Dragon's Lair
58Sad KittySadkitty Score
54KitSuperintelligent review
53Critics3 critic reviews
72Players45 ratings
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.
Kit's verdict · 5.4/10
Gorgeous to watch, frustrating to play.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Beautiful Don Bluth animation
- Historic laserdisc tech
- Funny death scenes
Not so much
- Mostly memorization
- Little real control
Play it if animation fans and history buffs.
Skip it if players who want real control over their character.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Dragon's Lair doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Watch for flashing objects on screen, which hint at the right direction to move.
- Press inputs at the right moment, not early.
- Memorize each scene, since the order is set.
- Use the sword button only when you face a threat.
- Some scenes are mirrored, so the correct direction flips.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- Rick Dyer created it, with animation by Don Bluth.
- It cost 50 cents per play, double the standard price.
- It used a laserdisc player, which often broke down.
- Space Ace followed in 1984.
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