Dragon's Lair

29.12.1990
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Dragon's Lair is a side-scrolling platform game based on the laserdisc game of the same name released for the Nintendo Entertainment System and developed by the MotiveTime group. Plotwise, the game is identical to the original. The game is a side-scroller with the character walking slowly. Dirk can walk, crawl, or jump forward, and he has an array of weapons that he can discover and use to dispose of enemies. The controller layout is reversed from other mainstream NES titles, with Select functioning as the Pause-button while Start is used for the Candle object (which helps reveal hidden weapons). Also, B is used for jumping, and A for attacking (the input of the A & B buttons is almost always the opposite in similar NES games). Two different versions were released later, first for the Famicom, with major improvements on playability and speed, and a second one for PAL regions, expanding upon the Famicom version with new enemies and cutscenes.
Unlike the original Dragon's Lair, where gameplay depended on quick time events, the player fully controls Dirk as he makes his way through the castle defeating enemies and avoiding obstacles to rescue Princess Daphne. Dirk now has equipped throwing knives to launch at enemies rather than using his sword, and the game features gold collectibles.

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19.06.1983

Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.

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20.09.1991

The Japanese version of NES Dragon's Lair had a major overhaul in quality, being the fastest version of the game. It also has changes in level design to make the bosses less easier to be cheated.

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03.02.2015

Only you, Dirk the Daring, can save Princess Daphne from the clutches of the Evil Wizard Mordroc in this fully animated arcade classic from the legendary animator and director Don Bluth. It is a dark time in all the land. The Evil Wizard Mordroc has spirited away Princess Daphne to a wrinkle in time, scheming to force her into marriage. As Dirk the Daring, you must race through time to rescue her. A bumbling old time machine (and all the courage you can muster) will transport you on your mission. But you must hurry. Once the Casket of Doom has opened, Mordroc will place the Death Ring upon Daphne’s finger in marriage – and she will be lost forever in the Time Warp! The responsive and intuitive controls let you play with or without move guides and with iPad, you can play through the Original version or the new Director’s Cut, which features an alternate ending!

17.05.2013

Dragon's Lair is a high-definition re-release of the classic 1983 arcade game, featuring fully remastered animation by Don Bluth. Players control Dirk the Daring, a brave knight on a quest to rescue Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe, navigating through a series of animated sequences using quick-time events. Originally notable for its use of LaserDisc technology, the game presents hand-drawn animation where players must react to on-screen prompts to survive. The remastered edition enhances the original experience with 720p HD visuals, restored game footage, and bonus content, including interviews with the game's creators.

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Dragon's Lair Trilogy (includes Dragon's Lair, Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp, and Space Ace.)

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