1942: all version differences

4 documented differences between the releases of 1942, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.

Category × version

CategoryFamicom/NESMSXMSX2Commodore 64
Graphics1100
Audio0011

Version differences

  • GraphicsFamicom/NES

    The Famicom version has rougher backgrounds and different POW colors, and pressing fire sometimes plays the shot sound without firing a bullet.1

  • GraphicsMSX

    The MSX version scrolls in 8-dot steps, uses single-color characters, and its large bomber boss only moves forward and back.1

  • AudioMSX2

    The MSX2 version flickers heavily when many characters are on screen, and its music stops whenever a sound effect plays.1

  • AudioCommodore 64

    Mark Cooksey's Commodore 64 music is based on the main theme of Ron Goodwin's 633 Squadron score.2

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Sources

  1. 1ja.wikipedia.org
  2. 2en.wikipedia.org

Checked: 2026-10-13