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DRAGONS RULE THE SKIES!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 22
Date: September 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Hey guess what, Lair doesn't suck. I got the game the day it came out and to my surprised I couldn't put the controller down. Once you start the game you realize that this is what the PS3 is all about. You get to use the SIXAXIS controller to move your dragon on screen and nothing else, no joystick is required (but of course this is only the case if you are moving your dragon, for everything else you use the buttons on the controller). To tell you the truth, I tought this game was going to dissapoint because of that, but honestly it feels natural when you pull up, down, left, or even right the dragon really reacts. I've read somewhere that this new way of playing was a mistake, to those people I say SUCK IT! Those people that feel that Lair isn't any fun, they really don't know what good games are. But really if you are looking for something a little different, with graphics that will amaze you get this game, you won't stop playing it, trust me.

Learn How to play the game people!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 18
Date: September 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Look, if any of us have ever played ninja gaiden sigma on any mode other than normal we all know that it is difficult. The game has a learning curve that is pretty steep. Lair is no different. People it takes time to learn how to fly, fight, and so on. Go through the training mode a couple of times. Make sure you can do everything on your own. Last but not least please do not write a review unless you have played or own the game, and have played the game for a number of hours. I have read the negative reviews, and I disagree with their accusations on the tilt axis. The controller is sensitive and requires some getting used to, but it works well. Do not write lair off as a bad game just because you can't get the hang of the tilt axis. Man or woman up and learn!

Visually: one word stunning!!! Rich in depth colors, beautiful character designs, engaging environments

Sound: Music score is beyond words. Very compelling, and vibrant

Replay value: You get to fly a dragon and kill things...C'MON!!!!! High replay value

Story: Draws you into the story from frame 1. Religions and cultures clashing. Classic

Overall: Lair is a good game that has shown some of the PS3's real potential. I have no bias as I own a PS3 XBOX360 and Wii. I will have to say that I am putting down the wii and the xbos for a good long while!!!

A Fresh Experience

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 11
Date: September 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Lair is a brand new experience that uses six-axis control to give the player the illusion of actually steering the dragon. Of course, as riding most living animals, it isn't easy, but that doesn't mean it's not fun. It takes practice and a little bit of imagination. If you are having some trouble with the control in this game, imagine your six-axis controller as the reins of the dragon. Just like riding a horse, you need to snap your wrists down to dash, and snap them up to do 180degrees turn. Also, when you want to do left and right dash, you have to yank on the six-axis left and right, making full swings. The in-game tutorial should have been clearer on this, but once you realize that the six-axis works as the reins, it should come fairly naturally. The targeting system is not ideal, and the fact that the ground control uses the analog sticks, not six-axis, makes ground to aerial combat transition unnatural, but these are minor points to the immersive experience of riding a dragon and blasting away the enemies in gorgeous environments, listening to fantastic music scores. I have played about five hours now, and so far, the story, although predictable and melodramatic at times, is fun and flows nicely and logically. I am glad that I didn't heed to the bad reviews and bought this game. Frankly, I have been getting little tired of FPS and hack and slash games that constitute most of the games nowadays, and I was waiting for a new experience. If you want a new experience and are willing spend an hour or so to learn to control a dragon, you should get this game.

Beautiful, surprising, fresh

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 18
Date: September 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I am not sure why there is controversy over the reviews of this game. I am for the record, not a huge fan of SIXAXIS, this being said, the controls are ridiculously easy to master and the early missions are essentially training chapters that get you into the game very quickly.

The graphics are to say the least, stunning, and the voice acting is very well done. As an air combat simulation with a very analog feel (knights riding dragons without a reticule--but targets do halo white or red), it feels frantic and fast as it should. There are plenty of extras and interestingly, an input menu for cheats (not my thing, but it's there).

I did notice some cutscene lag, but overall, I am very happy with it, but I have been burning through the levels very fast. My final review would probably summarize: forget the early reviews, this is a beautiful, easy to play, and enjoyable game.

Innovative and Groundbreaking

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 11
Date: September 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Lair is the first game for the PS3 to fully utilize the six-axis control scheme.

The game itself has an amazing storyline with breathtaking scenary and character models.

Having played the game for the last few days, I can honestly say that the reviews from many gamer magazines have been unfair.

The graphics are some of the best put on a system. The battles are epic and the AI is great. The designers have done their best to provide training to play the game at an advanced level. The motion control is the best I could have hoped for. It takes awhile getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it really becomes a blast to play.

The key of motion sensing is to not over compensate and remember that it is on a horizontal and vertical axis. The problem with most reviews has been the difficulty of the motion sensing, and I think this is mainly due to user inexperience with motion sensing. It takes practice. However, I think that many novices would be frustrated with having to take 30 minutes to learn how to become proficient. Don't give up. The controls are natural and intuitive for what it is meant to represent, a dragon rider controlling the reigns of a dragon. You cannot steer the dragon like an F-1 racer and you have to predict the movement of enemies. This is fairly realistic.

Overall, the games challenge was pretty good. The game length is medium and the challenge is medium. To get gold medals you have to try each mission out a few times, but doing so is a blast.

Graphics: 9
The character models are great. Some variety in dragon species would have been nice. The beasts on the ground could not have been better. The locations are varied and the scenary is excellent. The camera could have used some tweaking when dealing with ground attacks. There was some occasional clipping and framerate drops, but nothing major.

SOUND: 9
The sound is near perfect. The voice acting and the musical score is the best I have heard. I couldn't have asked for more, with the exception of adding a few expressions here and there during battle sequences, "such as Holy S@@t, there is a rhino coming up the rear".

Gameplay: 8

The motion sensing is what it is. The game was made by Sony to show case the capabilities of an underutilized feature on the Playstation 3. Did it work? Yes, for the most part. The steering is correct. The ability to 180 degree turn using a flip motion is great. The physics are realistic. The targeting could have used a bit more work, but nothing hampering. The one-on-one fighting with dragons in the air could have been more fluid as opposed the near turn-based level of slow down. Something like the game Stanglehold slow down would have been nice.

Overall: 8.5

The storyline is great. The game length and challenge are satisfying but more levels could have been added. The graphics were great with only a few more additions it could have been perfect. For a first-generation title for the PS3, it was the best that could be expected. The sound is nearly perfect. Only a couple of battle commentary features would have made it better. The control scheme is great, with the exception of improved targeting. It would be nice to be able to switch to the analog sticks if motion sensing wasn't your thing. However, this is the first step in putting the six-axis control on a par with the Wii.

Personally, I love the fact that Factor 5 took a chance. It made a non-FPS title using an underdeveloped motion sensing control scheme. For the most part it succeeded. Instead of making this simply FPS fare, it made an original title that should satisfy any purchaser who has taken the time to know what they are getting.

The originality and innovation of the title alone is worth the purchase.

A game for new audiences...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: September 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The game is an aesthetic masterpiece and offers difficult but enjoyable challenges with some of the best Artificial Intelligence--meaning more realistic missions that reward strategy, patience, and skill. For example, in the saving-the-mantas mission, if you stray too far or get too distracted with fighting ice dragons that are already flying away, your mantas will get killed...

The advanced AI engine and six axis are great innovations that are not for all gamers. Unfortunately, most of the current reviews are written by a self-selected crowd that has bought xbox'es and ps3's in the past for the first person shooters that have been out there for these systems. Using a six axis to control a dragon should not be easy, when presumably you've never driven one before and it is not at all like walking around with a gun shooting everything you see--after all, you're part of an elite squad. Part of the fun and challenge is mastering how to move the dragon and making it a war machine. And that has its learning curve, with potential to become a thrilling experience once you are master of it.

In short, it may not appeal to all gamers (especially those who've fallen in love with first person shooters), but it's definitely the most enjoyable game out there for people looking for good use of the PS3's AI and immersive graphics capabilities, with rewarding missions and engrossing story line.

Just my two cents

The Game is a lot better than critics rate it!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 11
Date: September 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

When I first saw the critic reviews I really didn't care because I have looked forward to the game since this summer. However, once I received the game I couldn't help but to be very upset at critics that rated this game low.

This game has so many new innovations that it's surprising that the release didn't get pushed back even further. The graphics are so beautiful and take full advantage of the PS3 in every regard. The music soundtrack and storyline are good too.

The best part of this game and something that can't be done on any other game system is the real time air battles and ground battles that take place simultaniously. The cell processor is the only hardware that can handle this type of extreme gaming.

The controls to the game are very smooth. Once the user gets used to using six axis (It took me about 15 to 20 minutes to stop using the joysticks every now and then lol) the game goes to an entirely new level. The camera is flawless, the cutscenes are great, and the fighting controls are great. The coolest part about airbattle is takedown when you can defeat an enemby dragon in 50 different ways and all are cool and a treat to watch and play through.

The boss battles in the game are tough enough to make the player look for strategy and yet they aren't easy to where the user will never die like in the new Zelda game for the Wii (Not to say that is bad, just that it is too easy).

The game challenges the player and also forces the player to replay a level in order to get a higher score (bronze, silver, or gold). The game isn't as long as other games, but the gameplay is soooo fun that this is completely made up for. I got about 6 to 8 hours out of the game (about the same as Rainbow Six: Vegas).

This is a must buy for all gamers who love the PS3, dragons, old time battles, and strategy, all along with beautiful graphics and flawless design.

Don't judge the game just because of a control setting. It was advertised this way and a player shouldn't buy it if they aren't into motion control. In my own opinon I don't think the game could be nearly as great if it was made any other way.

Peice of ART!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 9
Date: September 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I was about to cancell my order after the horrible reviw at GameSpot!
but i saw some users review and i know Gamespot is Bill$$ tool so i just give it a try yes i bought it, i played the first mission i was confused and the controlle was so new to me! after 30 minutes i get used to it and begin to master the controll, this game is a prfect game! i myself didn't like the SIXAXIS but after i master it i enjoyed it so much, the sound effect is the best EVER (i played it on 5.1) no wonder THX did the sound effect! the graphic is so beatiful if u r not sure just rent it and u will see by ur self what a great game it is, i want the Soundtrack and the Artbook if it's available, there is an ART gallery in the game show the Building, Characters and the game's wonderful Cretures art and sketch, i just feel so sad of what is happing to the Video Game world so UNFAIR reviews just becuase u don't like this company or this console! this Game is the prove and a real example of what is happing.

Fantastic Ride

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 9
Date: September 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is stunning. Awesome visuals, incredible story, and impressive integration of the Sixaxis system which in my opinion has up until Lair been underwhelming. Very well done.

Very Good Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: September 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Simply put, see what the people have to say that have played and beaten this game, not the reviewers. The controls are very intuitive and pretty easy to learn, and once you do, this game is just plain fun.

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