1942 was a hugely successful arcade game so it was inevitable that a sequel would follow. The game still takes place in the Pacific Theatre and this time you’re out to get revenge on the Japanese air fleet that bombed an American aircraft carrier. The ultimate goal is the destruction of the Yamato, a Japanese battleship. There are 16 levels of play in this sequel that is even better than the original. Whereas the NES version of 1942 was a straight port (albeit a weaker one), this time it actually offers more than its arcade counterpart. Players can upgrade their plane, choosing whether to enhance its attacking or defensive power, fuel and special weapons. As well as offering more depth than its predecessor, then, it also has a vastly improved frame rate making for smoother action.
Although only two 19XX games were released on the NES, there were eventually seven games in the series, including a remake of 1943 called 1943 Kai complete with odd new additions like laser-firing Second World War planes.
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