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7.6 out of 10

1942: Joint Strike

First seen: 29 june 2008

Information found in: from 38 sources in 7 countries.
  • User Score (2)
    7.5 7.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Expert Score (33)
    7.0 7.0 from 33 reviewers
  • Gameplay (5)
    7.6 7.6 from 5 reviewers
  • Graphics (9)
    8.2 8.2 from 9 reviewers
  • Sound (9)
    7.5 7.5 from 9 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (2)
    9.3 9.3 from 2 reviewers
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In a parallel world reminiscent of our own WW II era, pilots take to the skies with stylized aircraft carriers and devastating weaponry. Inspired by the popular eighties arcade series, 1942: Joint Strike combines classic top-down vertical shooting with updated 3-D HD graphics. Take on massive waves of incoming enemies while dodging explosions and missiles, as you face off with huge enemy bosses in death-defying dogfights. Recruit a wingman locally or online to pull of…

Specifications

  • Developer:
    Backbone Entertainment
  • Publisher:
    Capcom
  • Genre:
    Coin-Op Classics
  • Release Date:
    7/23/2008
  • Console:
    Xbox 360
  • Game Rating:
    E10 (Everyone 10+) Fantasy Violence

Release Date

  • First seen
    29 June 2008

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  1. 1942: Joint Strike

    Reviewer: Defunct Games
    13 August 2008
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    Capcom's newest 2D shooter may be a lot of fun, but it's also extremely short. If you're the type of person that loves a good challenge and can't get enough of this old school type of shooter, then you should definitely check out Capcom's newest game. Everybody else should probably just pick up Bionic Commando instead! Read more

  2. 1942: Joint Strike

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    30 August 2008
    Overall 7
    7.2
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 7
    7.0
     

    Despite the name, 1942: Joint Strike is more of an amalgamation of best elements of the 194x series than it is remake of Capcom's classic 1942. Read more

  3. 1942: Joint Strike

    Reviewer: Square-Go
    21 August 2008
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    W hen man first looked to the sky and dreamt of taking flight, of soaring amongst the birds and clouds, he probably could not have imagined anything like what we have today. He certainly didn't imagine the world of 1942: Joint Strike . Set during World War II, the allied forces (I think) have been reduced to two mere planes, while the Axis forces (maybe, there really aren't any indications to suggest who you're fighting for) are so numerous they seem like a mix of the... Read more

  4. 1942: Joint Strike

    Reviewer: GamerNode
    15 August 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    1942: Joint Strike is a sweet, albeit short gaming experience for fans of classic top-down shooters. Those who have friends to play with will obviously have the most fun with the game, but even solo pilots will find plenty to enjoy here. Read more

  5. 1942: Joint Strike

    Reviewer: The Gamers Temple
    5 September 2009
    Overall 4
    4.3
     

    1942: Joint Strike wasn't only a disappointment because the game just isn't very interesting or fun, it also served to remind me that I've still got another couple of months until Capcom's remake of Bionic Commando hits the PS3 and 360 for download. What also got to me is the sheer number of other classic games that should have gotten a remake long before Capcom fished out this long-forgotten title. Little Nemo? Kickle Cubicle? Solar Jetman? Power Blade? I could go on... Read more

  1. Reviewer: AnodaJay, GameFocus
    29 June 2008
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    Wasn't impressed... Read more

  2. Great arcade retro remake

    Reviewer: John Sullivan "Sully", Amazon
    10 April 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I'm a big fan of these old school shooters and this one is a great remake. Feels like the old arcade, but with a nice twist, and has co-op play too. A definite must have for Xbox Live Arcade! Read more

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