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1942

by Capcom·published by Elite Systems, Capcom, ASCII Corporation

1 December 1984E28
PCWindowsGame Boy ColorNESCommodore 64ZX SpectrumMSXAmstrad CPCBREWJ2ME

Reader score

6.4/ 10

193 votes

How long to beat

only 1 report

1h

Rushed

main story only

2h

Normally

story and some extras

5h

Completionist

everything in it

Where to get it

Trailer

Gallery

13

About

1942 is a vertically scrolling shooter for one or two players. The year is 1942, and you are a daring fighter pilot "Super Ace". You begin and end each of the numerous levels on an aircraft carrier and then fly your plane into battle against the enemy over both sea and land. After destroying certain plane formations you can collect several different power ups to increase your fire power and chances of survival. You can also make your plane roll to avoid enemy attacks 3 times per life. There are 24 levels, the first being Midway and the last The Final Area.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerCo-operative

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Included in

Capcom Coin-Op Collection Volume 1CapcomCapcom Generations 1: Wings of DestinyThe Capcom CollectionSuper Pocket: Capcom EditionCapcom Arcade Hits Volume 2Capcom Arcade Cabinet

Ported as

19421942 Mobile1942

Remade as

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——

Game details

Number of Offline Players

1-2 Players

Also known as

1942 Mobile — Android title

Capcom Arcade Cabinet: 1942 — PSN title

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Facts

Developer

Capcom

Released

1 December 1984

Series

19XX

Platforms

PCWindowsGame Boy ColorNESCommodore 64ZX SpectrumMSXAmstrad CPCBREWJ2MEXboxXbox 360PlayStationPS3NintendoWiiMobileiOSAndroidPC-88iPadSharp X1FM-7Arcade

Age ratings

ESRBECEROB

Standing

Top 18% by visits

Tags

Top-down2D scrollingArcadeShooterWorld War II