Dragon’s Lair 3D
Next we plopped in Dragon’s Lair 3D, which is based on the old arcade game  starring Dirk the Daring that sucked an estimated $4,000 in quarters from my father’s pocket. In regular play mode, the game is uninteresting, nearly pathetic in all three categories: graphics, sound and gameplay. (Perhaps the game developer took two days off a week to run a high-stakes football pool.) So we quickly switched to 1080i mode. This was the first time any of us had seen a game in 1080i. We paused for a moment to appreciate the transcendence that was taking place and to take another drink. The pink sky had become a colorful and detailed nebula. The rock walls, which we hadn’t noticed were pixelated in the first instance, had become sharp. Although the gameplay remained uninspiring, it was enhanced by the increased detail—detail that helped pull you in.

Overall, we wouldn’t recommend the game. And after reading more detailed reviews by TechTV and GameSpot, it doesn’t appear that anyone else suggests picking this puppy up either. The developer, Dragonstone, deserves an honorable mention, though, for breaking the 1080i barrier. Thanks, Don Bluth. We drink to you.