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1941: Counter Attack

Name: 1941: Counter Attack
Description: 1941: Counter Attack is a vertically scrolling shooter developed by Capcom in 1990, serving as a prequel to 1942 within the 194X series. The game was later ported to various platforms including SuperGrafx and released as part of Capcom Classics collections. It preceded 19XX: The War Against Destiny.

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description 1941: Counter Attack Overview

1941: Counter Attack is a vertically scrolling shooter developed by Capcom in 1990, serving as a prequel to 1942 within the 194X series. The game was later ported to various platforms including SuperGrafx and released as part of Capcom Classics collections. It preceded 19XX: The War Against Destiny.

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info 1941: Counter Attack Specifications

Country	Japan
Year	1990

help 1941: Counter Attack FAQ

Which aircraft do players control in 1941: Counter Attack?

Player one flies a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, while the second player uses a de Havilland Mosquito. The two aircraft battle enemy planes, ships, and armored targets in vertically scrolling stages.

How do the special weapons work in 1941: Counter Attack?

The standard gun has unlimited ammunition, while collected weapon upgrades have limited ammo. A separate loop maneuver can clear nearby threats or inflict additional damage on bosses.

Was 1941: Counter Attack released on the regular TurboGrafx-16?

Its original home conversion was made for NEC's more powerful SuperGrafx rather than the standard TurboGrafx-16 hardware. Hudson Soft released that Japanese port in 1991 after Capcom's 1990 arcade version.

Where does 1941 fit in Capcom's 194X series?

Despite its title, it was the third released game after 1942 and 1943: The Battle of Midway. Its fictional events occur earlier in the war, making it a chronological prequel to 1942.

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