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1943
1943 中途岛海战
1943 is a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up developed by Capcom and released in 1988 for the NES. Players pilot a World War II fighter aircraft through multiple stages, engaging enemy planes and ground targets. The game features arcade-style action with waves of enemies and power-ups that enhance firepower, including rapid-fire and spread shot capabilities. Controls are straightforward: directional pad for movement and buttons for shooting and activating special weapons. Each stage progresses through different environments and concludes with a boss encounter. Gameplay emphasizes pattern recognition and timing, requiring players to dodge incoming fire while maintaining offensive pressure. The multiple levels present increasing difficulty with varied enemy formations.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (2.6K)
- Last updated
1943 Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for 1943 on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
1943 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of 1943 on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"1943" NES longplay 1988
1943 Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for 1943. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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10 Power Points
ZESNLLLE -
20 Power Points
GOSNLLLA -
30 Power Points
TOSNLLLE -
Start On Mission 5
AEVYZLAE -
Start On Mission 10
ZOVYZLAA -
Start On Mission 15
GOVYZLAE -
Start On Mission 20
TXVYZLAA -
Infinite Power
SXVLZXSE+VVOULXVK -
Infinite 700+ Energy
OUNLAZGA -
Can't Instantly Die From Touching 'Boss' Planes
NSKIELGA -
Infinite Weapon Upgrade Time
SGOUZUVK -
Infinite Power Up Points in Power Up Distribution Screen
0347:01
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God Mode
0410:09 -
Infinite Time, digits
04F6:09 -
Infinite Time, Tens
04F7:09 -
Infinite Time, Hundreds
04F8:09 -
Invincible
040E:60 -
Infinite Power-Ups
SUTXGN -
Always Shoot Power Shots
LEEPXLAE -
Hit Anywhere
AENSKLAP+SXOINUOO+SZKTSXOO+SXXGVEOO+GZESEGEL+SLSKOEOO+SZVGSVOO -
Infinite Stat Distribution Points
0347:05 -
Infinite Health Energy
0410:09+0411:09+0412:09 -
Infinite Weapon Energy
04F6:09+04F7:09+04F8:09 -
Have Most Powerful Normal Weapon (Quadruple Lasers)
0402:0A -
Always Have Default Weapon
XZXOXLEI+AAXOULSY+VAXOKUVX -
Always Have Short Spread Weapon
XZXOXLEI+PAXOULSY+VAXOKUVX -
Always Have Long Spread Weapon
XZXOXLEI+ZAXOULSY+VAXOKUVX -
Always Have Vulcan (Rapid Fire) Weapon
XZXOXLEI+LAXOULSY+VAXOKUVX -
Always Have Missile Launcher Weapon
XZXOXLEI+GAXOULSY+VAXOKUVX -
Always Have Wider Short Spread Weapon
XZXOXLEI+IAXOULSY+VAXOKUVX
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1943 released?
1943 was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed 1943?
1943 was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does 1943 support?
1943 is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is 1943?
1943 is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play 1943 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — 1943 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play 1943 in the browser?
No. 1943 streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in 1943?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does 1943 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play 1943 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of 1943. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
