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{{Header | {{Header Nav|game=Dragon's Lair (computer)|num=3|onepage=true}} | ||
{{ | {{Infobox | ||
| | |title=Dragon's Lair (computer) | ||
|image=Dragon's Lair (computer) cover.jpg | |image=Dragon's Lair (computer) cover.jpg | ||
|developer=[[Advanced Microcomputer Systems]] | |developer=[[Advanced Microcomputer Systems]] | ||
|publisher=[[Software Projects]] | |publisher=[[Software Projects]] | ||
| | |released={{rd|1983|June}} | ||
|genre=[[Action]] | |||
|systems=[[Amstrad CPC]], [[Coleco Adam]], [[Commodore 64]], [[ZX Spectrum]] | |systems=[[Amstrad CPC]], [[Coleco Adam]], [[Commodore 64]], [[ZX Spectrum]] | ||
|modes=[[Single player]] | |modes=[[Single player]] | ||
|ratings= | |||
|series=Dragon's Lair | |||
|followed by=[[Dragon's Lair: Escape from Singe's Castle|Escape from Singe's Castle]] | |followed by=[[Dragon's Lair: Escape from Singe's Castle|Escape from Singe's Castle]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{game disambig||the [[arcade]] version|[[Dragon's Lair]]}} | {{game disambig||the [[arcade]] version|[[Dragon's Lair]]}} | ||
These ports only include a small portion of the scenes from the arcade version, and introduces original scenes as well. | The home computer versions of '''Dragon's Lair''' released for the [[Commodore 64]] and [[ZX Spectrum]] are based on the [[arcade]] version. However, these versions used sprites to represent gameplay rather than using an equivalent laserdisc due to hardware limitations, and mixed the original arcade gameplay with platforming or more traditional action sequences. | ||
These ports only include a small portion of the scenes from the arcade version, and introduces original scenes as well. | |||
== Walkthrough == | == Walkthrough == | ||
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The first scene in the game is the falling disk scene, where you jump onto the disk before the downward descent. | The first scene in the game is the falling disk scene, where you jump onto the disk before the downward descent. | ||
Stand in the middle of the disk. When a ghostly figure appears in one of the corners, run towards it to avoid being pushed off the side by wind. | Stand in the middle of the disk. When a ghostly figure appears in one of the corners, run towards it to avoid being pushed off the side by wind. | ||
After about 6-8 attempts to push you off, the exit should be visible to the top-right. If you miss the exit, you will have another chance to reach it, but if you don't make it again, you'll eventually hit the cavern floor. | After about 6-8 attempts to push you off, the exit should be visible to the top-right. If you miss the exit, you will have another chance to reach it, but if you don't make it again, you'll eventually hit the cavern floor. | ||
=== Skull corridor === | === Skull corridor === | ||
Whenever you see a large hand trying to grab you, swing your sword. In all other cases: | Whenever you see a large hand trying to grab you, swing your sword. In all other cases: | ||
* Move up to avoid the first set of skulls. | * Move up to avoid the first set of skulls. | ||
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=== Rope room === | === Rope room === | ||
You start at the bottom right, and need to reach the top-left section. Jump across the first two platforms, and grab the rope. Push left once you are close to the next rope. | You start at the bottom right, and need to reach the top-left section. Jump across the first two platforms, and grab the rope. Push left once you are close to the next rope. | ||
There is a time limit on each floor, marked by the progression of flames. | There is a time limit on each floor, marked by the progression of flames. | ||
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=== Rats === | === Rats === | ||
You are on a set of platforms, and need to reach the top-most one. Jump across each platform, kill any rat that is directly blocking your path. The route should be obvious, but takes you across all platforms on-screen. | You are on a set of platforms, and need to reach the top-most one. Jump across each platform, kill any rat that is directly blocking your path. The route should be obvious, but takes you across all platforms on-screen. | ||
Remaining too long on a platform will cause it to collapse with you on it. | Remaining too long on a platform will cause it to collapse with you on it. | ||
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* Dodge the third by moving right. | * Dodge the third by moving right. | ||
** In the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions, dodge the final ceiling tentacle by moving up (which exits the room.) | ** In the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions, dodge the final ceiling tentacle by moving up (which exits the room.) | ||
* Dodge the fourth by moving near the door. Exit the room when the fifth appears. | * Dodge the fourth by moving near the door. Exit the room when the fifth appears. | ||
=== Second falling disk === | === Second falling disk === | ||
As with the first disk, you will jump onto it. Stand in the center, and as soon as a face appears, run towards it to avoid being pushed off the disk. | As with the first disk, you will jump onto it. Stand in the center, and as soon as a face appears, run towards it to avoid being pushed off the disk. | ||
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=== Knight === | === Knight === | ||
In a small chessboard room, the knight will appear and randomly teleport around the room. His attacks are in straight lines, but are known to bounce or turn. | In a small chessboard room, the knight will appear and randomly teleport around the room. His attacks are in straight lines, but are known to bounce or turn. | ||
To defeat him, you need to approach him as soon as he appears. While he can be destroyed in one hit, he cannot be injured once he turns black. | To defeat him, you need to approach him as soon as he appears. While he can be destroyed in one hit, he cannot be injured once he turns black. | ||
When you defeat him, head to the exit before the floor becomes hazardous. | When you defeat him, head to the exit before the floor becomes hazardous. | ||
=== Singe's Lair === | === Singe's Lair === | ||
Run up to the thorns on the right. When Singe makes his attack, he will hit the thorns instead of you, causing them to burn. | Run up to the thorns on the right. When Singe makes his attack, he will hit the thorns instead of you, causing them to burn. | ||
You can also collect some gold hidden under one of the rocks, although Singe will have to blast them first. | You can also collect some gold hidden under one of the rocks, although Singe will have to blast them first. | ||
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[[Category:Advanced Microcomputer Systems]] | [[Category:Advanced Microcomputer Systems]] | ||
[[Category:Software Projects]] | [[Category:Software Projects]] | ||
[[Category:Action]] | |||
[[Category:Amstrad CPC]] | [[Category:Amstrad CPC]] | ||
[[Category:Coleco Adam]] | [[Category:Coleco Adam]] | ||
[[Category:Commodore 64/128]] | [[Category:Commodore 64/128]] | ||
[[Category:Sinclair ZX Spectrum]] | [[Category:Sinclair ZX Spectrum]] | ||
[[Category:Single player]] | [[Category:Single player]] | ||