Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade
- Platforms: Amiga, Arcade, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Nintendo DSi, Philips CD-i, PlayStation 3
- Developers: ReadySoft
- Publishers: ReadySoft
Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp is a side-scrolling platform game released in 1991 for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, and ZX Spectrum. It is the sequel to the 1983 arcade game Dragon’s Lair, and was developed by Don Bluth Multimedia and published by Sierra On-Line.
The game follows the adventures of Dirk the Daring, a knight who must rescue Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe. Dirk travels through time to different eras, including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, and the future, in order to find the magical items he needs to defeat Singe.
Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp was a critical and commercial success, and is considered to be one of the best laserdisc games ever made. The game was praised for its stunning animation, innovative gameplay, and catchy music.
Gameplay
Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp is a side-scrolling platform game. The player controls Dirk the Daring, who must travel through time to different eras in order to find the magical items he needs to defeat Singe.
Each era is represented by a different level, and each level is filled with enemies and obstacles. Dirk must use his sword and shield to fight his way through the enemies, and he must use his agility to overcome the obstacles.
The game is played using a joystick or gamepad. The player uses the joystick to move Dirk left and right, and to jump. The player uses the buttons on the joystick to attack with Dirk’s sword and shield.
Graphics
Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp was one of the first video games to use laserdisc technology. Laserdisc technology allowed the game to display full-motion video animation, which gave the game a much more realistic look than other video games of the time.
The animation in Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp was created by Don Bluth, who is known for his work on such films as The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, and The Land Before Time. Bluth’s animation is stunning, and it brings the game’s characters and environments to life.
Sound
The music in Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp was composed by David Wise. Wise’s music is catchy and adventurous, and it perfectly complements the game’s visuals.
The game also features voice acting by John Cleese, who voices the character of Mordred. Cleese’s voice acting is excellent, and it adds a lot of personality to the game.
Reception
Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its stunning animation, innovative gameplay, and catchy music.
The game was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp is considered to be one of the best laserdisc games ever made. The game is a classic example of the genre, and it is still enjoyed by gamers today.
Legacy
Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp has had a lasting impact on the video game industry. The game’s innovative gameplay and stunning animation helped to set a new standard for video games.
The game has also been cited as an inspiration for other video games, such as Prince of Persia and Flashback.
Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp is a true classic of the video game industry. The game is a must-play for any fan of laserdisc games, platform games, or adventure games.
Additional Information
- Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp was originally released in arcades in 1990. The home versions of the game were released in 1991.
- The game was ported to the Sega CD in 1993. The Sega CD version of the game is considered to be the definitive version of the game, as it features improved graphics and sound.
- Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp was re-released on PlayStation Network in 2010. The PlayStation Network version of the game is based on the Sega CD version.
- A remastered version of Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp was released on Nintendo Switch in 2022. The remastered version of the game features updated graphics and sound, and it includes the unreleased Director’s Cut ending.
Review Score
9/10
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