1942 Classic
Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
1943: The Battle of Midway
| 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 | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
1943: The Battle of Midway is a shoot 'em up released for the Commodore 64, developed by Capcom.
Among the 157 C64 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
Capcom also made Street Fighter II, 1942 and Final Fight 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing 1943: The Battle of Midway 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.
1943: The Battle of Midway walkthroughs & guides
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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.
1943: The Battle of Midway FAQ
Who made 1943: The Battle of Midway?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is 1943: The Battle of Midway multiplayer?
No. 1943: The Battle of Midway is a single-player game.
How long does 1943: The Battle of Midway take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, 1943: The Battle of Midway 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 1943: The Battle of Midway 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.