Paradise 2?
After playing the Island for a bit longer yesterday, it feels more than just an added area of Burnout Paradise, it feels more like Paradise 1.5.
So, what direction will CG take with Paradise 2? (if there is going to be a Paradise 2) What would you like to see? What bits of Burnout Paradise should they keep? What should they expand on? What should they scrap??
I would like to see racing in Paradise 2 in the same style as Island racing, with visual checkpoints which aren't on junctions. With a better race editor, possibly where you drive around and click where you want the checkpoints to be.
I would like to see a new city designed more like the Island expanding on Stunt Runs and crazy stunts as I think this is really where Burnout Paradise has found it's niche.
I would like to see online Road Rage tweaked for an open world, it just doesn't work the way it is in Paradise, I think CG need to go back to the drawing board on that one.
More competitive gameplay is needed tho, to really keep players coming back for more. Whether this is to beat other players in races, or timed challenges or just to improve on your own times. I think Paradise needs more of a competitive edge to really give it long term appeal. Although, I'm sure we will still be freeburning for some time to come!
I think the game has come a long way in the last year and a half, and if the direction of the Island is an indication of what a sequel might be like, the future for Burnout Paradise is looking a lot brighter then it was last week.
- ZombieTron's blog
- Log in to post comments
Syndicate
Comments
SUFFUR
Sun, 06/14/2009 - 13:10
Permalink
Why bother with a 2
When they could update the whole of Paradise for the price of a whole new game, as a DL, so 4200 MSP, and we will get a new and Improved Paradise and have an old Island, we also need to give them a Year to do so, I can't wait!
Patience is something I taught myself, so I never know when it's going to run out?
Patience is something I taught myself, so I never know when it's going to run out?
ZombieTron
Sun, 06/14/2009 - 14:07
Permalink
Better to start from scratch...
I think a Paradise 2 would be able to be a better game then if they just keep updating this version. I'm sure it would be easier for them to do chevron checkpoints etc if they are building the game from scratch and not being constrained by the current disc content.
Although I think if they want to add a 2nd city as DLC for cheaper then a full game, as there wont be the manufacturing costs, I wouldn't be complaining. As long as it was a new improved city with all that they have learned over the past couple of years. The only problem with this is that I would probably need to get a bigger hard drive! Can you imagine the size of the DL!!??
Linkster
Sun, 06/14/2009 - 15:46
Permalink
The main thing
I would like to see is the showtimes being scrapped and replaced with the crash junctions that were in Point Of Impact. I find the showtimes incredibly dull and get bored of them easily.
I like the new checkpoints that are in BSI so they should be a must and also put more emphasis on racing. To keep the stunt fans happy how about bringing in ATVs and for those who are fans of smashing stuff up trucks. Basically what I'm saying is Fuel but a lot better
jwillisjr
Sun, 06/14/2009 - 18:25
Permalink
Main things in Paradise 2.
Let's assume that Burnout will get massive like World of war craft....
They would need to add more islands and then go onto many other countries and fly their like Burnout 3 take down.
We need an Airport that we can park our car in while we jetset to another country. US, to UK, to Asia. Simple as that.
oh also we need to be able to smash through some glass windows in buildings. But wait...does that make it paradise 2? lol.
"The sleep of reason produces monsters" -Goya
"The sleep of reason produces monsters" -Goya
guzbristow
Mon, 07/13/2009 - 16:10
Permalink
Pursuit
I'm a great fan of the pursuits in BO2, this could be expanded and made harder by introducing tag / relay events.
The Eliminating races were also good events in BO4. Id like to see off road and multi rider bike events. How about a demolition derby event around the base ball ground near to silver lake?
As BOP has expanded into motorbikes how about racing boats just off the island ? lol
Just a newbies thoughts.
Guz
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u185/guzbristow/Dark%20Agents/dknewsigvsmall.png