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[monet]

I forgot to comment on Space Ace and the Dragon's Lair games. I was more of a freestyle player and never got good at these because it seemed like it was all rote memorization rather than just pure eye-hand coordination. But I see the appeal and I vividly recall the amazing graphics.

I always hated Dragon's Lair for that reason. It looked great but it was such an absurd quarter muncher. I don't think I ever passed more than one or two screens.

It's obvious that you guys were just casual players of the game.
I may have been a hair above a casual player but nowhere near the professional level.
It is well documented that the pros made fun of Dragons Lair I and II and demanded a more difficult challenge.
Hence the reason that Space Ace was made.
It's well documented.
Although Space Ace was a commercial success it never reached the same success as Dragons Lair.
Most likely because the casual player or ploppie found it too difficult and cost too many quarters.

Interesting Note...
I lived in Glendale Arizona for a few months back in the early 90's because I had family over there.
A nearby Arcade had Free Dragons Lair and Free Dragons Lair II.
I'm not sure why and I never asked any questions but I played the heck out of them.
Easy Way to learn all the moves.
I still don't understand why they allowed that game to be free.
Probably had the same mentality as me in life.
Fuck It!
I'll show these Fuckers... I'll give this shit away for Free!

Once I had Dragon's Lair II down pat I used to go over to the Metrocenter Mall and play at the Castle's and Coasters Arcade playing Dragon's Lair II.
At that time I could beat the game on one or two credits.
Thanks to the owner who let everyone play those two games for free, whom I never met.
Fun!