Abrader, are you Matt Miller from Game Infomer?

[Smooth Groove]

http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/6ED65941-2643-49C0-85D9-974B3F26EFF7.htm

Score: 8.0

As a fulfillment of childhood dragon-flying fantasies, Lair triumphs through its phenomenally huge conflicts and vicious vertigo-inducing midair duels. Your dragon is like a nuclear bomb in a knife fight, capable of turning the tide in a conflict of thousands. Your score is actually the tonnage of destruction left behind in the wake of your passing. Variety fills the gameplay experience, from a remarkably well thought out switch-up of mission styles to the evocative orchestral score that weaves its way through the game. This variety extends to the numerous combat moves available in a fight – enough to offer excitement in what is otherwise a relatively simple gameplay mechanic. I’m not a fan of the color palette for the game, filled as it is with so many earthy hues that objects just don’t stand out on the screen at times. While the motion controls for flight are unique, they’re also the weakest aspect of the title – it was several hours into the game before I felt like I had a firm handle on moving around. Even so, Rogue Squadron fans would know this was a Factor 5 game without seeing the logo – it’s not the longest ride, but you’ll be coming back again and again for those brief flashes of gameplay brilliance.

[Howard Alan Treesong]

an 8.0 review that reads like a 6.0? sounds like GI's back on the street corner

[abrader]

naw - I love games but I couldn't stand to make the shyt money reviewers do. I need at least 150k or I'm crying.

I did work for konami years ago when they were just starting to not do as much coinop - back when the overall industry was cooler and not loaded with information control brats.

[abrader]

also I just tried reading that review but found it painful to get past the first line.