Dragon's Lair The Legend Re-Release

Montreal, Canada – March 11, in the year of our Lord 2025 – Retro publisher Incube8 Games and development studio Elite are thrilled to announce the re-release of Dragon's Lair: The Legend for the Nintendo Game Boy. First released in 1991, Dragon's Lair: The Legend returns to handheld gaming in its original form, offering a chance for new players and longtime fans to experience the timeless adventure of Dirk the Daring. Dragon's Lair: The Legend will be released in Complete-in-Box and Digital Edition formats; pre-orders are open, shipping in April.

About the Game

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 platformer

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