Falcon Gold

About

Falcon Gold is a combat flight simulation game, offering updated versions of Falcon 3.0, MiG-29, Operation: Fighting Tiger, and Art of the Kill. It features improved flight models, a wide variety of targets, and expansive terrains across 7 campaigns. With its stunning realism and thrilling encounters, Falcon Gold delivers unmatched depth and excitement in flight simulation.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a realistic flight simulation experience with a great manual and easy-to-learn mechanics, making it accessible for newcomers to the genre.
It features a dynamic campaign system that changes based on player actions, providing a high level of replayability and variety in missions.
The inclusion of squadron management and multiple theaters of war adds depth to the gameplay, allowing players to engage in various types of missions and manage resources effectively.

The graphics are dated, adhering to a low resolution that can make it difficult to discern objects in the distance, which may deter some players.
Getting the game to work with modern hardware and peripherals can be challenging, requiring significant configuration and understanding of DOS.
The missions can become predictable over time, with limited variety in enemy units and mission templates, which may lead to a repetitive experience.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around flying various missions that are dynamically generated based on the ongoing war, requiring players to plan, strategize, and execute their objectives while managing resources and avoiding failure. While the missions offer a mix of training and combat scenarios, some players find them becoming predictable over time, with a heavy reliance on preset training missions. Overall, the narrative is driven by the player's choices and mission planning, emphasizing tactical decision-making in a military context.
- “Each mission is generated based on the current needs of the war.”
- “Unfortunately, over time I have found that the missions become somewhat predictable.”
- “You'll still need to carefully study each mission; if you're going to do something like destroy warning radars on a heavily defended Iraqi air base, then you'll need to actually draw the layout of the base, understand how to evade radar signals, and make sure you have the right loadout before you get started.”
- “Lot's of red flag preset and theoretical training missions (defensive BFM, head-on BFM, offensive BFM, lessons from the manual, etc.) and you can create and edit your own missions.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized as retro and low-resolution, appealing primarily to those who prioritize gameplay and realism over visual fidelity. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm of the graphics, others note that they may not have aged well compared to more modern titles. Overall, the game is best suited for those who are comfortable with older graphics and willing to invest time in setup.
- “I know people tend to hate on older graphics (especially in the sim community), but this looks more appealing than 4.0 in my eyes.”
- “If you don't mind the retro graphics and are comfortable spending a bit of time getting DOSBox and controls configured, then this game offers an experience and gameplay that hasn't been recreated since.”
- “If low-res graphics can't shock you, go for it.”
- “4.0 still has that late 90s 3D feel; it hasn't aged well these days versus the graphics of 3.0, which looks more similar to pixel art.”
- “If you want a hard simulator and realistic one and don't care about the graphics, Falcon is for you!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere in many older simulation games is particularly engaging and immersive, contributing significantly to the overall experience.