1942

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Sometimes you don’t need incredible game mechanics or memorable power-ups in order to create a satisfying shoot-’em-up, you just need a strong theme. Capcom’s 1984 hit 1942 is one such example.

While Capcom’s game does feature took place on Earth, more specifically on Earth during the time of the Pacific War, which raged across Asia, Oceania and the Pacific and Indian Oceans from 1941 to 1945.