Burnout is a racing video game developed by Criterion Games and released for Xbox. As the inaugural title in the Burnout series, it emphasizes high-speed gameplay, dramatic crashes, and a reckless driving style. Players race against opponents in various environments, seeking to maximize aggressive maneuvers and destruction while completing objectives to progress through the game.
The first game in the Burnout series, 'Burnout' set the platform for a new generation of racing games, with a focus on speed, extravagant crashes, and a goal of driving as recklessly as possible.