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Metacritic 9413+

Burnout 3: Takedown

Criterion Games|2004RacingArcade

LumiScore

56

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

40/100

Growth Value

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage responsible driving habits outside of the game, differentiating between arcade racing and real-world consequences.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)40/100

RepresentationHow diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

The game is a racing title with minimal narrative and no significant female characters or conversations between them.

What your child develops

Burnout 3: Takedown sharpens spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its high-octane racing and 'crash and burn' mechanics. Players must make quick tactical decisions and adapt to dynamic traffic situations.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~23hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Burnout 3 takes the hit series even further, now featuring a unique "crash and burn" racing concept and a one-of-a-kind special effects engine that delivers spectacular visuals. The intensity heats up as players race, and often crash, their way through oncoming traffic in an attempt to claim the top spot.