(4/9/2014 - 4/15/2014) Game of the Week: 1943 Kai

[SamIAm]

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April 9 - April 15: 1943 Kai
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(Chosen by lukester)

Holy crap! Sorry I'm late, guys.

I'm always happy to see another shooter on the list. Some might say that 1943 Kai hasn't aged so wonderfully, but I think it still has the simple charm of shooters from the mid-80s. When I play, the clouds have a pleasant hypnotic quality to them, and the music and sound effects sound just like an old video game should.

I won't bother writing 1-10 here, but by all means, post the high scores you get during this week!

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GOTW Schedule:

January 15-21: Battle Royale (TheClash603)
January 22-28: Drop Off/Drop Rock (esteban)
January 29-February 4: Bonk's Adventure (roflmao)
February 5-11: Silent Debuggers (vestcoat)
February 12-18: Somer Assault (BigusSchmuck)
February 19-25: Splatterhouse (FiftyQuid)
February 26-March 4: Bloody Wolf (Jibbajaba)
March 5-11: The Lost Sunheart (Gogan)
March 12-18: Sapphire (BlueBMW)
March 19-25: Energy (PunkicCyborg)
March 26-April 1: Air Zonk (_joshuaTurbo)
April 2-8: Veigues Tactical Gladiator (Punch)
April 9-15: 1943 Kai (lukester)
April 16-22: Lords of Thunder (munchiaz)
April 23-29: OPEN!

Rules:
-All members are allowed one submission. When there are no further submissions, we will have a reset and everyone will be able to submit another game.
-Each game may only be submitted once.
-If you wish to retract your submission, please do so at least two weeks before your game is due. Your next submission will go to the back of the cue.
-Please don't submit games that have a high language barrier or will take too long to complete (particularly RPGs).
-Please don't submit games that are too expensive. Below $50 is best. Above $100 won't work.

(If you have any questions or comments about the GOTW system, please either PM me or post in the old thread)

[pc_kwajalein]

As a fan of 1943 in the arcades, Kai was a welcomed title in my library.

Some of the enemy ships and planes actually resemble their real-life counterparts in the Imperial Japanese Navy during WW2. Of particular note, the Mitsubishi G4M (Betty) bombers return in Kai and they're just as annoying as they were in '43. 

[esteban]

This is a great game. I haven't played it in years. I traded my copy, stupidly For some garbage that wasn't nearly a good.

Anyways, I'm gonna try to play this sweet little 1943 Kai this weekend via gameofyou's thingie.  I never figured out how to use the damn thing.

[lukester]

This is one of my favorite pce games. A thrilling shooter, and a technical miracle.

I can 1cc the arcade mode, and beat both modes back to back within the credit limit.

Tip: only use the laser if you can, and make sure to upgrade it.

I am disappointed that the Yamato was not upgraded as the final boss of the orgasmic original mode.

There are lots of cool cheats too in the sound test menu, such as skip to original mode, and double speed.

[420GOAT]

i gotta get an everdrive.

[PunkicCyborg]

this game has been on my radar for a while but man wtf is up with the prices on this game lately. this is like a $30 Pce game but all the copies on ebay are like twice that (and not selling) no way id pay more than $30 for 1943

[Punch]

i gotta get an everdrive.

[lukester]

this game has been on my radar for a while but man wtf is up with the prices on this game lately. this is like a $30 Pce game but all the copies on ebay are like twice that (and not selling) no way id pay more than $30 for 1943

I bought my loose huey for about $30 a couple years ago, definitely worth it.

Besides, it's turbo charged 1943

[csgx1]

Played this for the first time yesterday.  Honestly, I was getting a little bored with the first half.  However the 2nd half was really a surprise, where it almost seems like a totally different game.   Overall a good game and a fun shooter.

[johnnykonami]

I have never been able to get into any of the 194x games.  Are they WW2 themed throughout?  Does it get crazier if you get further, like the introduction of aliens or something else?  I definitely like science fiction themed and parody style shooters a little more usually.  Same reason I never got into the Raiden series.

[lukester]

Played this for the first time yesterday.  Honestly, I was getting a little bored with the first half.  However the 2nd half was really a surprise, where it almost seems like a totally different game.   Overall a good game and a fun shooter.

Yah, first half by Capcom, 2nd half by Naxat.

In the credits, you will see both Mobi-Chan (from Capcom's sidearms) and Kid Dracula (Naxat's mascot), wave bye to the player.

[pc_kwajalein]

I have never been able to get into any of the 194x games.  Are they WW2 themed throughout?  Does it get crazier if you get further, like the introduction of aliens or something else?  I definitely like science fiction themed and parody style shooters a little more usually.  Same reason I never got into the Raiden series.

I personally like the WW2 themes of the 194x shooters. I found a great deal of joy sending Yamato to the bottom in 1943. The Strikers series was kickass; a German aircraft carrier and a Japanese flying boat turn into cool looking mechs with insane attacks.

[johnnykonami]

I have never been able to get into any of the 194x games.  Are they WW2 themed throughout?  Does it get crazier if you get further, like the introduction of aliens or something else?  I definitely like science fiction themed and parody style shooters a little more usually.  Same reason I never got into the Raiden series.

I personally like the WW2 themes of the 194x shooters. I found a great deal of joy sending Yamato to the bottom in 1943. The Strikers series was kickass; a German aircraft carrier and a Japanese flying boat turn into cool looking mechs with insane attacks.

Mechs count as sci-fi!  I admit I never played past level 2 of 1943 Kai from lack of interest, I was just checking it out while I was looking at Supergrafx games.  Any additions to that version of the game?

[lukester]

I have never been able to get into any of the 194x games.  Are they WW2 themed throughout?  Does it get crazier if you get further, like the introduction of aliens or something else?  I definitely like science fiction themed and parody style shooters a little more usually.  Same reason I never got into the Raiden series.

I personally like the WW2 themes of the 194x shooters. I found a great deal of joy sending Yamato to the bottom in 1943. The Strikers series was kickass; a German aircraft carrier and a Japanese flying boat turn into cool looking mechs with insane attacks.

Mechs count as sci-fi!  I admit I never played past level 2 of 1943 Kai from lack of interest, I was just checking it out while I was looking at Supergrafx games.  Any additions to that version of the game?

1941 is just a straight port, and I don't think it would be worth $500, when you can just get it on PS2.

[johnnykonami]

I have never been able to get into any of the 194x games.  Are they WW2 themed throughout?  Does it get crazier if you get further, like the introduction of aliens or something else?  I definitely like science fiction themed and parody style shooters a little more usually.  Same reason I never got into the Raiden series.

I personally like the WW2 themes of the 194x shooters. I found a great deal of joy sending Yamato to the bottom in 1943. The Strikers series was kickass; a German aircraft carrier and a Japanese flying boat turn into cool looking mechs with insane attacks.

Mechs count as sci-fi!  I admit I never played past level 2 of 1943 Kai from lack of interest, I was just checking it out while I was looking at Supergrafx games.  Any additions to that version of the game?

1941 is just a straight port, and I don't think it would be worth $500, when you can just get it on PS2.

Oh you're right, that was 1941.  I would never spend $500 on a single game, except maybe a pinball table and that's even if I could get it for that cheap!