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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
1942
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | 194X |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, 1942 is a shoot 'em up developed by Capcom.
Among the 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the 194X series. The series also appears on other systems with 1942 (GBC). Capcom also made Mega Man, Mega Man 2 and Mega Man 3 for the NES.
1942 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
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 cheats & codes
34 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Both Players Start With 9 Rolls | PASIOALE |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives, 1-Player Game Only | IESUTYZA |
| Start With 9 Lives, 1-Player Game Only | AESUTYZE |
| After Continue, Player 1 Has 6 Lives In 2-Player Game | IAKUUAZA |
| After Continue, Player 1 Has 9 Lives In 2-Player Game | AAKUUAZE |
| Player 2 Has 6 Lives In 2-Player Game | IASUOAZA |
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 NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
1942 FAQ
Who made 1942?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is 1942 multiplayer?
Yes. 1942 supports up to 2 players.
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.