1942

1942
Release	1986
Publisher	Elite
Developer	Unknown
Programmer	Unknown
Musician	Unknown
Artist	Unknown
Genre	Category:Shoot-Em-Up
Players	1-2
Controls
Language
Media
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

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


Encore Release

Instructions

English, French & German

Media Scan

Elite Disk


U.S. Gold Tape


Encore Tape

Reviews

Amtix 17 - Mar 1987


Amstrad Computer User 56 - Aug 1989

Music

Menu Music

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