Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Desert Fox
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Sydney Development Corporation |
| Publisher | Accolade |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Desert Fox is a shoot 'em up developed by Sydney Development Corporation and published by Accolade. It blends shoot 'em up, shooter and action elements.
Sydney Development Corporation also made Fight Night for the C64.
Desert Fox 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)
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 Fox 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 Fox walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Desert Fox FAQ
Who made Desert Fox?
It was developed by Sydney Development Corporation and published by Accolade.
Is Desert Fox multiplayer?
No. Desert Fox is a single-player game.
How long does Desert Fox take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Desert Fox 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 Fox 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.