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1990

A classic Capcom arcade vertical shooter where you shoot down enemy planes, grab weapon power-ups and dodge heavy fire in a World War II setting. Short, demanding score-chasing fun.

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  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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Brings what grabs you about 1941: Counter Attack: good gunplay, combat with precise timing and a demanding difficulty.

A classic vertically scrolling Capcom arcade shooter where you fly a World War II fighter, blast waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets with loop-the-loops and grab power-ups. Short, reflex-driven, score-chasing runs with steep difficulty.

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Strikers 1945

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Ikari Warriors

Shooting and gunplay

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1942: Joint Strike

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You pilot planes and ships through waves of enemies in an alternate World War II timeline, in the spirit of Capcom's classic 194X vertical shooters. It pairs the familiar top-down shoot-'em-up action with a full 3D engine.

Wild Guns

Shooting and gunplay

A fast arcade shooting gallery set in a steampunk Wild West, where you play Annie or Clint, dodging fire and blasting outlaws and robots in the background. Short, intense stages with a tough challenge, playable in co-op.

Lethal Enforcers

Fast pace

A classic arcade light-gun shooter where you play a cop gunning down criminals in bank robberies, street and Chinatown scenes. Quick aim and sparing innocents are key, and a second player can join in co-op.

Raiden

Shooting and gunplay

A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.

Millipede

Shooting and gunplay

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Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony

Shooting and gunplay

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