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Released
Dec 1984
Studio
Capcom
Platforms
11

1942

Dec 1984 Capcom 11 platforms

Arcade Shooter game Action Warfare

1942 is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up made by Capcom that was released for the arcade in 1984. The goal is to reach Tokyo and destroy the entire Japanese air fleet. The player pilots a plane dubbed the "Super Ace" . The player has to shoot down enemy planes; to avoid enemy fire, the player can perform a roll or "loop-the-loop". During the game the player may collect a series of power-ups, one of them allowing the plane to be escorted by two other smaller fighters in a Tip Tow formation.

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Released
  • December 1984Japan
  • May 1985Europe
  • June 1985North America
  • 1987Korea
Also known as
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Versions
  • 1942 Original · 1984 · CPC, Arcade, C64 +8
  • 1942 Port · 1985 · NES
  • 1942 Port · 2000 · GBC
  • 1942: Joint Strike Remake · 2008
Standalone expansions
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Languages
1 language
  • English interface

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