Dragon's Lair on XBLA - May 18

wyeast · 04-29-2012, 10:15 AM

Children of the 80's probably remember when Dragon's Lair first showed up in their neighborhood arcade. Well Microsoft has announced that the Don Bluth classic Laserdisc choose-your-own-adventure will be coming soon to XBOX Live Arcade. The marketplace already an accompanying theme, gamerpics, and a trailer available.

According to the trailer, you will be able to play via controller, or by Kinect. Co-op is available (unknown at this time if co-op is online or local only), and you will be able to share your exploits via Kinect Photo Share.

Will you save the princess? Your adventure awaits!

Source: XBOX Live Marketplace, via Joystiq

pomeroy · 04-29-2012, 10:25 AM

Oh man. This game brings back the memories.

I might have to have it.

Narradisall · 04-29-2012, 10:29 AM

I dont think my younger self ever completed it Tempting. I recall many an ass raping on the game.

menage · 04-29-2012, 02:03 PM

Was there actually much game here? I never played it but I did play stuff like Road Avenger and it was basically a memorytest.

Spigot · 04-29-2012, 04:16 PM

The Space Ace/Dragon's Lair/Time Cowboy games were all just big QTEs. And I loved them dearly.

They're more about watching to see how the hero can die horribly than 'play'. At least nowadays you're not sinking $25 worth of quarters into the machines

Purple Santa · 04-29-2012, 06:04 PM

I'll get a few roll of quarters to give the game that old time feeling. I'll throw a quarter at my Xbox every time I have to start after a death.

Hawkzombie · 04-30-2012, 12:48 AM

Man...I loved this game as a kid.

Wasson_ · 04-30-2012, 05:23 AM

wtf ever happened to Don Bluth. What was Titan AE the last thing he worked on?

blah...

Gorvi · 04-30-2012, 05:56 AM

These have been on PSN for quite a while, they just don't seem like they're worth buying. I always saw them as a waste in the arcade as a kid.

Wolvie · 04-30-2012, 06:49 AM

Wow, I remember seeing that machine, and watching people fail, then not having the balls to try it. Except once, where I died quickly, and ran like a bitch. I may have to brave this again. Now that I am a grown ass man, and less of a bitch... sorta.

Cactaur · 04-30-2012, 07:02 AM

This has got to be the most ported game in history...

Spigot · 04-30-2012, 07:10 AM

It is just a series of animated scenes with basic input choices to select the next one. I am 99% sure there are DVD and Blu-Ray versions that you can just play using your remote.

Gorvi · 04-30-2012, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spigot

It is just a series of animated scenes with basic input choices to select the next one. I am 99% sure there are DVD and Blu-Ray versions that you can just play using your remote.

I think that's exactly what these are.

Panthera · 04-30-2012, 10:02 AM

Dragon's Lair was rather fun. The sequels and most of the other laserdisc games, not so much. The reason for that is Dragon's Lair would mix things up, you'd encounter randomly selected challenges that you'd get slightly better at each time you came across that particular challenge. It was kinda like Warioware. Simple, fairly fun.

The sequels were almost entirely linear - you're literally just memorizing a series of direction buttons that let you see a little more of the funny cartoon.

MachEnergy · 04-30-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panthera

The sequels were almost entirely linear - you're literally just memorizing a series of direction buttons that let you see a little more of the funny cartoon.

If there isn't already, somebody needs to build a Lego robot that can complete these games.

wyeast · 04-30-2012, 10:41 AM

There's also a "Watch Mode" where you can just kick back and watch the story unfold.

The little extra bitty in The Gunstringer made me nostalgic for the stuff. Was it a simple game? Sure. But it was in an age when most games were simple, and this had a sense of humour that many games lacked. Thus it's charm.

I want to know how co-op is supposed to work... unless they've re-animated it???

Ink Asylum · 04-30-2012, 10:50 AM

It also still looks awesome, and the promise of a video game that has the fluidity of a cartoon but freedom of control still has yet to be fulfilled.

OldJadedGamer · 04-30-2012, 11:02 AM

If $5 I'll bite.

Spigot · 04-30-2012, 01:22 PM

I actually saw the Blu-Ray version of this and Space Ace in one of the local stores today. Best thing: They were trying to sell the HD-DVD version as well for $20.

And they wonder why the store is closing...

Karak · 04-30-2012, 01:35 PM

Just beat this on android. Amazing game on that system. Anytime this comes out I am excited I love this game.

04-29-2012, 10:15 AM	#1
wyeast Wub Wub Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bright Falls Posts: 3,720	Dragon's Lair on XBLA - May 18 Children of the 80's probably remember when Dragon's Lair first showed up in their neighborhood arcade. Well Microsoft has announced that the Don Bluth classic Laserdisc choose-your-own-adventure will be coming soon to XBOX Live Arcade. The marketplace already an accompanying theme, gamerpics, and a trailer available. According to the trailer, you will be able to play via controller, or by Kinect. Co-op is available (unknown at this time if co-op is online or local only), and you will be able to share your exploits via Kinect Photo Share. Will you save the princess? Your adventure awaits! Source: XBOX Live Marketplace, via Joystiq Last edited by wyeast; 04-29-2012 at 10:44 AM.

04-29-2012, 10:29 AM	#3
Narradisall Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, England Posts: 15,531	I dont think my younger self ever completed it Tempting. I recall many an ass raping on the game. __________________ Gamertag: Narradisall Steam ID: Narradisall

04-29-2012, 02:03 PM	#4
menage Praise the sun! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seritei Posts: 8,796	Was there actually much game here? I never played it but I did play stuff like Road Avenger and it was basically a memorytest. __________________ Now playing: Borderlands 2/ Skyrim/ XCOM: EU itsanother.me PSN: Menage00 Steam: Menage00

04-29-2012, 04:16 PM	#5
Spigot Turn Me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Acton, Ontario Posts: 18,676 Blog Entries: 112	The Space Ace/Dragon's Lair/Time Cowboy games were all just big QTEs. And I loved them dearly. They're more about watching to see how the hero can die horribly than 'play'. At least nowadays you're not sinking $25 worth of quarters into the machines __________________ Like obscure games? Check out Turning The Spigot for hidden gems!

04-29-2012, 06:04 PM	#6
Purple Santa The OTHER santa Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mr. Gnome's Garden Posts: 18,568	I'll get a few roll of quarters to give the game that old time feeling. I'll throw a quarter at my Xbox every time I have to start after a death. __________________ Gamertag/PSN/Steam ID: Purple Santa/PurpleSanta I should get achievements for watching this~ ADDGirl Rails? The DAY/END threads don't need no stinking rails, they just meander like a drunk looking for a bench to flop down on~ Gorvi Hell, 'derail'? This is like calling the surface of the sun 'warmish'. Somewhat lacking in appropriate magnitude~ Jpublic That's too applied for my tastes. Math makes the most sense to me when it's reality bending abstraction. Or when it's evil~ Frederec

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04-30-2012, 05:56 AM	#9
Gorvi Life is good! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dunedin, FL Posts: 18,112 Blog Entries: 5	These have been on PSN for quite a while, they just don't seem like they're worth buying. I always saw them as a waste in the arcade as a kid. __________________ Now Playing: Soul Sacrifice Fallout: New Vegas PSN ID: Gorvi - Steam ID: gorvivelgin

04-30-2012, 06:49 AM	#10
Wolvie AKA JayBob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,264	Wow, I remember seeing that machine, and watching people fail, then not having the balls to try it. Except once, where I died quickly, and ran like a bitch. I may have to brave this again. Now that I am a grown ass man, and less of a bitch... sorta. __________________ Youtube Channel LINK Xbox Live: Wolvie 619 PSN: Wolvie_619 Steam: Wolvie619

04-30-2012, 07:02 AM	#11
Cactaur S.A.N.D.E.R.S. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,152 Blog Entries: 2	This has got to be the most ported game in history...

04-30-2012, 07:10 AM	#12
Spigot Turn Me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Acton, Ontario Posts: 18,676 Blog Entries: 112	It is just a series of animated scenes with basic input choices to select the next one. I am 99% sure there are DVD and Blu-Ray versions that you can just play using your remote. __________________ Like obscure games? Check out Turning The Spigot for hidden gems!

04-30-2012, 10:41 AM	#16
wyeast Wub Wub Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bright Falls Posts: 3,720	There's also a "Watch Mode" where you can just kick back and watch the story unfold. The little extra bitty in The Gunstringer made me nostalgic for the stuff. Was it a simple game? Sure. But it was in an age when most games were simple, and this had a sense of humour that many games lacked. Thus it's charm. I want to know how co-op is supposed to work... unless they've re-animated it??? __________________ GT: sumorabbit "Down with pants!" - DangerChan "If you'd put bacon on that wang, I'll be fine with it." - Rogue_hunter "Meat wrapped with meat. Hmmm... Delicious." - astranoir

04-30-2012, 10:50 AM	#17
Ink Asylum I'll handle this. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 21,949	It also still looks awesome, and the promise of a video game that has the fluidity of a cartoon but freedom of control still has yet to be fulfilled. __________________ blog ~ twitter ~ flickr ~ daily sketch

04-30-2012, 11:02 AM	#18
OldJadedGamer Old and Jaded. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,729	If $5 I'll bite.

04-30-2012, 01:22 PM	#19
Spigot Turn Me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Acton, Ontario Posts: 18,676 Blog Entries: 112	I actually saw the Blu-Ray version of this and Space Ace in one of the local stores today. Best thing: They were trying to sell the HD-DVD version as well for $20. And they wonder why the store is closing... __________________ Like obscure games? Check out Turning The Spigot for hidden gems!

04-30-2012, 01:35 PM	#20
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