SimulationFit check
Is Falcon worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players seeking F-16 cockpit and weapons-system simulation rather than civilian flying
- Combat flight fans looking for missions with air-to-ground targets
- Players interested in dogfights with MiG opponents and the option to fly with an F-16 wingman
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign may find the 12-mission structure limited
- Players who find cockpit controls and managing several weapon types demanding may hit a wall during combat
- Players looking for a non-combat flight experience will not find that focus here
Our take on Falcon
Players may bounce off the weapons-management layer rather than the flying itself. Choosing among missiles, bombs, and cannon while handling dogfights creates a specific hurdle, particularly when missions also involve low-altitude attacks and ground targets.
What is Falcon?
Falcon is an F-16 combat flight simulator focused on low-altitude flying, air combat, and attacks on ground targets.
Pilots fly over buildings, forests, freeways, and bridges, targeting tanks, airfields, power stations, bridges, and SAM sites. The aircraft includes cockpit instruments, head-up displays, flight controls, electronics, countermeasures, and weapons such as heat-seeking missiles, Maverick missiles, bombs, and a cannon. Enemy MiGs appear in dogfights, and pilots can fly with an F-16 wingman. The game has 12 missions and five skill levels, from Lieutenant to Colonel. Other elements include re-arming and refueling, four cockpit views, chase, tower, MiG and missile viewpoints, a flight recorder, and awards and commendations.
How Falcon plays
- 01Combat Mission Set
- The 12 missions include attacks on installations, vehicles, and missile sites.
- 02F-16 Weapons
- The weapons include AIM9J and AIM9L heat-seeking missiles, AGM-65B Mavericks, MK 84 bombs, and a cannon.
- 03Multiple Viewpoints
- View options include four cockpit positions, as well as chase, tower, MiG, and missile perspectives.
- 04Pilot Progression
- Five skill levels run from Lieutenant to Colonel, with awards and commendations also included.
- 05Flight Operations
- Pilots can re-arm and refuel the aircraft.
- 06Flight Recorder
- A black box flight recorder is included.
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Falcon: platforms & release
Is Falcon worth it?
It is worth it if: players seeking F-16 cockpit and weapons-system simulation rather than civilian flying. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign may find the 12-mission structure limited.
Where can I download Falcon?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Falcon's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Falcon on?
Windows only.
