1945k III (newer, OPCX2 PCB)

1945k III is a two-player vertical scrolling shooter released in 2000 by Oriental Soft, running on an OPCX2 PCB. Players pilot vintage warplanes through intense aerial combat against waves of enemy aircraft and fortifications. The game features familiar gameplay elements reminiscent of earlier titles in the Strikers series, presenting a fast-paced experience requiring precision and quick reflexes to survive increasingly challenging encounters. As players progress, they’ll face numerous enemy types, from nimble fighters to heavily armored bombers, while collecting power-ups to enhance their firepower and defensive capabilities. The cooperative two-player mode allows for shared responsibility in tackling the game's escalating difficulty. The end credits acknowledge Promat with a copyright notice dating back to 1999. A high score table, labeled "Pilot File," tracks player performance, showcasing names like XUZ, EAR, and TOY alongside their scores ranging from 500,000 down to 5,000 points. The game's development team included Sung Jung Woo as both producer and director, along with a dedicated staff responsible for design, programming, graphics, and music.