SSX Blur

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  • Summary: SSX Blur is everything you expect from the franchise, delivered in a totally unexpected way. Revolutionary controls take full advantage of the Wii's potential by putting you in total command of your skier or rider, on-the-ground & in-the-air, by translating every motion you make into theSSX Blur is everything you expect from the franchise, delivered in a totally unexpected way. Revolutionary controls take full advantage of the Wii's potential by putting you in total command of your skier or rider, on-the-ground & in-the-air, by translating every motion you make into the skills that create mountain legends. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Armchair Empire
    90
    SSX Blur is a icy blast of refreshingly cool gaming, as you shred down snowy slopes with a Wii Nunchuk in one hand and a Wiimote in the other, watching the wintry scenery blur right by at an extreme speed.
  2. Game Over Online
    86
    A fantastic first entry for the series on the Wii. EA has done a lights-out job, and for SSX fans, this is a great sign of awesome things to come. The game is flat-out hard, and again, it will take you quite some time to master. When you do, though, it is just plain fun.
  3. IGN
    84
    SSX Blur for Wii isn’t a game for everyone, as its level of pure difficulty and motion control mastery is one of the highest on Wii. Still, for true gamers out there, SSX Blur comes as the ultimate challenge on Wii thus far. Ubers are an art form in and of themselves, track design is ruthless, and the Wii control is innovating, but not perfect yet.
  4. Worth Playing
    75
    Its tricky control scheme is likely to be a divisive element, but those willing to spend considerable time with the tutorials should find SSX Blur to be a rather solid experience.
  5. WHAM! Gaming
    70
    Overly finicky controls are the biggest ding against this decent but not superlative version of SSX for Nintendo's winsome Wii.
  6. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    69
    We want a full-on SSX game for the Wii – one that feels like "SSX 5," not just a very competent spin-off. Blur will just about do until then, though.
  7. Game Revolution
    50
    Maybe SSX Blur sums up the first Wii generation - a small-scale game with some interesting but awkward new control ideas, showing the difficulty for developers and players alike in adjusting to Nintendo’s new wave.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 39
  3. Negative: 5 out of 39
  1. JakeP.
    Feb 24, 2007
    10
    I was able to pick this up early, and I was glad I did. The visuals just blew me away with their cartoonish effect. The motion controls work I was able to pick this up early, and I was glad I did. The visuals just blew me away with their cartoonish effect. The motion controls work fluently in SSX Blur too. This is a must buy for all Wii owners and nobody will be disappointed.… Expand
  2. JimboJ.
    Mar 10, 2007
    10
    Amazingly fun game! Ignore the low review scores, the reviewers were being impatient. It took me two or three hours total to get used to the Amazingly fun game! Ignore the low review scores, the reviewers were being impatient. It took me two or three hours total to get used to the controls, but now I'm pulling off ubertricks easily. Definitely the best Wii game out so far. (Apart from Zelda or Warioware, but I'm not really a fan of them.)… Expand
  4. RyanK.
    Apr 8, 2009
    10
    This is an excellent game! Some advice for those struggling to get it: For the first 15-30 minutes in this game, do the TUTORIALS! The This is an excellent game! Some advice for those struggling to get it: For the first 15-30 minutes in this game, do the TUTORIALS! The game's controls work very well, but take coordination to master. Once you've got the basics, you'll see that this game is an excellent addition to the Wii library, with very little "Waggle" controls (the worst thing about most wii games). The graphics are decent for the Wii, the gameplay is challenging and interesting, and the feeling of leaning into the turns is fully intact. The audio feedback system is great, and as always, DJ Atomica is helpful and hilarious. In the options menu, you can customize how much the motion control affects your turns. You can make it up to 100% analog stick. (The default is 50% analog stick/50 motion control). I've been playing this game with very few weeks off since it came out 2 years ago, and it's still in my top 5 for the Wii. The multiplayer mode is adequate, but limited to only a few modes, and 2 player simultaneous. The single-player mode is mesmerizing, once you've got the hang of it, with plenty of variety in riders, modes, environments, and moves. With 12 Character Careers to complete, you may be playing for a very, very long time, and that's a good thing! You're not going to be an expert the first time you try this game. In fact, if you don't master the tutorials, you'll probably never enjoy this game. The first day you try snowboarding for real, expect to spend it falling on your backside. The same goes for SSX:Blur - there's a learning curve.… Expand
  5. HaroldK.
    Mar 1, 2007
    9
    SSX was getting kind of boring, the same thing with new tracks once in a while. While Blur recycles some tracks, the entire feel is entirely SSX was getting kind of boring, the same thing with new tracks once in a while. While Blur recycles some tracks, the entire feel is entirely new, and it's great. The controls take about half an hour to an hour to get used to, which is probably why the reviewers gave it a bad score - they never took the time to get used to the controls. But trust me, as soon as you get used to the controls, this is an AWESOME must-have game that shows off the Wii's abilities perfectly. It'll take forever to finish all the challenges, and the graphics and ticks are great. Doing the new ubershapes feels gratifying and a lot more satisfying than pressing buttons. All in all, SSX Blur is a must-have for any hardcore gamer - this isn't for your mom or anyone new to games.… Expand
  6. DaryS.
    Mar 13, 2007
    8
    Very easy to pick up, one of the better games I have played in terms of Wii controls. My 5-year old got the hang of it pretty quickly.
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Mar 5, 2023
    6
    All the ingredients of the most playable snowboarding console franchise with the addition of novel the Wii control system. It can take aAll the ingredients of the most playable snowboarding console franchise with the addition of novel the Wii control system. It can take a little getting used to, but patience is rewarded.… Expand
  8. lucarios
    Mar 2, 2021
    0
    how does this have a metacritic score of 74 and a user score of 8.0 i’d give this -1,000,000.0 if i could i’ve seen other people play it andhow does this have a metacritic score of 74 and a user score of 8.0 i’d give this -1,000,000.0 if i could i’ve seen other people play it and it looks down right broken can i have my money back now… Expand

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#21 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#18 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#33 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007