1942: Joint Strike is a video game developed by Backbone Entertainment for Xbox 360 through Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation 3 through PlayStation Network. It was released in 2008. It is the remake of the original 1984 video game 1942.
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| Developer(s) | Backbone Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Composer(s) | Norihiko Hibino[1] |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 |
| Release | Xbox Live Arcade
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| Genre(s) | Vertically scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
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The game is an amalgamation of various elements of the 19XX series.[2] It includes health meter and bomb system from 1943: The Battle of Midway; charge-fire, land-based battle sections and rank increases from 1941: Counter Attack; and fighter lineup, bomb-based end-level bonus and level rank system from 19XX: The War Against Destiny.
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | (X360) 68/100[3] (PS3) 69/100[4] |
| Publication | Score |
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| 1Up.com | B+[5] |
| Edge | 4/10[6] |
| Eurogamer | 7/10[7] |
| GamePro | |
| GameRevolution | B−[9] |
| GameSpot | 6.5/10[10] |
| Giant Bomb | |
| IGN | 7/10[12] |
| OPM (UK) | 6/10[13] |
| OXM (US) | 6/10[14] |
| 411Mania | 7.5/10[15] |
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The game received "average" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4][3] IGN commented on the short length of the game, "spotty" online play and poor value for money, but praised the graphical overhaul.[12][17] Anthony Gallegos of 1UP.com stated that while the game was short, this added to its 'arcade' appeal.[5] As of year-end 2010, the game has sold over 111,000 units.[18] Sales at year-end 2011 were over 119,000 units.[19]
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