1943 Kai: Midway Kaisen
This 1991 PC Engine enhanced port of Capcom's arcade classic improves upon 1943 with refined controls, new power-up systems, and additional stages. Players pilot the P-38 Lightning across the Pacific theater with new charge attacks and bomb mechanics.
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About This Game
Features a completely rebalanced weapon system with four upgradeable main weapons (Spread, Laser, Vulcan, Homing) and three bomb types.
Introduces 'Kai' (improved) mechanics including energy-based health, mid-stage checkpoints, and a chargeable special attack meter.
Includes an exclusive 'Arranged Mode' with remixed enemy patterns and a new final boss battle against the super-battleship Yamato.
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