Dragon's Lair

Dragon's Lair (1983)

by Advanced Microcomputer Systems, Cinematronics, ReadySoft, T&E Soft, Tec Toy
Genres:Adventure, Arcade
Themes:Action, Fantasy
Game modes:Single player
Story: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.
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