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This page is for the original release. For the 2018 release, see Dragon's Lair Trilogy.
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
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
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This version differs greatly in quality and game play compared to the original LaserDisc version and most post-2000 ports. |
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1993-95 CD releases. Similar to the LaserDisc version but slightly lower quality video playback. |
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1998 CD/DVD release. Re-released in 1999 and 2001. A Macintosh release of this variant arrived in 2002. |
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2002 20th Anniversary release. Identical to the original LaserDisc version with new footage. Re-released in 2007 on a DVD. |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
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Video
Input
Audio
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Separate volume controls |
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Surround sound |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
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French |
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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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- Open Programs and Features:
- Vista and later: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type
appwiz.cpl and press ↵ Enter.
- Windows XP: Press ⊞ Win+R, type
appwiz.cpl and press ↵ Enter.
- View the installed updates:
- Vista and later: choose View installed updates.
- Windows XP: choose Show updates.
- Locate KB2803821 and remove it.
- Run Windows Update and install the update again to get a newer version that does not have this problem.
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Other information
API
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DOS video modes |
VGA |
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Executable | PPC | 16-bit |
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System requirements
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Processor (CPU) |
Intel i386
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System memory (RAM) |
4 MB |
8 MB |
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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 |
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DirectX Compatible Sound Card | |
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Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
Snow Leopard 10.6.8, or later | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core Duo
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System memory (RAM) |
1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Intel HD3000 or better 256 MB of VRAM | |
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References