Retro Publisher Incube8 Games and developer Elite have announced the classic Game Boy game Dragon's Lair: The Legend is getting a re-release.
The game is being sold as a physical standard edition for $44.99, or can be purchased as a digital ROM file for $4.99, with pre-orders expected to start shipping out in April of this year.
Here is the official overview as provided by Incube8 Games.
Overview:
Dragon’s Lair: The Legend’s gameplay isn’t about slaying dragons or battling evil wizards—it’s about mastering jumps, dodging hazards, and keeping your cool when things go horribly wrong. Dirk must collect all 194 fragments of the Life Stone by journeying through 11 distinct regions, each packed with tricky platforming, moving platforms, and spike traps that will test even the bravest adventurers. There are no enemies to fight—just you, your reflexes, and the ever-present risk of mistiming a jump. If you still have lives left, you’ll respawn right where you fell. But if you run out? Well… let’s just say you’ll be getting very familiar with the starting screen.
This re-release of Dragon’s Lair: The Legend is based on the European (EU) version, which includes several adjustments that make the challenge slightly more manageable:
•No Fall Damage: Unlike other versions, Dirk no longer dies from high falls, allowing for more freedom in platforming.
•Extra Lives: For every 42 Life Stones collected, Dirk gains an extra life (up to a maximum of 10).
•Refined Jumping Mechanics: Instead of infinite jumping by holding the button, players must tap repeatedly to achieve the same effect, preventing unintentional exploits.
While still a formidable challenge, these changes make the EU version a slightly more forgiving—but no less demanding—adventure.
Standard Edition ($44.99) Includes:
- Sealed box
- Clear cartridge
- Clear cartridge protector
- Instruction booklet
- Stickers sheet
- Silkscreened PCB with Dragon's Lair Logo on the back side
Digital Edition ($4.99) Includes:
- Game ROM
- PDF Instructions booklet
- Game cover art
Features:
- Original gameplay from the 1991 release
- EU version with better quality of life
- A generous amount of difficulty
- Playable on Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance
- Classic arcade plateformer
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