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BAJA: Edge of Control HD

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

Baja: Edge of Control HD is the carefully remastered version of the original off-road racer from 2008. This truly unique game contains more than 1,000 miles of the toughest terrain Mother Nature has to offer, including the steepest mountains, thickest mud and deepest canyons known to man.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Racing, Sport

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    Pros

    • Realistic and satisfying vehicle physics
    • Large variety of vehicles and tracks
    • Long endurance races with strategic damage management
    • Local split-screen multiplayer
    • Good value for content especially on sale

    Cons

    • Outdated graphics and sound design
    • Limited and buggy online multiplayer
    • Poor keyboard and wheel support
    • Ai can be inconsistent and overly aggressive
    • Some ui and control mapping issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose driving styles, car setups, and difficulty levels, but career mode progression and race structure are preset."

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    • Competence

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      4

      "Game offers skill challenges with realistic driving physics, damage management, and AI difficulty settings."

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      "The game offers challenging AI, realistic vehicle damage and wear, and requires skillful driving and strategy to succeed."

    • Competition

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      2

      "Includes multiplayer modes and leaderboards, but online population is low and AI racing is a significant part of gameplay."

      Capsule for RIDE 5 RIDE 5

      "Includes multiplayer modes and AI racing with some competitive elements, but online player base is small and AI can be inconsistent."

    • Continuation

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      3

      "Long career mode with many races and modes encourages extended play; some players report replayability and habitual return."

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      "Long races and career mode encourage extended play sessions; some players report high replay value and hours of engagement."

    • Cooperation

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      1

      "Supports local split-screen multiplayer allowing cooperative or competitive play with friends."

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      "Supports local split-screen multiplayer for up to 4 players, but online multiplayer is limited and not a major focus."

    • Creativity

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      2

      "Customization of vehicles is mostly aesthetic; players desire more tuning and modding but current creative options are limited."

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      "Players can customize and upgrade vehicles with various parts and tuning options, allowing personal driving preferences."

    • Domination

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      -2

      "Interactions with other players and AI emphasize competition but not dominance or trash talk."

      Capsule for RIDE 4 RIDE 4

      "AI opponents race aggressively but there is no evidence of trash talk or social dominance; multiplayer is cooperative or competitive without hostility."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Immersive racing experience with realistic physics and long endurance events provides strong escape from real life."

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      "Offers immersive off-road racing experiences with long endurance events and open environments for distraction and stress relief."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Encourages trying different cars, tuning setups, and racing strategies, though some routines exist in progression."

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    • Exploration

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      "Large maps with multiple paths and hidden objectives encourage exploration and discovery."

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      "Features large maps and free drive modes allowing discovery of vast off-road terrain and varied tracks."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Vehicle customization and choice allow some self-expression, though limited cosmetic options."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Game is grounded in realistic car mechanics and street racing culture, with minimal fantasy elements."

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      "Grounded in realistic off-road racing and vehicle physics; minimal fantastical or fictional elements."

    • Fellowship

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      "Local multiplayer allows social play with friends, fostering some community feeling, but no online or broader social features."

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      "Local multiplayer and some online play foster community, but online player base is small and social features limited."

    • Growth

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      3

      "Players develop driving skills, learn tracks, and improve performance over time."

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      "Players develop driving skills, learn track nuances, and improve vehicle setups over time."

    • Health

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      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

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      -3

      "Requires focused attention due to fast-paced racing and quick reflexes; not suitable for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention during long races and skillful driving; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      -4

      "Social interactions are limited to competitive multiplayer; no close emotional connections described."

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    • Leadership

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      -3

      "No evidence of leadership roles; multiplayer is cooperative but lacks formal group management."

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    • Progression

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      4

      "Career mode involves earning money, upgrading cars, and unlocking new vehicles and tracks."

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      "Career mode progression through vehicle classes, upgrades, and unlocking content is a core feature."

    • Relaxation

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      2

      "Game provides enjoyable flow and fun, though some tension arises from challenging AI and racing conditions."

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      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though challenging AI and long races can create tension."

    • Sensation

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      3

      "Visuals, sound effects, and vehicle feedback provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Vehicle physics, sound effects, and environmental interactions provide engaging sensory feedback."

    • Status

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      -2

      "Limited social recognition; multiplayer is cooperative with low visibility and no ranking system."

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    • Story

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      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay focuses on racing events and career progression without story immersion."

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    • Strategy

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      3

      "Players engage in race strategy, car setup, and resource management, though some features like pit stops are simplified."

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      "Players must manage vehicle damage, pit stops, and driving tactics, especially in long endurance races."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Fast-paced racing with risk of crashes and damage creates suspense and excitement."

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    • Value

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      3

      "Offers substantial content and replayability for its price, especially on sale."

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    • Violence

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      "Focus on racing and vehicle damage rather than combat or destruction; no aggressive violence."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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