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1945 II
1945 打击者2
1945 II is a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up developed by Psikyo and released in 1997. Players control military aircraft flying through enemy territory, destroying waves of enemy planes and ground targets across multiple stages. The game features two-player simultaneous gameplay, allowing cooperative aerial combat. Players navigate vertically scrolling levels, collecting power-ups to enhance their weapons including rapid-fire and spread shots. The difficulty escalates progressively through each stage, with increasingly challenging enemy formations and boss encounters. Controls are straightforward: directional input for movement and fire buttons for standard and special weapons. The arcade cabinet supported two simultaneous players, making it an accessible action experience. Each stage presents distinct environments and enemy types, requiring players to adapt their strategy and weapon selection to survive increasingly intense combat scenarios.
- Developer
- Psikyo
- Released
- 1997
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3.9K)
- Last updated
1945 II Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for 1945 II on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
1945 II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of 1945 II on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"1945 II" Arcade longplay 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1945 II released?
1945 II was released in 1997 for the Arcade.
Who developed 1945 II?
1945 II was developed by Psikyo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does 1945 II support?
1945 II supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is 1945 II?
1945 II is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play 1945 II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — 1945 II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play 1945 II in the browser?
No. 1945 II streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in 1945 II?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does 1945 II work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play 1945 II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of 1945 II. 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.
