Comparison

Dragon's Lair HD vs Base Raid Empire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dragon's Lair HD

Relive a classic animated arcade adventure on your iPad in stunning HD. Guide Dirk the Daring through a visually rich world, using simple controls to overcome challenges and defeat the Evil Wizard Mordroc. Experience an authentic and unforgettable journey.

Highlights
  • HD graphics
  • Hand-drawn animation
  • Authentic arcade experience
  • Directional controls
  • Sword combat
Features
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This is the app that will make your iPad shine! For the first time ever, you can experience Don Bluth's classic arcade game Dragon's Lair, on your iPad in glorious HD! Immerse yourself in the visually stunning world of hand-drawn animation adapted from the original game and transferred from the original high definition film master. Prepare yourself for an authentic arcade experience and an unforgettable adventure. Simply press on the direction pad to guide Dirk the Daring in the right direction and use your sword to take on all that the Evil Wizard Mordroc throws at you. Pick up Dragon's Lair HD today and show your friends how great your iPad can look!

About

Base Raid Empire

Features
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Welcome to Base Raid Empire! A thrilling strategy game where you build your own empire, expand your territory, and defend your base from relentless enemy raids. How to play: - Build & Expand: Construct your empire, gather resources, and upgrade your base to grow stronger. - Fortify & Defend: Place powerful defenses, train your army, and prepare for incoming enemy attacks. - Conquer & Survive: Fight off waves of raiders, protect your empire, and rise as the ultimate ruler. Key Features: - Deep empire-building and resource management - Strategic base defense against enemy raids - Upgradeable defenses, units, and structures - Progressive challenges to keep you engaged Download now and build your empire to stand against all threats!

Screenshots

Base Raid Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Base Raid Empire at Free against Dragon's Lair HD's $4.99. Base Raid Empire also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Dragon's Lair HD's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Base Raid Empire is free to download; Dragon's Lair HD costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dragon's Lair HD versus Base Raid Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragon's Lair HDBase Raid Empire
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB119 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDragon's Lair LLCFOCUS INNOVATION LLC

Bugs and requests

Dragon's Lair HD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezes on death animations
  • Incompatible with iOS 4.2
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Crashes at certain points

Requested features

4 requests
  • Save game option
  • Controller support
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Watch mode to enjoy the animations

Base Raid Empire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dragon's Lair HD

No in-app purchases

None

Base Raid Empire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dragon's Lair HD free?
Dragon's Lair HD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Base Raid Empire free?
Base Raid Empire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dragon's Lair HD or Base Raid Empire have ads?
Neither Dragon's Lair HD nor Base Raid Empire shows ads.

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