Steel Talons (rev 2)
Atari Games • 1991


Step into the cockpit of Steel Talons, an action-packed helicopter simulation released by Atari Games in 1991. Players take on the role of attack helicopter pilots, engaging in thrilling aerial combat scenarios from a chase-view perspective. Up to two players can team up simultaneously, coordinating their efforts as they navigate challenging environments and confront enemy forces. The game places you behind the controls of an advanced military helicopter, tasking you with completing missions that require precision flying and strategic deployment of ordnance. Players utilize a control stick to maneuver their aircraft while managing weapon systems to neutralize targets below. The sophisticated hardware design at the time of its release aimed for cutting-edge visual and audio fidelity, providing an immersive experience. Steel Talons was ported to several home consoles including the Atari Lynx, Sega Mega Drive, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. A team of experienced developers contributed to this title, drawing on backgrounds in flight simulation and video game design.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Atari Games
- Year
- 1991
- Players
- 2
- Genre
- Shooter / Flying (chase view)
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- steeltal
Machine data derived from the MAME project.