1943: The Battle of Midway (Euro)

Take to the skies in Capcom’s 1943: The Battle of Midway, an action-packed vertical scrolling shooter released outside Japan in 1987. Players cooperate as fighter pilots battling through enemy airspace during the pivotal Battle of Midway. As you ascend, confront waves of Japanese aircraft and naval vessels while collecting power-ups to enhance your firepower. This arcade game builds upon the foundation laid by earlier installments in Capcom’s popular war-themed series. It features two player simultaneous gameplay, allowing for cooperative action against a relentless aerial onslaught. 1943: The Battle of Midway is part of a lineage that began with 1942 and continued through titles like 1943 Kai and 1941 - Counter Attack. The game has seen numerous ports outside of Japan and North America, appearing on systems such as the Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, PSP, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and Amiga. Brian Chapel achieved a high score of 2,947,360 points on this title in June 1988.