LAIR Update Released

[air_max]

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If you haven't already, will this make you want to buy this game? Graphics wise the game looks beautiful, if these controls make the game play easier, I might pick this title up. Ebay has 'em pretty cheap!

[Shin-Ra]

and included in the bullet points is the option for analog controls!

The update will also offer the ability to show a targeting icon, and Dual Shock 3 rumble support.

I'll be giving it another go.

[ulidayi]

i liked the game the way it was but i will definitely be dusting this one off. the additions seem like it will make the game more enjoyable.

[bajor27]

Yay - I'll finally play the game again.

Got it free with my system, and hated the controls. Looking forward to playing again as the game looks fantastic

[kjacobs03]

I had no problems with the controls except for the occasional 180deg turn not working. But it is too late because I eBayed my Lair last week.

[Amon37]

I'll play it again.

Something not metioned was the abilty to

[Show spoiler]Play the wind and poison dragons on all stages

[Luis_A51]

I bought the game brand new for $25 off some guy a couple weeks ago. Played the first mission, and liked it. But im waiting for the patch just in case.

The graphics/sound seem great.

[Steelmaker]

I will purchase this game as soon as this patch comes out! Who knows? I might like the sixaxis controls but I was a bit peeved at Factor5 for not giving the players the choice of analogue controls from day one. Plus, every single game I have tried to play so far using sixaxis I have hated.

[cathexist]

Another game to put my new dualshock3 to good use.

[Icemage]

Hopefully it improves the gameplay a lot. The big complaints in the game were finicky controls, inability to correctly target (and horrid lock-on), and mystifying mission objectives.

This update looks to fix at least two of the three. We'll see if we get a secret fix for the mission objective problem.

[Amon37]

I really need to buy a DS3.

[kingofgrills]

I bought the game at launch, and I'm probably half way through using the traditional control scheme. For me, it's just been a case of too many games and too little time.

I think the biggest area of improvement needed is with the targeting mechanics. I often end up locked onto an enemy that's nowhere in range while the enemy I wanted is right next to me. I hope the updated targeting scheme helps sort that out.

I like the current control scheme, but it does take a while to adjust to fully using Sixaxis to control. There's definitely been some levels where having traditional analog controls would have made it easier. I'll probably give the regular analog controls a try to see if the gameplay improves substantially, but barring a huge leap I'll stick with Sixaxis. It's a dragon after all.

[Cordre69]

I'll finally play Lair! Yay!

[phranctoast]

I wonder if the game will see a re-review. Considering most of the problems stemmed from the control not having the analog option, this now seems like it warrants another review!

[caliblue15]

It is now official.

Factor 5's Lair is getting a update. the game will finally support analog controls. The patch, coming out everywhere (Japan, Europe, and America) on April 17, also includes DualShock 3 rumble support, the appearance of a targeting icon and the ability to download the Wind Dragon and Poison Dragon for use in all stages. My question to you guys is will it make the game better??? Source Article Link Below:

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/10/up...alog-controls/

[bajor27]

Originally Posted by phranctoast

I wonder if the game will see a re-review. Considering most of the problems stemmed from the control not having the analog option, this now seems like it warrants another review!

I would highly doubt anyone will re-review it. Most game reviewers only ever review what you get at retail since not everyone has the internet so not everybody can get the update.

[Luis_A51]

Thats true.

BUT im sure if they consider it to be a HUGE improvement them some sites/magazines might make a note of it.

So the date has been set then? Man next week is a GREAT week for PS3 updates. Now I can enjoy the new-and-improved LAIR the same weekend I move into my new house!

[Memnoch]

Got this tonight at Target for $30. Lair and The Orange Box are both marked down. I can't wait to try it out.

[Shin-Ra]

The update's been released for European players apparently.

[Cordre69]

Added Lair to my GameFly now!