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1942

1942 is set in the Pacific theater of World War II. The goal is to reach Tokyo and destroy the entire Japanese air fleet. The player pilots a plane dubbed the Super Ace (but its appearance is clearly that of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning). The player has to shoot down enemy planes; to avoid enemy fire, the player can perform a roll or loop-the-loop.

Genre: Shoot-'Em-Up
Year: 1984
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

27 achievements · 339 total points

Midway Clear Stages 32-29.
5 pts
Marshall Clear Stages 28-25.
5 pts
Attu Clear Stages 24-21.
5 pts
Rabaul Clear Stages 20-17.
5 pts
Leyte Clear Stages 16-13.
10 pts
Saipan Clear Stages 12-09.
10 pts
Iwojima Clear Stages 08-05.
10 pts
Okinawa Clear Stages 04-01.
25 pts
40K Points Score 40,000 points.
5 pts
100K Points Score 100,000 points.
5 pts
250K Points Score 250,000 points.
10 pts
500K Points Score 500,000 points.
10 pts
750K Points Score 750,000 points.
10 pts
1M Points Score 1,000,000 points.
25 pts
Green Baron Finish a stage with 100% destruction.
25 pts
100 Planes Shoot down 100 planes in a single credit.
3 pts
250 Planes Shoot down 250 planes in a single credit.
5 pts
500 Planes Shoot down 500 planes in a single credit.
5 pts
1,000 Planes Shoot down 1,000 planes in a single credit.
10 pts
2,500 Planes Shoot down 2,500 planes in a single credit.
25 pts
5,000 Planes Shoot down 5,000 planes in a single credit.
50 pts
Don't Ask Where I Got These Obtain the Quad Shot.
1 pts
Prepare for Trouble, Make it Triple! Obtain the speed increase.
3 pts
Spare Wings Earn an extra life.
2 pts
Drumsticks Earn three extra lives in a single credit.
10 pts
Conscientious Objector Survive the first level without firing a shot or dying.
10 pts
Medal of Honor Complete the game without continuing.
50 pts

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1942 frequently asked questions

How do I play 1942 online with a friend?

1942 (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play 1942 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find 1942 in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does 1942 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does 1942 have achievements?

Yes, 1942 has 27 achievements worth 339 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play 1942 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play 1942 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.