I have not played dragons lair, but it seems cool! I'm am an 11 year old who loves old 90s video games and I'm supremely I've never heard of this! I saw it's on the app store for 5 bucks, I might get it, I really like this game!
1984, 8yo me with my uncle at the arcade - he knew all the QTEs and duped me into thinking he was 100% controlling this amazing cartoon video game. Wasn't till ~5 years later I could scrape 20c coins together and saw it at the arcade, went to play it, and was like "wtf is this shit?". Good uncle long-con.
Dude, that is MASSIVELY impressive he knew the moves at that time on a cabinet... That means he had to learn it by spending money, and that blows my mind. Wonder how much he spent on it 🤔
People act like it's learning japanese. Is pretty intuitive for the most part, move away from danger or toward the exit, but sword when the sword flashes. The first time i played this i got through a couple scenes pretty easy.
Such a classic! I am a fan of that easy mode that’ll pop up the correct input right when you should press it, it helps me a lot with knowing what to do but still timing is killer lol.
@@KurtIndovina I agree. Half the fun was discovering the inputs and timing myself through trial and error. My feeling of mastery of this game would not have been nearly as satisfying, if I had just memorized the directions that pop up on screen.
I was 8 years old when this game appeared in arcades, convenience stores, donut shops, laundromats etc. I loved arcade games as most kids did at that time since there wasn't much in the way of home consoles back then. When this game showed up it blew everyone's minds! I absolutely loved it and was completely enthralled by it. I was so obsessed I used to jump around the playground with a long stick pretending I was Dirk the daring making the click/beep sound before I did any movements lol. Great memories!
GAH I've only seen this cabinet in person once a few years back at Galloping Ghost in Chicago, and it unfortunately barely worked. I can't imagine what it must have been like to just see this thing at laundromats, etc. - that's amazing.
@@KurtIndovina It was pretty exciting. The place I played it the most they had the difficulty set super high so the timing on the moves was really strict and you had to play each scene many many times and also mirrored which was really challenging. After spending what seemed like millions of dollars over the course of the summer I finally beat the game. The owner of the Burger Baron where it was located gave me a free burger and milkshake as a reward as he was watching me from behind the counter. That is one of my favorite childhood memories.
It's extremely accessible, but youd get good value just out of watching a playthrough of it. It amounts to 12 minutes... And that's it. BUT, I've spent hours learning it in the past.
Dissapointed it didn't get a physical release for Xbox. Edit: Will probably get it on a big sale though. Idk that's just my reaction towards digital games. Why should I pay more if a disc version is cheaper. Also because of the inevitable server shutdown. 😑
You should check out the GameBoy Color version, it's a conversion that didn't need to be made, but they did and it's incredible considering the hardware.
Damn that first cut from you holding the switch and putting it in the dock is SMOOTH AF. I've watched it 5 times now trying to find the cut.
Never played it but knew about the game. I think I’ll eventually get this. Great video Kurt.
I have not played dragons lair, but it seems cool! I'm am an 11 year old who loves old 90s video games and I'm supremely I've never heard of this! I saw it's on the app store for 5 bucks, I might get it, I really like this game!
1984, 8yo me with my uncle at the arcade - he knew all the QTEs and duped me into thinking he was 100% controlling this amazing cartoon video game. Wasn't till ~5 years later I could scrape 20c coins together and saw it at the arcade, went to play it, and was like "wtf is this shit?". Good uncle long-con.
Dude, that is MASSIVELY impressive he knew the moves at that time on a cabinet... That means he had to learn it by spending money, and that blows my mind. Wonder how much he spent on it 🤔
People act like it's learning japanese. Is pretty intuitive for the most part, move away from danger or toward the exit, but sword when the sword flashes. The first time i played this i got through a couple scenes pretty easy.
I've always admired this game from afar. Great video Kurt 👍🏻
Unless you have a genuine curiosity about it, or are a Don Bluth fan, or history fan, I really think that's the best approach with the game
Such a classic! I am a fan of that easy mode that’ll pop up the correct input right when you should press it, it helps me a lot with knowing what to do but still timing is killer lol.
I'll never use it. I want the pain.
@@KurtIndovina I agree. Half the fun was discovering the inputs and timing myself through trial and error.
My feeling of mastery of this game would not have been nearly as satisfying, if I had just memorized the directions that pop up on screen.
Its easier to me. But this is the only quick time event game I like. I played this in the arcade, so I love this trilogy and I love Don Bluth.
I was 8 years old when this game appeared in arcades, convenience stores, donut shops, laundromats etc. I loved arcade games as most kids did at that time since there wasn't much in the way of home consoles back then. When this game showed up it blew everyone's minds! I absolutely loved it and was completely enthralled by it. I was so obsessed I used to jump around the playground with a long stick pretending I was Dirk the daring making the click/beep sound before I did any movements lol. Great memories!
GAH I've only seen this cabinet in person once a few years back at Galloping Ghost in Chicago, and it unfortunately barely worked. I can't imagine what it must have been like to just see this thing at laundromats, etc. - that's amazing.
@@KurtIndovina It was pretty exciting. The place I played it the most they had the difficulty set super high so the timing on the moves was really strict and you had to play each scene many many times and also mirrored which was really challenging. After spending what seemed like millions of dollars over the course of the summer I finally beat the game. The owner of the Burger Baron where it was located gave me a free burger and milkshake as a reward as he was watching me from behind the counter. That is one of my favorite childhood memories.
Spent a lot of quarters on the squeal and Space Ace with many others... yeah I remember laser discs, I'm old!
Space Ace > Dragons Lair... Just saying!!!
I played it as an early teen n loved it!!! I have yet to play it on the switch yet i did purchase it as part of the trilogy.
Space Ace remains probably my personal favorite, and I stand firm that DL2 is impossible.
secret of nihm dude.... you forgot... secret of nihm... ouch
It's Don Bluth, if it's drawn by Don Bluth, it's going to be awesome
Another great review!
Thank you! This was easy as I've played this game for decades, but, always good for a new audience to know.
Never heard of it, but now I know, I really want to try it.
It's extremely accessible, but youd get good value just out of watching a playthrough of it. It amounts to 12 minutes... And that's it. BUT, I've spent hours learning it in the past.
i have daphne emulator on pc and i love space ace and dragons lair games
Played it in the Arcade when you weren't likely born.
That probably is likely, as it's pretty tough to find an any arcade these days. I played it at Galloping Ghost in Chicago and it was brutal.
Dissapointed it didn't get a physical release for Xbox.
Edit: Will probably get it on a big sale though.
Idk that's just my reaction towards digital games. Why should I pay more if a disc version is cheaper.
Also because of the inevitable server shutdown. 😑
You should check out the GameBoy Color version, it's a conversion that didn't need to be made, but they did and it's incredible considering the hardware.
Great review !!!
What happened to the hints flashing? Can you turn them off to make hair pulling and controller slamming an option
Kurt is fast as fuck boi
Love this game! My dad had it when I was green and too young for shit like that.
I'm SO glad you know it.
To be honest, the game isn't actually bad, it's just very difficult.
I adore this game.
I hated this so much as a kid. Maybe I should try again?
Just come and experience it on my switch...
Never heard of this game,Looks nice though
It's truly a marvel. But damn it is HARD.
Seems like it
Yeah man you are totally the only one who has played Dragon's Lair.
In fact, I actually time traveled back to 1983, before my birth, to make sure it was a success.
@@KurtIndovina Nice job. Now do me a favor and save the SEGA Saturn. 😉
I think the SEGA CD needed more help 😔
Was actually looking at this game in hopes of buying it. but... Nevermind! lol jk still interested a little
This game sounds traumatic
But in the best way. This game brings a great deal of joy, and anger to me.
If I had a dollar for every time you snapped your fingers, I would a millionaire lol
Then I'll keep snapping in hopes that that comes true for you. Thanks for watching!
Kurt Indovina lol there needs to be a snapping compilation!
So funny that the Tide Pods think they're the whole world.
What?
@@KurtIndovina I'm annoyed because you assume the whole world are millennials.
I still don't know what you're talking about. Is it because I mention that people may not know what Dragons Lair is?
The finger snapping was annoying as hell
This game was pure trash back in its days... Why would I even bother ?