Ctrl+K
1943: The Battle of Midway
1943: The Battle of Midway cover
Capcom · GO!

1943: The Battle of Midway

● ReleasedPCATARICOMMOZX SP
Write Review
Community Score
Be the first to review
No scores yet - share your experience.
Be the First to Review
About

1943: The Battle of Midway is a vertical-scrolling shooter where you pilot a P-38 across 16 levels hunting down the Japanese fleet that destroyed your carrier. Eleven stages pit you against warships—battleships and carriers serve as end bosses—while five are dogfights against bomber squadrons culminating in a Mother Bomber. You've got one life with a refillable energy bar instead of the instant-death setup from its predecessor. Two buttons handle standard fire and special moves: either a defensive loop or one of three powerful attacks that drain your health when used. Wiping out full formations of red planes drops power-ups like health refills or limited-time weapons that replace your default twin guns. The final target is the battleship Yamato. It's old-school arcade shooting with a stamina-management wrinkle.

Developer
Capcom
Publisher
GO!
Release
Jun 1, 1987
Modes
Screenshots
Videos
Community Reviews
No reviews yet
Share your experience and help shape this game's first score.
Share Your Experience
Activity
No activity yet
Be the first to add this game to your library.
Community Hub
No hub exists for 1943: The Battle of Midway yet
Be the first to request one. We create hubs based on community demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stats
Popularity
0/100
player activity index
Community Votes
43 ratings
user ratings count
Details
Platforms
PCATARICOMMOZX SP
Links
PARTNERSHIP
IGDB - Internet Games Database
View on IGDB ↗