Give it a go.

I was suprised at how much content there is on this game. There are multiple types of single player and multi player game modes, as well as 55 cars to unlock in both modes.

The graphics are pretty good for a non gran turismo racing game.
The controls are simplified for a more "Kart" style approach, with attacks being launched forward or backwards with ease. There is no shifting in this game, which might turn some people off.

Like the name of this game suggests, you will feel the speed at which you are traveling instead of feeling like you are plodding along like other recent racing games.

The downsides to this game are the sometimes poor multiplayer servers and needing hosts. Just like older FPS games if the host leaves, you are booted back to the lobby or title screen. Another downside is that there is not a large community for this game yet.

Not so special after all

This game is basically a mix between NFS,Burnout and (this seems funny) Mario Kart.

The graphics were great! The difference with this game is that in normal high speed games all the side stuff isn't visible but in this one you can see everything!

The game seems very promising from the start but after a few levels it just gets...less fun. You race around in ultra speeds, fighting one another and collecting weapons to use during races against your opponents. The issue is that even weapons you use can hurt you!

The weapons do have a fair range but just seem ineffective in most cases. It seems more often then not, your opponents have the better,stronger weapons and a LOT more of them. There are times where you get hit back to back and end up totaled!

Each level determines which cars you can choose from. It's kind of stupid that you use a super fast car in one level then have to switch to some hunk of junk that clunks along in the next level.

There's no real customization like NFS or likewise games. You can use predetermined paint colors, based on each car.

The milti-player gameplay was lame! You got some stupid split screen that was top to bottom instead of side by side, which made it terribly hard to concentrate! There was only one type of race that pitted you solely against my other player but in that case you NEEDED other players because it would take too long to win. All the other multiplayer races pitted you and your other live players against computer players.

This game would be suitable for ages 13+

I recommend renting before buying!

Playstatin 3 Blur

Everything about the racing aspect of the game is sound. Trucks and SUVs are good on dirt track and the street cars are good on pavement. There is a timing aspect of the game that is very important to master when trying to accumulate fans, and without fans you cant unlock cars. The online part of the game is great when playing with people in the lower levels but when you go up against say a dodge viper, you really have to hit the right weapons and time your attacks. If someone knows there way around the track and learns where the nitros are this cant mean trouble for the guy in second trying to throw everything but the kitchen sink at him. The mods you unllock are still a mystery to me but im sure in time i will figure it all out. I just beat the boss on the first level and unlocked the 4 bolt mod but i dont know how to apply it to my car. Unless it is for online play only i haven t figured it out. The other problem im having with the mods is how to customize them but again with sime more time with the game im sure the answers will come. All in all the game was worth the money i paid and im glad to have purchased it. I hope more people join the race and online play. The trophies are fun to unlock and the game has plenty for you to do on and off line. Fun Fun Fun if you are into the whole twisted metal on a race track scene.

Blur - Review (PS3)

I picked this game over split second because I'm more interested in the arcade gameplay compared to the sim type racing. If you were a fan of any of the Twisted Metal games, you'll enjoy this. Blur is similar to that but it also incorporates racing. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is new and fresh. I only have two complaints about this game. First, it's almost impossible to get a good drift. If you try to drift, the gameplay mechanics just slow you down completely and you'll end up losing precious time...or maybe I'm just a bad drifter? lol. Secondly, this game does NOT work online, at least on my PS3. It won't connect to the Blur servers. I had this same issue with the demo for a few days. I haven't played the full game online yet, although the demo did work online after two days. I've looked around online for answers and it seems like a lot of people are having this same issue. If you're getting this game purely for online play, I suggest you look elsewhere. I'm hoping the online play gets fixed soon because it is an enjoyable experience to crash and race with your friends online. Other than that, the single player is solid and will keep you occupied for a good while. Enjoy and good racing.

Unique and amazing racing game

Blur is a very unique console racing game in that it is actually quite playable. Most automobile racing games have you going so fast that it is impossible to tell what's going on and in fact very hard to play. With Blur, on the other hand, I was getting first place and beating my friends by my third race. The locations (Great Britain, Japan, Los Angeles, and my personal favorite Amboy, California) are all fun re-imaginings, and the selection of cars is fantastic with the Ford GT, numerous Camaros, the Dodge Challenger, a rat rod and even a Volkswagen Beetle (which is actually pretty good in the game!).

All in all, Blur is a fun, good-looking, and thoroughly addictive game. The single player is entertaining, but multiplayer via Xbox Live is even better. To truly enjoy Blur, though, grab some friends and have a 4-player splitscren match. Coming from a guy who is NOT a major gamer and owns very few video games, I can tell you that this is worth the money and you won't be disappointed.