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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
1943: The Battle of Midway
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 (originally 1987) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
1943: The Battle of Midway is a shoot 'em up released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Capcom. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.
Capcom also made Mega Man, Mega Man 2 and Mega Man 3 for the NES.
1943: The Battle of Midway is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 cheats & codes
50 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 10 Power Points | ZESNLLLE |
|---|---|
| 20 Power Points | GOSNLLLA |
| 30 Power Points | TOSNLLLE |
| Start On Mission 5 | AEVYZLAE |
| Start On Mission 10 | ZOVYZLAA |
| Start On Mission 15 | GOVYZLAE |
1943: The Battle of Midway walkthroughs & guides
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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.
1943: The Battle of Midway FAQ
When did 1943: The Battle of Midway come out on the NES?
1943: The Battle of Midway was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988; the original game dates back to 1987.
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.