Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
1942
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Capcom, 1942 arrived on the Commodore 64 as a shoot 'em up.
Among the 157 C64 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Capcom also made Street Fighter II, Final Fight and Street Fighter for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing 1942 is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
1942 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for 1942.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
1942 FAQ
Who made 1942?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is 1942 multiplayer?
No. 1942 is a single-player game.
How long does 1942 take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, 1942 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about 1942 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.