Advertising Blurbs
Atari Catalog 1984:
DESERT FALCON
7800 EXCLUSIVE!
In the air, on land, and up the Nile River, you gather jewels for points, while picking up sets of hieroglyphics for extra powers. But watch out for the kamikaze-like Scarabs, the flame-throwing Fire Pots, and the burrowing Ewes. If you can outmaneuver these enemies, and destroy them with fireballs, you can face the ultimate confrontation with the deadly Sphinx!
CX7811
Contributed by RKL 
(5632) on Jan 01, 2004.
Atari Advantage - 2600 & 7800 (1988 & 1989):
Desert Falcon
by Atari
Gather jewels and hieroglyphs, in a trek through a desert of doom. Watch out for crazed Scarabs, flaming Fire Pots and the dreaded burrowing Uwes as you race to a rendezvous with the terrifying Sphinx.
CX26140 / Joystick / 1 or 2 P
Contributed by RKL (5632) on Jan 01, 2004.
Back of Box (Atari 2600 & 7800):
Dare to Steal the Pharaoh's Jewels!
You are the royal Desert Falcon questing for precious gems and Egyptian hieroglyphs hidden in the endless desert. Invincibility, warp speed, and quick shots are only some of the many magical powers you'll gain on your search. Use them to capture a trove of treasures.
But watch out for the evil ones! Mythical flying beasts, blazing firepots, and howling sphinxes guard the jewels you seek.
* Realistic sound effects; colorful arcade-quality graphics.
* Danger increases as gameplay goes on.
* Bonus rounds for higher point values.
* For 1 or 2 players.
* 4 skill levels.
* For Atari 2600 and 7800 series systems.
* For use with one or two joystick controllers.
Contributed by RKL (5632) on Jan 01, 2004.
Description from manual (Atari 2600 & 7800):
All around you are long stretches of sand, ancient pyramids baking in the hot dead air, and constant danger.
The legends that brought you here are 30 centuries old. The tales tell of thieves who plundered the Pharaoh's tomb, loading bags of gold, silver, and precious gems onto their camels, then making off into the desert. But in the night, horrible desert beasts pursued the robbers, and the priceless treasure was scattered and lost. Not even a camel was ever seen again.
Now you search for the lost treasure, daring the beaks and claws of the desert guardians. As you scan the endless sand for the glitter of jewels, your eye catches sight of gliding shadows. Something's coming!
You could turn back now and be safe. Or you could go on, and dare to steal the Pharaoh's jewels.
Contributed by RKL (5632) on Jan 01, 2004.
