Overview
Desert Falcon is a scrolling shooter video game developed by General Computer Corporation and published in 1988 by Atari Corporation for the Atari 2600 and Atari 7800. It was initially announced in 1984, prior to being named Desert Falcon, as one of the planned launch titles for the 7800. A version for Atari 8-bit computers, with XEGS-styled packaging, followed in 1989.
Designed by Bob Polaro, who also programmed the Atari 2600 version, Desert Falcon is loosely based on ancient Egyptian mythology. The diagonally-scrolling isometric graphics had reviewers comparing it to Zaxxon from 1982.
Official trailer
Gameplay Video. Watch on YouTube
Screenshots
Game details
- Genres
- Shooter
- Developer
- Atari Corporation
- Publisher
- Atari Corporation
- Platforms
- Windows, Xbox 360
- Age rating
- ESRB E
- Modes
- Single player
- Yes
- Local multiplayer
- No
- Online multiplayer
- Yes
- Co op
- No
- Age ratings
- ESRB
- E
Release dates
| Platform | Region | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | Worldwide | 2010-12-22 |
Playable today
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Has online features | Yes |
Credits
- Region
- US
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