Released
1987
Also For
Amstrad CPC, Android, 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
Developed by
Capcom Co., Ltd.
Published by
Nintendo of America Inc.
Gameplay
Arcade, Shooter
Perspective
Top-down
Setting
World War II
Genre
Action
Visual
2D scrolling
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.
From Mobygames.com. Original Entry