Dragon's Lair
-
Dragon's Lair
(1983 on
Arcade, 1993 on
DOS,
SEGA CD...)
-
Dragon's Lair
(1984 on
Coleco Adam, 1986 on
Commodore 64,
ZX Spectrum)
-
Dragon's Lair
(1987 on
Commodore 64)
-
Dragon's Lair
(1989 on
DOS,
Amiga, 1990 on
Atari ST)
-
Dragon's Lair
(1990 on
NES)
-
Dragon's Lair
(2000 on
Game Boy Color)
Description
This version of Dragon's Lair is a departure from the earlier arcade titles of the same name. Instead of recreating the original arcade experience, the game now focuses on action/platforming elements, not dissimilar to Konami's Castlevania games.
The story begins with our hero, Dirk the Daring, on a quest to rescue the Princess Daphne from the evil dragon, Singe. However, before he can rescue the princess, he must first overcome 24 levels filled with enemies and obstacles. Fortunately, Dirk has both his trusty sword and the ability to used ranged weapons (axes, knives, & shuriken) at his disposal.
Spellings
- ドラゴンス マジック - Japanese Spelling
Groups +
Screenshots
Promos
Credits (SNES version)
9 People
| Programming | |
| Graphics | |
| Design | |
| Sonics | |
| Sound Driver | |
| Title Tune | |
| Utilities | |
| Coordination | |
| Developed By |
|
Reviews
Critics
Average score: 66% (based on 11 ratings)
Players
Average score: 2.9 out of 5 (based on 8 ratings with 0 reviews)
Be the first to review this game!
Trivia
Development
According to Andy Williams (a programmer) in Retro Gamer 38 there were efforts to lift "Dragon's Lair" above standard SNES platforming fare. "The SNES has a limit on both the number of sprites available and the number that can be displayed on a horizontal line. One of the artists working on the project, Steve Beverly, wrote an editor for the game that let us create larger characters. Before the editor allowed us to have the tall version of Dirk, we had what we referred as 'Dumpy Dirk'! This little character used to bounce and slide around and moved much quicker than the character in the final game. Although we became quite attached to this little guy he was eventually removed in favour of the much larger Dirk."
Sales
According to Retro Gamer 38, the SNES version of the game matched the earlier NES version with unit sales of around 100,000.
Analytics
Upgrade to MobyPro to view research rankings and price history! (when applicable)
Related Games
Released 1991 on Game Boy
Released 2010 on Wii, 2013 on PlayStation 3, 2018 on Windows...
Released 2018 on PlayStation 4, 2019 on Nintendo Switch
Released 1994 on CD-i, Windows, 2013 on Macintosh...
Released 1981 on Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM
Released 2002 on Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 2
Released 2023 on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series...
Released 1990 on NES, 2022 on Antstream
Released 2024 on Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
Identifiers +
Contribute
Are you familiar with this game? Help document and preserve this entry in video game history! If your contribution is approved, you will earn points and be credited as a contributor.
Contributors to this Entry
Game added by Freeman.
Additional contributors: Foxhack, mailmanppa.
Game added June 13, 2004. Last modified October 11, 2024.