1942

Publisher: Capcom Entertainment

Category: Action

Release Dates

Electronic -

GameZone's Review

4.5

GZ Rating

Gameplay4.5
Graphics6
Sound4
DifficultyMedium
Concept4.5
Overall4.5

Reviewer: Steven Hopper

Review Date: 03/13/2006


As great as the original was, the experience just doesn’t translate well onto a mobile phone.

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Description

Take to the skies in this high-flying shooter set in the early years of WWII. Based on the original arcade classic, 1942 for the mobile phone platform has the player at the helm of vintage warbirds locked in frenetic fireballs high over the Pacific. To survive the onslaught and achieve the coveted rank of ace, players will have execute loops to avoid incoming fire and obtain power-ups to give their craft and added edge.

Features

  • The game features 8 action-packed levels and three difficulty modes with a variety of enemy aircraft and power-ups including rapid fire or extended range attacks
  • Evade incoming enemy fire by executing timely barrel rolls
  • 1942 for the mobile phone platform has been refined for the medium and features an auto fire function to keep the action fast and frantic
  • Players will be able to save their high scores to their phone and showcase their achievements to their friends


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