Twin Falcons

Philko (Poara Enterprises license) • 1989

Also known as: Whizz

Twin Falcons — Title screen
Title screen
Twin Falcons — Gameplay
Gameplay

Twin Falcons is a two-player horizontal scrolling shooter released in 1989 by Philko, under license from Poara Enterprises. Players pilot spacecraft through a series of levels filled with enemy formations and obstacles, aiming to destroy targets while avoiding damage. The game originated in Japan and was brought to North America for release. Gameplay involves coordinating attacks between both players as they navigate the scrolling environments; cooperation is key to survival against increasingly challenging adversaries. As the players progress, they will encounter a variety of enemies and environmental hazards that require precise piloting and strategic shooting. This arcade title offers a shared experience for two players looking for a classic shooter challenge rooted in Japanese game development.

Details

Manufacturer
Philko (Poara Enterprises license)
Year
1989
Players
2
Genre
Shooter / Flying Horizontal
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
twinfalc

Machine data derived from the MAME project.