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1942: The Pacific Air War

Genres: Simulator, Strategy

Released on: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Mac

Developer: MPS Labs

Publishers: MicroProse Software, Inc. , Nightdive Studios , Retroism

Themes: Historical

Game Modes: Single player

Perspective: First person

Platform Release Dates:
Platform Release Date
DOS December 31, 1994
Linux April 01, 2015
Mac April 01, 2015
PC (Microsoft Windows) April 01, 2015

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About:

From December of 1941 through the end of the World War, the combined forces of Japan fought the armed forces of the United States of America over a broad stretch of ocean peppered with islands. This was the Pacific campaign, one of the bloodiest, toughest-fought campaigns in all of recorded history. Though all of the forces involved were essential parts of the eventual outcome, naval aviation played a special part. The carrier forces of both sides proved their worth time and again. The idea behind 1942: The Pacific Air War is to re-create some of the adventure of that time and place and give you a chance to take part in it. To succeed, you have to avoid that oil- and blood-soaked, fire-on-water grave long enough to be of service to your country or your Emperor. As a commanding admiral of the navy, a crack fighter pilot, or just an anonymous Joe tail gunner, you are going to fight for recognition and just plain survival. The Japanese are moving south and east like a steamroller, trying to take control of the Pacific. The Americans are fighting back, desperately hoping to drain the strength from the Japanese juggernaut.

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