Baja: Edge of Control Video Review

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74 Comments

  • football491

    Posted Oct 20, 2009 7:10 pm PT

    Is Baja a game sreues

  • blu329

    Posted Sep 16, 2009 12:30 pm PT

    Iwouldn't recommend this game to people who have played games like Dirt or Motorstorm. this game is similar but the controls are a sketchy and the braking isn't really that good but I think the worst thing thatI don't like is the camera it"s sensitivity isn't so great and you cant adjust it in the options menu. So i would suggest that Dirt or Motorstorm would be a better decision if your looking for an in-depth racing game.

  • tudyniuz

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 11:49 am PT

    I chose Pure over this

  • thomanji

    Posted Aug 9, 2009 8:37 pm PT

    I like this a lot it is surly on the edge of control but fun. I played this motor-storm on my dusty PS3 and do not see what is so great about it. I think this is much better because at least Baja: Edge of control is a challenge and not simple arcade. Anyone that likes racing and is up for a challenge this is the game to pickup.

  • TIE_24

    Posted Aug 3, 2009 3:17 pm PT

    I really enjoy this game. The constant unpredictability of the surfaces really make this game engaging. There is never a smooth moment, and if you're like me, the movement and physics behind the suspension and the dislodged body panels never cease to entertain. It's really dry in menu presentation, but the sense of speed and craziness never stops. As for arcadey? It's sorta like PGR4, based in reality with realistic speeds and stuff, but it's got the ability to transcend reality with flashy and amazing moments. Accidentally tipping over a fellow competitor at 120mph while in mid-air off a small jump and to just watch him tumble to pieces is really fun to watch. If you like off road games and as a younger kid (assuming you're under 21 or so) couldn't stop watching the Podracing scene in Phantom Menace, you'll latch onto this most definitely. I'd give it an 8.5 myself. The racing dynamics and gameplay are just too much fun.

  • Granulated

    Posted Mar 4, 2009 6:17 am PT

    remember 'Insane' from Codemasters ?

  • yatesy500

    Posted Dec 13, 2008 10:51 pm PT

    sweet

  • DamageIncM

    Posted Nov 16, 2008 6:18 pm PT

    LOL

    This game is ridiculous.
    OK, not that I mind more arcade games, but this is so over the top.
    Just look at the ridiculous jumps and crashes.
    And the damage is just silly, cause they made it so that only comes with the most extreme situations.
    I mean, if it's an arcade-game, don't put it in at all or just leave it cosmetically.
    Especially since the pit-stops are also silly. XD

    But there are too many of these games.
    Like someone else said, there are already ones like Motorstorm.
    Which I personally don't play, but if I had to pick such a game, that would probably be one of the best.

    I'll stick with DiRT anyway... not that it's completely similar...

  • chanwahl

    Posted Oct 24, 2008 4:01 pm PT

    in the garidge(garage) lol

  • kar008

    Posted Oct 21, 2008 6:58 am PT

    nice

  • IsmirZone

    Posted Oct 19, 2008 12:44 am PT

    With MotorStorm who cares about Baja. As for the Fanboys go to GameStop and buy RalliSport Challenge 2 it is $3.

  • v8rollin

    Posted Oct 18, 2008 1:19 pm PT

    This is a very good game with amazing graphics.

  • tobias282

    Posted Oct 12, 2008 8:54 am PT

    i have not the demo but this game have god graphicXD

  • kardooma

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 7:00 am PT

    Wahoo! this game dose look very good Graphic wise! tho what's the two player like i wonder! ;-)

  • Rusty_Falcon

    Posted Oct 2, 2008 1:56 am PT

    Yeah Rallisport challenge 2 was definitely awesome and I really wish I couls play it on my 360, because Dirt is just kind of gay handling, like the other colin mcraes...

  • FallenAngelXBL

    Posted Oct 2, 2008 12:05 am PT

    The PS3 version IS worse, its not cos there Biased, its just true. Get over your self.

  • chainbladeONps3 posted Sep 30, 2008 4:52 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    chainbladeONps3

    Posted Sep 30, 2008 4:52 pm PT (hide)

    why is the ps3 version worse again?
    is gamespot being a xbox fanboy?

  • myshak

    Posted Sep 30, 2008 8:57 am PT

    When they'll learn that we (speaking for racing games fans) wanna see more than one behind-the-car view? I prefer cockpit view and I bet I ain't the only one... or am I?

  • volcomstoner180

    Posted Sep 30, 2008 8:29 am PT

    whoever said rallysport 2 was the best is on the ball
    that game kicked ass big time

  • PONKiE

    Posted Sep 30, 2008 3:38 am PT

    Were you a bit under the weather Justin ?!
    You sound either bored or tired...

  • willmaxdigby

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 9:06 pm PT

    Geeeezus Justin...that was such a plain vanilla performance. This guy seems like he wouldn't even wrinkle the sheets. Would you step up and put some passion in your reviews - even if the game is poor, does it have to be augmented by your wet video review.

  • 2deluxe

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 1:57 pm PT

    Game for rednecks.

  • racastro65

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 1:01 pm PT

    Looks awesome !

  • danielcliment

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 11:12 am PT

    man i miss Rallysport challenge 2, the best race car game ever....

  • nish2280

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 4:53 am PT

    wait...so whats bad about it other than its hard??

  • -Intellectual-

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 2:39 am PT

    The X360 version scored 7.5 and ps3 version scored 6.5

  • sonic0491

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 1:40 am PT

    "With some practice It can be one of the most rewarding offroad games around"

    ....

    THAT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A 6.5/10 game!

    Also the controls look horrible! youd crash into the environment more than motorstorm! Not only that but your car controls terribly in the air- look near the start of the review! EW!

  • Thorpe89 Site moderator

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 6:27 pm PT

    Only thing that is drawing me from getting this is the controls. Does seem like something you're going to have to play for quite a while, to get a grip for it.

  • Nc7

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 2:45 pm PT

    They were talking all the time about the great physics and...you can CONTROL CAR'S DIRECTION WHILE JUMPING?!?! Very disappointed.

  • HolteEnder4Life

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 2:08 pm PT

    the cars seem floaty, reveiw doesnt seem to reflect the score either :S

  • Abrahamito

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 1:32 pm PT

    not bad

  • anime_gamer007

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 10:58 am PT

    I don't see how the PS3 version looks awful? It only seems to have a crappy frame rate.

  • _Ben99_

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 10:01 am PT

    I like the high jumbs in offroad games, they add a sweet flavor to the game

  • rearick99 posted Sep 28, 2008 8:24 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    rearick99

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 8:24 am PT (hide)

    All you people are whining about the ps3 version looking crappy, and that motorstorm is/will be better. Well truth is the ps3 sux no matter what game it is. I had mine with motorstorm for a whopping 3 days and decided my 360 was worth my investment and i got rid of the stupid machine

  • jocaju

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 5:30 am PT

    I was reading the review, the PS3 version doesn't look good? I was really waiting for this game, but I guess I'll wait for a price drop since the PS3 version is inferior.

  • jocaju

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 5:24 am PT

    He didn't say nothing really bad about the game, why the low score then?

  • bstcrew

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 2:22 am PT

    Man, gamespot is realy getting bad. In the full review they give this game a 6.5 yet watching this video review would make you think this game is actualy a 8 or even a 9. Gamespot, respect your audience and get your act together.

  • Patriot298

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 9:36 pm PT

    What kind of review was that? Was that even a review?? Seemed more like a preview! He introduced the features but never actually reviewed them..lol

  • Hoodlym_UK

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 7:08 pm PT

    I've liked the look of this since I first saw it, I'll eventualy pick it up. The tracks seems just crazy enough and that's refreshing.

  • ResiFreak

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 7:03 pm PT

    I think it looks like quite a fun racing game I am already getting Motorstorm: Pacific Rift and Pure so I think there's no point me buing this game too...

    The world's going off-road racing mad! :-S

  • ResiFreak

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 7:03 pm PT

    I think it looks like quite a fun racing game I am already getting Motorstorm: Pacific Rift and Pure so I think there's no point me buing this game too...

    The world's going off-road racing mad! :-S

  • Enkeixpress

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 5:43 pm PT

    I'm getting this.. seems fun.

  • alfredooo

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 3:13 pm PT

    what kind of review is this? he only talks about the features in the game but doesn't actually review them... pointless

  • Game-boy85

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 3:10 pm PT

    Motorstorm is still king!

  • jimmyjames33

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 9:06 am PT

    JUSTIN CALVERT IS A LAD!!!!!!!!!!!!

    END OF.

  • yatesy500 posted Sep 27, 2008 2:55 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    yatesy500

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 2:55 am PT (hide)

    this guy can't review

  • yatesy500

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 2:53 am PT

    looks really good for the 360

  • hellraiderz

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 1:18 am PT

    awi was looking forward to it, after wat they said about the PS3 version, i have lost all intrest... unless i get a 360 this christmas XD.

  • thomas10soa

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 6:27 pm PT

    to space godzilla, the guys british thats how we say it now shut up stop complaining and watch the review

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