1942
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About 1942
1942 is an arcade and shooter game developed and published by ASCII Corporation, released on 1 December 1984.
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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How long does it take to beat 1942?
Main story: 2h; Completionist: 5h.
What platforms is 1942 available on?
1942 is available on Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, FM-7, MSX, MSX2, PC-8800 Series, Sharp X1, ZX Spectrum, PlayStation 3, Wii.
When was 1942 released?
1942 was released on 1 December 1984, developed by ASCII Corporation.
