Way back in the mists of time there was an arcade game called Dragon"s Lair. Pioneering at the time, the game was contained not on a standard chip but a laser disc. Many a happy hour was spent in the arcade feeding pound after pound into it to play the addictive one button action with fmv cartoon rendered scenes.
Never being converted for MAME due to the laser disc issue, there have been no conversions until now :)
Digital Leisure Releases Arcade Authentic Dragon"s Lair for CD-ROM
The First and Only Fully Authentic Arcade Version Available for Home Computers
GORMLEY, Ontario, Canada - September 26, 2001 - Save the princess, become the valiant knight and keep your quarters for the washing machine! Bring home the one and only original laserdisc arcade game, Dragon"s Lair, in its now fully authentic release for CD-ROM available October 3, 2001 from Digital Leisure.
Having been enjoyed by more than a quarter of a billion people worldwide for almost two decades, Dragon"s Lair is the game known by many to have revolutionized the video game industry for all time. Dragon"s Lair is a must have for all video game enthusiasts and collectors, a loved classic for millions and a new adventure for those experiencing the interactive adventure for the first time. This is the premier of a true arcade version with accurate and original arcade features, never before included, as well as the spectacular video quality achieved through the use of MPEG 1 video, these are available now on CD-ROM. These features include: the original scoring scheme, arcade circuitry control through software dip switches, multiple levels of difficulty and total scene authentication. Also included are numerous extras such as the "watch" feature, which enables owners to relax and enjoy the vibrant animation. Owners can also gain unique insight and perspective on the game"s history through historical interviews with the game"s creators, which are also accessible through the watch feature.
"Digital Leisure is doing a spectacular job in allowing everyone to play the Dragon"s Lair as they loved it in the arcades," said Dragon"s Lair co-creator Don Bluth. "Its so nice to see that it has such a special place in people"s hearts around the world!"
Part of worldwide acclaim of Dragon"s Lair is the spectacular animation created by Don Bluth, a former Disney animator who is also known for his animation on An American Tail, The Land Before Time, Anastasia and most recently Titian A.E. The young video game players who were entranced by Dragon"s Lair in the arcades almost twenty years ago now have children of their own who will love the game just as much as their parents! Dragon"s Lair is one of three video games on display in the prestigious Smithsonian Institution, along with Pong and Pac Man. It is known as one of the most influential games in video game history. Remember and enjoy it in its original arcade playable version on CD-ROM available in your favorite gaming store on October 3, 2001. Digital Leisure is also fully authenticating the other games in this loved series, Space Ace and Dragon"s Lair II: Time Warp... watch for these titles from Digital Leisure this fall.