Capcom Generation - Dai-3-shuu Koko ni Rekishi Hajimaru (Japan)
Sega Saturn
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Reviewed in 1998
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✪ Reviewed on December 7, 2023
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Compilation of Capcom war shmups (1942, 1943, 1943 Kai) faithfully emulated. Games hold up well for genre enthusiasts. Historical value is undeniable. Ideal for purists seeking arcade authenticity.
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Category
Compilation1 player12+
Description
Compilation of the three titles in the 1942 series in their arcade versions. Published by Capcom, released in Japan in 1998. World War II aerial battles, defensive barrel roll maneuvers, power-up collection to upgrade the P-38, imposing naval and aerial bosses. Three vertical shoot-'em-up classics gathered with display options.
Capcom Generation - Dai-3-shuu Koko ni Rekishi Hajimaru review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Gathering three episodes of the 1942 saga in arcade versions sets up a scoring quest where every memorised wave brings you closer to the best result. Surviving ever longer, refining your trajectories and chaining runs keep calling you back. That scoring loop, native to period shoot'em ups, offers a replay value purists savour.
Technical info
💾0,48 GB📅22/10/1998
Published by Capcom
Capcom Generation - Dai-3-shuu Koko ni Rekishi Hajimaru (Saturn) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Capcom Generation - Dai-3-shuu Koko ni Rekishi Hajimaru still worth playing in 2026?
The third Capcom Generation volume, this heritage bundle gathers the 1942 saga in its arcade versions, including 1942, 1943 and 1943 Kai, three vertical World War II aerial combat shooters. These classics with demanding scoring, firepower management and imposing bosses made shmup history. The faithful conversions will delight retro shooting fans. For a shmup fan, someone curious about Capcom heritage or a collector, the title keeps a timeless effectiveness and a real historical value.
