1943 Kai: Midway Kaisen (Japan)

Capcom • 1987

1943 Kai: Midway Kaisen (Japan) — Title screen
Title screen
1943 Kai: Midway Kaisen (Japan) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Take to the skies in 1943 Kai: Midway Kaisen, a thrilling update to Capcom's classic vertical scrolling shooter. Players control a Boeing Stearman biplane, battling through enemy formations and naval installations across ten stages, representing the pivotal events of the Midway Naval Battle. This Japan-exclusive arcade release features an enhanced weapon system allowing players to select different powerful armaments at the start of each stage, along with a completely revised soundtrack that sets a new tone for this aerial combat experience. Cooperative gameplay allows two players to join forces against the invading force, maximizing firepower and offering strategic support in this intense dogfight.

Details

Manufacturer
Capcom
Year
1987
Players
2
Genre
Shooter / Flying Vertical
Display
raster, rotated 270°
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
1943kai

Machine data derived from the MAME project.