Game:

1941: Counter Attack (1990)

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1941: Counter Attack is a classic shoot ’em up arcade game developed by Capcom and released in 1990. It is the fifth installment in Capcom’s 194X series, following the success of earlier titles such as 1942, 1943: The Battle of Midway, and 1943 Kai.

Legacy:

1941: Counter Attack was praised for its fast action, cooperative gameplay, and impressive graphics for its time.
It contributed to Capcom’s reputation in the shoot ’em up genre and continued the legacy of the 194X series, which remained popular in arcades throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

The 194X series has seen multiple re-releases and ports over the years, bringing these classic games to newer consoles and platforms.

Critics:
Power Play - 60%
All Game Guide - 60%
Overall, 1941 is an average game with little to propel it into the ranks of great video games. In the time between Pong and 1941, developers should have realized that gamers crave a good story and not merely senseless violence. You could argue that hand-to-hand combat games are mindless, but at least they involve some skill when pulling off joystick and button combos. 1941 does not even rise to that level. It's completely devoid of strategy and has a very mundane premise: Shoot things and do not get shot.

Released: 1990
Machine type: Arcade
Original System: Arcade
Developer: Capcom Co., Ltd.
Published by: Capcom Co., Ltd.
Distributed by: Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
Genre: Action, Shooter
Setting: World War II
Programmer: Yoshihiro Shindome
Sound Composer: Hiromitsu Takaoka
Game Analyzer: Akira Nishitani
Japanese spelling: 1941 カウンターアタック

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