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Play 1943: Battle of Midway (bootleg, hack of Japan set, set 2) (Hack · Japan edition) Online
1943: Battle of Midway (bootleg, hack of Japan set, set 2)
Manage energy and timed special weapons as you take on enemy fleets in a vertical shooter.
Browser play
Arcade — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| RetroPad A / B / X / Y | Z / X / A / S |
| L / R | Q / E |
| Insert coin | V |
| START | Enter |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play 1943: Battle of Midway (bootleg, hack of Japan set, set 2)
Quick start
- Shoot down formations and check the dropped items.
- Prioritize energy when low; otherwise choose a weapon.
- Destroy gun emplacements on large ships to raise the destruction rate.
- Check energy and remaining loops before evading incoming fire.
Controls
Move with the joystick. A fires and B uses Mega Crash, spending energy to clear enemy bullets and attack enemies. A+B performs a limited-use loop. Shooting an item changes its contents, so stop firing when it shows the type you want.
1943: Battle of Midway (bootleg, hack of Japan set, set 2) — About this game
Pilot the P-38 against airborne formations and fleets at sea. Energy management replaces the earlier game’s focus on spare aircraft: time, hits and emergency attacks drain the reserve. Shooting weapon items changes their type, letting you choose between the firepower needed now and an energy refill. Special weapons last for a limited time. In fleet battles, destroy gun emplacements to raise the destruction rate. Use energy-consuming Mega Crash or a limited loop to escape dangerous volleys.
Cheats
No cheats have been added for this edition.
Player verification and sources
Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.
- Browser test and catalogue publication date
- Browsers and devices
- PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
- Player engine and core
- EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · arcade
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
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