
The Showdown Tour will likely take up 90% of your single-player experience and is a mish-mash of different game modes, from demolition derby to rally-cross style races. Each event yields cash as a reward (which increases as you unlock and rise through the leagues) that can then be spent on upgrading or purchasing new vehicles. There are three archetypes of cars available: race, demolition or gymkhana, and in a similar fashion to Burnout Revenge, your class of vehicle is restricted to the type of event you are taking part in, so you can’t accidentally (or deliberately…) take a four ton reinforced vehicle into a race against dune buggies.
Starting with a small selection of two to three cars in each class, by the end of the campaign you’ll have a much wider selection available if you save up the cash to purchase them. Customisation is limited, with options to change the car livery and, if you have the cash, most can be upgraded in three areas: power, strength and handling to help keep up with the competition. Having said that, the selection of car decoration available is varied and although you cannot create your own custom paint-job, there is probably something you’ll like at hand.