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1943
Midway Kaisen
1943 ミッドウェイ海戦
June 1987 |
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Capcom struck gold with their sequel to 1942
(1984). The game's pace, structure and gameplay are nigh-on perfect.
This time the assault is no longer limited to the air:
during some levels your P-38 will suddenly dive down
to sea level, and take on enemy battleships
and aircraft carriers. The level count has been reduced from 1942's
excessive 32 to a more humane 16, and the classic '3 lives' setup has been replaced by a slowly decreasing energy
tank. A screen-clearing smart bomb can be triggered
in exchange for a small energy fee.
The power-up system has also had a severe makeover,
mimicking that of Side
Arms (1986): choose from a multitude of weaponry
and energy boosts by strategically shooting POW
icons until they change to the item you need.
This feature ends up as the core element of the gameplay: successfully
selecting, leaving, then picking up the exact item you
want while negotiating swarms of oncoming
enemies is a lot trickier than it sounds.
Capcom took a great formula
and took it to the next level: the gameplay is impeccably paced and riddled with tricks and secrets... The
music is also worth a mention: 1943's main theme is one of the most
memorable video game anthems of its era.
The arcade 1943 remains one of the
best games that 1987 has to offer; a fierce and
savage rush that went far in enhancing Capcom's
already established reputation as one of the best
game developers in town.
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Famicom version
Subtitled 'The Battle of Valhalla', the Famicom 1943 is a fast and surprisingly
well produced title, that despite losing the 2P mode adds quite a few interesting
features over its arcade parent.
The game starts
off with a curious upgrade menu that lets you
customize the abilities of your P-38 - these stats
can be increased throughout the game by picking
up hidden icons, then 'saved' thanks to a five-digit password system.
It's a solid challenge: it you don't find these upgrades the later stages become near impossible to negotiate. The level count
has also gone up to 24 - and the latter stages whip up an excellent shooting experience; one of the best the Famicom has to offer.
Also of note is a new
'blast laser', a chargeable sub-weapon that
will later feature prominently in 1941
Counter Attack (1990).
Final password (Mission 23): T Y 2 N U |
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1943
The Battle of Valhalla
1943
ザ・バトル・オブ・バルハラ
FAMICOM |
DETAILS
| Format |
Famicom |
| Released |
20
June 1988 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
CAP-43 |
| Size
(cm) |
14
x 9.5 x 2 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.11 |
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The
Famicom version of 1943
adds
a number of interesting new
features and manages to keep
the hectic pace of the arcade.
An excellent FC shooting
game!
Standard
FC cardboard packaging, 1MBit
cartridge, monochrome booklet. |
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Capcom
Generation Dai 1 Shū Gekkitsui Oh
no Jidai
カプコンジェネレーション
第1集 撃墜王の時代
SEGA SATURN |
DETAILS
| Format |
Sega
Saturn |
| Released |
27
Aug 1998 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
T-1232G |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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The
first Capcom
Generation contains
perfect replicas of the first
3 games of the 194X series:
- 1942 (1984)
- 1943 (1987)
- 1943
Kai (1988)
Each game features individual options, vertical /
horizontal screen modes,
art galleries, game tips, sound tests and
hidden extras.
CD
case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc,
colour booklet, spine card. |
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Capcom
Generation Dai 1 Shū Gekkitsui Oh
no Jidai
カプコンジェネレーション
第1集 撃墜王の時代
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
27
Aug 1998 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPS-01535 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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PlayStation version of the first Capcom
Generation, featuring the
first 3 games of the 194X series:
- 1942 (1984)
- 1943 (1987)
- 1943
Kai (1988)
Includes menus, gameplay hints,
art galleries, sound tests
and more.
CD
case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc,
24-page colour booklet, spine
card. |
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Capcom
Generation Dai 1 Shū Gekkitsui Oh
no Jidai
カプコンジェネレーション
第1集 撃墜王の時代 [カプコレ]
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
22
Feb 2001 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPM-86748 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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'Capcom Collection' re-issue of the PlayStation Capcom Generation 1.
CD
case, PlayStation CD-ROM,
colour booklet, spine card. |
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Capcom
Retro Game Collection Vol.1
カプコン
レトロゲーム コレクション Vol.1
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
30
Mar 2005 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPM-87359 |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 15 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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The Capcom Generation series
gets itself another lease
of life:
- 1942 (1984)
- 1943 (1987)
- 1943
Kai (1988)
The game disc is presented
inside a luxurious hardback book
featuring extended instructions,
official art and gameplay hints.
A5
hardback book, PlayStation
CD-ROM disc, colour manual. |
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Capcom
Classics Collection
カプコン
クラシックス コレクション
PLAYSTATION 2 |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation
2 |
| Released |
2
Mar 2006 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPM-66317 |
| Size
(cm) |
19
x 13.5 x 1.4 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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Capcom
Classics Collection
カプコン
クラシックス コレクション
PSP |
DETAILS
| Format |
PSP |
| Released |
7
Sep 2006 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
ULJM-05104 |
| Size
(cm) |
17.7
x 10.5 x 1.5 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.08 |
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Capcom
Classics Collection [Best Price]
カプコン
クラシックス コレクション [ベストプライス]
PSP |
DETAILS
| Format |
PSP |
| Released |
13
Sep 2007 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
ULJM-05280 |
| Size
(cm) |
17.7
x 10.5 x 1.5 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.08 |
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'Best
Price' re-release of the PSP Capcom Classics Collection.
Standard
PSP case, UMD disc, colour
booklet. |
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Capcom
Classics Collection [Best Price]
カプコン
クラシックス コレクション [ベストプライス]
PLAYSTATION 2 |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation
2 |
| Released |
11
Oct 2007 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPM-66852 |
| Size
(cm) |
19
x 13.5 x 1.4 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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'Best Price' re-issue of the
PS2 Capcom Classics Collection.
PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM,
colour booklet. |
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