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March 13th, 2008 @ 19:38
Capcom’s released a press release that should become the model for all press releases. Seriously, it’s the shit. Short, unintentionally funny and about a game we used to deliver newspapers to play in the 80s. We already love 1942: Joint Strike.
1942: Joint Strike Fact Sheet
1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the ‘80s 194X’s series of Capcom vertical arcade shooters. The art, sound and gameplay give the player hints of the 194X series, but will standout as it’s own unique entry. Gameplay will essentially be 2D, but the game will utilize a fully 3D engine.
The game takes place during a seemingly WWII like era. Locales, vehicles and weapons have the look and feel of WWII with some stylistic differences. The world in which 1942: Joint Strike takes place is not our own and the events that transpire are not historically accurate nor are they intended to be. This is a world alternate to ours where history and technology developed along its own path.
- Classic arcade style gameplay with 3D HD graphics!
- New Joint Strike attacks, weapons, and power ups!
- 2 player local or online missions!
- Top Down Vertical Shooter
Exclamation marks! We’re going to use more of them! It’s out on XBLA and PSN! Soon!
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March 14th, 2008 at 8:59 am
I’ve just watched the video of this - it looks pretty good!
March 14th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Yeah, I’m into it. It’s nowhere near as bonkers as the Cave shooters and looks really pretty. And it’s widescreen. Looking forward to it.
March 14th, 2008 at 9:09 am
My son would like this. He loves playing the NES version on my GBA.
March 14th, 2008 at 9:14 am
I used to play this in Wrexham arcade every Saturday. For years. I’m quite excited by the prospect of this.
March 14th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I’ve got to say, I’m pretty impressed with Capcom’s approach to downloadable games. They could’ve quite easily just stuck the original arcade games up there like most other companies do, but this is certainly the better approach. Hats off.
March 14th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Yep, they’ve got some good stuff coming up. I’ll definitely get this and Bionic Commando.
March 14th, 2008 at 9:31 am
There’s a new Bionic Commando video on GameTrailers. Just downloading it now. I’ve grown quite fond of the NES version in recent weeks.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31878.html?type=flv
March 14th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Wow. That looks fun. Love the music.