About 1942
A classic vertically scrolling shoot 'em up from 1984 in which players pilot a fighter plane through waves of enemy aircraft in a World War II setting.
PRESS REVIEWS • TouchArcade [4.5/5] • iPhone Alley [5/5] • App-Score [9/10] There’s a new Chief of Police in town, and he’s put a ban on dogs, ordering them all to be captured! It’s your task to outrun those pesky cops and evade capture, whilst trying to rescue as many of your doggy pals as you can. Along the way you’ll need to eat food, collect coins, complete missions, and do all you can to avoid capture! You’ll begin playing as a Golden Retriever, collecting coins as you go which can later be spent on various items in the store. Unlock new dogs, collect custom clothing, unleash super power-ups, and call on the mysterious Big Dog for help! KEY FEATURES • Simple one-handed tilt-based controls • 9 different dogs to unlock and customise • Unlock additional bonus levels, power-ups, and Big Dog attacks by completing missions • 99 unique missions • Stunning HD graphics • Game Center leaderboards and achievements to compete with your friends • Easy to learn but difficult to master, you’ll be coming back again and again!
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How long does it take to beat 1942?
Players report about 5 hours of playtime on average for 1942. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.
What genre is 1942?
1942 is a Shooter game, released in 1984.
Is 1942 worth playing?
1942 is a shooter game from 1984. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Portal 2, Half-Life 2, Half-Life. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.
What games are similar to 1942?
Games similar to 1942 include: Portal 2, Half-Life 2, Half-Life, Red Dead Redemption, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Ultimate Doom, The Last of Us Part II, Fallout: New Vegas, Hotline Miami, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.