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backbreaker65
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One thing I've learned from EGM or 1up, they never review the store version of any game. I would wait for gamespot, they tend to review the store version. Magazines have to meet deadlines to often and who knows when this review was written.
UntoldDreams
Member
I guess we'll find out.
One of two things will happen now:
1) Now that expectations are lowered... Perhaps people will enjoy the game properly.
2) It really does have gameplay problems and EGM is just pointing out the truth.
I've always wanted a pet dragon so I'll pick it up and post impressions.
However, that's just me.
One of two things will happen now:
1) Now that expectations are lowered... Perhaps people will enjoy the game properly.
2) It really does have gameplay problems and EGM is just pointing out the truth.
I've always wanted a pet dragon so I'll pick it up and post impressions.
However, that's just me.backbreaker65
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RSTEIN said:
I didn't say that because of the score that was given to the game, they belittled mlb the show 07 for the ps3 and that game is fantastic. I just think they review "reviewable builds" but not the final game. I seen it too much, I'm not hating on them and it may be a mediore game, but I wouldn't count on egm as the end all be all.
AltogetherAndrews
Member
ari said:
EGM review scores? No ****ing way dude! :lol
AltogetherAndrews
Member
ari said:yea way... i'm here to please and deliver.
Uh, you seriously mean to tell me that you didn't see the scores posted in this thread almost a 100 posts ago?
Absinthe (Permed)
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I wouldn't call this game a "bomb" considering it will still sell over a million copies because it looks pretty and it is exclusive. I also don't trust EGM one bit when it comes to reviews. They're almost on the level of Gamepro. Give me my Game Informer, IGN, and Gamespot reviews.
TEH-CJ said:FALSE ALARM PEOPLE !
EGM gave god of war 2 a 7, there is still hope for Lair
Mrbob said:
:lol
amazing what one little piece of disinformation can do to an entire thread.
And fwiw, even if EGM did give God of War a 7 (which they didn't), that doesn't automatically invalidate the opinions presented on LAIR. Unless you believe they have some axe to grind against Sony ...
Absinthe (Permed)
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klix108 said:
I really do think so. It helps that this game is exclusive. It will likely hit a million before Christmas, but probably won't crack the top 20 in sales.
Hmm about the EGM review. It gives me pause but I'll wait for some other ones. I wasn't expecting scores that low but it kind of sounds like another Genji now.
Although it's really hard for me. Dragons are ****ing awesome, the story sounds really interesting, and the production values are through the roof. Emotions conflicted. :'(
As far as the reviewers go, Garnett is about as far from my taste in games as you can get. I have a lot of respect for Crispin's opinions and I'm not familiar with Greg Ford's taste.
Although it's really hard for me. Dragons are ****ing awesome, the story sounds really interesting, and the production values are through the roof. Emotions conflicted. :'(
As far as the reviewers go, Garnett is about as far from my taste in games as you can get. I have a lot of respect for Crispin's opinions and I'm not familiar with Greg Ford's taste.
Son of Godzilla
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lair will be a system seller in japanari said:
AltogetherAndrews
Member
ari said:
There was no "joke meter", so that's an imaginary crutch. You tried to contribute with some bad news (because that's what you do) only it had already been posted and discussed over nearly a 100 posts by the time you got around to posting this "news".
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I'm holding strong with my pre-order. I hardly go by reviews anymore. To me, the story, sound, visuals, and general production, have been the main reason for following this.
GAMEPRO - 3.75/5 (A)
Pros: Gorgeous graphics, amazing orchestral soundtrack, dragon based action is fun.
Cons: The decision to use a SixAxis only control scheme hurts more than it helps.
Some random quotes from the review...
ON THE CONTROL SCHEME ISSUES:
"To be fair, the motion sensing is pretty accurate but requiring you to constantly move your hands around while fiddling with buttons over the course of a fairly long game is asking too much. It's unfortunate that the game relies so heavily on a gimmicky feature that no one has been able to get a true grasp of (pun intended)."
ON THE GOOD QUALITIES:
"At it's best, the dragon-based combat of Lair is pretty damn awesome. Soaring around majestically in the sky; raining hot fiery dragon-breath death upon your foes' heads; grappling with other dragons and clawing their eyes out; leaping onto an enemy dragon-rider's back and hacking at him with your weapon; swooping down onto the ground and rampaging around like Godzilla--there's no shortage of thrills to be had."
SOME ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
"I should point out that we were playing an early review build and Factor 5 will probably make tweaks up to the moment the gold master goes off to the mastering lab, but the core gameply mechanics are already in place and there's no denying that it's flawed. 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 no doubt be warrented. Despite all this, Lair still manages to be a decent title that all PS3 owners should look into but you may want to reserve your true excitement for the day when the other hotly anticipated PS3 titles like Heavenly Sword arrive."
ON THE GROUND CONTROLS:
"The Sixaxis-only control scheme that plagues the game is noticably absent when you land your dragon on the ground as the analog sticks take over, making it easier to wreak havoc."
Pros: Gorgeous graphics, amazing orchestral soundtrack, dragon based action is fun.
Cons: The decision to use a SixAxis only control scheme hurts more than it helps.
Some random quotes from the review...
ON THE CONTROL SCHEME ISSUES:
"To be fair, the motion sensing is pretty accurate but requiring you to constantly move your hands around while fiddling with buttons over the course of a fairly long game is asking too much. It's unfortunate that the game relies so heavily on a gimmicky feature that no one has been able to get a true grasp of (pun intended)."
ON THE GOOD QUALITIES:
"At it's best, the dragon-based combat of Lair is pretty damn awesome. Soaring around majestically in the sky; raining hot fiery dragon-breath death upon your foes' heads; grappling with other dragons and clawing their eyes out; leaping onto an enemy dragon-rider's back and hacking at him with your weapon; swooping down onto the ground and rampaging around like Godzilla--there's no shortage of thrills to be had."
SOME ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
"I should point out that we were playing an early review build and Factor 5 will probably make tweaks up to the moment the gold master goes off to the mastering lab, but the core gameply mechanics are already in place and there's no denying that it's flawed. 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 no doubt be warrented. Despite all this, Lair still manages to be a decent title that all PS3 owners should look into but you may want to reserve your true excitement for the day when the other hotly anticipated PS3 titles like Heavenly Sword arrive."
ON THE GROUND CONTROLS:
"The Sixaxis-only control scheme that plagues the game is noticably absent when you land your dragon on the ground as the analog sticks take over, making it easier to wreak havoc."
AltogetherAndrews
Member
Pistolero said:
That's a ridiculously good analogy
ari said:
Ok, so you were in fact in such a rush to add this news to this thread that you completely forgot to check the past 100 posts to see if it had perhaps already been posted. Isn't that what I asked? Not sure where the joke meter comes into play, but then I guess I wouldn't know since mine is reportedly broken anyway.
AltogetherAndrews
Member
Er, if Gamepro is Lair's champion... well that's not good for anyone.
Absinthe (Permed)
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Tideas said:
That's 75%, exactly where I think most of the scores will fall.
SolidSnakex
Member
AltogetherAndrews said:
It's going to be like all of F5's game, some are going to love it others will hate it.