You shouldn't play Lair. Not unless you have some morbid interest in experiencing what is quite possibly one of the worst control schemes ever devised. It's a shame because as a cinematic experience, it's stunning to watch. As a game, it's a nightmare and an embarrassment. It sounds like a fantastic idea: You fly around on a dragon, spewing fire and clawing at other reptiles while generally wreaking havoc. Too bad you're forced to use Sixaxis controls that destroy the possibility of fun and replace it with the constant need to scream expletives at your television screen.

At one point, Lair looked like one of the most promising titles coming to the PS3, but the final version - even with its interesting story, occasionally impressive graphics and amazing music - falls well short of anything you should be playing. Score: *Presentation 8 *Graphics 7.5 *Sound 8 *Gameplay 4.5 *Lasting Appeal 5.5 *Overall 4.9/10