1942 is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up video game released in 1984 on Capcom's Z80 Based arcade system, and later ported to many other machines. This is the first game developed by Yoshiki Okamoto for Capcom. Original release date: November 30, 1984 Series: 1942 Designer: Yoshiki Okamoto Platforms: Nintendo Entertainment System, Android, MORE Developers: Capcom, Backbone Entertainment, Syrox Development Publishers: Capcom, OneSoft Global PTE. LTD., Romstar, MORE Genres: Action game, Scrolling shooter