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"1942 - Classic shooting games" is a single-player Shooter game with exceptional mechanics and awesome visuals, offering a nostalgic World War II experience. However, the game is riddled with bugs and contains an excessive amount of ads that can disrupt gameplay. As described by the game, "1942 Airplane games: World war games, Classic shooting games" provides a glimpse into the classic era of shooting games.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,544 reviews

graphics76 positive mentions

monetization382 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories of the original arcade version, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The graphics and gameplay are enjoyable, reminiscent of classic shooters.
The game offers a variety of challenges and upgrades, making it addictive and entertaining.

The game is plagued with bugs, including crashes and issues with planes not loading, which disrupts gameplay.
There are excessive ads that interrupt the gaming experience, often requiring players to watch long advertisements after every level.
Progression is heavily tied to in-app purchases, making it difficult to advance without spending money.

monetization
404 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with frequent mandatory ads after levels and during gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the sheer volume and length of these ads have led to calls for a more balanced approach, with many expressing a desire for a one-time purchase option to remove ads entirely.
- “I'm someone that doesn't have an issue paying for games I enjoy, but when you can't get support and then all your progress related to in-app purchases is lost, I can't justify spending on a developer's products.”
- “Best of all, there's no ads!”
- “The game is great, but I have made a few in-app purchases and haven't received them, which is very disappointing.”
- “You just have to keep watching ads like you're on an endless treadmill, as the power of your shooting gets more and more impotent.”
- “I literally find myself spending more time waiting out ads, many of them not optional, than I do playing.”
- “This is the 'ad' for you... what was to be an enjoyable bit of nostalgia turns into an ad at almost every stage of this 'game'. I understand ads keep games free, but with so many ads, it feels like we should be paid to download it.”
graphics
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
31%
3%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the nostalgic retro style and vibrant art, while others criticize issues like glitches, busy visuals, and a lack of customization options. Some users highlight the graphics as a strong point, noting their improvement over the original game, while others feel they are outdated or inconsistent. Overall, the graphics are generally seen as enjoyable but could benefit from further enhancements and stability.
- “Great graphics and controls are great.”
- “Amazing graphics and animation and enjoyable to play.”
- “Beautiful graphics and awesome game... simply love it!!!”
- “The game is very buggy, with graphics glitches and pop-ins and pop-outs.”
- “There's too much going on in the gameplay's graphics.”
- “This game was wonderful until you screwed it up; played it for a long time, this new version sucks. Graphics and everything about this game is absolutely awful; should have never messed with it.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, graphical glitches, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience crashes that require restarting the game, leading to lost progress and frustration. While the game has potential and is enjoyable when functioning properly, the overwhelming number of glitches detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any bugs or crashes, which makes for a stable experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; it never lags or freezes.”
- “The game is very buggy, with graphics glitches and pop-ins and pop-outs.”
- “Fun game but very buggy UI.”
- “This app freezes and closes in the middle of playing about 60% of the time.”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
36%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fast-paced, challenging, and addictive nature, with many players appreciating the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arcade games. However, numerous reviews highlight significant issues with excessive ads, frequent crashes, and difficulties in upgrading ships, which detract from the overall experience. While the graphics and controls receive positive remarks, the monetization strategies and ad interruptions are major points of contention among players.
- “The gameplay is fast, challenging, fair, and it looks beautiful.”
- “Great retro arcade feel, fun gameplay that's truly addicting, and the game looks and sounds nice.”
- “Great addictive gameplay, good graphics, and really enjoyable to play.”
- “After you defeat certain enemies, a bonus star is teleported straight to your plan during gameplay; however, in the heat of battle, you cannot distinguish those from enemy fire.”
- “Plus, the game freezes in the middle of gameplay after playing a few levels every time, and I have to close it out and start it back up.”
- “Gameplay is laggy and enemies fly right through you.”
story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
90%
6%
The game's story aspect is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative, particularly in the campaign mode. While some enjoy the nostalgic elements and mission design, frequent bugs and issues, such as planes not loading and missions failing to complete, detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the reliance on advertisements for bonuses and the frustration of losing progress due to crashes have led to mixed feelings about the game's storytelling and mission structure.
- “It's a great game, it's got a small story to it and it's really fun to play!”
- “Best game for old storyline, good job!”
- “Campaign is ok, wish there was more of a storyline to it since it's mentioning the Marshall Islands and everything in the beginning of the game.”
- “After completing the mission, the game is not ending.”
- “Love the game but crashes all the time and you end up losing progress, which is particularly annoying in the daily missions as you can't attempt them again.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often highlighted as a key feature, with players finding amusement in its poor English and nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic Nintendo games. Despite some technical issues, the overall comedic tone is appreciated, making the game enjoyable and entertaining.
- “The game's great and hilarious, bringing back memories of playing it on Nintendo when I was a kid.”
- “PVP is not working, but the game is okay and funny.”
- “Playable and funny.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing nostalgia for the original soundtrack while feeling that the new compositions do not capture the same essence. While some enjoy the background music and find it fun, others feel it lacks excitement and fails to do justice to the original game's themes. Overall, the music is seen as a point of contention among fans.
- “Fun and the background music is cool!”
- “I love the original game; I can hear the song in my head.”
- “Fun, but I still like the earlier music background and mission end's theme.”
- “I love the original game; I can hear the song in my head, but I don't think the developers did it justice.”
- “Gameplay and especially the music are just plain wrong.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering engaging gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs. However, some users note that progressing may require additional spending, which could impact the overall experience. Comparatively, it is considered more enjoyable than similar titles like 1945.
- “This game is excellent and has a great replay value.”
- “Fun game with lots of replay value, but it quickly becomes evident that you will need to spend money to progress.”
- “Much more playable than 1945.”
- “Old school and the update made it a lot more playable.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate the effort required to earn planes, others find it frustrating, especially when bugs lead to lost progress or rewards. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as time-consuming with limited payoff for some users.
- “Sadly, after grinding ads to purchase a good gem plane, my plane disappeared due to a bug or something. This really turned me off.”
- “Too much grinding for little reward.”
- “Takes some time to buy planes, but the grinding is excessive.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game is criticized for frequent stuttering and performance issues, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game keeps stuttering; there's just too much bloat.”
- “Performance issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it ruins the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, making them feel youthful and reminiscent of their childhood experiences.
- “Made me feel like a kid again”