Dragon's Lair for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is an action-adventure game based on the 1983 arcade classic of the same name. Unlike the original, which was known for its revolutionary laser-disc-based animation and gameplay resembling an interactive movie, the SNES version features traditional 2D platforming elements. Players control the valiant knight Dirk the Daring as he navigates through treacherous environments and battles mythical creatures on his quest to rescue Princess Daphne from the clutches of the evil dragon Singe. The SNES adaptation is known for its challenging gameplay and deviation from the arcade's cinematic style.