Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Shooter

Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenreShooter
DeveloperIntelligent Systems
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge is a shooter released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 26 SNES shooters in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Intelligent Systems also made Tetris Attack, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 and Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War for the SNES.

Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Energy7E19687F
Infinite Bombs7E03FE08
Infinite Energy Bolt Charge7E1B1396
Infinite "Treble Energy Bolts"7E1B1703
No Time7E03C500 7E03C700

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Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge FAQ

When did Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge come out on the SNES?

Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge?

It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.

Is Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge multiplayer?

Yes. Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge supports up to 2 players.

How long does Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge take to play?

As a shooter, Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge 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.

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