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1943 Kai: Midway Kaisen

A faster, tougher Japan-only arcade shooter remix from Capcom.

Genres
Shooter
Platforms
Arcade, HB MAME
Studio
Capcom
Release
December 31, 1986

About this game

1943 Kai: Midway Kaisen is a vertical-scrolling arcade shooter developed and published by Capcom. It retains the core setup and gameplay of 1943: The Battle of Midway while adding several gameplay and presentation changes.

Overview

  • Japan-only release
  • Playable on Arcade and HB MAME
  • Ten stages instead of the original's sixteen
  • A biplane replaces the P-38
  • Expanded weapon options include wingmen and a laser
  • Weapons can be powered up by collecting the same icon twice
  • Features an all-new soundtrack and faster gameplay rhythm
  • Higher difficulty creates a quicker, tougher challenge