1942 is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up for NES made by Capcom that was released for the arcade in 1986. It was the first game in the 19XX series. It was followed by 1943: The Battle of Midway. Play 1942 online here, in web browser.
1942 (NES) game 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.
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