Blur is a functional racing game that feels like it's missing something.
In the single player mode, you need to take on 9 different bosses by winning events and completing objectives. Some of these objectives include knocking an opponent into the water, completing a number of fan runs, and getting enough lights. Seems simple enough until you realize the game is incredibly difficult. Now in theory, you could not worry about winning the races and just focus on the objectives. You would be wrong. You need to finish in the top three for the finished objectives to count which is infuriating and a huge oversight.
At least the driving controls are solid most of the time, except the awful drifting. Blur is an arcade style racing game and you will play it as such. The game has power-ups ranging from mines, to bolts, and shields. The game incorporates a leveling up system just like Call of Duty where you have many challenges and level up earning experience points. You'll earn cars as you level up and you can customize the colour and mod setups of each car.
Multiplayer is easily the best part of Blur. Up to 20 racers can compete in a single power-up race. The races are fast and crazy and you don't have to deal with the cheap A.I that plagues the single player. The same leveling up from the single player is used, except you can level up to level 50 this time. The game also has a bunch of "mods" you can equip to your vehicle, just like perks in Call of Duty.
All this sounds good, but Blur feels soulless. It feels like it's missing something. It doesn't have the same hook as other games like Burnout Paradise, or even Split Second. And after play Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, Blur comes off as kinda dry and lifeless. The special effects look great, but environments look rather lifeless and drab. The game, apart from the leveling up system, just doesn't do anything unique.
That's Blur in a nutshell. Fun, but a clone without personality. It certainly isn't a poorly made or bad game in any way. It's just generic. Not even the Call of Duty style multiplayer can set Blur apart from superior racing games on the market.
Visuals- 7
Audio- 7.5
Controls- 7.5
Gameplay- 7
Replay- 7
Multiplayer- 8
Overall- 7