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Blur: A Comprehensive Guide to Gameplay By Grant Johnson, Taylor LeMaster, Mark Peak, Luis Villarreal, and Jeremy Walker
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Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ iii
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... v
Single player ................................................................................................................... 9
Menu ............................................................................................................................ 9
Gameplay .................................................................................................................. 10
Multiplayer ..................................................................................................................... 13
Menu .......................................................................................................................... 13
Gameplay .................................................................................................................. 14
Controls ......................................................................................................................... 19
Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................ 19
Xbox Controls ............................................................................................................ 19
PlayStation Controls .................................................................................................. 20
PC Controls ............................................................................................................... 21
Drifting ....................................................................................................................... 22
Cars ............................................................................................................................... 25
Types of Cars ............................................................................................................ 25
Classes of Cars ......................................................................................................... 26
Power-Ups .................................................................................................................... 29
Mods ............................................................................................................................. 33
Mod Shop .................................................................................................................. 33
Modifications .............................................................................................................. 33
Index ............................................................................................................................. 37
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Introduction v
Introduction
Blur is not your common racing game. It combines the fun of destroying your opponents
from Mario Kart with the elegance of Need for Speed. Blur displays stunning racing
environments based on real locations around the world and real cars that look great.
Power ups in the game add a dynamic experience that changes the common strategy of
racing games, they can give you the edge to destroy your enemy and achieve victory or
they can spell your doom. Enjoy extensive content, play single player mode against 9
rivals, meet their requirements, and defeat them in one-on-one; or play multiplayer
mode and compete against 4-20 other players. You can also link to your social profiles
to add friends or brag your achievements. Blur is a must-have game developed by
Bizarre Creations and published by Activision. You can play Blur on PlayStation 3, Xbox
360, and Windows PC systems. This guide covers basic “getting started” information to
ease the navigation in the game and information to help you progress through the
game.
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Introduction vii
Single Player 9
Single player
Menu
Career is the primary single player game mode. The goal is to defeat 9
rivals. Each rival has a group with seven events. In the events you can earn
Lights and Fan points. Earn Lights by placing in the top 3. Lights unlock
more events. Earn fans by impressing the crowd doing specific actions. Earning Fans
unlocks more cars.
Stickers are the achievements and trophies that you have achieved.
Showroom displays all the cars that you have unlocked. In this menu you
can customize the car and use mods.
Photos displays the photos that have been taken with Photo mode. You can
share photos on your Facebook and Twitter feeds.
Here you can see any standing challenges. Players can send a racing
challenge to a friend. If the second player beats the time, they can send the
updated challenge back. These challenges go back and forth until one
player concedes.
After a single player event the game records your achievements and post
them to Leaderboards. Leaderboards are based online so you can see other
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player’s achievements. Here you can also choose rivals and challenge friends.
Here you can enter codes to unlock content.
In Options you can change the Single Player difficulty, choose controller
layout, adjust the sound and graphics, manage storage, link your account to
social networks, and see the credits.
Help is a quick guide of Blur. It gives a brief explanation of the types of
power ups and their actions, the social features of the game, the
progression of the game, the different types of challenges in career mode,
and also contains video tutorials.
The quit option will take you out of Single Player mode.
Gameplay
The single player Career mode is where you can start from square one, with only a few
class D cars at your disposal. You race your way to meeting your rivals, all of whom
have their own unique cars and mods to give you, provided you complete their
challenges and then defeat them in a 1 on 1 race. As you progress, you unlock new
classes, faster cars, and new areas to race in. As you complete the various events and
challenges, you rank up and earn “lights” for placing in the races, earning enough fans,
and completing a Gate challenge during your laps.
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Multiplayer 13
Multiplayer
Menu
In this mode you compete against other players online. In Blur Events you
can compete against up to 20 players. Placing at the top and doing specific
actions will earn you Fan points which you can use to unlock more content.
Private Game lets you set up custom races where you decide who participates. In the
Mod Shop you can buy mods with Fan points. The Showroom displays all the cars that
you have unlocked and also lets you customize the car and use mods. Challenges let
you see standing challenges from other players or friends. Leaderboards allow you to
see other players’ achievements along with your own. In Race History you can see your
past races and statistics. Invite allows you to send invitations to other players to become
your friends.
In Split-Screen 2 to 4 players can play on the same console. All game
modes, tracks, power ups, and cars are available. You can choose from a
Playlist or Custom race.
Local Area Network option allows you to play the game without being
connected to the Internet; it simply connects all players within your internal
network. Here you can join or host a connection. In Local Area Network 2 to
4 players can play. All game modes, tracks, power ups, and cars are available. You can
choose from a Playlist or Custom race.
Stickers are the achievements and trophies that you have achieved.
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In Options you can choose your controller layout, adjust the sound and
graphics, manage storage, link your account to social networks, see the
credits, and select a network in the multiplayer option.
Help is a quick guide of Multiplayer mode. It gives a brief explanation of the
types of power ups and their actions, the multiplayer progression, and the
different multiplayer game modes.
The quit option will take you out of Multiplayer mode.
Gameplay
There are four modes to pick from in the playlist menu: Power-up Racing, Motor Mash,
Hardcore Racing and World Tour. Within Custom Game you choose from Racing or
Motor Mash.
Power-up Racing
The title sums up the style of racing in this option. It is a combination of head to head
racing and the special abilities gained while racing around the track. The question is are
you and offensive or defensive racer? In the offensive abilities or power-ups, Shock
launches EMP domes to the front of the pack, stunning any player that passes through
including you so be mindful if you use this. These would be good to use to knock the
lead racer out of the lead position. Barge is a close range attack that forces cars away
or defends against attacks. This would be good if you are on the heels of the leader and
wanted to take the lead. Bolt fires up to three Bolt rounds to deal heavy damage and
forces cars to swerve. This is a great way to move other players out of your way. Shunt
is a homing missile which flips the car. It also fires backwards to defend against attacks.
Nitro is a burst of speed which helps you move up in position.
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Sometimes a good offense is a good defense. The power-ups that make a good
defensive style of racing. Mine explodes on impact, spinning the cars. Shield protects
you from Power-up attacks and collision damage. Repair restores your car’s health.
Last but not least you can ram the other drivers.
Motor Mash
This mode is an all-out battle, earn points by dealing damage and destroying your
opponent’s cars. This game style is similar to the Twisted Metal. Within this type of
game play you want to gather up the power-ups as fast to be able to attack your
opponents first. Just beware in this mode you gain points by inflicting damage and
destroying opponents but in turn you lose points if you take damage or get destroyed.
Hardcore Racing
This is the straight forward style of racing. There are no power-ups in this mode. In this
game play you want a fast car with good acceleration, speed, and grip. One defensive
method you can use is what is called rubbage racing. This is when racing becomes a
full contact event. Push, ram, or spin your opponent out to gain positions in the
leaderboard.
World Tour
This mode has it all: the Power-up Racing, Motor Mash, and Hardcore Racing. This is
the all in one package. When choosing this mode you must pick your car wisely in this
mode to be able to dominate the track that is set for that race.
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Controls 19
Controls
Menu Navigation
Action Xbox PlayStation PC Key
Navigate Left Thumb stick Left Analog stick Arrow keys
Confirm/Next/Select/Accept A button X button Enter key
Share LB button L1 button Insert key
Back/Exit/Decline B button Circle button Escape key
Xbox Controls
Directional Pad Steer
Left Thumbstick Steer
Right Thumbstick Move Camera
Click Right Thumbstick Mini-Map Zoom
A Button Fire Power-Up. Confirm.
B Button Handbrake. Cancel.
X Button Toggle Power-Up
Y Button Drop Power-Up
Left Bumper Toggle Power-Up. Share (Menu).
Right Bumper Toggle Camera View
Left Trigger Brake. Reverse.
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Start Button Pause Menu
Right Trigger Accelerate
Back Button Toggle Standings (Multplayer)
PlayStation Controls
Directional Button
Steer
Left Analog Stick Steer
Right Analog Stick Move Camera
X Button Fire Power-Up. Confirm.
Square Button Toggle Power-Up.
Triangle Button Drop Power-up.
Circle Button Handbreak. Cancel.
L1 Button Toggle Power-Up. Share (Menu)
L2 Button Brake. Reverse.
R1 Button Toggle Camera View
R2 Button Accelerate
R3 Button
Mini-Map Zoom
Start Button Pause Menu
Select Button Toggle Standings (Multiplayer)
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PC Controls
Q Accelerate
A Brake/Reverse
Right CTRL Fire Power-up
Left Shift Force Fire Forward
Right Shift Force Fire Back
Down Arrow Handbrake
Left Arrow/Right Arrow Left Steer/Right Steer
Up Arrow Toggle Power-up
Left CTRL Drop Power-up
P Pause Menu
V Toggle Camera View
Delete Mini-Map Zoom
Tab Look Back
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Drifting
Drifting is most frequently used to make sharp corners and avoid crashing into walls,
which costs the driver speed and time. Simply pressing the right button at the right time
will allow drivers to drift in "Blur”.
1. Drive the track as normal until you approach a sharp corner.
2. Press the button for the handbrake. On the Xbox 360, press "B." On the PC,
press the down arrow. On the PS3, press the "O" button.
3. Push the analog stick on the controller -- or the arrow key -- in the direction
you came from. For example, if you are drifting left into a sharp turn, push the
stick back and to the left as you swerve around the corner.
4. Release the drift button and drive as normal once you clear the turn.
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Cars
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Cars
Types of Cars
Drifty
Drifty cars require little manipulation when turning in order to begin a drift. Typically only
tapping the brakes is sufficient to begin drifting, and it requires some finesse in order to
cleanly stop the drift. Cars are prone to losing traction with the road surface and
spinning out. Of the three main types, drifty cars typically have the highest top speed
and the lowest health.
Very Drifty
Very drifty cars are a subset seen mostly in higher classes of cars. These cars are
generally the fastest of the fast. They require even less manipulation when drifting, and
often simply turning hard enough will begin the drift. These cars can be challenging to
keep straight as they have little traction.
Grippy
Grippy cars are just the opposite of drifty. They require more intense braking in order to
begin a drift. They are typically better at staying straight and have better grip with the
road surface, so they are less liable to spinning out. They have lower top speeds than
the drifty cars, but have better average health.
Very Grippy
As with Very Drifty cars, Very Grippy cars are a subset of Grippy cars. They have
significantly higher traction with the road and require extremely heavy braking in order
to drift. These cars can be challenging to navigate around sharp bends at speed without
crashing.
Balanced
Balanced cars are just as their name implies. They have average amounts of traction
and are good cars for new players who don’t yet know which type they would prefer.
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Off Road
Off road vehicles are just what they imply; they are cars designed for tracks that have
large sections without pavement. They are adept at accelerating over uneven terrain
and maintaining traction off of paved surfaces. They are unique in that they have 2 extra
bars of health over the other three types of cars, giving them 7 maximum bars.
***Note*** As your speed increases, drifting becomes easier and easier. The faster you go and
the sharper you try to turn, the less you have to brake when you attempt to drift. As a result,
when you reach Class A vehicles, cars labeled as Grippy can achieve speeds high enough that
sharp turns will initiate drifting with minimal braking required. They are considered Grippy in
comparison to the other vehicles in that class, not relative to the other classes.
Classes of Cars
Class D
Class D vehicles are the slowest group of vehicles that the game offers. These vehicles
are the sort of everyday cars you might see in a Walmart parking lot, such as a Dodge
Challenger or a Nissan 350Z. This is a good starting point for new players; they don’t
typically achieve a speed high enough to spin out frequently but can still drift around a
corner if done properly.
Recommended beginner car: Dodge Challenger SRT8
Class C
Class C cars are somewhat higher quality cars than Class D. They have higher speeds,
better handling, and faster acceleration. These cars are still able to be seen on
roadways commonly, such as a Hummer H2 or an Audi TTS coupe.
Recommended beginner car: BMW M3 E92 (Tuner)
Class B
Class B cars are even more highly tuned than Class C. In Class B the differences
between grippy and drifty cars is readily apparent, as the higher possible speeds make
Cars
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drifting much more frequent. These cars are less commonly seen in real life and are
typically more expensive, such as the Lotus Exige Cup 260 or the Dodge Viper ACR.
Recommended beginner car: Lotus Exige Cup 260
Class A
Class A cars are the fastest cars the game offers. They have the highest speeds and
accelerations, although some cars are fast enough that they do suffer slightly in
handling and control. Even Grippy Class A cars will drift with very little braking, and
drifty cars will begin sliding without any brakes at all. Most Class A cars are very
expensive, and seeing them on a normal road is a rarity. Members of the upper echelon
include the Koenigsegg CCX-R, the Dodge Viper Venom 1000, and the Audi R8.
Recommended beginner car: Koenigsegg CCX-R
Legend (online only)
Legend Cars are specialized versions of existing cars that are only available in online
play. They are unlocked in online play by reaching level 50. Each time you reach level
50, you unlock a new Legend car that comes equipped with special modifiers for bonus
fans, health, and speed. They are spread across a multitude of classes and handling
types.
Rival Vehicles (single player only)
The rival vehicles are similar to the legend cars in that they are specialized versions of
existing cars from a wide sampling of classes and handling types. They also come
equipped with special modifiers for bonus fans, health, and speed. They differ in that
they are unlocked by defeating the rival who drives them in the career mode of single
player and are only available in career mode.
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Power Ups 29
Power-Ups
Power ups are scattered throughout the track. They are used to help give you an
advantage to win or place you in a better pole position.
Makes a force field that burst out in a wave around your car. Activate when
you are next to a car and want to push them off-course
Gives you three projectiles that you can fire at your enemys in a straight line.
Press forward on the steering to fire in front and backwards on the steering to
fire in back. You can use these bolts to destroy Mines or Shunts.
Gives you a mine that you can drop either in front or behind you. Great for
when you have a small lead on a car that’s right behind you.
Adds a shot of nitrous to your engine giving you a short burst of speed when
used normally. When used in reverse the car air brakes, allowing for tight and
sudden turns, then boosts back up to normal speeds.
Repairs five bars of health on your car. Most non- Off Road type vehicles will
be fully healed by this.
Makes a force field that temporarily surrounds your car and makes you
immune to damage.
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Gives you three EMPs that when fired land in front of the first-place car. They
stay in the road until a car drives through them.
Gives you a long-ranged homing missile.
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Mods 33
Mods
Mod Shop
After a certain point in your racing career, the game grants you access to the mod shop,
where you can apply various modifications to each of your cars. For example, you can
deal more damage when you ram cars, add a laser sight to assist aiming with your
attacks and you can increase the range in which you pick up new power-ups.
1. Play online multiplayer as normal until you reach Rank 3. Simply participating in
and completing races will give you fans, which are equivalent to experience
points that help you level-up.
2. Enter the mod shop while waiting in a multiplayer lobby. Press "X" on the Xbox
360. Press "Square" on the PS3. Press the right "Shift" key on the PC.
3. Highlight the mod you want to install and add it. Press "X," "Square" or the right
"Shift" key to add it.
Modifications
In Blur players can find modifications, or mods, in both career mode and in online play.
These mods can improve your car health, upgrade your power-ups, or give other unique
bonuses in game.
Career mods are rewarded for defeating a boss. In addition to the rival’s own car, you
receive a mod to use. The mods are listed as follows.
Mod Rival Series Description Affects
Overbolt Shannon Proving
Grounds
Gain an extra Bolt round for every Bolt
Power-up. Bolt
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Titanium
Shield Khan
City
Slickers
Increase your Shield Power-up strength
and use it to smash opposition out of
your way.
Shield
Fan
Nitro Rhymer
Fan
Favorite
Gain a Nitro Power-up for every 500
Fans earned. Nitro
Super
Shunt Drake
Crash and
Burn
Increase the power of your Shunt Power-
ups. Shunt
Quad
Shock Natalya
Ruthless
Aggression
Gain an extra Shock dome when using
the Shock Power-up. Shock
Armor
Plating Talon
Midas
Touch
Reduce the damage sustained from
heavy Power-ups. Health
Scatter
Shot
Harumi
and
Ayumi
Double
Damage
Fire off all three Bolt Power-up rounds at
once. Bolt
Nitro
Rift Carver
Loose
Cannon
Clear a path ahead by firing a rift of
energy forward every time you use a
Nitro Power-up.
Nitro
Mods 35
Online modifications are earned by ranking up in online play.
Mod Group Description Rank Affects
Stable
Frame Yellow
You take less damage from collisions and are immune to Battering
Ram. 3 Vehicle
Battering
Ram Yellow Increases the force of your rams and deals extra damage. 3 Vehicle
Showy
Flourish Yellow Gain bonus fans each time you damage an opponent with power-ups. 6 Fans
Titanium
Armor Yellow Your vehicle takes half damage from standard power-up attacks. 13 Vehicle
Iron Fist Yellow Your Shunt attacks deal more damage. 20 Shunt
Front Runner Yellow You receive a Nitro for every lap you complete. 28 Nitro
Drifter Yellow You receive a Nitro each time you perform a Super Drift. 32 Nitro
Jump The
Gun Yellow
You respawn faster and get a speed boost after being Wrecked or
Reset. 45 Vehicle
Safety Net Orange Any Power-up that hits you while your Shield is active repairs a small
amount of damage. 3 Shield
Adaptive
Shielding Orange
Shunts, Barges and Mines that hit your Shield are converted into
Power-ups. 3 Shield
Shielding
Efficiency Orange
Your Shield is active for longer and can sustain an extra hit from a
Shock blast. 9 Shield
Splash
Damage Orange Increases the blast radius of your Barge attacks. 17 Barge
Scrambler Orange Reverse Power-up attacks temporarily block your opponents from
firing Power-ups. 22 Rivals
Shielded Bay Orange You are immune to Scrambler attacks and may safely pick up Decoy
Power-ups. 22 Vehicle
Magnetic
Field Orange You can pick up Power-ups from further away. 35 Vehicle
Decoy Drop Orange Dropped Power-ups become Decoys that explode when picked up by
other drivers. 40 Rivals
Laser Sight Green Adds a laser sight to assist with aiming Bolt shots. 3 Bolt
Fan Favorite Green Gain extra Fans for your Finish Bonus. 3 Fans
ECM Green Shunts are easier to evade. 10 Vehicle
Bribe Green Get a random Power-up at the start as well as each time you respawn
after being Wrecked. 15 Vehicle
Vampiric
Wreck Green Repairs your vehicle each time you Wreck an opponent. 25 Vehicle
Mastermine Green Drive close by Mines to detonate them into multiple explosive
fragments. 30 Mine
Last Gasp Green Primes your car with explosives that you can detonate after you get
Wrecked. 38 Vehicle
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Silent
Running Green Turns your car invisible unless you fire or take damage. 47 Vehicle
Index
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Index
Class A .................................................................................................................... 24, 25
Class B .......................................................................................................................... 24
Class C .......................................................................................................................... 24
Class D .......................................................................................................................... 24
Drifting ........................................................................................................................... 19
drifty .................................................................................................................. 23, 24, 25
grippy ............................................................................................................................ 24
modifications ........................................................................................................... 31, 33
mods ............................................................................................................... 7, 8, 11, 31
PC ........................................................................................................... v, 17, 19, 20, 31
PlayStation .......................................................................................................... v, 17, 18
Xbox .............................................................................................................. v, 17, 20, 31
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