I also enjoy motion blur effects.
I also enjoy motion blur effects.
In fast multiplayer titles such as bf4 or cs, there are no options. Yet in slow-paced single-player games I enjoy them. The Half Life 2 motion blur was a real highlight—gentle and smooth, with no obvious delays.
Having blur affects how focused I am on the surroundings while gaming. It’s strange to want a view that’s softened when trying to spot threats. If performance drops to around 30 frames per second, I’d probably adjust other settings first before enabling blur.
The motion blur decreases your frame rate even more. Creating a blurred effect requires GPU power, which adds to the strain. That's the twist.
Motion blur works well when it's limited to specific moving elements. When it covers everything, it loses its effect. If it highlights real movement like a swinging blade, it can be appealing. But if you can't perceive your environment until you pause the animation, it becomes distracting.
Our vision is used to smooth movement naturally. Adding too much artificial blur in games never looks right, and it often caused me discomfort. I favor a higher frame rate because it makes everything appear more realistic.