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"Desert Falcon" is an action-adventure video game released for the Atari 2600/VCS, and it stands out as one of the few examples of a three-dimensional isometric shooter for the console. Developed and published by Atari, Inc. in 1987, this game features an ancient Egyptian theme where players control a falcon soaring above the desert landscape. The objective is to navigate through a series of levels by dodging obstacles, collecting treasures, and combating a variety of mythological enemies like sphinxes and Anubis figures. Players must strategically use the falcon’s ability to fly briefly off the ground to avoid ground-based threats and take down airborne foes.

The gameplay in "Desert Falcon" is noteworthy for its use of isometric graphics, which was quite advanced for the time, especially on a platform like the Atari 2600, known for its technical limitations. The game allows for both single-player and two-player alternating modes, adding a level of competitiveness. Players amass points by collecting hieroglyphs that appear in the game; collecting three of a kind activates special powers, a unique feature that adds depth to the gameplay. Despite being one of the later releases for the Atari 2600, "Desert Falcon" showed that the console still had untapped potential, offering an innovative and challenging experience for gamers. The game also saw a release on the Atari 7800, which featured enhanced graphics and sound, providing a slightly different experience from its 2600 counterpart.

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