Dragon's Lair

June 19, 1983 Advanced Microcomputer Systems Cinematronics, ReadySoft, Tec Toy, T&E Soft
Adventure Arcade
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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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Critic Score
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Game Info

Release Date June 19, 1983
Developer Advanced Microcomputer Systems
Publisher Cinematronics, ReadySoft, Tec Toy, T&E Soft
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Fantasy
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