SSX Blur

SSX Blur really has tied its own bindings together before it gets out of the start gate. The actual game is fairly massive, with so many competitions and characters that it could take you a life time to get bored - if it wasn't for the controls. Steering your way to victory on the races isn't much of a problem when you get used to the track, but when trying to beat down the opposition on Big Air events it seems the controls are working against you instead of for you. It's like trying to compete in the Olympic Slalom event by climbing into an supermarket trolley to realise as you hit top speed there's a dodgy wheel.

This is another title that shows up motion sensitive gaming's flaws instead of playing to its strengths - and nearly 6 months into the Wii's life, it's another missed chance to make a game worthy of true success for the console. How many of these chances are developers going to miss before Wii owners turn their backs on new games in favour of Wario Warez, Wii Sports and Zelda ad infintum?

I feel this review is harsh on SSX Blur and EA as the game has obviously been crafted lovingly by the programmers involved and it does bear all the hallmarks and style of previous SSX games which make the series so well loved. The sheer amount you can do on the slopes is superb and I'm sure it will bring tons of enjoyment to Wii owners around the globe. The fact remains however, great games come from the ease and intuitiveness of their controls, not the amount of time you spend giving yourself arthritis of the wrist so you can beat your friend's high score.

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