• By: Capcom
  • Released: 1984
  • Display: Vertical (cocktail and upright modes)
  • Pinout: Custom
  • CPU: Z80
  • Players: 2 (simultaneous / co-operative play in upright, alternating / competitive in cocktail mode)
  • Identifying Marks: EPROMS are labeled "SR", and "Capcom". "RomStar" sticker on PCB. Two PCB's piggyback.
  • The first game I bought (I bought it from a guy across the internet). This has always been one of my most favourite games. An all-time classic. I have since bought 1943 as well (one of two sequels I'm aware of). The big difference being that in 1942 you have 3 lives, but in 1943 you have only one airplane and it has a hit-point system, and of course, the graphics are improved and gameplay has been changed a small amount. Both games are very enjoyable.