Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair is an action-adventure video game released in 2002 by Dragonstone Software. The game is based on Cinematronics' 1983 laserdisc arcade game Dragon's Lair, and follows a similar story; the hero, Dirk the Daring, must enter the evil wizard Mordroc's castle to rescue Princess Daphne from a dragon. Many of the characters and locations from the 1983 original make appearances in the game, along with new puzzles, rooms and enemies. Animator and director Don Bluth, who produced the cartoon animation for the arcade original, also produced two new animated sequences for the opening and ending of the game. The game uses cel shading to mimic the distinctive style of the original.
Since its introduction in 1983 as the world’s first full-animation laser disc video game, Dragon's Lair has become one of the most successful coin-op games of all time. Over 320 million people have played the legendary adventure, and there's a dedicated fan base estimated at a quarter billion people worldwide. Dragon's Lair is one of only three games on display at the Smithsonian Institution -- the other two are Pac Man and Pong.
Dragon’s Lair fans can prepare to experience Don Bluth’s classic Dragon’s Lair tale in real-time 3D. Dragon’s Lair 3D tells the tale made popular in the arcade version, where Dirk fans will once again brave the menacing Singe the Dragon and the evil Wizard, Mordroc, to save the beautiful Princess Daphne.
Guide Dirk the Daring, the valiant but clumsy knight whose bravery is famed throughout the land. You’ll fight your way through the castle’s treacherous, labyrinthine-like halls, and overcome new monsters and obstacles lurking in the shadows. Dragon's Lair 3D resurrects the popular characters and creatures featured in the original Dragon's Lair, and as a special bonus, new characters in Dragon's Lair 3D are being designed directly by legendary animator Don Bluth.
STORY:
The story starts as the princess Daphne is captured by the dragon Singe commanded by the wizard Mordroc. Dirk sees this as he is riding his horse, Bertram, and unsuccessfully tries to rescue her. Daphne is taken through a portal, but leaves behind an amulet that allows her to talk to Dirk as he works his way through the castle withholding her. Daphne explains to dirk how the wizard has become extremely powerful and would be undefeatable without the help of the Dragon Essences: magical objects that grant their users abilities and are each guarded by the strongest beings in the castle.
GAMEPLAY:
The game is the first in the series to host non-restricted movement for the player. A mostly linear exploration of the castle is broken up with boss fights, many of which are characters from the original arcade game, but not all. Many of the rooms seen in the original are seen again, though some are modified. New mechanics are introduced by the Dragon Essences that grant new powers. Health and Mana meters are also introduced and can be given upgrades throughout the game. A crossbow is also introduced and is used as an alternative weapon and resourceful object for puzzles. Treasure is also brought into the game to act as optional challenges to complete, collecting all 100 treasures unlocks extra gameplay options such as unlimited mana, alternate character skins, and faster sword charging for use when you start a new game.
FEATURES:
* Using a magic amulet as his guide, Dirk must accomplish challenges such as jumping over flaming pits and climbing ropes to fly across chasms, as well as battling swarms of the wizard’s minions with his sword and a number of brand new special power-ups.
* Dirk the Daring comes to life with 150 amazing new 3D cel animations including: run, jump, roll, sneak, climb, crouch, crawl, swing, push, lift and somersault!
* 15 large, detailed, action-packed levels featuring more than 40 environments to explore and 250+ new rooms with numerous puzzles, traps, power-ups and hidden secrets to uncover.
* Almost 40 characters to combat, including over a dozen new characters such as Fire Goons and Lightning Drakes.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
As Dirk the Daring, a brave yet bumbling knight, you have sworn to storm the castle of the evil wizard Mordroc and save Princess Daphne! Only mirror-sharp reflexes and tremendous feats of daring will ensure triumph - but will you risk unleashing the deadly secret that lurks in the heart of Dragon's Lair?
From deep within an enchanted castle, a captive princess calls for a courageous knight to rescue her from the keep of a foul dragon...
An all new Dragons Lair adventure now with true control over Dirk the Daring.
Defeat Singe the Dragon, the wily wizard Mordroc and scores of his monstrous minions like Fire Drakes and Giddy Gooms.
Survive over 250 treacherous chambers loaded with devious traps, wicked puzzles and beastly surprises
Feed off the Dragon Essences and become indestructible, float through the air or see through walls.
Take full control over Dirk, his trusty sword or his deadly crossbow.
In-game movies by acclaimed animation director, Don Bluth.
FEATURES:
- Third person perspective.
- 3D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Medieval Fantasy & Humour themes.
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