Burnout vs Burnout Dominator
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Burnout introduced a new era of racing games on PlayStation 2, emphasizing raw speed and jaw‑dropping collisions. Players race through vibrant tracks, pushing their vehicles to the limit while seeking the most spectacular crashes possible. The game blends arcade‑style handling with aggressive gameplay, offering both solo thrills and split‑screen multiplayer chaos. Its focus on reckless driving makes every race a high‑stakes adrenaline rush.
Burnout Dominator brings back the iconic Return‑Burnouts mechanic, letting players drain a full boost meter without stopping, a feature last seen in Burnout 2. The game offers four fresh challenge modes—Maniac, Drift, Near‑Miss, and Burnout—each rewarding daring driving with score multipliers.\n\nFeaturing 12 tracks across eight real‑world locations, each with forward and reverse layouts, the title delivers fast‑paced action for solo players. While the PSP version adds Burnout HQ for online score sharing, the PS2 version focuses on single‑player thrills without crash mode or online multiplayer.
- Thrilling high‑speed gameplay
- Spectacular crash visuals
- Fun split‑screen multiplayer
- Variety of unlockable cars
- Classic Return‑Burnouts mechanic revived
- Four diverse challenge modes add replay value
- 12 tracks with forward/reverse layouts
- Strong solo focus with no online lag
- Limited to PlayStation 2 hardware
- No online multiplayer
- Graphics show their age
- No online multiplayer limits competitive play
- Missing Crash and Traffic Checking modes
- Only available on PlayStation 2 (PSP version separate)
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataBurnout Dominator gives newer tracks and challenge modes but no crash‑focused multiplayer, while Burnout offers classic crash physics and split‑screen play; choose Dominator for solo variety or Burnout for crash‑centric co‑op.
Key differences
- •Dominator (2007) adds four challenge modes and 12 tracks; Burnout (2001) focuses on crash physics with no challenge modes.
- •Multiplayer: Burnout includes split‑screen two‑player; Dominator is single‑player only.
- •Crash content: Burnout features chain‑reaction crashes; Dominator omits Crash Mode entirely.
- •Release era: Dominator is newer (2007) on PS2/PSP; Burnout is older (2001) on PS2 only.
- •Developer/publisher: Dominator by EA UK/Electronic Arts; Burnout by Criterion Games/Acclaim Entertainment.
Gameplay & fun factor
Both deliver high‑speed arcade racing; Dominator adds challenge modes, Burnout adds spectacular crash physics.
Platform availability
Dominator runs on PS2 and PSP; Burnout is PS2‑only.
Price & value
Both priced at $19.99 with one‑time purchase.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Burnout includes split‑screen two‑player; Dominator is single‑player only.
Content & replayability
Dominator offers 12 tracks, forward/reverse layouts, and four distinct challenge modes.
Difficulty & accessibility
Burnout’s arcade handling and crash mode are designed for easy pick‑up play; Dominator’s challenge modes may be harder.
Graphics & performance
Burnout’s graphics are noted as aged, but both run on the same PS2 hardware; no specific advantage.
Choose Burnout if…
Players who want split‑screen co‑op and love crash‑focused arcade action.
Choose Burnout Dominator if…
Solo racers who want more tracks and challenge modes, and may use a PSP.
Common questions
Do either games support online multiplayer?
No; both are limited to offline play (Burnout has split‑screen, Dominator is single‑player only).
Which game has more content to replay?
Dominator offers 12 tracks with forward/reverse layouts and four challenge modes, giving more structured replay content.
Is there a version I can play on a handheld?
Yes, Dominator has a PSP version; Burnout is PS2‑only.