- Publisher: THQ
- Release Date: Sep 22, 2008
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

- Summary:
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- Developer: 2XL Games
- Genre(s): Driving, Racing, Simulation, Rally / Offroad, Rally / Offroad, Automobile
- # of players: Up to 10
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 35
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Mixed: 23 out of 35
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Negative: 2 out of 35
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Overall, BAJA: Edge of Control is an awesome blend of simulation racing with a bit of arcade. I personally love this title.
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BAJA is a real wolf in sheep’s clothing – a robust, addictive and unique racer that handles better than DiRT and sounds better than Forza disguised as unassuming release schedule filler. It even supports up to four-player split-screen, which is great considering split-screen of any type is a real rarity these days. It’ll probably vanish without a trace, but right now we’re turning off the driving aids and screaming off into the sunset.
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This game really could have been a must have with some more attention to the AI and some polished graphics to appeal to the general mass of gamers that feel graphics are more important than gameplay.
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The harsh difficulty level and simulated driving makes for a frustrating experience if you’re not in it for the long haul.
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The name of the game does great justice with the final result. Baja features a wild control system that doesn´t help to feel like driving. The game tries to go using the dirt track but at the end, it can´ t recover and finish falling down the mountain. While there are some interesting game modes, like the Baja endurance competition, the number of variables that affect our car are just too much for a normal player. The choppy framerate makes the game a bad choice on PS3, while the Xbox 360 version is smoother and much more detailed.
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Baja is a fussy racer, held back by twitchy control and incredibly dull design. Truly dedicated fans of the real race, or hardcore racing nuts with vast reserves of patience, may well get something out of it. Most people looking for a grimy, gnarly rock-hopping racer will be quite happy with something like "Pure."
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Don't be seduced by the trendy soundtrack or gnarly subtitle; there are already too many fantastic racing games fighting for space on the pre-owned racks.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 4
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Mixed: 1 out of 4
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Negative: 0 out of 4
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RobBDec 9, 2008
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BlueBoxOct 4, 2008
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