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Atari 7800 · Shoot 'em Up
Desert Falcon
Deep cut
| System | Atari 7800 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Atari, Desert Falcon arrived on the Atari 7800 as a shoot 'em up.
Among the 10 7800 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Atari also made Asteroids, Centipede and Alien Brigade for the 7800.
Desert Falcon is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the 7800 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Desert Falcon is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Desert Falcon walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Desert Falcon.
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Playing 7800 games today
The 7800 has a compact library with a handful of standout arcade ports and a lively homebrew scene. The Atari 2600+ and 7800+ reissues play original 7800 cartridges over HDMI.
Desert Falcon FAQ
Who made Desert Falcon?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Desert Falcon multiplayer?
No. Desert Falcon is a single-player game.
How long does Desert Falcon take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Desert Falcon typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Desert Falcon on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.