Dragon's Lair 2: Time Warp

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In Dragon's Lair 2: Time Warp, play as Dirk the Daring and rescue Princess Daphne from the clutches of Evil Wizard Mordroc in a race against time. This game features all original arcade scenes, an unreleased Director's Cut ending, and a full watch feature to enjoy the animation. Bonus content includes a deleted Pirate Ship animatic. Hurry, save Daphne before she's lost in the Time Warp forever!

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features beautiful animation and art style, characteristic of Don Bluth's work, which adds a lot of personality.
It offers a unique experience with diverse locations and a time travel plot that enhances the gameplay.
The inclusion of collectible treasures adds replay value and depth to the game, making it more engaging.

The gameplay is frustratingly difficult, requiring precise timing and memorization, which can lead to repeated long sequences if mistakes are made.
The game lacks a coherent structure compared to its predecessor, making it feel more tedious and less enjoyable.
The voice acting and repetitive dialogue can become irritating, especially when having to replay sections multiple times.

gameplay
16 mentions
25 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Dragon's Lair 2 retains the quick-time event style of its predecessor but significantly increases the difficulty and complexity, requiring players to collect hidden treasures to reach the ending. While the beautiful animation and sound design are praised, the trial-and-error mechanics can be frustrating, and the game may feel short and overly challenging for some. Overall, it appeals to fans of the genre but may not attract newcomers due to its steep learning curve and limited interactivity.
- “Like Space Ace and the first Dragon's Lair, Dragon's Lair 2 has the same quick-time event-style gameplay, so if you've enjoyed your time with the other two games, this one should be an easy buy as well.”
- “Ultimately, it comes down to how much you like the gameplay and animation of these types of games.”
- “To summarize: great animation, innovative gameplay, creative concepts, but a bit too high for price and a bit too short for length.”
- “Gameplay is similar to the original (which honestly wasn't super great), but they made it drastically harder and very obtuse when it comes to actually getting to the game ending.”
- “Unfortunately, with how hard the game is and how they have stacked the gameplay, you don't get to notice as much in the animation as you really should to fully appreciate it.”
- “I mean, Dragon's Lair 1 will only have you repeat a 10-20 second sequence, whereas this is much more stingy; being forced to repeat a few minutes' worth of gameplay.”
story
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a blend of humor and nostalgia, following the classic quest of Dirk to rescue Daphne from an evil wizard, while also incorporating elements of time travel and treasure hunting. However, the linearity of the plot and the simplicity of gameplay choices diminish replay value, as players often find themselves focused more on interactions than the narrative itself. Despite its shortcomings, the game is noted for its charming animation and remains a beloved sequel to the original arcade classic.
- “Just as much heart, even more story, both a perfect example of the 'expendable hero simulator', but the polar opposite as well in that it is one of the great video game love stories of all time.”
- “Great sequel to the groundbreaking arcade classic with a great time travel plot and beautiful animation.”
- “The story continues from the first Dragon's Lair.”
- “The plot follows Dirk (still a silent doofus) trying to rescue Daphne (still an over-sexualized caricature) from an evil wizard, who wants to put a cursed wedding ring on her finger that will turn her into a monster.”
- “There is no incentive to play the game twice as the story is linear, the only change being the potential of a sequence being a mirror image of itself (left/right swapped).”
- “One could argue this frustration is replaced with having to find secret treasures throughout the game or else repeat the whole story again, but most of them are relatively easy to see, and the game is pretty generous with telling you where they are with the flashing lights.”
graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style and personality, maintaining the high standards set by the first game. However, some users report technical issues that hinder playability on modern PC setups, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the visuals are considered gorgeous and contribute to the game's replay value.
- “As with the first game, it has a great art style with a lot of personality.”
- “It is a gorgeous game that has visuals to appeal to all forever.”
- “For starters, the graphics are just as amazing as the first, and the inclusion of collectible objects throughout adds a speck of replay value and depth.”
- “I'm not sure if this is a bad port or an issue with modern PC setups (graphics card or boosted CPUs), but the game is unplayable.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “There are frequent graphical glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its ability to handle a wide variety of diverse and interesting locations, from historical settings like prehistoric times and ancient Egypt to more imaginative environments such as the Garden of Eden and a Beethoven piano performance.
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's stunning graphics and the presence of collectible objects, which enhance its replayability and add depth to the overall experience.
- “The graphics are just as amazing as the first, and the inclusion of collectible objects throughout adds a layer of replay value and depth.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests are repetitive and uninspired.”
- “While the graphics are stunning, the gameplay doesn't offer enough variety to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is notably thicker and more balanced, contributing to a funnier and overall more enjoyable experience.
- “It's much more balanced, it's funnier, has a thicker atmosphere, and is simply more enjoyable as a whole.”