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|cover = Falcon Cover.jpg | |cover = Falcon Cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sphere, Inc.}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Spectrum HoloByte|Retail}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism|Digital (2015-2023)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|Digital (2023-present)}} | ||
| + | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1987}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1987}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1987}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1987}} | ||
| − | |steam appid = | + | {{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>}} |
| − | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 23, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} |
| − | |wikipedia = | + | {{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 }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-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 = 374080 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = 1443160514 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = 1443160711 | ||
| + | |hltb = 31239 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 1627 | ||
| + | |wikipedia = Falcon (video game series)#Falcon | ||
| + | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | + | |introduction = | |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = Unlike the Atari ST and Amiga releases, the DOS version never received the addons '''Falcon Operation: Counterstrike''' and '''Falcon Operation: Firefight''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1443160514|falcon_collection|for game series}} |
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/374080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{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| | + | {{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| 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| 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 | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{--}} The game does not support saving | {{--}} The game does not support saving | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
| − | + | {{Save game cloud syncing | |
| − | {{Video | + | |discord = |
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = true | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Falcon Options.png|In-game options menu (CGA version).}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |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 = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = unknown |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
| + | |120 fps = unknown | ||
| + | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = No mouse support. | |mouse menu notes = No mouse support. | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |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 notes = | ||
| + | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = No speech. | |subtitles notes = No speech. | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 2 | |lan play players = 2 | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = AppleTalk, modem, or direct computer link. Cross-platform multiplayer supported. | |lan play notes = AppleTalk, modem, or direct computer link. Cross-platform multiplayer supported. | ||
|online play = false | |online play = false | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|direct ip = false | |direct ip = false | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| − | |dos modes = CGA | + | |vulkan versions = |
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = CGA, Hercules, Tandy | ||
|dos modes notes = CGA and Tandy are sold as separate versions. EGA runs in 4-colour CGA mode. | |dos modes notes = CGA and Tandy are sold as separate versions. EGA runs in 4-colour CGA mode. | ||
|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 = | ||
| + | |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 = false | ||
| + | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} An unofficial "2.5" patch is available [http://www.migman.com/sw/Falcon/version25.php here]. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
|minGPU = CGA, EGA, Hercules, Tandy | |minGPU = CGA, EGA, Hercules, Tandy | ||
| − | |||
|recOS = 3.0 | |recOS = 3.0 | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:29, 16 August 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game options menu (CGA version).
| 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) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 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