Blur is the ultimate powered-up racing experience, dropping you into
electrified action with a mass of cars targeting the finish line and battling
each other as they trade paint in both single player and multiplayer action.
Travel the globe from LA and San Francisco to Spain, the UK and more to take on
the best the streets have to offer. Utilize an arsenal of powerups like nitro
speed boosts, shock attacks, defensive shields, and landmines to beat your
rivals across the finish line. You choose how and when to use your arsenal of
powerups for ultimate impact in a race where the outcome is never certain.
Story
In Blur the storyline plays out in the single player campaign. Here players
assume the role of an up-and-coming racer who is looking to make a name for
himself in the underground racing scene, but the competition is fierce. As you
take on the series of races, you'll meet a bunch of recurring characters. Some
of these characters will be rivals, others perhaps will act as mentors, and some
may be something else entirely. The only thing that is certain in the world of
Blur is that in a race there are winners and losers, and racers will do anything
to reach the finish line first.
Gameplay
Although filled with the beautifully elaborate racing environments, realistic
damage effects and a long list of available cars usually only found in
simulation racers, Blur is an arcade racer through and through. Its single
player campaign revolves around the game's Career Mode, while in multiplayer
there are additional options, including customizable cooperative and competitive
races. In both of these though the second-to-second, fast-paced action is rooted
in the wealth of powerups strewn throughout the track. These are addictive in
their use and dramatic and devastating when used against opposing racers. With
each successive race that players engage in they will use their collection of
powerups to engage in vehicular combat of all sorts as they make their way to
the finish. The game employs a fictional in-game social networking system
allowing communication between drivers, and through this a way for players to
establish alliances, find mentors and get familiar with the tactics of
opponents. Monetary rewards are accumulated by drivers not only for success in
competition, but by generous fans earned during races and for predetermined side
challenges within races, proposed by those same fans. With the cash accumulated
through all these, players can buy new cars and upgrade their ability to use
powerups and keep their career going.
Powerups
An impressive array of powerups are part and parcel to the vehicular combat that
takes place Blur. These are spread across each of the game's tracks and for the
most part can be used at any time. Drivers start out with the ability to sock
away up to two of these, but with success players can upgrade to add additional
slots and even increase the potency of the powerups that they have. Powerups in
the game include:
- Shock - An electromagnetic pulse that homes in on the nearest car or
packs of cars, surrounding you.
- Barge - An energy wave weapon designed to be unleashed at close range to
hurl enemy drivers off course.
- Shunt - A forward firing projectile that can be used to bring you closer
to competitors or blast them out of the way.
- Nitro - A short, powerful speed boost designed to get the driver back in
contention when he/she falls behind.
- Mines - Explosive devices dropped out on to the track that blow apart
any car that runs them over.
- Repair - A way to regain health without making a pit stop at a repair
shop. Unlike other powerups, these are used instantly instead of being
stored for later use.
Multiplayer Support and Game Modes:
Blur is designed from the ground up to provide an enthralling multiplayer
experience both online and offline. Online players with enjoy support for up to
20 player races, while local offline play features 2-4 player, four-way split
screen support through a single console and up to 20 player support via system
link console configurations. Within races players will have the choice to play
either competitively and cooperative, in a variety of play modes that offer a
mix of customization and automation. Just a few of the race parameters that can
be customized are locale, car class and number of racers. Players can also
choose to let the game handle the specifics of race particulars with World Tour
mode, which will string together race after race randomly, allowing friends to
simply concentrate on the fun.
Tracks and Cars:
The gameworld of Blur contains an impressive array of tracks and cars. Players
can expect to pile up the powerups and put the pedal to the metal across tracks
set throughout 14 real cities and other locations throughout the world, each of
these featuring recognizable streets and landmarks. Just a few of these include,
London, San Francisco, Barcelona and Los Angeles. The game is also filled with
over 50 fully licensed cars, unlockable and purchasable throughout the game.
Key Game Features:
- Powerups - Collect a variety of addictive dynamic powerups and
use them independently or combo them strategically to take out your
opponents.
- Real Racing - Dramatic collisions, realistic damage, stunning
racing environments, real world locations and more than 50 licensed
photo-realistic cars from the top manufacturers around the world.
- Social Network - Unique story-driving social network interface
evolves as you compete in different races, make new friends, rivals and
fans, and connect with other racers both in game and in real life.
- Multiplayer Support - Features online multiplayer supporting
competitive and cooperative game play for up to 20 racers and 4 player
split-screen multiplayer in local offline play.
- Multiple Reward System - Players can receive cash rewards to be
used in-game in multiple ways including: winning races, gifts from in-game
fans, and by completing fan determined side challenges.
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First Class USA - $3.99
First Class Canada - $4.99
First Class International - $8.50
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