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Taker_129

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L.A.I.R. Review-9/10

Lair is without a doubt one of the most impressive looking games to date on any console.  At 1080p the graphics are top notch and unmatched.  Lair begins with a tutorial to get you up to speed on how to control the dragon using the six-axis controller.  After flying through a few floating rings the first of many beautifully render cut-scene begins.  The main complaint that has been made about Lair is the controls.  The first time you use the six-axis to control the dragon it feels a little funny, but once you get a handle on it, it becomes second-nature.  Tilting the six-axis right will move the dragon right and moving it to the left moves the dragon left.  If you tilt it forward the dragon dives forward, if you pull it back the dragon ascends high into the air.  Pressing the "X" button will cause the dragon to speed up.  Pressing the "Square" button shoots fire balls and holding it shoots a stream of fire from the dragons mouth.  Pressing "down" on the D-pad allows you to use dragon focus, which high-lights enemy's on scene and objects of importances.  Press "up" on the D-pad unleashes Dragons rage.  Pressing the L1/R1 button targets enemies, and R2/L2 button slows the dragon down and pushing them together allow your dragon to land.  Gound combat is really fun and switches the controls from tilt-sensing to the anolog sticks and it works great.  On the ground, pressing the X button makes the dragon charge forward, pressing "O" is the dragon's claw attack and pressing triangle eats enemy soldiers and restore a little life and the square button shoots fireballs.  Those are the basic controls of Lair, and once you learn which button does what you will be taking out 1000s of enemies in no time.  And speaking of enemies there are thousands on scene at one time and so much stuff going on that it can be very overwhelming at first.  Thousands of soldiers, hundreds of flying dragons, and 10--20 enemy ships, all fighting at the same time, and no dips in frame rate.  Everything about this game screams Lord of the Rings.  From the epic story, to the art design this game uses alot of what made the movie "Lord of the Rings" a classic.  My only complaint about this game was the camera sometimes got comfusing when switching from gound to air combat.  But overall this game is a masterpiece and it shows very high production values not seen in game since Gears of War.  The game is a must play for anyone that owns a Playstation 3.  The only thing to remember is that the controls do take sometime to get use to, but once you do, this game is a rare gem.

Odion6095d ago (Edited 6095d ago )

who to believe, gaming sites or PS3 owner hrmmmm.

On a more constructive note its a pretty good review writing wise, but please take the time and space out your paragraphs, its very discouraging to read.

Taker_1296095d ago

but you don't have to trust me, rent the game and see for yourself if you dont believe what i wrote. You are the only one that can say if it feel right to you or not. So to me the controls work, to you, maybe not but only you can decide that, not me or any reviewer for that matter. If i had listen to the reviews i would have missed one of the best gaming experiences this year, but thank god i made my own choice and pick this game up.

s8anicslayer6095d ago

i know this is a good game,but what's the source of this review?is this your personal review or what?

InLus6095d ago

Thank You Taker_129 for doing this, I think this game roars AAA title and I only have played up to chapter 4. People just need to learn to be patient trying to learn a brand new control system because they will love it afterwards.

FirstknighT6095d ago (Edited 6095d ago )

I guess that's the only way this game will see good reviews. Talk about stooping to a new low.

Taker_1296095d ago

What are you talking about "stooping to a new low"? Is it really that hard for you to look outside of the box and enjoy a new way to play games? People are being so hard on the six-axis because they think sony was trying to copy Nintendo but that is just not true. This six-axis is so different from the Wii-remote that there should not even be a comparison. Anyway, Lair is a great game whether you believe it or not and if you don't play it, you are the one that will be missing out on a rare and unique experience.

IRONMAN_357X6093d ago

tired of your wired 360 controller with nothing next gen, stop B*tchin

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