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− | {{ | + | {{cleanup|Some information is missing, and the DOS/Windows releases have been mixed together with the Unity Engine re-release}} |
+ | {{disambig|the original release|the 2018 release|[[Dragon's Lair Trilogy]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Dragonslairheader.jpg | |cover = Dragonslairheader.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|RDI Video Systems}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cinematronics|Original}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|ReadySoft|1989-1995}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Digital Leisure|1997-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1989}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1989}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1990}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1990}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 9, 1998}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 11, 2002}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 29, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 29, 2017}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Quick time events }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | FMV }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dragon's Lair }} | ||
|steam appid = 227380 | |steam appid = 227380 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 2083200433 |
|strategywiki = Dragon's Lair | |strategywiki = Dragon's Lair | ||
+ | |mobygames = dragons-lair | ||
|wikipedia = Dragon's Lair | |wikipedia = Dragon's Lair | ||
|winehq = 16827 | |winehq = 16827 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The Steam and GOG.com versions received a major revamp in late 2017, with user reviews since then criticising changed timings compared to previous versions,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197991367268/recommended/227380/|title=Not Recommended|date=7 January 2022}}</ref> controllers disconnecting,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198820415356/recommended/227380/|title=Not Recommended|date=7 January 2022}}</ref> the game failing to recognize valid moves,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198166272511/recommended/227380/|title=Recommended|date=7 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198170648881/recommended/227380/|title=Not Recommended|date=7 January 2022}}</ref> and input prompts desyncing from the video.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197970738041/recommended/227380/|title=Not Recommended|date=7 January 2022}}</ref> A game-breaking softlock in the elevator scene was reported to have been fixed in mid-2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198305377282/recommended/227380/|title=Recommended|date=7 January 2022}}</ref> The status of the Microsoft Store version is unknown. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|2083200433|dragons_lair_trilogy|for game series}} |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/227380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | This version differs greatly in quality and game play compared to the original [[Wikipedia:LaserDisc|LaserDisc]] version and most post-2000 ports. | | DOS, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | 1993-95 CD releases. Similar to the LaserDisc version but slightly lower quality video playback. | | DOS, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | 1998 CD/DVD release. Re-released in 1999 and 2001. A Macintosh release of this variant arrived in 2002. | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | 2002 '''20th Anniversary''' release. Identical to the original LaserDisc version with new footage. Re-released in 2007 on a DVD. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 227380 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dragons_lair_trilogy | DRM-free |Part of the [[Dragon's Lair Trilogy]] | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9wzdncrdcl88 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 227380 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | dragons-lair | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id552919344 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|unknown}} | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = unknown | |widescreen resolution = unknown | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = unknown | |windowed = unknown | ||
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|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This can be caused by the [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2803821 MS13-057/KB2803821 update]; reinstall the update to resolve the issue.<ref name="KB2803821">[https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2803821 MS13-057: Description of the security update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9 and 9.5 (wmvdmod.dll), and for Windows Media Player 11 and 12: July 9, 2013]</ref> | {{ii}} This can be caused by the [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2803821 MS13-057/KB2803821 update]; reinstall the update to resolve the issue.<ref name="KB2803821">[https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2803821 MS13-057: Description of the security update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9 and 9.5 (wmvdmod.dll), and for Windows Media Player 11 and 12: July 9, 2013]</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall KB2803821|ref=<ref name="KB2803821"/>|fix= |
− | |||
# Open Programs and Features: | # Open Programs and Features: | ||
#* Vista and later: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | #* Vista and later: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = unknown |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = true | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = false | ||
+ | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251715995|title=I bought and paid for dragon|date=7 January 2022}}</ref> | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU3 = Intel HD 3000 Graphics | |recGPU3 = Intel HD 3000 Graphics | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recaudio = | |recaudio = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 21:51, 2 December 2023
This page is for the original release. For the 2018 release, see Dragon's Lair Trilogy.
Developers | |
---|---|
RDI Video Systems | |
Publishers | |
Original | Cinematronics |
1989-1995 | ReadySoft |
1997-present | Digital Leisure |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1989 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1990 |
Windows | March 9, 1998 |
macOS (OS X) | January 11, 2002 |
Linux | June 29, 2017 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Quick time events |
Art styles | FMV |
Series | Dragon's Lair |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Dragon's Lair is a quick time events game in the Dragon's Lair series.
The Steam and GOG.com versions received a major revamp in late 2017, with user reviews since then criticising changed timings compared to previous versions,[1] controllers disconnecting,[2] the game failing to recognize valid moves,[3][4] and input prompts desyncing from the video.[5] A game-breaking softlock in the elevator scene was reported to have been fixed in mid-2020.[6] The status of the Microsoft Store version is unknown.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | This version differs greatly in quality and game play compared to the original LaserDisc version and most post-2000 ports. | |||
Retail | 1993-95 CD releases. Similar to the LaserDisc version but slightly lower quality video playback. | |||
Retail | 1998 CD/DVD release. Re-released in 1999 and 2001. A Macintosh release of this variant arrived in 2002. | |||
Retail | 2002 20th Anniversary release. Identical to the original LaserDisc version with new footage. Re-released in 2007 on a DVD. | |||
GOG.com | Part of the Dragon's Lair Trilogy | |||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | |
Windows | |
Microsoft Store | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | |
Microsoft Store | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Cutscenes are only visible on half of the screen
- This can be caused by the MS13-057/KB2803821 update; reinstall the update to resolve the issue.[7]
Reinstall KB2803821[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | ||||||
macOS (OS X) | [8] | |||||
Linux | ||||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz dual core CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 Series ATI Radeon HD 3850 Intel HD 2000 Graphics 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GT 220 ATI Radeon HD 4550 Intel HD 3000 Graphics 512 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX Compatible Sound Card |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard 10.6.8, or later | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo | Intel Core i Series |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Intel HD3000 or better 256 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
References
- ↑ Not Recommended - last accessed on 7 January 2022
- ↑ Not Recommended - last accessed on 7 January 2022
- ↑ Recommended - last accessed on 7 January 2022
- ↑ Not Recommended - last accessed on 7 January 2022
- ↑ Not Recommended - last accessed on 7 January 2022
- ↑ Recommended - last accessed on 7 January 2022
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MS13-057: Description of the security update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9 and 9.5 (wmvdmod.dll), and for Windows Media Player 11 and 12: July 9, 2013
- ↑ I bought and paid for dragon - last accessed on 7 January 2022