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'''''1942''''' is a conversion of the arcade coin-op from [[Capcom]], published by [[ | '''''1942''''' is a conversion of the arcade coin-op from [[Capcom]], published by [[Elite]]. | ||
== Inlay Text == | == Inlay Text == | ||
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== Screenshots == | == Screenshots == | ||
[[File:1942.png|300px]] [[File:1942_1.png|300px]] [[File:1942_2.png|300px]] [[File:1942_3.png|300px]] | |||
== Cheat Mode == | == Cheat Mode == | ||
=== Multiface === | === Multiface === | ||
&EH3,&FF - Infinite | * &EH3,&FF - Infinite Rolls | ||
* 2974,C3 - Manual Rapid Fire | |||
* 2982,00 - Auto Rapid Fire | |||
* 24C0,C9 - Infinite Lives | |||
* 24CD0,C0 | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Conversion of the [http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=1942&page=detail&id=6 Arcade coin-op] of the same name | * Conversion of the [http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=1942&page=detail&id=6 Arcade coin-op] of the same name | ||
* Re-released on the [[Encore|Elite]] label | |||
* Also available on | * Also available on | ||
** BBC Micro | ** BBC Micro | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
'''Encore Release'''<br> | '''Encore Release'''<br> | ||
[[1942_(Encore).jpg|300px]] | [[File:1942_(Encore).jpg|300px]] | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
=== Instructions ===[[Media:1942_(E,F,G).pdf|English, French & German]] | === Instructions === | ||
[[Media:1942_(E,F,G).pdf|English, French & German]] | |||
=== Media Scan ==='''Elite Disk'''<br> | === Media Scan === | ||
'''Elite Disk'''<br> | |||
[[File:1942_(Elite_-_D7).jpg|300px]] | [[File:1942_(Elite_-_D7).jpg|300px]] | ||
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'''Amstrad Computer User 56 - Aug 1989'''<br> | '''Amstrad Computer User 56 - Aug 1989'''<br> | ||
[[File:1942_(ACU).jpg|300px]] | [[File:1942_(ACU).jpg|300px]] | ||
=== Music === | <br> | ||
=== Music === | |||
[[Media:1942.mp3|Menu Music]] | |||
== Magazine References == | == Magazine References == | ||
{|{{Prettytable|width: 700px; font-size: 2em;}} | {|{{Prettytable|width: 700px; font-size: 2em;}} | ||
Latest revision as of 07:27, 20 November 2014
| 1942 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release | 1986 | |
| Publisher | Elite | |
| Developer | Unknown | |
| Programmer | Unknown | |
| Musician | Unknown | |
| Artist | Unknown | |
| Genre | Category:Shoot-Em-Up | |
| Players | 1-2 | |
| Controls | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Language | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Media | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Compatability | 464, 664, 6128 & Plus | |
| Magazine Reviews | * Amtix 017 - 35% * ACU 56 - no mark | |
| Information | Appeared on the following compilations: * 12 Top Amstrad Hits * 6-Pak * Frank Bruno's Big Box * Super Compilation 7 Jeur * Top 17 | |
1942 is a conversion of the arcade coin-op from Capcom, published by Elite.
Inlay Text
It is 1942, and war is raging in the Pacific. The enemy's fleet and airforce are growing in strength. It is up to you to restrict their numbers in adaring solo mission. Your carrier will take you as far as it dares, but from then on you are on your own. Fly your plane over enemy territory andinstallations, scattered islands and rough terrain. Smart manoeuvring and skillful aerobatics are required to outwit the enemy planes; recoveringthe mystery POWer capsules will give your plane extra capabilities. Be prepared - enemy gunners have their sights set on you, and their pilots areprepared to die to thwart your mission. The carrier awaits your safe return - but have you the skill to survive?!
All keyboard and joystick options are displayed on screen. To roll the plane use keys 0,1,2,3 or 4
Screenshots
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Cheat Mode
Multiface
- &EH3,&FF - Infinite Rolls
- 2974,C3 - Manual Rapid Fire
- 2982,00 - Auto Rapid Fire
- 24C0,C9 - Infinite Lives
- 24CD0,C0
Trivia
- Conversion of the Arcade coin-op of the same name
- Re-released on the Elite label
- Also available on
- BBC Micro
- Commodore 64
- MSX
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- ZX Spectrum
Resources
Cover
Elite Release
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Encore Release
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Instructions
Media Scan
Elite Disk
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U.S. Gold Tape
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Encore Tape
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Reviews
Amtix 17 - Mar 1987
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Amstrad Computer User 56 - Aug 1989
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Music
Magazine References
Links
- 1942 at CPC-POWER
- CPC Game Reviews
- 1942 at the English-language Wikipedia
| Magazine | Issue | Date | Page | Reference Type |
| Amtix | 017 | Mar 1987 | 82 | Review (reproduced above) |
| Amstrad Action | 019 | Apr 1987 | 71 | Poke |
| Amtix | 018 | Apr 1987 | 12 | Letter |
| Amstrad Action | 020 | May 1987 | 82 | Poke |
| Computing With The Amstrad | 034 | Oct 1987 | 50 | Poke |
| Amstrad Action | 031 | Apr 1988 | 60 | Poke |
| Amstrad Computer User | 046 | Oct 1988 | 7 | News/Note |
| Amstrad Computer User | 056 | Aug 1989 | 36 | Review (reproduced above) |
| Amstrad Computer User | 064 | Apr 1990 | 28 | Mutliface Poke (reproduced above) |
| Amstrad Computer User | 064 | Apr 1990 | 29 | Poke |