Baja: Edge of Control

 Xbox 360
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
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  1. 1UP
    83
    The best news, though, is that for all its departures from "conventional" racing titles, Baja gives you just as many customization and tweaking options as those games do.
  2. Da Gameboyz
    75
    Although Baja: Edge of Control is a pretty standard off road racer, it takes enough risks in its gameplay to a make it a very solid title.
  3. Game Chronicles
    90
    Overall, BAJA: Edge of Control is an awesome blend of simulation racing with a bit of arcade. I personally love this title.
  5. Game Informer
    80
    As a debut title, it's a straight-forward affair. [Dec 2008, p.112]
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  6. Gameplayer
    80
    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.
  7. GameShark
    83
    What’s most impressive is the game’s physics engine.
  8. GameSpot
    75
    This ambitious racing game delivers a rewarding off-road experience provided you make it past the initially steep learning curve.
  9. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    The refined physics mesh with the superbly slick controls to create and authentically challenging racing experience, chock full of wicked-fast wheeling. [Nov 2008, p.61]
  10. Thunderbolt
    80
    It’s a punishing game but rewarding in equal measures, and will draw you in like no other racing game quite has managed so far this generation - bring on BAJA 2: World Tour.
  11. XboxAddict
    75
    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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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    one of the first and only games I played on Xbox and I say... this game was made for Xbox because on PS3 it's bad and on PC it's horrible.one of the first and only games I played on Xbox and I say... this game was made for Xbox because on PS3 it's bad and on PC it's horrible.

    This game has a bad gameplay but the destruction of vehicles and the visual effects are great    … Full Review »
  2. TheSquirrel
    May 5, 2012
    6
    This game contains some excellent, realistic driving experience for offroading (Own a jeep myself) but it is masked by a terrible carreer modeThis game contains some excellent, realistic driving experience for offroading (Own a jeep myself) but it is masked by a terrible carreer mode and an overall lackluster presentation. I find myself beating the campaign just to unlock more stuff to go into freeride. The very long races are very cool and unique, and had the game been centered around these, it could have been an 8 or a 9. Otherwise you end up with a game that's very fun to kill an hour in driving all over the countryside, but is very unsatisfying when you spend the time to beat it.… Full Review »
  3. RobB
    Dec 9, 2008
    9
    This is the best off-road racing game I have ever played. The racing genre is my favourite, so I've played a lot of racing games. TheThis is the best off-road racing game I have ever played. The racing genre is my favourite, so I've played a lot of racing games. The learning curve is definitely big on this game, as it even took me a short while to get used to it, but I'm glad I took the time because I have been having so much fun since. The physics engine is superb and just everything about this game is amazing. I highly recommend all racing fans pick this game up as its a must-have.… Full Review »
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