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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Falcon Gold cover.jpg | |cover = Falcon Gold cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sphere, Inc.}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Spectrum HoloByte|Retail (North America)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|Retail (Europe), digital (2023-present)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism|Digital (2015-2023)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1991}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1991}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 23, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://www.gog.com/news/release_falcon_collection Release: Falcon Collection - GOG.com]</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 23, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://www.gog.com/news/release_falcon_collection Release: Falcon Collection - GOG.com]</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 23, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 23, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 23, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 23, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Falcon }} | ||
|steam appid = 429520 | |steam appid = 429520 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1443160656 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1443160711 | ||
+ | |hltb = 31241 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 1629 | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1443160656|falcon_collection|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1443160656|falcon_collection|for game series}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/429520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | falcon 3.0 | DRM-free | Original release is floppy only, Gold Edition is a CD-ROM release bundled with other games in the series and AOTK | | DOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | falcon_gold | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Also available in {{Store link|GOG.com|falcon_collection|Falcon Collection}} bundled with other games in the series. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<br>Includes [[Falcon 4.0]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 429520 | Steam | | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 429520 | Steam | Gold Edition | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | falcon-gold | Steam | Gold Edition | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The '''Gold''' version includes all the addons. | + | {{ii}} The '''Gold''' version includes all the addons and is fully updated (except for unofficials). Also includes special ''Art of the Kill'' training videos. |
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Operation: Fighting Tiger | | DOS }} | {{DLC/row| Operation: Fighting Tiger | | DOS }} | ||
{{DLC/row| MiG-29: Deadly Adversary of Falcon 3.0 | Playable as a standalone addon, though works best when integrated into Falcon 3.0 | DOS }} | {{DLC/row| MiG-29: Deadly Adversary of Falcon 3.0 | Playable as a standalone addon, though works best when integrated into Falcon 3.0 | DOS }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Hornet: Naval Strike Fighter | Playable as a standalone addon, though works best when integrated into Falcon 3.0 | DOS }} | {{DLC/row| Hornet: Naval Strike Fighter | Playable as a standalone addon, though works best when integrated into Falcon 3.0 | DOS }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Strategic Falcon | Unofficial commercial expansion for Falcon 3.0 that adds a greater degree of customization and planning to the game. Even capable of importing custom planes made with Falcon Test Pilot model editor. Formerly available [https://web.archive.org/web/20011127064248/flyingmuffin.com/ here], not available digitally. | DOS }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | Patch 3.05 for the base game and Operation: Fighting Tiger, updating it to be on par with the Gold version, is available [http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/msdos/games/patches/F305.ZIP here]. Separate versions for MiG-29 (1.04) and Hornet (1.02) are available [http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/msdos/games/patches/M104.ZIP here] and [http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/msdos/games/patches/H102.ZIP here] respectably. An unofficial one for networking issues of version 3.05 some user experience is available [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1528/7/ here] (might be irrelevant to DOSBox users). All Gold versions (including digital) are fully updated except for the unofficial patch. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Addon Launcher=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Falcon 3.0 has MiG-29 and Hornet as their own executables, making it annoying to configure if you have the retail version. Luckily you can save the following as a .bat file and run it in [[DOSBox]] to get around this annoyance. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If used with Gold, you may have to replace the <code>falcon3</code> command in the script with <code>falconcd</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
+ | : Addon Launcher | ||
+ | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | @echo off | ||
+ | :start | ||
+ | @echo off | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | echo ══════════ | ||
+ | echo Falcon 3.0 | ||
+ | echo ══════════ | ||
+ | echo. | ||
+ | echo ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ | ||
+ | echo │ [1] Falcon + Operation: Fighting Tiger │ | ||
+ | echo │ [2] MIG-29: Deadly Adversary of Falcon │ | ||
+ | echo │ [3] Hornet: Naval Strike Fighter │ | ||
+ | echo. ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ | ||
+ | echo │ [4] Reset Falcon Squadrons │ | ||
+ | echo │ [5] Reset MIG-29 Squadrons │ | ||
+ | echo │ [6] Reset Hornet Squadrons │ | ||
+ | echo │ [7] Reset Falcon High Scores │ | ||
+ | echo │ [8] Reset MIG-29 High Scores │ | ||
+ | echo │ [9] Reset Hornet High Scores │ | ||
+ | echo. ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ | ||
+ | echo │ [S] Reset Settings │ | ||
+ | echo │ [D] Load Stick Driver │ | ||
+ | echo │ [C] Save Allied Campaign │ | ||
+ | echo │ [V] Version Info │ | ||
+ | echo │ [Q] Quit! │ | ||
+ | echo ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── | ||
+ | echo. | ||
+ | :choice | ||
+ | choice/c:123456789sdcvq/n Choose Number: | ||
+ | if errorlevel 14 goto exit | ||
+ | if errorlevel 13 goto version | ||
+ | if errorlevel 12 goto save | ||
+ | if errorlevel 11 goto drive | ||
+ | if errorlevel 10 goto set | ||
+ | if errorlevel 9 goto rehighh | ||
+ | if errorlevel 8 goto rehighm | ||
+ | if errorlevel 7 goto rehighf | ||
+ | if errorlevel 6 goto rehor | ||
+ | if errorlevel 5 goto remig | ||
+ | if errorlevel 4 goto refal | ||
+ | if errorlevel 3 goto hor | ||
+ | if errorlevel 2 goto mig | ||
+ | if errorlevel 1 goto fal | ||
+ | if errorlevel 0 goto exit | ||
+ | |||
+ | :fal | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | falcon3 | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :mig | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | mig29 | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :hor | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | hornet | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :refal | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | f30reset | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :remig | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | migreset | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :rehor | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | f18reset | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :rehighf | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | echo Resetting Falcon and Fighting Tiger High Scores... | ||
+ | del topten | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :rehighm | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | echo Resetting MiG-29 High Scores... | ||
+ | del topmig | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :rehighh | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | echo Resetting Hornet High Scores... | ||
+ | del topten.dan | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :save | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | call savecamp | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :set | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | echo Resetting Settings... | ||
+ | del falcon3.def | ||
+ | del mig29.def | ||
+ | del hornet.def | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :drive | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | TM-STICK | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :version | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | CHECKVER | ||
+ | pause | ||
+ | goto start | ||
+ | :exit | ||
+ | CLS | ||
+ | |||
+ | </pre></div></div> | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\falcon3.def|{{p|game}}\mig29.def|{{p|game}}\hornet.def}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{file|falcon3.def}} is for the base game and Fighting Tiger expansion, {{file|mig29.def}} is for the MIG-29 expansion and {{file|hornet.def}} is for the Hornet expansion. | ||
{{XDG|unknown}} | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\squad*.*}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Force high detail friendly and enemy planes=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use ''LOADHIGH'' parameter|ref=<ref name="detail">https://www.gamers.org/pub/archives/cactus/falcon3/faq</ref>|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy ''OBJECTS'' over ''SOBJECTS''|ref=<ref name="detail" />|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = false | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 6 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = coop, versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 2 | ||
+ | |online play modes = coop, versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = Modem only. Can be extended to 6 players if using DOSBox tunneling or other forms of IPX tunneling. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Co-op is referred to as ''Allied'' and versus is referred to as ''duel'' in game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Intro and mission reports play at wrong speed=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The game's intro video plays too slowly and the mission texts scroll too quickly when played in [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/falcon_collection/falcon_30_mig_29_and_hornet_all_very_choppy_dosbox_tweaks|title=gog.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> The hi-fidelity flight model also may have issues as well as SAMs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3802957/Falcon_3_0_joystick_sensitivit|title=simhq.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/falcon_collection/falcon_30_sams|title=gog.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> Reducing DOSBox's cycles will solve these issues but unfortunately the game will become too choppy to play when on missions. One simple solution is to switch to the "Complex" flight model which allows for correct joystick input. Changing timed=false in DOXBOX will also alleviate joystick calibration issues. | ||
+ | ===Incompatibility with Windows 9x and 3x=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Falcon 3.0 Will not run on Windows 3.1 or 3.0. On Windows 9x systems, it is not recommended to run it within windowed MS-DOS mode but it can be ran through pure dos (Restart in MS-DOS Mode) assuming the user frees enough conventional memory. A Boot Disk was available for download from a Customer Support BBS at one point. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Insufficient Conventional Memory to Run the Game=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit your config.sys and autoexec.bat files to ensure you have enough base memory|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=857672|title=vogons.org|date=26 May 2020}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Falcon 3.0 at the time required a substantially large amount of conventional memory to run (602-604K), making it an extremely demanding game. To alleviate this, a guide is provided within the manual on page 20, Section III. There is additionally another guide within the 'Communications Manual' booklet which explains concisely how to do this. | ||
+ | '''Note: This is a DOS-specific error and does not affect those running the game under Dosbox''' | ||
+ | #Within your config.sys files, ensure the following is included within: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS | ||
+ | DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE 1024 RAM | ||
+ | BUFFERS=30,0 | ||
+ | FILES=30 | ||
+ | DOS=HIGH,UMB | ||
+ | STACKS=0,0 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | #Additionally put 'DEVICEHIGH' instead of 'DEVICE=" for any other driver lines, or don't load them at all (This includes sound card or CD-ROM TSRs) | ||
+ | If all else fails, utilize a memory manager like QEMM or the built in MS-DOS memory manager known as memmaker, and follow the onscreen instructions. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Creating a Boot Disk=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Creating a Boot Disk|fix= | ||
+ | The Falcon3 directory additionally contains utilities for creating bootdisks. This is explained within the manual on Page 21 (Section III: Installation and Loading) | ||
+ | #change to your falcon 3 directory by typing cd falcon3 or cd falconcd (for gold users) | ||
+ | #type one of the following for your particular configuration and follow the onscreen instructions | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | bootemm - for computers with 1MB of EMS, no mouse drivers | ||
+ | bootmice - for 1MB of EMS and a mouse driver | ||
+ | bootdspc - for computers running DoubleSpace (not to be confused with DriveSpace) | ||
+ | bootnet - for a bootdisk loaded with IPX and NET5 Networking Drivers | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | Falcon Gold also has these utilities under the setup program. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No sound in Art of the Kill (Gold)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=edit the AOTK PLAYER.CFG file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/falcon_collection/sound_fix_for_falcon_3_golds_art_of_the_kill_videos|title=gog.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | #Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\AOTK}}. | ||
+ | #Open {{file|PLAYER.CFG}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | #Make the following changes: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | AUDTYPE = 2 ;SOUNDBLASTER | ||
+ | AUDDMA = 1 ;DMA | ||
+ | AUDIRQ = 7 ;IRQ | ||
+ | AUDBSIO = 220 ;BASEIO | ||
+ | VIDTYPE = 0 ;AUTO DETECT | ||
+ | VIDMODE = 110 ;640x480x32K COLORS | ||
+ | DBITDEPTH = 15 ;BIT DEPTH | ||
+ | CDROMDR = D | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = VGA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | Mods and utilities for Falcon 3.0 can be found [https://www.gamers.org/pub/archives/cactus/falcon3/ here]. Warning some files are version specific and/or don't work on the latest version of the game. Additional mods could also be found by digging in [http://cd.textfiles.com cd.textfiles.com] though this archive is far less organized. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
− | |OSfamily = | + | |OSfamily = DOS |
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = DOS 5.0 or Later |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 386 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4MB of memory (602K of conventional memory, 2MB or more of EMS) |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 11MB of HDD Space |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = VGA Compatible Graphics Card |
− | | | + | |minaudio = PC Speaker, Adlib |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = DOS 5.0 or Later |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = 33Mhz 486 or better, requires math co-processor for High-Fidelity Model |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 6MB of memory (602k conventional, 4MB of EMS) |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 11MB, 2x Variable CD-ROM Drive |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = 16-bit VGA Card |
− | | | + | |recaudio = SoundBlaster 16 or Roland MT-32 |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 23:25, 10 January 2024
Developers | |
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Sphere, Inc. | |
Publishers | |
Retail (North America) | Spectrum HoloByte |
Retail (Europe), digital (2023-present) | MicroProse |
Digital (2015-2023) | Retroism |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1991 |
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, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Simulation, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Flight |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Falcon |
Falcon | |
---|---|
Falcon | 1987 |
Falcon A.T. | 1988 |
Falcon 3.0 | 1991 |
Falcon 4.0 | 1998 |
Falcon 4.0: Allied Force | 2005 |
Falcon 3.0 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person simulation and vehicle combat game in the Falcon series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Original release is floppy only, Gold Edition is a CD-ROM release bundled with other games in the series and AOTK | |||
GOG.com | Gold Edition. Also available in Falcon Collection bundled with other games in the series. Pre-packaged with DOSBox. Includes Falcon 4.0. |
|||
Steam | Gold Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Gold Edition |
Version differences
- The Gold version includes all the addons and is fully updated (except for unofficials). Also includes special Art of the Kill training videos.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Operation: Fighting Tiger | ||
MiG-29: Deadly Adversary of Falcon 3.0 | Playable as a standalone addon, though works best when integrated into Falcon 3.0 | |
Hornet: Naval Strike Fighter | Playable as a standalone addon, though works best when integrated into Falcon 3.0 | |
Strategic Falcon | Unofficial commercial expansion for Falcon 3.0 that adds a greater degree of customization and planning to the game. Even capable of importing custom planes made with Falcon Test Pilot model editor. Formerly available here, not available digitally. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 3.05 for the base game and Operation: Fighting Tiger, updating it to be on par with the Gold version, is available here. Separate versions for MiG-29 (1.04) and Hornet (1.02) are available here and here respectably. An unofficial one for networking issues of version 3.05 some user experience is available here (might be irrelevant to DOSBox users). All Gold versions (including digital) are fully updated except for the unofficial patch.
Addon Launcher
- Falcon 3.0 has MiG-29 and Hornet as their own executables, making it annoying to configure if you have the retail version. Luckily you can save the following as a .bat file and run it in DOSBox to get around this annoyance.
- If used with Gold, you may have to replace the
falcon3
command in the script withfalconcd
.
- Addon Launcher
@echo off :start @echo off CLS echo ══════════ echo Falcon 3.0 echo ══════════ echo. echo ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ echo │ [1] Falcon + Operation: Fighting Tiger │ echo │ [2] MIG-29: Deadly Adversary of Falcon │ echo │ [3] Hornet: Naval Strike Fighter │ echo. ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ echo │ [4] Reset Falcon Squadrons │ echo │ [5] Reset MIG-29 Squadrons │ echo │ [6] Reset Hornet Squadrons │ echo │ [7] Reset Falcon High Scores │ echo │ [8] Reset MIG-29 High Scores │ echo │ [9] Reset Hornet High Scores │ echo. ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ echo │ [S] Reset Settings │ echo │ [D] Load Stick Driver │ echo │ [C] Save Allied Campaign │ echo │ [V] Version Info │ echo │ [Q] Quit! │ echo ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── echo. :choice choice/c:123456789sdcvq/n Choose Number: if errorlevel 14 goto exit if errorlevel 13 goto version if errorlevel 12 goto save if errorlevel 11 goto drive if errorlevel 10 goto set if errorlevel 9 goto rehighh if errorlevel 8 goto rehighm if errorlevel 7 goto rehighf if errorlevel 6 goto rehor if errorlevel 5 goto remig if errorlevel 4 goto refal if errorlevel 3 goto hor if errorlevel 2 goto mig if errorlevel 1 goto fal if errorlevel 0 goto exit :fal CLS falcon3 goto start :mig CLS mig29 goto start :hor CLS hornet goto start :refal CLS f30reset pause goto start :remig CLS migreset pause goto start :rehor CLS f18reset pause goto start :rehighf CLS echo Resetting Falcon and Fighting Tiger High Scores... del topten pause goto start :rehighm CLS echo Resetting MiG-29 High Scores... del topmig pause goto start :rehighh CLS echo Resetting Hornet High Scores... del topten.dan pause goto start :save CLS call savecamp pause goto start :set CLS echo Resetting Settings... del falcon3.def del mig29.def del hornet.def pause goto start :drive CLS TM-STICK pause goto start :version CLS CHECKVER pause goto start :exit CLS
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\falcon3.def <path-to-game>\mig29.def <path-to-game>\hornet.def |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/429520/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
falcon3.def
is for the base game and Fighting Tiger expansion,mig29.def
is for the MIG-29 expansion andhornet.def
is for the Hornet expansion.
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\squad*.* |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/429520/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
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) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Force high detail friendly and enemy planes
Use LOADHIGH parameter[2] |
---|
Copy OBJECTS over SOBJECTS[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 6 | Co-op, Versus |
||
Online play | 2 | Co-op, Versus Modem only. Can be extended to 6 players if using DOSBox tunneling or other forms of IPX tunneling. |
- Co-op is referred to as Allied and versus is referred to as duel in game.
Issues unresolved
Intro and mission reports play at wrong speed
- The game's intro video plays too slowly and the mission texts scroll too quickly when played in DOSBox.[3] The hi-fidelity flight model also may have issues as well as SAMs.[4][5] Reducing DOSBox's cycles will solve these issues but unfortunately the game will become too choppy to play when on missions. One simple solution is to switch to the "Complex" flight model which allows for correct joystick input. Changing timed=false in DOXBOX will also alleviate joystick calibration issues.
Incompatibility with Windows 9x and 3x
- Falcon 3.0 Will not run on Windows 3.1 or 3.0. On Windows 9x systems, it is not recommended to run it within windowed MS-DOS mode but it can be ran through pure dos (Restart in MS-DOS Mode) assuming the user frees enough conventional memory. A Boot Disk was available for download from a Customer Support BBS at one point.
Issues fixed
Insufficient Conventional Memory to Run the Game
Edit your config.sys and autoexec.bat files to ensure you have enough base memory[6] |
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Falcon 3.0 at the time required a substantially large amount of conventional memory to run (602-604K), making it an extremely demanding game. To alleviate this, a guide is provided within the manual on page 20, Section III. There is additionally another guide within the 'Communications Manual' booklet which explains concisely how to do this. Note: This is a DOS-specific error and does not affect those running the game under Dosbox
DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE 1024 RAM BUFFERS=30,0 FILES=30 DOS=HIGH,UMB STACKS=0,0
If all else fails, utilize a memory manager like QEMM or the built in MS-DOS memory manager known as memmaker, and follow the onscreen instructions. |
Creating a Boot Disk
Creating a Boot Disk |
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The Falcon3 directory additionally contains utilities for creating bootdisks. This is explained within the manual on Page 21 (Section III: Installation and Loading)
bootemm - for computers with 1MB of EMS, no mouse drivers bootmice - for 1MB of EMS and a mouse driver bootdspc - for computers running DoubleSpace (not to be confused with DriveSpace) bootnet - for a bootdisk loaded with IPX and NET5 Networking Drivers Falcon Gold also has these utilities under the setup program. |
No sound in Art of the Kill (Gold)
edit the AOTK PLAYER.CFG file[7] |
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AUDTYPE = 2 ;SOUNDBLASTER AUDDMA = 1 ;DMA AUDIRQ = 7 ;IRQ AUDBSIO = 220 ;BASEIO VIDTYPE = 0 ;AUTO DETECT VIDMODE = 110 ;640x480x32K COLORS DBITDEPTH = 15 ;BIT DEPTH CDROMDR = D |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | VGA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | unknown |
Mods
Mods and utilities for Falcon 3.0 can be found here. Warning some files are version specific and/or don't work on the latest version of the game. Additional mods could also be found by digging in cd.textfiles.com though this archive is far less organized.
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | DOS 5.0 or Later | DOS 5.0 or Later |
Processor (CPU) | 386 | 33Mhz 486 or better, requires math co-processor for High-Fidelity Model |
System memory (RAM) | 4MB of memory (602K of conventional memory, 2MB or more of EMS) | 6MB of memory (602k conventional, 4MB of EMS) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11MB of HDD Space | 11MB, 2x Variable CD-ROM Drive |
Video card (GPU) | VGA Compatible Graphics Card | 16-bit VGA Card |
Sound (audio device) | PC Speaker, Adlib | SoundBlaster 16 or Roland MT-32 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (429520) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Release: Falcon Collection - GOG.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.gamers.org/pub/archives/cactus/falcon3/faq
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ simhq.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ vogons.org - last accessed on 26 May 2020
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023