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7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Fans of the pavement just don't understand...Feb 27, 2009
By Marvelous I first have to start off by addressing those that have complained about the controls and handling on this game. These gamers obviously have no clue what happens to a truck, suv, or 4x4's on the rough off road terrain. The creators did an excellent job on taking real life events, and tranferring it to the next-gen video games. The handling and controls represent also exactly what would happen to a truck racing at those speeds over uneven terrain. So honestly, it you really aren't into four wheeling, or off roading, then you wont appreciate this game at all... That's like me purchasing a WWE video game when I'm not into wrestling at all, and then post a bad review on the moves!
Any dirt riding junkie will apprecite this game for what it is, the graphics aren't the best that we've seen on a racing game, but you can't put the bar too high for THQ. However, that isn't stating that the graphics are bad neither, I am very statisfied with the games presentation and physics. They have a wide range of trucks, and 4x4's to choose from, and they did a wonderful job in creating the enviroments.
Being that the game is a hard item to pick up used at any gamestop, I definitely recommend buying this new, it's something you wont regret, but only if you truly understand off roading. Those that complain about the controls and handling, and wine about how hard it is to finish a race or stay on the road. Stick to the pavement stable boys! Leave the hard tarrain of dirt, mud, hills, and jumps to those that know what to do with it.
Baja Racing: Edge of control is not wasted money for the off road fan!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
The Spiritual Follow up to Smuggler's Run--in some ways!Dec 23, 2010
By P. Lio
"Dermatophile"
Disclaimer: this is not a normal review.
This is actually a specialized review, but for those searching for what I am searching, it will answer the question. The question is: where can I get that same fun, free feeling that I got when I played Smuggler's Run for the PS2?
Smuggler's Run was a great driving and off-roading game for the PS2 that I loved and still love to this day. The "game" itself is not really a racing game, but more of a chasing game where the police try to catch you while you traverse large, complex-for-the-era landscapes and it's really fun. But what I loved most about the game was the free play mode where you could just roam about and explore the environment. Moreover, you could do this on a split-screen with a friend. It was just plain fun to cruise around the hills and paths, splash in the puddles and crash into each other: a mindless, zen-like state of pleasure and freedom.
Since then, I've been looking for a follow up to the game on the XBOX 360 or PS3... and I hadn't really found one. There are some small forum posts around the net that ask this very question, so I started there. They recommended Burnout: Paradise which is really fun and does let you cruise around the city freely, but does not let you go anywhere in the horizon like an off-roading game does.
Then there is Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. So much fun! So fast and exciting! But again, the exploration is pretty limited to the roads, so I would say you can cruise around but not really explore.
Then I tried Pure, a very fun game that is best summarized as SSX in an ATV. I loved the graphics and hoped for some exploration possibilities but it won't let you off the track...
DiRT2 is also insanely beautiful and I did like the mechanics of racing, but this really is a RACING game only, and there was no exploration in the off times...
Which brings us to FUEL. I was so excited about this game! It seemed to be EXACTLY what I wanted, with huge maps and changing weather and even a neat-soundings story... but I was pretty sad when I played it. The graphics were really crummy, and the mechanics of playing were simply not fun. The environments were BIG, but not that interesting... I only played a few hours and was simply not interested to continue.
Okay, all that said, enter BAJA. I had low hopes for this one and am so excited to be pleasantly surprised! First off, the graphics are good enough--not DiRT2 good, but really nice. Second, the controls are really great! Floaty and surreal, yes, but very much like Smuggler's run which I would describe as "arcade like"--it really works in the game. Above all, this game is FUN! My brother and I did some split-screen games and ended up playing for 5 hours without stopping. We were laughing and laughing, and sort of in shock at how much fun it was. We did some races (which are verrrrry long, longer than I'd like, but STILL manage to be fun!), did the Hill Climbing which is neat, and then, most of all, did lots of free roaming. The environments are well-done and there are lots of little easter eggs to discover. I found a Tony Montana-like house in the desert with a big globe that said "The World is Mine". We found a "Desert Playground". And we found some jumps that looked impossible, but after many runs were were able to clear them.
With no exaggeration, this game is the most fun I've experienced in YEARS. Just a pure joy to play and experience, no pressure, no "Scripted Sequences", and the ability to share it with a friend on the split screen. Certainly this is not for everyone, but for those searching, you can stop here...
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Close but no cigarOct 17, 2008
By cmyth
"cmyth007"
I really WANTED and expected to rate this game higher. Graphics are fantastic, although they could use a bit more tuning for overall fit and finish. Still, the scenery is gorgeous.
My big complaint with this game is the excessive difficulty. I am a veteran racer and long time fan of the genre, but this is by far the most difficult racing game I have ever played. Even on "easy", you are hard pressed to top anywhere near the top three once you get out of the opening class of rigs. Very dissappointing that they would make a game so overwhelmingly difficult. If not for that, this could be a four star game, easily. Instead, it ends up being endless hours of frustration.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Definitely a game for four wheeling fansFeb 23, 2009
If you are into any type of off roading, then this video game is something you should check out. First off, this game is almost nearly impossible to pick up used at gamestop. I tried 5 different gamestops that I usually stop by here and there, depending if I'm in the neighborhood, and none of them had a used copy of Edge of Control. Which told me 2 things: A. The manufacturer didn't produce as many copies as other titles, and B. people are finding this game so entertaining that they are just unwilling to give it up.
With that said, I ended up buying a new copy, and from the moment the game fired up with the spanish guitar playing, I knew right away this was going to be a fun purchase. Now I own a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 V8 which I take up into the Rocky Mountains regularly, exploring as many four wheel trails as I can find... So as soon as I played a few of the race types that are offered in the game: Race rally, Baja, Hill climb, and Free roam. I found myself having so much fun; love all the different veichle types that you can choose: 4x4. mini trucks, full-size trucks etc... All the maps are so much fun to explore, not exactly the best graphics that the 360 can push, but you can't put the bar too high for THQ. Being as it may, if you are undecided about getting this or not, I'll tell you if you love racing on the dirt, mud, rocks, and/or trying to push your truck to the limit in scaling a mountain. Than you will definitely appreciate this game for what it is.
Set at $39.99 new, I can vouch any four wheeling junkie will get his rocks off on this game. Not too sure for those that don't share the enthusiasm as us truck and suv drivers, but a good racing game nevertheless.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Worst Racing Game I've Ever PlayedApr 14, 2011
By Jeff Woodson I've played a large percentage of the racing games available for the Xbox 360 and this has to be the worst one I've ever picked up. The graphics are okay, but nothing special, but what kills the game is the absolutely lousy handling of the vehicles. I know that other reviewers say it's realistic, but at some point it just doesn't work in a video game. Winning is more dumb luck than skill in this game so I'm giving it a big thumbs down and will probably make it the first racing game I've ever traded in effective this weekend as I don't think I'll ever be inclined to pick it up and try it again.
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