Twin Falcons
Philko (Poara Enterprises license) • 1989
Also known as: Whizz


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.