Arcade

1941: Counter Attack

A vertically scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game set in World War II, featuring intense aerial combat with power-up systems and screen-clearing bombs.

Release Date
January 1, 1990
Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
Players
1
Region
US

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Gameplay Systems

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Lightning attacks can be used by pressing the B button which sacrifices a portion of life energy. Three loops can be performed per level and a bonus is awarded at the end of the level for unused loops. 98 Mosquito . The game shifts from the original Pacific Front setting with that of the Western Front , in the north Atlantic Ocean .

It is the first shoot 'em up to add +1 to the score when a continue is used.

Media Reviews

Famitsu
7/10

About 1941: Counter Attack

1941: Counter Attack is a classic video game released for the Arcade on January 1, 1990. Developed by Capcom and published by Capcom, this title has become a beloved entry in the retro gaming library.

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