Software: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 Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One September 14, 2017 |
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.
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
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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.[20]
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.[21] The game was released worldwide in September 2017.
Reception
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The HD version received "mixed or average reviews" on all platforms according to Metacritic.[22][23][24]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Baja: Edge of Control for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/baja-edge-of-control/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Baja: Edge of Control for Xbox 360 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/baja-edge-of-control/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Oertel, Mathias (October 2, 2008). "Test: Baja: Edge of Control (PS3, X360)" (in de). 4Players GmbH. https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PlayStation3/Test/11038/60553/0/Baja_Edge_of_Control.html.
- ↑ Edge staff (December 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control (X360)". Edge (Future plc) (195): 93.
- ↑ Whitehead, Dan (October 30, 2008). "Xbox 360 Roundup (Page 2)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-360-roundup-1?page=2.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Baja: Edge of Control". Game Informer (GameStop) (188): 112. December 2008.
- ↑ Erickson, Tracy (September 22, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control (360)". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/207201/baja-edge-of-control-360/. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ↑ Calvert, Justin (September 25, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control Review (PS3)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/baja-edge-of-control-review/1900-6198213/.
- ↑ Calvert, Justin (September 25, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control Review (X360)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/baja-edge-of-control-review/1900-6198215/.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Graziani, Gabe (September 22, 2008). "GameSpy: Baja: Edge of Control". IGN Entertainment. http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/baja/911910p1.html.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Baja: Edge of Control Review". Viacom. September 30, 2008. http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=6580.
- ↑ Bedigian, Louis (October 3, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control - PS3 - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/baja_edge_of_control_ps3_review/.
- ↑ Woodward, Stephen (October 14, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control - 360 - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/baja_edge_of_control_360_review/.
- ↑ Geddes, Ryan (September 22, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control Review (PS3)". IGN Entertainment. http://ps3.ign.com/articles/912/912274p1.html.
- ↑ Geddes, Ryan (September 22, 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control Review (Xbox 360)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/09/22/baja-edge-of-control-review.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Rivaol (September 29, 2008). "Test: Baja [Edge of Control (PS3, 360)"] (in fr). Webedia. https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00009694-baja-test.htm.
- ↑ Ortiz, David (September 25, 2008). "Baja: Edge of control: Fuera de pista y sin control (X360) [date mislabeled as "March 6, 2012""] (in es). https://as.com/meristation/2008/09/25/analisis/1222322400_018570.html.
- ↑ Dyer, Mitch (November 2008). "Baja: Edge of Control". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US): 61. http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/xbox-360/a-f/baja-edge-control. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Review: Baja: Edge of Control". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (12): 79. November 2008.
- ↑ Best Of 2008 Genre Awards. GameSpot. Fandom. December 24, 2008. Event occurs at 1.04. Archived from the original on March 25, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Baja: Edge of Control HD coming to PS4™ and Xbox One". March 1, 2017. https://www.thqnordic.com/article/baja-edge-control-hd-coming-playstation-4tm-and-xbox-one.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Baja: Edge of Control HD for Xbox One Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/baja-edge-of-control/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Baja: Edge of Control HD for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/baja-edge-of-control/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Baja: Edge of Control HD for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/baja-edge-of-control/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ Oertel, Mathias (September 14, 2017). "Test: Baja: Edge of Control [HS (PS4, XOne)"] (in de). 4Players GmbH. https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/Allgemein/Test/11038/82781/0/Baja_Edge_of_Control.html.
- ↑ Ayden_ (October 1, 2017). "Test : Baja : Edge of Control HD - Un remaster un peu léger" (in fr). Webedia. https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/718055/baja-edge-of-control-hd-un-remaster-un-peu-leger.htm.
- ↑ Bonjour, Javi Oria (September 20, 2017). "Baha: Edge of Control HD, Análisis (PC, PS4)" (in es). https://as.com/meristation/2017/09/20/analisis/1505862480_169037.html.
- ↑ Apostolico, Marcello (October 7, 2017). "Baja: Edge of Control Review". Gamer Network. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/baja_edge_of_control_hd.
External links
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baja: Edge of Control.
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