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Revision as of 00:34, 17 September 2015
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| Developers | |
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| Spectrum HoloByte | |
| Publishers | |
| Sphere, Inc. | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1987 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1987 |
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| Falcon | |
|---|---|
| Falcon | 1987 |
| Falcon A.T. | 1988 |
| Falcon 3.0 | 1991 |
| Falcon 4.0 | 1998 |
| Falcon 4.0: Allied Force | 2005 |
Key points
- The manual is required to fully understand the underlying game mechanics
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail |  |
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| Amazon.com | |
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- Newer copies of the game do not come with copy protection. Older copies require a code wheel
- CGA and Tandy are sold as separate versions
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
Video settings
In-game options menu (CGA version).
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, EGA, Hercules, Tandy | CGA and Tandy are sold as separate versions. EGA runs in 4-colour CGA mode. |
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 | |