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Guide knight Dirk through animated castle and caverns, timing directional moves and sword strikes to rescue a princess.
Released 17 May 2013
Rescue the Princess
Dodge Animated Traps
Time Sword Strikes
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.
Developed by Digital Leisure Inc. · Published by Digital Leisure Inc.
You play Dirk the Daring, a knight trying to rescue a princess from a dragon. His route leads through a dark wizard’s monster-filled castle and the caverns beneath it.
Instead of freely exploring, you respond to brief animated scenes by pressing the correct direction or timing a sword attack. Successful inputs move Dirk onward; mistakes lead to death scenes and another attempt.
The game offers Arcade and Home modes, Easy and Hard difficulties, and on-screen move prompts. It also includes achievements, a watch-as-movie option, and bonus extras such as creator interviews.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its expressive cartoon animation and nostalgic arcade feel. Some also like learning the precise cues and overcoming the demanding scenes. Others find the timing too strict or the gameplay too limited, and multiple reviews report bugs, so impressions are mixed.
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
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| Achievements | 12 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
