1943: The Battle of Midway (Euro) [MAME] [shortplay]

This 1987 vertical-scrolling arcade shooter places you in the Pacific Theater of WWII, piloting a P-38 across 16 levels to destroy the Japanese fleet, culminating in an attack on the battleship Yamato. Gameplay involves using two buttons for standard attacks and special maneuvers, including a risky attack that damages your plane for power. A key feature is the single-life system balanced by a refillable energy meter; clearing red enemy formations grants vital health or temporary weapon upgrades. It is a main game focused on intense, high-stakes aerial and air-to-sea combat.