Yager
- July 30, 2004 00:00 AM PST
Yager is making its way to North America after a successful release in Europe. Catch your first glimpse of it here.
Yager is one of those games that binds the common feel of first-person shooters with the stunning visuals of aerial combat. Your name is Hagnus Tide, and while seated in the cockpit of what is called the LR 4004 Archer (a.k.a. The Sagittarius), your main job is to take down any intruders in the vicinity as you patrol the area. For variation in combat maneuvering, there are two modes of flight for you to master�jet and hover. Despite the differences of the control schemes between the two modes, everything about flying remains straightforward, allowing you to focus on the important things like your objectives and scoping out the breathtaking scenery. But while the controls stay relatively simple, acquiring new missions now depends even more greatly on your ability to rank in those currently available. And although it may not feel like you�re being watched, the game may expect a bit more precision than you think. Yager is filled with all sorts of prettiness. But as this preview build lacked more playable levels, we can only hope that the action gets more intense when the full version launches. Nevertheless, be sure to find out the outcome of Yager in the review this fall.
