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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{--}} Game uses its own online account system<ref name="account">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/42640/discussions/0/648814845148097649/ DRM ? :: Blur General Discussions]</ref> and doesn't include VOIP, text chat or any other way to communicate with online players. | {{--}} Game uses its own online account system<ref name="account">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/42640/discussions/0/648814845148097649/ DRM ? :: Blur General Discussions]</ref> and doesn't include VOIP, text chat or any other way to communicate with online players. | ||
+ | {{--}} Frame rates over 60 FPS cause the game's audio to be distorted and broken ([[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|limit the frame rate to 60 FPS]]). | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Causes audio to be distorted and broken; [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Black screen, degrading | + | ===Black screen, degrading frame rate, freezes on launch, or loads endlessly=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc5R2qU1DhIs Installing Blur for Windows 8/8.1/10 Complete Guide]</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay<ref name="guide">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc5R2qU1DhIs Installing Blur for Windows 8/8.1/10 Complete Guide]</ref>|fix= |
Windows 8/8.1/10 removes important DirectX components, causing the framerate to degrade overtime. These components can be brought back by installing DirectPlay. [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb153243(v=vs.85).aspx More about DirectPlay here.] | Windows 8/8.1/10 removes important DirectX components, causing the framerate to degrade overtime. These components can be brought back by installing DirectPlay. [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb153243(v=vs.85).aspx More about DirectPlay here.] | ||
#Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'. | #Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'. | ||
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− | ===Distorted | + | ===Distorted audio quality=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Frame rates over 60 FPS cause the game's audio to be distorted and broken. | |
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− | ===Audio | + | ===Audio cuts out when game first loads=== |
{{ii}} This issue only occurs with the Medium, and High audio setting. | {{ii}} This issue only occurs with the Medium, and High audio setting. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Compatibility Mode|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Compatibility Mode|fix= | ||
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{{ii}} Retail copies of the game may get stuck during the install process, specifically before the installer starts copying files from the disc. This mostly is to occur on PCs running Windows 8/8.1/10. | {{ii}} Retail copies of the game may get stuck during the install process, specifically before the installer starts copying files from the disc. This mostly is to occur on PCs running Windows 8/8.1/10. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game without the disk<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game without the disk<ref name="guide"/>|fix= |
#Make a folder called 'BLUR_DVD' anywhere you choose in the computer. | #Make a folder called 'BLUR_DVD' anywhere you choose in the computer. | ||
#Open File Explorer, and view the files for BLUR_DVD. | #Open File Explorer, and view the files for BLUR_DVD. |
Revision as of 01:58, 28 March 2019
Developers | |
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Bizarre Creations | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Horizon | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 25, 2010 |
Key points
- Game uses its own online account system[1] and doesn't include VOIP, text chat or any other way to communicate with online players.
- Frame rates over 60 FPS cause the game's audio to be distorted and broken (limit the frame rate to 60 FPS).
General information
Availability
- Online features require registering an account in-game.[1]
- This game is no longer sold digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\bizarre creations\blur\settings.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\bizarre creations\blur\save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Haptic feedback
Disable controller vibration[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Mute on focus lost
Mute in background[citation needed] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Network
- Online features require registering an account in-game.[1]
- Servers seems to be still online as of August 23, 2018.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Split-screen. | ||
LAN play | 20 | |||
Online play | 20 |
Ports
- No port information; you can edit this page to add it.
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Blur for better 3D support. |
Issues fixed
Black screen, degrading frame rate, freezes on launch, or loads endlessly
Install DirectPlay[3] |
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Windows 8/8.1/10 removes important DirectX components, causing the framerate to degrade overtime. These components can be brought back by installing DirectPlay. More about DirectPlay here.
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Resetting CPU Affinity |
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Changing CPU Affinity |
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Distorted audio quality
- Frame rates over 60 FPS cause the game's audio to be distorted and broken.
Limit frame rate to 60 FPS |
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Audio cuts out when game first loads
- This issue only occurs with the Medium, and High audio setting.
Enable Compatibility Mode |
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Unable to play online
- This is an issue which involves an inability to connect to online games, caused by Blur's overly strict reliance on port forwarding.
- The only reliable way to play online is to use Virtual LAN software such as Hamachi or Tunngle, the latter of which still has an active Blur community.
Play online via Tunngle[citation needed] |
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Retail installer hangs
- Retail copies of the game may get stuck during the install process, specifically before the installer starts copying files from the disc. This mostly is to occur on PCs running Windows 8/8.1/10.
Installing the game without the disk[3] |
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Mouse cursor always visible in game
Hide mouse cursor[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D Dual Core 3.4 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 14 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT ATI Radeon X1600 XT 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT ATI Radeon X1800 XT |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (42640) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.