1942
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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DeveloperCapcom
PublisherElite Systems, ASCII Corporation, Williams Electronics, Zafiro, Zemina
ReleasedDecember 1, 1984
StatusReleased
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Series19XX
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Mixed Reception66/100
About This Game
As a skilled fighter pilot, you take to the skies during World War II's Pacific theater in a relentless aerial campaign against enemy forces. Your mission demands precision and nerve as you engage in dogfights across diverse combat zones—battling over open ocean, coastal territories, and distant islands where enemy bombers and fighter planes constantly threaten your position. Operating from aircraft carriers that serve as your floating bases, you must intercept incoming enemy formations, outmaneuver rival pilots, and neutralize threats through quick reflexes and tactical flying. Each sortie pushes your abilities to the limit as you weave through enemy fire and orchestrate devastating counterattacks to turn the tide of war.