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Even the most die hard Falcon/Mission Disk fn must be getting a little cheesed at wiping out the same tank column for the umpteenth time. What Mission Disk 2 offers is a full set of new missions, three types of enemy panel, helicopters, new weapons and a two pronged enemy attack.

When Falcon appeared it was hailed as the best thing ever in computer combat flight sims. It featured outside views of the plane like Electronic Arts' F18 Interceptor and a level of simulation that some people said rivaled the highly acclaimed SubLogic sims. With the addition of the first Mission Disk, Falcon's potential seemed limitless. But that was a long time ago.
The disk works as a replacement for the original Falcon Disk One. So there's no unnecessary copying or fiddling with blank disks. Perfect for techno-retards.

It's the missions which are the main feature in this package. Twelve in total, they range from picking of a pair of tanks to blowing merry hell out of a full scale enemy onslaught. With addition of helicopters the sky's not safe as it used to be. Now you can come under attack when you least expect it.
Your plane has also been modified, now it's an upgraded version of the F16A in Falcon. The main advantages now are BVR (Beyond Visual Range) Missiles and Radar Seeking missiles. These offer a new scope for tactics, as the BVR's allow you take out enemy aircraft before they get close enough to worry you, and you can deactivate SAM batteries by destroying their radars.

The enemy have also had a review of tactics. Instead of attacking just the one supply line or installation, they now launch combined air and ground attacks at different locations. This adds an interesting twist to your strategy as this time you have to work out which location is in immediate danger, and if it's worth breaking from your original objective in order to defend it.

I'm in two minds about this disk. Yes, it does offer a new set of missions and a few 'extras' but can it justify a £20 price tag when the game is basically the same thing you paid £30 for a year ago? If you feel the need for another fix of Falcon this mission disk comes highly recommended. On the other hand if your top characters have been MIA for the last six months you might well to hold onto your cash.

Mark Patterson