The basic boost system – forget the clutch; here you can simply boost until the engine overheats, let it cool and repeat – is a minor saving grace should you use it to correct the random oversteer/understeer rather than speed along the straights. But if you've invested enough minutes to work that out for yourself you'll have spent far too long in Baja 1000's shallow career at a time when masterpieces are being released by the dozen. Many racers have threatened to drive GamesRadar round the bend. This one succeeded.
You'll love:
* Emulates better games
* Tons of boost!
* Easy achievements
You'll hate:
* Laughable handling models
* Barren track design
* Shamelessly imitates
2/10