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BAJA: Edge of Control HD
Developer 2XL Games, Blitworks
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. From the Steam store page
210 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 24, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
87
LovedLoved
148 positive · 23 negative
95% range 81–91%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 148 | 23 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 39 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
275 of 327 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
87% recommend · 153 yes, 23 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 176 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (419 of 508 positive).
Players praise the game as a hidden gem with great physics and fun arcade-style offroad racing. [1][2] Some reviewers note issues with controls, especially on keyboard, and unbalanced AI. [3][4][5] A few players find the game lacks polish and has frustrating features. [6][7]
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Representative posts
- [3]
Shockingly bad keyboard controls. The tool to rebind keys doesn't even tell you what the keys do and just shows you a picture of a controller with the keys assigned to each button. Even then, I can't use the keypad keys as they can't be bound at all! Game should be renamed to "BAH: No Controls BS"
- [1]
BAJA: Edge of Control HD is an Arcade/Simcade style Offroad racer its kinda a little hidden gem but with a few problems: Pros: + 9 open world maps (95 tracks) + 8 race classes + 46 cars (2 arent in career mode for no reason, i dont count the bonus cars) + 4 game modes (track curcuits, rally, open class and hillclimb) + helicopter mechanic is unique to help you during the Rally and Baja stages + bots are fun to race …
- [13]
Wow, what the hell happened? One of the best ever arcade rally games is hidden deep in digital racing history. Only to be found by the most diligent, obsessive race fans... And on sale for $7. I want to shout it from the hilltops. I wish that there was a 2.0 in the works!
- [6]
This game brings back a lot of memories, I used to play it on my grandpa's PS3 and it brings a lot of nostalgia. From a very objective point of view this game is not as good as i remember: the racing is fun and the career system, even if simple, is good enough to keep you entertained for a bit. But the game evidently lacks polish, and some of the features are very frustrating. The simulation driving model requires …
- [2]
I had forgot how much I loved this game. While being an older title this game still has one of the better physics engines and great tracks over large semi open areas. Visually it runs great and is better than the XBox version I remember although obviously lacking in the reflections and enhancements of the latest driving sims.
Summarised from 34 of the 221 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
87% of the 176 Steam reviewers we collected recommend BAJA: Edge of Control HD. The complaint that keeps coming up: poor keyboard controls and rebinding tool. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 210 · most liked firstHow come no one told us they put Baja Blast in the game?
neutral · AI labelView post →watched a baseball game for the first time in a while and gotta say I am not a fan of the little ad they add to the pitchers mound, nothing against Mountain Dew Baja Blast but I prefer my ballgame without a distracting neon green logo at the focal point of my interest
neutral · AI labelView post →Moonshine got 1st 🥇 in A41 Rainmaker! Ggs to all teams we played 🌙✨ Tea: “Erm I’m dead-“ Apisto: “That’s 10 pounds to ya” Comrade: “2 game wonder” Baja: “Look out for that splashdown!” Gameing: “What happened to peace, love, and kindness?”
neutral · AI labelView post →faves game! 💗✨ Food: pizza Season: Autumn Drink: Mountain Dew Baja Blast or Pepsi Color: Blue Anime: Fullmetal Alchemist or YuYuHakusho Bonus (For fun) Game: Final Fantasy X Sport: Baseball (Go Yankees!) Artist/Band: Breaking Benjamin Book: Resident evil: City of the dead TV: BTVS
neutral · AI labelView post →‘Looks like another #hurricane is forming off Baja California.’ ‘Didn’t we just have one?’ ‘Yeah, Polo came through last week and produced these huge waves. We played a game for storm watch.’ ‘Game?’ ‘We weren’t sure where it was gonna hit.’ ‘Oh?’ ‘I stood outside and yelled, Marco?!’ #vss365
neutral · AI labelView post →This is great! I think you’re harder on the NCR than you should be. I think the game makes it pretty clear that the NCR’s security issues in the Mojave mainly stem from a lack of focus on a frontier area. The vast majority of the NCR’s forces are deployed in Baja at the time of the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →good morning I swear to God if I cover another game like last night's and it isn't actually a PCL game, I will Baja Blast myself off the Sphere
neutral · AI labelView post →BAJA: Edge of Control HD is an Arcade/Simcade style Offroad racer its kinda a little hidden gem but with a few problems: Pros: + 9 open world maps (95 tracks) + 8 race classes + 46 cars (2 arent in career mode for no reason, i dont count the bonus cars) + 4 game modes (track curcuits, rally, open class and hillclimb) + helicopter mechanic is unique to help you during the Rally and Baja stages + bots are fun to race with they also make mistakes + fantastic track design + great soundtrack…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Throwback to when we painted up some crawlers for conventions to match the Baja Buggy skins in game! If you want to try them in action head over to the demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4397900/... #gamedev #indiegames
neutral · AI labelView post →My original review (below) was pretty much "buy but only during a sale". After playing some more, I'm changing it to "don"t buy". Why ? Because I've noticed a few things that annoy me : - Lots of people claim the physics in this game is good, at least vehicle-to-ground physics, but it really isn't. It's doing okay in average conditions, But in some sharp turns taken at high speed, sometimes you'll tumble for no apparent reason, and the other way around also happens, there are times when…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My game has an item called “Essence of Mox Emerald”, and I was thinking, is this just Baja Blast? @seraphsix.com, do you think Mox Emerald Juice would taste like Baja Blast?
neutral · AI labelView post →5 faves, 5 tags challenge. Food: Raising Cane's Box combo, no slaw, extra toast 🤤 Season: Autumn 🍂 Drink: Baja Blast 🥤 Color: Light Blue 💎 Game: Halo Reach 🪦🫡 @ the person reading this 🫵
neutral · AI labelView post →We got Baja blast…. AND Game Fuel
neutral · AI labelView post →If you were a video game character, what would ur health pickup be? Diet pepsi for regular, Mtn Dew Baja Blast for larger health regen
neutral · AI labelView post →🔴WE ARE LIVE🔴 LETS HANG OUT! I'm playing that one Low-Poly game on the couch and it's 2000 again! Help yourself to the Caprisuns and Baja Men CD while we beat this game! art: @/S3APARTY www.twitch.tv/dooper
neutral · AI labelView post →Maybe I should've posted this first after just posting beating the game with Baja Buggy, but meet Baja Buggy! The starter car for Obstacle Overdrive may not have the most exceptional performance, but we still love it all the same. store.steampowered.com/app/3412490/... #indiegames #steamgames
neutral · AI labelView post →OK, Mountain Dew Baja Cabo Citrus consumed, white Michigan polo on with navy Michigan quarterzip over it, which I have worn during each game of the hockey postseason. And away we go.
neutral · AI labelView post →Taking a moment to say hi to a bunch of new followers: I'm Josh, I do marketing in the games industry by day (mostly freelance) and run an indie game publisher by night (@brokendoorgames.bsky.social). I'm known for 3 things: - My cute dog - Baja Blast - Being a nerd (games, movies, books, etc.)
neutral · AI labelView post →a hidden gem from the golden days of games. when they were made to be good and fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easily one of the best offroad racing games of all time, no question.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Political ideologies as Mountain Dew flavors: Regular Mountain Dew - centrist Code Red - dem 4th of July ones - maga Voltage - cis leftist who doesn’t like trannies Baja Blast - trans leftist Whiteout - Bernie supporters Livewire - libertarians Game fuel - sweaty Andrew Tate simps
neutral · AI labelView post →I had forgot how much I loved this game. While being an older title this game still has one of the better physics engines and great tracks over large semi open areas. Visually it runs great and is better than the XBox version I remember although obviously lacking in the reflections and enhancements of the latest driving sims.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best arcade racers on the market. Granted, the graphics look a bit dusty (it's just an HD remaster from 2008), but it's really fun. Great controls, licensed cars and ads on them, tuning options, over 100 tracks - and on PC (the game is also available for PS4 & Xbox One) you can also listen to your favorite music if you replace the .ogg files under "\SteamApps\common\BAJA Edge of Control HD\Data\Audio\Music".
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dirty Baja Blast Zero is the best drink in the fast food game. 30-year old me would understand zero of those words.
neutral · AI labelView post →5 favs/5 tags! Food: Salmon Drink: Mountain Dew Baja Blast/Arizona Green Tea Season: Spring Color: Sky Blue/Lavender Game: Persona 5 Royal/Super Monkey Ball 2 @gingykitten.bsky.social @countwackula.bsky.social @sirdiemos.bsky.social @cauldronlake.bsky.social @someschmuck.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →this game goes hard as rocks!!!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i haven't preordered a console game in years but i must have the Baja Blaster Gundam
neutral · AI labelView post →Shockingly bad keyboard controls. The tool to rebind keys doesn't even tell you what the keys do and just shows you a picture of a controller with the keys assigned to each button. Even then, I can't use the keypad keys as they can't be bound at all! Game should be renamed to "BAH: No Controls BS"
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've seen a little bit of the new Wolverine game. Idk if there's a lore reason why the scent trails look like Baja Blast. Wolverine probably survives Taco Bell because he can heal though.
neutral · AI labelView post →My favorite part about this Switch 2 Donkey Kong game is when you collect a banana, and then a sound bite plays that sounds like the Baja Men saying OH BANANA… And that just puts a smile on my face
neutral · AI labelView post →Controller-only
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Next up in our artist shoutouts is @bajagryphon.bsky.social ! Baja made the Game Room Banner, the Venvi graphic and the Volunteering pin! 🔗 beacons.ai/bajagryphon
neutral · AI labelView post →A simple yet fun racing game. The physics and handling is perfect middle ground between arcade and simulation. Somehow reminds me of MotorStorm without boost mechanics.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game! Still playing in 2026!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trump University, Trump Network, Trump Institute, Trump Shuttle, Trump Magazine, Trump Steaks, Trump Vodka, Trump Ice, GoTrump Travel, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Trump Tower Tampa, Trump Mobile, Trump Ocean Resort Baja, Trump Foundation, Trump: The Game board game, Trump Kennedy Center
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a very bare-bones buggy racing game, but it's surprisingly fun. Not sure why there isn't more games like this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →HAD SUCH A FUN DAY YESTERDAYYYY. Got to try the new Baja blast gelato, and have a super fun board game hang with friends!! ❤️❤️
neutral · AI labelView post →10 years ago I was “removed” from a dave and busters before i was able to finish this game. Through the powers of modern technology I have been able to complete this game from my own home, with my own beer, commenting on the AI driving however I please. Take that dave. Its pretty fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you were a video game character, what would your health pickup be? Cookies for HP MT Dew Baja blast for Mana :3
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the few desert racing games that is nothing but offroad in the American desert. And, while it is not new it has remarkably good graphics, sounds, decent racing physics, and very re-playable. Ths is my opinion, not necessarily yours.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is such a fun game, I love the physics and how it feels to control the car. it also runs smoothly on a steam deck, fantastic! I just don't understand why this game doesn't have more reviews.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a classic of my childhood, and if your looking at this game you most likely played it growing up too. However if you didn't let me give you a idea of what to expect. This game is all about baja, everything from the 250 to 1000. it also features hill racing, circuit and rally races. there are many different classes of race cars from VW Beetles, all the way to trophy trucks. The game has a currency system and has vehicle upgrade and skin customization, as well as earning sponsors…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi if your from the Billie bust up fandom I'm Baja I'm an CSA survivor and ex fan of the game! Check out the debunked thread here!
neutral · AI labelView post →Pretty underrated in my opinion. The first couple tiers of vehicles are a little boring with how slow they are, but once you get to the faster classes it's simple but solid fun. Great track design, good physics. It's a great podcast game too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Learn some of my favorites!✨ Food: Chicken Alfredo Season: Fall Drink: Mnt Dew Baja Blast Color: #C5FFB5 ,,, green :> Game: ......m....mouthwashing NEXT: @belphiblu.bsky.social @shyhorrors.bsky.social @incubunni.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →I was gonna finish this game, because I found it fun and liked the physics and all but...there's so many factors that make me dislike my whole experience. I ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hate the way the collisions are done, especially with the AI! You are like a magnet to them and viceversa...you can't push them over or spin them out, you just stick to them & lose your whole momentum. The rallies are great long sprints which sound and look good on paper, it is not. The repair helicopter is the biggest troll ever,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Baja is NOT a sim. It's an action racing game that uses real cars, and has some pretty interesting off-road physics in the driving model. But it also doesn't really have a "sense' of traction unlike rally games, IMHO. But it is fun. You are playing a new offroad racer. Start from the simplest off-roader and slowly move up to eventual trophy trucks capable of Formula 1 speeds offroad. Engage in circuit offraod racing, point-to-point racing, and eventually, choose to do a shorter Baja race...…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow, what the hell happened? One of the best ever arcade rally games is hidden deep in digital racing history. Only to be found by the most diligent, obsessive race fans... And on sale for $7. I want to shout it from the hilltops. I wish that there was a 2.0 in the works!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Play this game. This is one of the greatest offroad racing games ever made. I really hate to say this but it was better on ps3 than it is on pc but regardless; ♥♥♥♥ your lunch, buy this instead.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is such a blast to play. The vehicles are actual vehicles in real life which is just even more amazing and the game music is so darn good. I will be playing for years to come and hope this franchise comes back. One thing i noticed is online is kind of dead due to age of the game and lack of popularity so keep that in mind if that is your thing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Missed chance at the John Jaha Baja Blast Play of the Game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Baja Blast Milk! (Bilk) Punishment = Death By Fall Or Game Breaking Glitch! Crowd Control 1.1k Follower Elden Ring! Creator Code: Bcon37 www.twitch.tv/bcon37
neutral · AI labelView post →"Baja" is a 3D racing game inspired by retro arcade game. Avoiding enemy cars and obstacles while collecting all flags scattered throughout the maze. Download: ludicraft.itch.io/baja #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →100% recommended. Lots of arcade fun but also hidden depths if you want to get into that.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THQ classic. They don't make 'em like this anymo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was looking for a fun Arcade Racer and BAJA: Edge Of Control is just the game i was hoping to find. I am seriously bored with the market flooded with Sim Racing titles. You ask me Sim racing is for the birds. Those games cannot hold a candle to the good old arcade racers. Arcade Racers are simply too much fun. Maybe Sim Racer Fans need an expensive steering wheel first to be able to "handle" FUN! xD Anyhow BAJA is just plain amazing to play. Apart from the controls setup which is a sad…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a fun arcade-style offroad racer. What sets it apart from any other offroad game I've played is the ability to race extremely long rally stages. The environment and variety of tracks and stages is what really makes this game shine. I played this a lot on XBox 360 when it first came out, and now am having fun playing it again on PC. So far no glitches or crashes or performance problems. It runs pretty solid. There are some oddities with the physics (most notably you can adjust pitch…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →yes , yes , yes i came loads playing this .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NOT FOR SIM ENTHUSIASTS! Bought this game to play on my simulator but unfortunately it's a very lazy console port. Menu has no mouse support whatsoever and my Thrustmaster steering wheel is useless in trying to navigate it. Making things worse, when I finally did get to the control options I had a choice between 2 presets with no customization options at all, meaning I can't correctly bind my wheel, my pedals, or my shifter.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Easy" mode should be standard because after almost 20 hours, AI is completely cracked my guy. Career mode is mostly tournaments but out of all the game modes, free roam is my fav to explore and chill.
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