Pure-blooded Burnout with nineteen cars, constant risk taking and a thrilling Burnout Chain system. Criterion knows what it's doing on PSP, and the missing cop chases barely register at all.
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Category
Racing1 player3+
Description
Arcade racing at extreme speeds through streets with no safety barriers, with garage visits between events. Published by EA Games, released in Japan in April 2007. Nineteen cars, Burnout Chain system for chaining takedowns, nitro boost recharged by near-misses, ad hoc versus mode. Japanese release.
Burnout Dominator review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Skimming traffic to earn boost, then unleashing it all in a mad burst of acceleration: risk becomes the heart of the fun. This entry pushes the boost-chaining mechanic to its peak, rewarding daring with a constant high. Spectacular and snappy, an arcade racer that turns the fear of danger into pure thrill, pad in hand.
An entry in the Burnout arcade racing series, Dominator returns to Electronic Arts' aggressive driving and spectacular crashes. Multiplatform and common elsewhere, it owes its collecting interest solely to the scarcity of its Japanese edition among import collectors, sought by specialized collectors, the content staying identical to the more widespread versions.
Is Burnout Dominator still worth playing in 2026?
An arcade racer from Electronic Arts, Burnout Dominator pushes speed to the extreme on open roads where aggressive driving, bumper grazing overtakes and constant boost reward risk taking. The return to the garage system between races and the emphasis on chaining stunts to fill the boost gauge make it a snappy, demanding Burnout. The sense of speed stays exhilarating on PSP. For a fan of arcade racing or of Burnout, the title keeps a perfectly intact intensity and adrenaline.
