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While not an actual version of the 1942 arcade game, this almost identical war game remake is a great adaptation with smooth, updated graphics and mouse enabled controls. The goal is to reach Tokyo and destroy the Japanese air fleet. Defensive air maneuvers including performing a loop-the-loop to avoid enemy fire. The game was so successful that it spawned at least five more titles in the 19xx name. Use mouse to shoot down planes, and make it to the enemy base. 1942 was one of Capcom's first real arcade video game hits, surpassing in popularity the company's prior titles including Vulgus, Sonson, and Pirate Ship Higemaru. While not as popular as some of Capcom's series that would debut later in the late 1980s such as Street Fighter and Mega Man, 1942 would become one of Capcom's cementing legacy for the Golden Age of video games. Have Fun!
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How to Play 1942 Game
The keys 5 or 6 to insert credits, add as many as you want. Use 1 for one player and 2 for two player. Use the arrow keys to steer. CTRL key to shoot.
1942 Video Game History
1942 was one of Capcom's first real arcade game hits, surpassing in popularity the company's prior titles including Vulgus, Sonson, and Pirate Ship Higemaru. While not as popular as some of Capcom's series that would debut later in the late 1980s such as Street Fighter and Mega Man, 1942 would become one of Capcom's cementing legacy for the Golden Age of video games.
What Happend in 1942?
According to ThePeopleHistory.com in 1942 World War II was going on strong. The US Military developes Duct Tape originally called Duck Tape by the troops because water ran off it but later adapted to Duct Tape because of it's use to provide a seal over ductworks. In late 1941 and early 1942 the war in the pacific was not going well with America losing Guam, Hong Kong, Wake, Singapore and the Philippines, but in late 1942 the US started to turn round the war with major offences at Midway and The Coral Sea. And meanwhile the allied forces in Europe invaded North Africa in November. In Allied countries around the world government war efforts encourage the population to help by giving scrap metal as much needed raw materials for guns and tanks. Car Makers switch from making cars to making War Materials. In 1942 the average cost of new House is $3,770.00. Average wages per year $1,880.00. Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents. Average Cost for house rent $35.00 per month. Bottle Coca Cola cost 5 cents.