamsters 4 Sale |date=3 April 2007 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/reviews/107948.shtml |title=Review: Burnout Dominator (PSP) |magazine=GamePro |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070428191007/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/reviews/107948.shtml |archive-date=28 April 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GameRev_PS2 = C<ref name="GameRev">{{cite web |last=Hurh |first=JP |date=2 April 2007 |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/burnout-dominator |title=Burnout: Dominator Review (PS2) |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GameRev_PS2 = C<ref name="GameRev">{{cite web |last=Hurh |first=JP |date=2 April 2007 |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/burnout-dominator |title=Burnout: Dominator Review (PS2) |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |access-date=14 September 2014 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224519/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/burnout-dominator |url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS2 = 8.1/10<ref name="GSpotPS2">{{cite web |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |date=12 March 2007 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/burnout-dominator-review/1900-6167262/ |title=Burnout Dominator Review (PS2) |website=GameSpot |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS2 = 8.1/10<ref name="GSpotPS2">{{cite web |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |date=12 March 2007 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/burnout-dominator-review/1900-6167262/ |title=Burnout Dominator Review (PS2) |website=GameSpot |access-date=14 September 2014 |archive-date=2 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802064706/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/burnout-dominator-review/1900-6167262/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpot_PSP = 8.2/10<ref name="GSpotPSP">{{cite web |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |date=12 March 2007 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/burnout-dominator-review/1900-6167261/ |title=Burnout Dominator Review (PSP) |website=GameSpot |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GSpot_PSP = 8.2/10<ref name="GSpotPSP">{{cite web |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |date=12 March 2007 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/burnout-dominator-review/1900-6167261/ |title=Burnout Dominator Review (PSP) |website=GameSpot |access-date=14 September 2014 |archive-date=27 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527201623/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/burnout-dominator-review/1900-6167261/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpy_PS2 = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="GSpy">{{cite web |last=Joynt |first=Patrick |date=16 March 2007 |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/burnout-dominator/773403p1.html |title=GameSpy: Burnout Dominator |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GSpy_PS2 = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="GSpy">{{cite web |last=Joynt |first=Patrick |date=16 March 2007 |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/burnout-dominator/773403p1.html |title=GameSpy: Burnout Dominator |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |access-date=14 September 2014 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054254/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/burnout-dominator/773403p1.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
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| GSpy_PSP = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="GSpy"/>
| GT_PS2 = 7.7/10<ref name="GTRev">{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/xqbwqa/burnout-dominator-review |title=Burnout Dominator Review (PS2) |publisher=[[GameTrailers]] |date=3 April 2007 |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GT_PS2 = 7.7/10<ref name="GTRev">{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/xqbwqa/burnout-dominator-review |title=Burnout Dominator Review (PS2) |publisher=[[GameTrailers]] |date=3 April 2007 |access-date=14 September 2014 |archive-date=15 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915005132/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/xqbwqa/burnout-dominator-review |url-status=live}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS2 = 8.2/10<ref name="GameZonePS2">{{cite web |last=Bedigian |first=Louis |date=24 March 2007 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/burnout_dominator_ps2_review |title=Burnout Dominator - PS2 - Review |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090202210117/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r31293.htm |archive-date=2 February 2009 |url-status=live |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS2 = 8.2/10<ref name="GameZonePS2">{{cite web |last=Bedigian |first=Louis |date=24 March 2007 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/burnout_dominator_ps2_review |title=Burnout Dominator - PS2 - Review |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090202210117/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r31293.htm |archive-date=2 February 2009 |url-status=live |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GameZone_PSP = 7.7/10<ref name="GameZonePSP">{{cite web |author=Aceinet |date=1 April 2007 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/burnout_dominator_psp_review |title=Burnout Dominator - PSP - Review |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303152845/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r31293.htm |archive-date=3 March 2009 |url-status=live |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| GameZone_PSP = 7.7/10<ref name="GameZonePSP">{{cite web |author=Aceinet |date=1 April 2007 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/burnout_dominator_psp_review |title=Burnout Dominator - PSP - Review |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303152845/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r31293.htm |archive-date=3 March 2009 |url-status=live |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| IGN_PS2 = 8/10<ref name="IGNPS2"/>
| IGN_PS2 = 8/10<ref name="IGNPS2"/>
| IGN_PSP = 8.5/10<ref name="IGNPSP">{{cite web |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=7 March 2007 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/03/07/burnout-dominator-review |title=Burnout Dominator Review (PSP) |website=IGN |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>
| IGN_PSP = 8.5/10<ref name="IGNPSP">{{cite web |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=7 March 2007 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/03/07/burnout-dominator-review |title=Burnout Dominator Review (PSP) |website=IGN |access-date=14 September 2014 |archive-date=17 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317194028/http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/03/07/burnout-dominator-review |url-status=live}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = 76/100<ref name="MCPS2">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/burnout-dominator |title=Burnout Dominator for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=12 March 2012}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = 76/100<ref name="MCPS2">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/burnout-dominator/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=Burnout Dominator for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=12 March 2012 |archive-date=22 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222193239/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/burnout-dominator |url-status=live}}</ref>
| MC_PSP = 76/100<ref name="MCPSP">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/burnout-dominator |title=Burnout Dominator for PSP Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=12 March 2012}}</ref>
| MC_PSP = 76/100<ref name="MCPSP">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/burnout-dominator/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |title=Burnout Dominator for PSP Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=12 March 2012 |archive-date=14 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170514134822/http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/burnout-dominator |url-status=live}}</ref>
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Burnout Dominator
Developer(s)EA UK[1]
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
SeriesBurnout
EngineRenderWare
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
PlayStation Portable
ReleasePlayStation 2
  • NA: 6 March 2007
  • AU: 22 March 2007
  • EU: 23 March 2007
PlayStation Portable
  • NA: 6 March 2007
  • AU: 26 April 2007
  • EU: 27 April 2007
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Burnout Dominator is a 2007 racing video game developed by EA UK and published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. It retains the core gameplay of the series, as players race at top speeds through dozens of World Tour events testing "reckless skill-based" driving techniques.[2][3]

This is the only Burnout game that was not developed by Criterion Games although the logo appears at the startup,[1] and the first Burnout game in the series since Burnout 2: Point of Impact to not feature the "Crash Mode". At the time Dominator was being developed, Criterion was busy working on Burnout Paradise and was waiting to re-introduce the mode in a new form for the latter title,[4] but Criterion Games are listed as "the makers of this game" in the game manual and credited as developer on the official Electronic Arts site. This was also the final Burnout game to be released on both the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable.[5]

Gameplay

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Spiritual Towers is based on Kuala Lumpur, and is one of the first tracks depicting the city in any racing game. Here players are racing through a building of Moorish architecture, modelled on the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

The main focus in Burnout Dominator is the return of "Burnouts", which are the result of draining a complete boost meter without stopping. The boost meter in Burnout Dominator is primarily orange flames prior to a full boost meter, at which point in time the flames turn blue (known as "Supercharge Boost"). Driving dangerously while using supercharge boost will light up the arrows on the boost meter, and when they are all lit, one can obtain a Burnout once the current supercharge boost has drained. The process can be continually repeated allowing the player to get a Burnout Chain. Prior to Burnout Dominator, Burnouts were last seen in Burnout 2: Point of Impact.

Features removed from the previous game, Burnout Revenge, include Traffic Checking (the ability to ram into smaller vehicles heading in the same direction as the player's vehicle), Traffic Attack Mode, Crash Mode (a puzzle-oriented mode, in which one's vehicle is driven into an intersection full of traffic with the aim to cause the largest amount of damage possible), and online multiplayer support. Also, unlike all of the Criterion developed Burnout games, the PlayStation 2 version of Burnout Dominator does not support USB steering wheels such as the Logitech Driving Force or Logitech Driving Force Pro.

The main single-player mode known as the World Tour is split into 7 different series, based on the different classes of car that are in the game. The series are Classic, Factory, Tuned, Hot Rod, Super, Race Specials and Dominator. The vehicle lineup is mostly new with some cars from previous two Burnout titles peppered into the game (such as the Custom Coupe Ultimate, Euro Circuit Racer and Works M-Type). The events and new challenges in the World Tour include:

  • Race (standard racing for the finish line)
  • Road Rage (timed event where the goal is to takedown as many opponent drivers as possible)
  • Eliminator (similar to race, but the driver in last place every 30 seconds is eliminated from the race)
  • Burning Lap (single lap time trial)
  • Maniac Mode (this mode involves players driving as dangerously as they can to earn the highest scores possible by earning drifts, air, oncoming and near misses)
  • Grand Prix (an event with three races on different tracks, the racer with the most points at the end of the Grand Prix wins)
  • Drift Challenge (a challenge mode where the aim is to obtain as many feet as possible by drifting)
  • Near Miss Challenge (same as Drift Challenge, but focusing on narrowly missing traffic to earn scores)
  • Burnout Challenge (same as Drift Challenge, but focusing on obtaining Burnouts)[6]

The other single-player mode in Burnout Dominator is known as "Record Breaker", and this mode allows one to set high scores for Race, Road Rage, Time Attack and Maniac Mode, without being restricted to specific event/location/series combinations that exist in the World Tour mode. Co-existing with the Record Breaker mode, the PlayStation Portable version of the game allowed uploading of high scores via the Burnout HQ option, which could be viewed in the EA Nation section of the Burnout Dominator website.[7]

The PlayStation Portable version received downloable content in the form of two additional tracks, named Carnival City and Red Gate, based on South America and Eastern Europe respectively.[8]

Reception

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Burnout Dominator received "favourable" reviews on both platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[23][24]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Burnout Dominator Game Information". Archived from the original on 21 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  2. ^ Calvert, Justin (18 January 2007). "Burnout Dominator Hands-On". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 19 February 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  3. ^ Surette, Tim (7 December 2006). "Burnout Dominates PS2, PSP". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  4. ^ a b Roper, Chris (2 March 2007). "Burnout Dominator Review (PS2)". IGN. Archived from the original on 24 February 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Burnout Dominator". EA.com. Archived from the original on 2010-05-23. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  6. ^ Calvert, Justin (12 February 2007). "Burnout Dominator Preview". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 31 August 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  7. ^ Cannon, Nick (7 February 2007). "Burnout Dominator Overview Trailer". GameTrailers. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  8. ^ "'Burnout Dominator' (PSP) Gets Downloadable Content - Screens". WorthPlaying. Archived from the original on 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
  9. ^ Edge staff (April 2007). "Burnout Dominator (PS2)". Edge. No. 174. p. 83.
  10. ^ Smith, Quintin (22 March 2007). "Burnout: Dominator (PS2)". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
  11. ^ McCarthy, Dave (1 May 2007). "Burnout Dominator (PSP)". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  12. ^ "Burnout Dominator (PS2)". Game Informer. No. 168. April 2007. p. 101.
  13. ^ Mr. Marbles (5 March 2007). "Review: Burnout Dominator (PS2)". GamePro. Archived from the original on 11 March 2007. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  14. ^ Hamsters 4 Sale (3 April 2007). "Review: Burnout Dominator (PSP)". GamePro. Archived from the original on 28 April 2007. Retrieved 14 September 2014.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ Hurh, JP (2 April 2007). "Burnout: Dominator Review (PS2)". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  16. ^ Gerstmann, Jeff (12 March 2007). "Burnout Dominator Review (PS2)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  17. ^ Gerstmann, Jeff (12 March 2007). "Burnout Dominator Review (PSP)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 27 May 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  18. ^ a b Joynt, Patrick (16 March 2007). "GameSpy: Burnout Dominator". GameSpy. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  19. ^ "Burnout Dominator Review (PS2)". GameTrailers. 3 April 2007. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  20. ^ Bedigian, Louis (24 March 2007). "Burnout Dominator - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  21. ^ Aceinet (1 April 2007). "Burnout Dominator - PSP - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 3 March 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  22. ^ Roper, Chris (7 March 2007). "Burnout Dominator Review (PSP)". IGN. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  23. ^ a b "Burnout Dominator for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  24. ^ a b "Burnout Dominator for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 14 May 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
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