1942 (Amstrad CPC)
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Published by

Elite Systems Ltd.

Developed by

Capcom Co., Ltd.

Released

1986

Also For

Android, Arcade, BREW, Commodore 64, FM-7, Game Boy Color, iPad, iPhone, J2ME, MSX, NES, PC-88, PlayStation 3, Sharp X1, Wii, Windows, Windows Mobile, Xbox 360, ZX Spectrum | Combined View

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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.

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Screenshots

1942 Amstrad CPC This biplane is much bigger than those at the start of the stage

1942 Amstrad CPC Up in the air, a birds-eye view of the ocean

1942 Amstrad CPC Arrived at another base

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Alternate Titles

"Capcom Arcade Cabinet: 1942" -- PSN title
"1942 MOBILE" -- Android title

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