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Description
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.Screenshots
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Alternate Titles
- "Capcom Arcade Cabinet: 1942" -- PSN title
- "1942 MOBILE" -- Android title
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Critic Reviews
ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) | Dec, 1986 | 9 out of 10 | 90 |
Amtix! | Mar, 1987 | 35 out of 100 | 35 |
Amstrad Computer User | Aug, 1989 | Unscored | Unscored |
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Capcom's First Console Game
1942 for the NES marks Capcom's first home video game.
Katakis | カタキス (42834) added 1942 (Amstrad CPC) on Nov 18, 2005
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