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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Spectrum HoloByte|Retail}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Spectrum HoloByte|Retail}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism|Digital}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism|Digital (2015-2023)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|Digital (2023-present)}} | ||
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|wikipedia = Falcon (video game series)#Falcon | |wikipedia = Falcon (video game series)#Falcon | ||
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+ | |release history = Unlike the Atari ST and Amiga releases, the DOS version never received the addons '''Falcon Operation: Counterstrike''' and '''Falcon Operation: Firefight''' | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Newer copies of the game do not come with copy protection. Older copies require a code wheel. | | DOS, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Newer copies of the game do not come with copy protection. Older copies require a code wheel. | | DOS, Mac OS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | falcon | DRM-free | Also available in {{Store link|GOG.com|falcon_collection|Falcon Collection}} bundled with [[Falcon A.T.]], [[Falcon 3.0]], and [[Falcon 4.0]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 374080 | Steam | Tandy version added on May 4, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/374080/view/3703691393782900928|title=Falcon - Falcon returns home - Steam News|date=2023-05-06}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | falcon | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} CGA and Tandy are sold as separate versions. Mac version was Black and White monochrome only. | {{ii}} CGA and Tandy are sold as separate versions. Mac version was Black and White monochrome only. | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
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{{ii}} An unofficial "2.5" patch is available [http://www.migman.com/sw/Falcon/version25.php here]. | {{ii}} An unofficial "2.5" patch is available [http://www.migman.com/sw/Falcon/version25.php here]. |
Latest revision as of 18:29, 16 August 2023
Developers | |
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Sphere, Inc. | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Spectrum HoloByte |
Digital (2015-2023) | Retroism |
Digital (2023-present) | MicroProse |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1987 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1987 |
Windows (DOSBox) | October 23, 2015[1] |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | October 23, 2015[1] |
Linux (DOSBox) | October 23, 2015[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Simulation, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Flight |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Falcon |
Falcon | |
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Falcon | 1987 |
Falcon A.T. | 1988 |
Falcon 3.0 | 1991 |
Falcon 4.0 | 1998 |
Falcon 4.0: Allied Force | 2005 |
Falcon is a singleplayer first-person simulation and vehicle combat game in the Falcon series.
Unlike the Atari ST and Amiga releases, the DOS version never received the addons Falcon Operation: Counterstrike and Falcon Operation: Firefight
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Newer copies of the game do not come with copy protection. Older copies require a code wheel. | |||
GOG.com | Also available in Falcon Collection bundled with Falcon A.T., Falcon 3.0, and Falcon 4.0. | |||
Steam | Tandy version added on May 4, 2023.[2] | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
- CGA and Tandy are sold as separate versions. Mac version was Black and White monochrome only.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- The entire game is run from the floppy disk (i.e. no modifiable files)
Save game data location
- The game does not support saving
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No mouse support. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No speech. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 2 | AppleTalk, modem, or direct computer link. Cross-platform multiplayer supported. | ||
Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | CGA, Hercules, Tandy | CGA and Tandy are sold as separate versions. EGA runs in 4-colour CGA mode. |
- An unofficial "2.5" patch is available here.
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2.0 | 3.0 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 8088 | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 KB | 384 KB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | CGA, EGA, Hercules, Tandy |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Release: Falcon Collection - GOG.com
- ↑ Falcon - Falcon returns home - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-05-06