| Developer | 2XL Games BlitWorks (HD) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | THQ THQ Nordic (HD) |
| Platforms | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows |
| Released | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 NA: September 22, 2008; AU: September 25, 2008; EU: September 26, 2008Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One September 14, 2017 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Baja: Edge of Control is a 2008 off-road racing video game developed by 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 and Baja California Sur, Mexico, on which it is based. The game is set on over 95 different tracks, including three different Baja 250 courses, two Baja 500 courses, one Baja 1000 course, and has nine open world environments.
Gameplay
The game is targeted as an arcade off road racer, 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 four player split-screen.
Reception
Baja: Edge of Control received "mixed" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[1][2]
The game was nominated for the best racing game of 2008 by GameSpot.[3]
Remaster
A remaster of the original game, Baja: Edge of Control HD, was released worldwide in September 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. It features 4K compatibility and improved rendering techniques for shadows, lighting and dust effects.[4]
Reception
The HD version received "mixed or average reviews" on all platforms according to Metacritic.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Baja: Edge of Control for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived March 3, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "Baja: Edge of Control for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived January 4, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "Best Of 2008 Genre Awards". GameSpot. Fandom. December 24, 2008. pp. 1.04. Archived March 25, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ "Baja: Edge of Control HD coming to PS4™ and Xbox One". THQ Nordic. March 1, 2017. Archived March 4, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ "Baja: Edge of Control HD for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived December 20, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "Baja: Edge of Control HD for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived March 7, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "Baja: Edge of Control HD for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived July 12, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 8, 2023.