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"Steel Talons" is a helicopter simulation game that brings intense, aerial combat to the portable realm of the Atari Lynx. Released in 1991, the game is a port of the original arcade version developed by Atari Games. In "Steel Talons," players pilot an advanced military helicopter through a series of missions that range from destroying enemy tanks and helicopters to rescuing prisoners of war. The game is noted for its relatively complex control scheme and detailed graphics, which were quite impressive for a handheld console at the time.

The gameplay in "Steel Talons" involves a mixture of combat and maneuvering challenges, with a realistic helicopter flight model that includes altitude and weapon management. Players must carefully balance their helicopter's fuel and ammunition while engaging in battles against ground and air units. The Atari Lynx version keeps many of the sophisticated aspects of the arcade original, including its use of 3D polygonal graphics, albeit simplified for the handheld's capabilities. Notably, "Steel Talons" was one of the few games at the time to offer such a detailed simulation experience on a portable device, marking it as a significant title in the Lynx’s game library.

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