Baja: Edge of Control
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| Developer(s) | 2XL Games BlitWorks (HD) |
| Publisher(s) | THQ THQ Nordic (HD) |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Baja: Edge of Control is an off road racing video game developed by American studio 2XL Games and published by THQ for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game gets its name from the real life Baja 1000 off-road race in Baja California, Mexico, on which it is based. The game is set on over 95 different tracks, including 3 different Baja 250 courses, 2 Baja 500 courses, 1 Baja 1000 course, and has 9 open world environments. The game was released September 22, 2008 in North America and September 26, 2008 in Europe.
Gameplay
The game is targeted as an arcade off road racer, very similar to Colin McRae: Dirt and is based on endurance racing across the desert. Multiplayer options include playing other players through Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, System Link and up to 4 player split screen.
Reception
| Publication | Score |
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| 1Up.com | B+[1] |
| Eurogamer | 6/10[2] |
| GameSpot | 7.5/10[3] |
| GameSpy |    [4] |
| IGN | 6.9/10[5] |
The game received average ratings from most reviewers averaging out at around 6 or 7 out of 10. However, it's been nominated for the best racing game of 2008 by GameSpot.[6]
Remaster
On March 1 2017, THQ Nordic announced that Baja: Edge of Control would be remastered as Baja: Edge of Control HD for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows with 4K compatibility and improved rendering techniques for shadows, lighting and dust effects.[7] The game was released worldwide in September 2017.
References
- ^ Neigher, Eric (September 23, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control Review". 1Up.com. Archived from the original on June 3, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ Whitehead, Dan (October 30, 2008). "Xbox 360 Roundup • Page 2". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on December 24, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ Calvert, Justin (September 25, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ Graziani, Gabe (September 22, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control". GameSpy. Archived from the original on October 7, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ Geddes, Ryan (September 23, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control Review". IGN. Archived from the original on March 3, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ Best Of 2008 Genre Awards. Gamespot. 2008-12-24. Event occurs at 1.04. Archived from the original on 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2015-02-20.
- ^ "Baja: Edge of Control HD coming to PS4™ and Xbox One". THQ Nordic. 1 March 2017. Archived from the original on 4 March 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2017.