Dragon's Lair
Creator Developed by Advanced Microcomputer Systems and published by Cinematronics in 1983, with animation by Don Bluth.
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Story
Your mission is to rescue Princes Daphne from the Dragon’s Lair…
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! Control the actions of the daring adventurer, finding your way through the castle of a dark wizard, who has enchanted it with treacherous monsters and obstacles. In the mysterious caverns below the castle, your odyssey continues against the awesome forces that oppose your efforts to reach the dragon’s lair.
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Why we chose it
With animation by former Disney artist Don Bluth, Dragon’s Lair stood out for its cinematic look and feel. It was eye-catching but tricky to play; people used up lots of coins on arcade machines and didn’t make much progress. Despite its difficulty, the game became a cult classic with a spin-off TV series, comic books and enduring devotion from fans.