Classic Video Game 'Dragon's Lair' Comes to OS X

MacRumors · Nov 8, 2012, 02:44 PM

Notoriously difficult video game classic Dragon's Lair has arrived on OS X nearly thirty years after its original release on LaserDisc. The game features video transferred directly from the high definition film master. Ports of the game have previously been released for both iPhone and iPad.

Dragon's Lair was unlike any other video game when it was released back in 1983. Instead of using low-definition sprites, the game used more traditional animation to show game play, with the user executing actions by timing sword swings or other button presses to correctly to clear each level.

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You 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. Dragon's Lair is a fully animated classic arcade game from legendary animator Don Bluth. You'll make your way through the castle and caverns below and wield your sword against some strange creatures. Beware of your foes, as they are numerous!

Dragon's Lair is available for $9.99 on the Mac App Store. [Direct Link]

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ovrlrd · Nov 8, 2012, 02:47 PM

The headline should read "come to the Mac App Store" because it has been on the Mac several times, in many different iterations.

This game is well known to be one of the most ported and re-released games of all time.

photographypro · Nov 8, 2012, 02:51 PM

I'll wait for the reviews. I have it on my iPhone.

Tigger11 · Nov 8, 2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by photographypro

I have it on my iPhone.

Yeah but I have the original console in my house.

Jayderek · Nov 8, 2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger11

Yeah but I have the original console in my house.

aw man...that's great!

Val-kyrie · Nov 8, 2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger11

Yeah but I have the original console in my house.

Where did you find/buy that?

PeterQVenkman · Nov 8, 2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger11

Yeah but I have the original console in my house.

Yeah, but I'm Don Bluth.

mrgraff · Nov 8, 2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterQVenkman

Yeah, but I'm Don Bluth.

Yeah, but I'm Don Bluth's art teacher.

Lesser Evets · Nov 8, 2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger11

Yeah but I have the original console in my house.

Same here. Just played it through a week or two back.

DisMyMac · Nov 8, 2012, 03:29 PM

Watching difficult games on youtube is more fun than playing them.

dasmb · Nov 11, 2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigger11

Yeah but I have the original console in my house.

Screen is bigger, but lower resolution, and the package is less portable by 280 lbs. I think you lose dude.

extricated · Nov 8, 2012, 03:36 PM

Heck yeah!

... man I'm getting old.

spoonie1972 · Nov 8, 2012, 03:37 PM

oh boy was this a quarter-eater back in the day.

space ace, too.

tdiaz · Nov 8, 2012, 03:48 PM

Heh, finally.

... great. Finally to the 30% cut takers, maybe.

Yeah, I have two Dragon's Lair, and a Space Ace, and Thayer's Quest machine here.

Had 'em since 1985-ish.

MacDav · Nov 8, 2012, 03:52 PM

Whoop Dee Do !!!!!

sculfort · Nov 8, 2012, 04:15 PM

Is this like nightrap or double switch for sega cd where you just time the correct button to push?

coder12 · Nov 8, 2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spoonie1972

oh boy was this a quarter-eater back in the day.

space ace, too.

Space Ace was one HARD game! Wow!

Undecided · Nov 8, 2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spoonie1972

oh boy was this a quarter-eater back in the day.

space ace, too.

Kimberly!!!!

iLLUMI · Nov 8, 2012, 11:30 PM

I bought the PC version some years back. I think there was some issue with the specs of my graphics card or something however I couldn't get full screen to happen so it wasn't so nice to play.

What was fascinating about this game back in the day was the animated graphics, something we'd (or I at least) not seen in other games. And the fact that your moves could alter how the graphics played out. I'm probably not explaining this too well, but it was like watching a cartoon where you controlled the scenes.
I might give the Mac version a go.

Westside guy · Nov 8, 2012, 11:53 PM

I remember this game! It was fun to watch... but I don't think I want to spend ten bucks to relive it.

TXCherokee · Nov 9, 2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Undecided

Kimberly!!!!

I could be wrong but I think he said, "Kimmy". Anyone?

calisurfboy · Nov 9, 2012, 09:26 AM

I first saw this game on the old show "Thats Incredible!" that was on ABC. (Speaking of which I miss that show) Soon after, one of these games was freshly established at the Roller Ring. I use to pop in my quarters, drool on the joystick, then walk away crying because it was game over. I was too fascinated by the cartoons to react properly to the commands.

I use to spend 5$-10$ every weekend. It is why I have no problem with these game apps only being .99$-9.99$. Even an older game title released like "Sid Meiers RAILROADS!" is worth 29.99$.

"Thats Incredible" for those that have no clue
http://youtu.be/zFXtb9jBaBM

beejam · Nov 8, 2012, 06:16 PM

Princess Daphne... I was 13 when this first hit the arcades... that' all I'm sayin'

LaDirection · Nov 8, 2012, 06:51 PM

My first memory of this in the arcade:

Pop in a quarter. "Wow, there's a cartoon playing!"

- GAME OVER -

RobDee · 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LaDirection

My first memory of this in the arcade:

Pop in a quarter. "Wow, there's a cartoon playing!"

- GAME OVER -

I think it was £1 (or maybe 50p – can anyone confirm?) a go when I played in our local store.

Yeah, GAME OVER. Shocking the amount of money I spent on it, and I never completed it...

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calisurfboy macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008	I first saw this game on the old show "Thats Incredible!" that was on ABC. (Speaking of which I miss that show) Soon after, one of these games was freshly established at the Roller Ring. I use to pop in my quarters, drool on the joystick, then walk away crying because it was game over. I was too fascinated by the cartoons to react properly to the commands. I use to spend 5$-10$ every weekend. It is why I have no problem with these game apps only being .99$-9.99$. Even an older game title released like "Sid Meiers RAILROADS!" is worth 29.99$. "Thats Incredible" for those that have no clue http://youtu.be/zFXtb9jBaBM __________________ Support injured soldiers of OIF/OEF at Walter Reed. Visit: http://www.operationward57.org
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Nov 8, 2012, 02:51 PM	#3
photographypro macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: American in Pisa (Italy)	I'll wait for the reviews. I have it on my iPhone.
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Nov 8, 2012, 03:29 PM	#10
DisMyMac macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	Watching difficult games on youtube is more fun than playing them.
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Nov 8, 2012, 03:36 PM	#12
extricated macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011	Heck yeah! ... man I'm getting old.
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Nov 8, 2012, 03:48 PM	#14
tdiaz macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2006	Heh, finally. ... great. Finally to the 30% cut takers, maybe. Yeah, I have two Dragon's Lair, and a Space Ace, and Thayer's Quest machine here. Had 'em since 1985-ish.
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Nov 8, 2012, 04:15 PM	#16
sculfort macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008	Is this like nightrap or double switch for sega cd where you just time the correct button to push?
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Nov 8, 2012, 11:30 PM	#19
iLLUMI macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2012	I bought the PC version some years back. I think there was some issue with the specs of my graphics card or something however I couldn't get full screen to happen so it wasn't so nice to play. What was fascinating about this game back in the day was the animated graphics, something we'd (or I at least) not seen in other games. And the fact that your moves could alter how the graphics played out. I'm probably not explaining this too well, but it was like watching a cartoon where you controlled the scenes. I might give the Mac version a go.
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Nov 8, 2012, 06:16 PM	#23
beejam macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007	Princess Daphne... I was 13 when this first hit the arcades... that' all I'm sayin'
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Nov 8, 2012, 06:51 PM	#24
LaDirection macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2006	My first memory of this in the arcade: Pop in a quarter. "Wow, there's a cartoon playing!" - GAME OVER -
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