Top 5: Arcade racers

5. F Zero GX (Gamecube)















Blindingly fast and un-relentlessly challenging or the harder difficulties, Nintendo definately picked the right people to develop this game in Sega's Amusement Vision studio.



4. Burnout 2 (Gamecube)















Probably the last "pure" title in Criterions excellent series before EA diluted the franchise with "EA Trax" and "DJ Wankstain". A much more traditional racer than Takedown and showing it's age a bit but an exhilarating experience nevertheless.



3. Ridge Racer 6 (360)












Regardless of being released very early on in the 360's life i still think RR6 looks and plays fantastic to this day. It's also huge and very challenging in the later stages which add to the games lastability.



2. Outrun 2 (Xbox)















A fantastic sequel to a classic racer. Wonderful home conversion by Sumo Digital as well, especially when you consider most people thought that the Lindberg powered arcade game was too powerful to bring to home consoles.



1. Burnout 3: Takedown (PS2)















I really expected EA to ruin the franchise with this game, especially after the classic that was Burnout 2. Luckily developers Criterion pulled a masterstroke and gave us a top drawer title which bests the second game and everything else out there. Unfortunately they peaked with this game in my opinion as i don't find any of the follow ups as good. The graphics are also fantastic for a last gen title.