1942... you and daring fighter pilot "Super Ace", are engaged in realistic, thrilling and challenging high-flying battles with the enemy. Over land, on the sea and in the air, your own skill and dexterity... combined with Super Ace's flying mastery, duel enemy pilots and bomber aircraft. 1942... it's airplanes taking off and landing on ocean-going aircraft carriers... disrupting enemy formations ready to attack... intercepting enemy air-warriors you must defeat by " blasting 'em out of the sky." Will it be victory? Or defeat? It's in your skillful hands!
Capcom's hit arcade game lands on the NES, pitting you as the legendary Super Ace against endless waves of enemy fighters. Keep on your toes — one hit will put you out of commission.
Despite the overwhelming odds, you have one ace in the hole: the "Loop the Loop." This daring maneuver prevents you from attacking, but enemies can hit you either.
By completely destroying all 5 planes in Red Formations, you can collect POW ups that will drastically increase the strength of your plane.
POWs give a different effect depending on the icon. The effects include:
Double Guns
Side Fighters
Destroy All Enemies
1000 Points
Extra Loop
Extra Life
Enemies Can't Shoot
Keep an eye out for small green planes that fly quickly through the screen. Destroying one will give a special icon that rewards a whopping 5000 points.
Enemy formations will include a variety of planes with different attack patterns:
Sweeps forward towards the bottom of the screen while shooting. Can reverse directions, so watch your six.
These annoying pests can turn on a dime, attempting to crash into you. In large numbers their unpredictability makes them dangerous.
Bombers can really take a beating, all while shooting in large volleys. They often swoop in from the bottom so stay alert.
These slow moving planes will move in a straight line through the screen, often in wall-like formations.
There are four boss planes you will face off against. Each is armed with an unparalleled amount of firepower, forcing you to time your shots in between each attack window.
After each flight, you will return to the carrier where your score will be given. Also shown is the percent of enemy aircraft destroyed. Getting over 85% and 90% will yield a large bonus.
Eventually your mission will take you over different land terrain. Don't spend too much time taking in the sights — these areas make it hard to see enemy aircraft and bullets.
IESUTYZA
1 Player Mode: Start with 6 Lives
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AESUTYZE
1 Player Mode: Start with 9 Lives
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IASUOAZA
2 Player Mode: Player 2 starts with 6 Lives
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AASUOAZE
2 Player Mode: Player 2 starts with 9 Lives
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IAKUUAZA
2 Player Mode: Player 1 gains 6 Lives after continue
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AAKUUAZE
2 Player Mode: Player 1 gains 9 Lives after continue
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SZXLKEVK
Player 1 Infinite Lives
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SZESPUVK
Player 1 Infinite Loops
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AEUSGZAP
Turbo Fire
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SZELGKSO
SXULIKSO
Bullets go through enemies
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1942
As one of the first scrolling shooters, 1942 doesn't have the bells and whistles found in its successors, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. The simple controls and relatively slow-moving enemies make it an excellent starting point for new players in the genre. Similar to Galaga and Xevious, the game plays like an endless gauntlet where achieving a high score is the ultimate goal. Although 1942 has a fixed number of stages, it is very repetitive the entire way through, truly testing your endurance.
Like many arcade games of its time, 1942 features a primitive sound system designed more for player feedback than for easy listening. Surprisingly, there are infinite continues, but your score resets each time. Despite being an early title, it includes a fair variety of enemy aircraft with different capabilities and behaviors, presenting an interesting challenge when they are combined. Fleet formations, especially those that emerge from the bottom of the screen, effectively keeps you on your toes. Despite its shortcomings, Capcom's craftsmanship stands out if you are looking for this kind of pure endurance gameplay.
Capcom's hit arcade game lands on the NES, pitting you as the legendary Super Ace against endless waves of enemy fighters. Keep on your toes — one hit will put you out of commission.
Despite the overwhelming odds, you have one ace in the hole: the "Loop the Loop." This daring maneuver prevents you from attacking, but enemies can hit you either.
By completely destroying all 5 planes in Red Formations, you can collect POW ups that will drastically increase the strength of your plane.
Keep an eye out for small green planes that fly quickly through the screen. Destroying one will give a special icon that rewards a whopping 5000 points.
Sweeps forward towards the bottom of the screen while shooting. Can reverse directions, so watch your six.
These annoying pests can turn on a dime, attempting to crash into you. In large numbers their unpredictability makes them dangerous.
Bombers can really take a beating, all while shooting in large volleys. They often swoop in from the bottom so stay alert.
These slow moving planes will move in a straight line through the screen, often in wall-like formations.
There are four boss planes you will face off against. Each is armed with an unparalleled amount of firepower, forcing you to time your shots in between each attack window.
After each flight, you will return to the carrier where your score will be given. Also shown is the percent of enemy aircraft destroyed. Getting over 85% and 90% will yield a large bonus.
Eventually your mission will take you over different land terrain. Don't spend too much time taking in the sights — these areas make it hard to see enemy aircraft and bullets.
