Baja: Edge of Control

Baja: Edge of Control

Developer(s) 2XL Games
Publisher(s) THQ
Platform(s) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date(s)
  • NA September 22, 2008
  • EU September 26, 2008
Genre(s) Arcade Off Road Racing
Mode(s) Singleplayer, multiplayer
Distribution DVD, Blu-ray Disc

Baja: Edge of Control is an off road racing videogame developed by 2XL Games for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game gets its name from the real life Baja 1000 off-road race, on which it is based. The game is set on over 95 different tracks, including 3 different Baja 250 courses, 2 Baja 500 courses, and 1 Baja 1000 course. 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

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.[1]

References

  1. Best Of 2008 Genre Awards. Gamespot. 2008-12-24. Event occurs at 1.04.

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