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1942: Joint Strike Xbox 360
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68 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] 1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the 194X series of World War II-themed vertical shooters. The art, sound, and gameplay of the new game takes cues from the original 194X games, but stands out as its own unique entry. Gameplay resembles the classic 2D style that gamers expect, but the game utilizes a full 3D engine. Set in a World War II-themed locale, stages, vehicles, and weapons have the look and feel of WWII with some stylistic differences. The world in which 1942 takes place is not our own and the events that transpire are not historically accurate, nor are they intended to be. This is an alternate world where history and technology developed along their own paths. As a result, players jump into the cockpits of WWII-era aircraft to take on huge waves of incoming enemy fire, dodging explosions and missiles while challenging huge bosses at the end of each stage. New co-op "Joint Strike attacks" combine the powers of two aircrafts into a devastating barrage. [Capcom]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 36
  3. Negative: 3 out of 36
  1. ZTGameDomain
    98
    If you loved the original 1942 then Joint Strike will likely conjure up memories of the golden days of shooters.
  2. TeamXbox
    72
    This most certainly isn't a game that you'll be able to relax and play with a smile on your face. That's not to say it's bad, but just that it's going to cater to a smaller segment of the Xbox 360 population looking for maximum challenge.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    43
    1942: Joint Strike wasn't only a disappointment because the game just isn't very interesting or fun, it also served to remind me that I've still got another couple of months until Capcom's remake of Bionic Commando hits the PS3 and 360 for download.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. ShaneP.
    10
    Great revival of a classic shooter. Very nice graphics and animation with great attention to detail. Coop play is fun and the gameplay is almost constantly intense.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Phantasystar77
    9
    This game is a must for all fans of classic top-down shooters, and fans of the series. If you like shooters, then you'd be a fool not to grab this one up at the $10 asking price.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. NateB
    8
    A visually engaging and accessible shooter that will please 1942 fans and casual shooter aficionados alike. 1942 does not have the depth or variety of Ikaruga, but 1942 also is not as punishingly difficult. While the in-game replay value is limited (like all shooters, really), the co-op mode is lots of fun, there are 4 difficulty levels to challenge your ability and 3 different planes to complete the game as. In all, worth the 800 points if you're at all a fan of top-down shooters.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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