Lair

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 30, 2007
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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 249 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 135 out of 249
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 249
  3. Negative: 84 out of 249
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  1. JadeC.
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    Whats wrong with everyone? This game sheer scale is by far the best that has been portrayed on the PS3 and is definitely a worthwhile buy.
  2. sirky004
    Feb 2, 2012
    8
    Lair is a good game, the only bad about this is playing this game by using the worst controller ever. ( but now you can use directional buttons thanks to the patch).
  3. L
    Sep 14, 2007
    9
    Very underrated, beautiful game that once you get the hang of the controls isnt at all hard and is very enjoyable; good story and very addictive gameplay.
  4. jackhole99
    Jul 28, 2012
    9
    I want to start off by stating this review is based on the game with the patch controls. For me I enjoyed this game a lot. The action is insane, killer sound, a killer story, and the controls are great with the patch. I don
  5. OrenM.
    Dec 6, 2007
    10
    There is nothing wrong with the control of this game, the only problem that I think of is not exactly a problem. This is a very challenging game, but I prepare a challenging game over a game that I pay $60 and finish over one weekend. I play a single level each day again and again till I get one of the medals, then I go to the extra screen and enjoy the new thing that I find there. There is nothing wrong with the control of this game, the only problem that I think of is not exactly a problem. This is a very challenging game, but I prepare a challenging game over a game that I pay $60 and finish over one weekend. I play a single level each day again and again till I get one of the medals, then I go to the extra screen and enjoy the new thing that I find there. I'm strongly recommend this game to everyone that appreciate challenges, to the rest, go and play Halo or any other FPS that the reviewers love so much.… Expand
  6. Ole-PetterS.
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    Wonderful graphics and awesome gameplay. The sixaxis works great, allthough it takes some practice to completely control the dragon. Enjoy!
  7. FoolyCooly
    Oct 9, 2007
    8
    Excellent underrated game, fun hectic and visually stunning, complaints are just too harsh, with a little patience and exploration this game is very enjoyable the sixaxis controls were perfect for me, i've got all the gold medals already, only the occasional bugs and frame rate drops hurts this game a little and few neglected explanations for example the lock on shouldn't be Excellent underrated game, fun hectic and visually stunning, complaints are just too harsh, with a little patience and exploration this game is very enjoyable the sixaxis controls were perfect for me, i've got all the gold medals already, only the occasional bugs and frame rate drops hurts this game a little and few neglected explanations for example the lock on shouldn't be used unless you want to grab an object, take down or fight a dragon otherwise for the shooting you should rely on auto lock and the sixaxis should be moved smoothly with this in mind this game is excellent.… Expand
  8. MikeC.
    Sep 6, 2007
    10
    I just cannot believe the scores this game is getting. I spent one hour playing the game before mastering the controls. ONE HOUR. My only complaint is that it's not long enough. Otherwise I never had the control problems the "pros" are bitching about, I never saw ANY slowdown/frame skipping/graphical bugs. These guys are morons, plain and simple.
  9. JJ
    Oct 21, 2007
    10
    It's unfortunate how easily people would judge a game they really don't give a chance for playing. People tend to forget the experience of a new way of playing a video game and easily jump to say it's too hard or too difficult. Six Axis for this game Liar is outstanding and worth while. It defers from the typical hack and slash kinda of game, and makes you part of the game. It's unfortunate how easily people would judge a game they really don't give a chance for playing. People tend to forget the experience of a new way of playing a video game and easily jump to say it's too hard or too difficult. Six Axis for this game Liar is outstanding and worth while. It defers from the typical hack and slash kinda of game, and makes you part of the game. For all those low reviews, you honestly don't know how to review a game because you're reviewing it on complications that it does for you. You've forgotten the true meaning of how to challenge and experience a game should be.… Expand
  10. KennyL.
    Sep 10, 2007
    9
    I was wary about buying this game due to bad ratings especially where the controls are concered. Since i had 60 bucks to burn i figured i'd give it a shot and boy was i suprised at how good this game is. The controls take a bit of getting used to but in a very short time, i was wreaking havoc in the skies like a pro. Those who complain about the targeting system should stick to FPS I was wary about buying this game due to bad ratings especially where the controls are concered. Since i had 60 bucks to burn i figured i'd give it a shot and boy was i suprised at how good this game is. The controls take a bit of getting used to but in a very short time, i was wreaking havoc in the skies like a pro. Those who complain about the targeting system should stick to FPS and not flight combat games which typically have targeting systems as it is frustratingly hard otherwise to kill enemies during frantic air manuevers. The graphics are beautiful, the sound is superb, the control is better than they get credit for and most importantly, its FUN!… Expand
  11. AndyG.
    Sep 10, 2007
    9
    The game is fun and entertaining. The controls definitely take some getting used to but once you master them, you become a killing machine on the battlefield. It's a shame some people will never be able to enjoy this epic adventure because of the bad press this game has got.
  12. DionysusJ.
    Sep 2, 2007
    8
    I'm not sure what build of the game all these "professional" reviewers are playing, but it's definitely not same game of LAIR that I'm playing. It seems to me that they all had no patience with this new control scheme. For all of you brave enough to think for yourselves and try this game, I recommend doing ALL the tutorials first...and make sure that you don't I'm not sure what build of the game all these "professional" reviewers are playing, but it's definitely not same game of LAIR that I'm playing. It seems to me that they all had no patience with this new control scheme. For all of you brave enough to think for yourselves and try this game, I recommend doing ALL the tutorials first...and make sure that you don't exaggerate your movements when playing. The graphics are insane in 1080p with no noticeable drops in framerate, and the story is above average (with absolutely gorgeous cut scenes). The missions are fun and have replayability (due to the medal system & leaderboard), and the action is often intense. My only gripe with the game is that the "object arrow" and camera angles aren't as exact as they could of been. But the bottom line is: I have no idea what all these review are talking about; they're full of sh!t. Don't be a sheep. Try the game for yourself.… Expand
  13. MichaelC.
    Sep 3, 2007
    9
    I truly can't fathom the negative reviews this game has gotten from the critics. This is one of the most stunningly beautiful games I have ever seen on any platform, the sound (especially the music) is outstanding, and the much-maligned motion controls work quite well once you get used to them. Give it a rent if you are unsure; how you adapt to the control scheme will make or break I truly can't fathom the negative reviews this game has gotten from the critics. This is one of the most stunningly beautiful games I have ever seen on any platform, the sound (especially the music) is outstanding, and the much-maligned motion controls work quite well once you get used to them. Give it a rent if you are unsure; how you adapt to the control scheme will make or break the game for you, but take the time to master it. It is well worth it.… Expand
  14. TrevorK.
    Sep 3, 2007
    8
    This is really a great game, both in visuals and audio. It's almost worth the asking price for that alone. There are a few hiccups in the gameplay department, but that doesn't ruin the experience at all. The motion controls are easy to get used to, and once you do it becomes very fun, and you'll know exactly why they did them that way. The lock on system should be changed a This is really a great game, both in visuals and audio. It's almost worth the asking price for that alone. There are a few hiccups in the gameplay department, but that doesn't ruin the experience at all. The motion controls are easy to get used to, and once you do it becomes very fun, and you'll know exactly why they did them that way. The lock on system should be changed a bit, though. Other than that, though, it's still a very solid, enormously fun game.… Expand
  15. MattC.
    Sep 3, 2007
    8
    I'm just shocked by all these bad reviews for this game. I've about 5 or 6 levels into the game and I have to say I love it. The control takes some getting used to at first but after awhile I found it feels pretty good. Also it is no more or less responsive than any Wii game I have played so for any one to complain about that is ridiculous. I think the problem here is no the I'm just shocked by all these bad reviews for this game. I've about 5 or 6 levels into the game and I have to say I love it. The control takes some getting used to at first but after awhile I found it feels pretty good. Also it is no more or less responsive than any Wii game I have played so for any one to complain about that is ridiculous. I think the problem here is no the game but the people playing it. I love it and most of my friends love it as well. Thank you factor 5 for trying to be innovative and creative… Expand
  16. TimP.
    Sep 4, 2007
    9
    Finally a game that Uses the SIXAXIS & makes it shine forcing the WiiMote to look like the cheap gimmick it truly is,. and graphics unlike anything the 360 or PC have to offer. THis is truly a NEXT-GEN gaming experience unlike any other.
  17. DanD.
    Sep 4, 2007
    9
    Anyone who complains about this game because of the controls is full of it, granted they are hard at first but with a couple tries on the practice courses you start to not even notice. Combined with an interesting story and amazing visuals this game is a must buy.
  18. NelsonR.
    Sep 6, 2007
    8
    Good graphics, great sound. Despite what you may have heard the controls are good once you learn them. The camera needs work as sometimes you never know which way you'll end up facing after a kill or a cut-scene. The targeting system, while functional is sometimes a little wonky but works well for the most part. Also, they should have made it easier to see your objectives. The arrow Good graphics, great sound. Despite what you may have heard the controls are good once you learn them. The camera needs work as sometimes you never know which way you'll end up facing after a kill or a cut-scene. The targeting system, while functional is sometimes a little wonky but works well for the most part. Also, they should have made it easier to see your objectives. The arrow doesn't really work when it points you to an area filled with dozens if not hundreds of things going on. The story and cinematics are great and drive the game forward. Overall it's a game worth playing. In a sea of cookie cutter FPS games, the innovative controls are a welcome change. The game is not perfect by any means, but It's been getting very unfair reviews.… Expand
  19. AnthonyS.
    Sep 7, 2007
    8
    Once again, I find more accurate and worthy insights and scores from the user comments than from the magazine reviews. Why is it every time a game has sixaxis controls (even optional ones) the reviewers go crazy? I've actually seen "Cons: Sixaxis" in games where it ALSO has analog and can be 100% shut off. How is that a Con? And every time I try the "hated" controls myself I have no Once again, I find more accurate and worthy insights and scores from the user comments than from the magazine reviews. Why is it every time a game has sixaxis controls (even optional ones) the reviewers go crazy? I've actually seen "Cons: Sixaxis" in games where it ALSO has analog and can be 100% shut off. How is that a Con? And every time I try the "hated" controls myself I have no issues after a small learning curve. Attention IGN, Gamespot, Gamespy and the rest... SIXAXIS is... wait for it... MORE challenging than using an analog stick which you have been practicing with for 8 years! I realize reviewers have to get into a game quick, review it and move on but slamming a game because they are too impatient to learn a new control concept (which can be very rewarding) is just plain bad journalism. Lair is by no means perfect, but it's still impressive and flying on dragon back in a totally immersible visual/audio experience is really fun. My advice? Listen to the users actually playing the game and go rent it and see for yourself. It's worth the rental price just to see it on your HiDef TV.… Expand
  20. IssaJ.
    Jan 23, 2008
    9
    Lair is not a bad game like everyone else says. It is an incredible game, with its visuals, sound, storyline, gameplay, and this is one of the only-if not the only-game(s) That puts the SIXAXIS into full use. although turning and aiming gets kind of annoying 3 or 4 times in the game.
  21. JoeJ.
    Mar 2, 2008
    8
    This game is totally underrated. Once you get used to the Playstation 3's Sixaxis controls (I'll admit, it took me a couple levels) it really becomes intuitive and easy to play. Having completed this game I think it wouldn't have been nearly as good without the Sixaxis. My favorite thing about the game were the epic battles. Think Lord of the Rings-style battles only This game is totally underrated. Once you get used to the Playstation 3's Sixaxis controls (I'll admit, it took me a couple levels) it really becomes intuitive and easy to play. Having completed this game I think it wouldn't have been nearly as good without the Sixaxis. My favorite thing about the game were the epic battles. Think Lord of the Rings-style battles only you're on a dragon. Taking down ships, taking down other dragons, taking down beasts, it was really fun. The morale system was cool too, it almost added an RTS element to the game. On top of all of that, the game is gorgeous.… Expand
  22. thewhitewizard
    Apr 10, 2008
    9
    I dont know why everyone is blaming the controls because: 1. you have a tutorial to practise the controls for however much you want. 2. The controls work fine, it is a bit more difficult to get used to very precise, minute movements which an analog stick would provide, but this game makes you feel like a real dragon rider. The graphics are astounding. Think Lord of the Rings architecture, I dont know why everyone is blaming the controls because: 1. you have a tutorial to practise the controls for however much you want. 2. The controls work fine, it is a bit more difficult to get used to very precise, minute movements which an analog stick would provide, but this game makes you feel like a real dragon rider. The graphics are astounding. Think Lord of the Rings architecture, amazing fire effects, great water visuals. The framerate is chuggy which is why i removed one point off this technical showcase, but it doesn't make the game unplayable, it chug only during cutscenes and not too frequently. Tons of replayability offered! All in all, if you find this game in a bargain bin, give it some love, it really is worth it!… Expand
  23. tc
    Oct 27, 2007
    8
    Looking for something different?? LAIR. Lots of fun so far, very action packed! With a ton of unique attacks. THe game guides you well at first, and then emerses you in a huge new world. The story / acting sucked, but the gameplay, i thought, was a great mix of challenge, intensity, and just plain fun.. The controls are not at all hard, and really seem to pull you into the game even more. Looking for something different?? LAIR. Lots of fun so far, very action packed! With a ton of unique attacks. THe game guides you well at first, and then emerses you in a huge new world. The story / acting sucked, but the gameplay, i thought, was a great mix of challenge, intensity, and just plain fun.. The controls are not at all hard, and really seem to pull you into the game even more. Where else can you take control of a Dragon, and destroy an army??!!… Expand
  24. RobboD.
    Oct 4, 2007
    8
    I'd like to start by saying, I play warhark with the sixaxis and have a little hobby of flying my remote control chopper around. So with that in mind, I found the controls in lair quite good. Instead of making sharp and hard turns with your controller (which is a common thing peeps do), just make small controlled motions. Frame rate slows a little during big battles, and there's I'd like to start by saying, I play warhark with the sixaxis and have a little hobby of flying my remote control chopper around. So with that in mind, I found the controls in lair quite good. Instead of making sharp and hard turns with your controller (which is a common thing peeps do), just make small controlled motions. Frame rate slows a little during big battles, and there's some tiling in the textures here and there. But looking back over the game now I've finished I realize I have some fond gameplay memories.… Expand
  25. JonathanRudkin
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    This game looks epic. The videos i have seen so far show amazing attention to detail, and very smooth flight motions and intense combat. Along with the epic scale and music of the game this can be combined into an awesome experience.

    I give it a 10 as im not bothered by Sixaxis like alot of people, AKA the biased EGM. It is a love or hate game and it is bound to be bashed by PS3 haters.
  26. ToddB.
    Aug 31, 2007
    9
    The main complaint about the controls seems unwarranted; if you run the tutorials and aren't an idiot, then you should have no problem controlling your dragon after 5-10 minutes to get the hang of it. Even my NON-gaming wife wanted to try (because it was so pretty) and she did not have any real issue with the controls (had watch me do the training missions and mostly knew what to do The main complaint about the controls seems unwarranted; if you run the tutorials and aren't an idiot, then you should have no problem controlling your dragon after 5-10 minutes to get the hang of it. Even my NON-gaming wife wanted to try (because it was so pretty) and she did not have any real issue with the controls (had watch me do the training missions and mostly knew what to do and when).… Expand
  27. MichaelS.
    Sep 11, 2007
    10
    I missed the opening week fiasco, but the game is very enjoyable, the graphics are astonishing. There is some discernable stutter between cutscenes, but the load times are otherwise quite fast. Overall, an impressive and unique game.
  28. EtienneL.
    Sep 12, 2007
    9
    What? Are you on crack? This game is a defnite 9, maybe 10 for showing us what next gen's all about (not just flashy graphics, but an immersive story, almost virtual reality controls and mindblowing sound). Don't believe the reviews. I used to buy games based on reviews and I got burned. E.g. Oblivion - fun for 10 hours and mind blowingly boring after. So some people can't What? Are you on crack? This game is a defnite 9, maybe 10 for showing us what next gen's all about (not just flashy graphics, but an immersive story, almost virtual reality controls and mindblowing sound). Don't believe the reviews. I used to buy games based on reviews and I got burned. E.g. Oblivion - fun for 10 hours and mind blowingly boring after. So some people can't get used to using the sixaxis controls. Fine. Your choice. But to blame the game for your ineptness, come on, what, you're gonna give Time Crisis a bad review cause you have poor hand eye coordination? Or Guitar Hero cause you have no rythym? If you can master those, why is it so hard to fathom that you must NOT OVERCOMPENSATE on movement. Once people figure out the easy, intuitive controls (an hour at most) you see the game for the artowrk it is. Battle a spider wasp and see how the physicality of he battle com[ares to nothing you've seen before, for example. I guess if you're reviewing games professionally and are reviewing 20, 30, 40 a month you don't have time to appreciate the fine nuances of each, don't have time to put in an hour to master the controls, don't have time to die and try a better tactic. But I guess you're also not playing games for fun. Professional reviewers, please don't try and deprive us of having fun. (Honorable mention to Play Magazine who wrote about the only realistic review of the game I saw.)… Expand
  29. BenjaminV.
    Sep 14, 2007
    8
    Negatives: There is some mild framerate chugging in very busy levels. The dueling where you slide up next to the other dragon could have been better implemented. Positives: Top notch graphics and sound. Interesting game world. Also, the control scheme (I may be the only one, but I think they are great).
  30. [Anonymous]
    Sep 2, 2007
    9
    Great Game! Complaints about controls should only be made after learning them through the tutorial. Visuals and sound are superb!
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#89 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#13 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

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Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 55
  3. Negative: 17 out of 55
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    Lair has come together beautifully... With its stunning visuals and incredible soundtrack, Lair may well be the single most powerful experience that a man can share with his $5,000 home theatre system. [Aug 2007, p.64]
  2. GamePro
    75
    I expect many fans will be disappointed thanks to all of the hype that's built up around the game, but the inevitable complaints about the control scheme will be warranted. [Sep 2007, p.79]
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    55
    Don't buy it if you want a dragon that does what it's told. [Sept 2007, p.82]
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