Capcom has just announced another classic remake for both Xbox Live and the Playstation Network. The new game title 1942: Joint Strike is a re imagining of the classic arcade game 1942. With upgraded hi-def 3D graphics and online co-op play, this game is sure to win the hearts of vertical shooter fans. IGN has a hand on preview of the title, complete with screens and videos.
1942: Joint Strike is fundamentally the same game we've seen before. It's still a top-down vertical shooter. Only now we get it in true widescreen, sans the "arcade bars" so often seen on digital remakes. And though the gameplay remains two-dimensional, the visuals are actually 3D. 1942 is a gorgeous game, even in its unfinished state. Though we saw a few occasions of slowdown, it's certainly a looker that is only going to get better over the next few months. Surprisingly, the slick new look of 1942 is outdone by the new musical score by Metal Gear composer Norihiko Hibinio. It's contemporary, but doesn't feel out of place amidst the fast-moving arcade action.
The article doesn't have too many details on the cooperative experience, other than we can expect higher difficulty when flying with a wingman. Between this and Bionic Commando: Rearmed - Capcom is doing an excellent job of not just selling ROMS - but selling us a fresh version of classic game experiences.
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1942: Joint Strike will be available for the Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade this summer.
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Oh man, I just got wood.
This is instantly on my must buy list!
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Defiantly makes me happy Capcom is actually remaking their original ROM files into something better. I played 1942 (and 1943) with my brother for hours on end. I feel like tougher games have come out, like some of thhttp://www.co-optimus.com/article/77/ ... l#comments
http://www.co-optimus.com/article/77/19 ... #commentse japan flying games (the name escapes me, but it came out for gamecube Irugana or something.) I'm looking forward to this!