# Pixeljima 1942 — Vertical scrolling shoot-em-up > Retro 8-bit vertical scrolling shoot-em-up set in WWII Pacific theater. (iPhone/iPad app by Owairakasoft Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeljima-1942/id1216612836 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Owairakasoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/886524856) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.13/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 240 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-06-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeljima-1942/id1216612836/reviews.md ## What is Pixeljima 1942? Pixeljima™ is a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up that features retro-style 8-bit like graphics. It's quite difficult! The game is set in the Pacific theater of World War II in 1942. Famous battles in that theater include the "Attack on Pearl Harbor", the "Battle of Coral Sea", the "Battle of Midway", through to the "Battle of Iwo Jima" near the end of wwii where the game gets its name, "Pixel Jima". Progression is a big feature of the game, where you collect stars to buy new aircraft, and aircraft upgrades. Stars collected also count towards your air force rank, and you can earn medals. As you get stronger, you will able to force deeper into the levels. Currently with Pacific Force and Coral Sea missions, with more being added. You fly an American Lockheed P-38 Lightning airplane against all kinds of Japanese airplanes including Mitsubishi A6M's and Aichi D3A's. The opposition gets stronger as you progress through the levels. You fight mini-bosses through levels, end-of-level bosses, and new types of aircraft like helicopters appear. Watch out for ground targets too, and sneaky planes attacking from the side! Once you have bombing capability, you can unlock the Battle of the Coral Sea mission, which is a battle against the ships of a carrier group. You can control your war bird with the touchscreen (each aircraft has different speeds, levels of speed upgrades, and they slow down when damaged). The plane shoots automatically. Upgrade your hawk to carry bombs under the wings for extra wwii shmup goodness! Features: - Retro-style pixel art graphics for 80s arcade nostalgia! - 13 different player planes to spread your wings with - Multiple weapon, armor, engine and utility upgrades for each plane - Collect power up's to increase shot power, turret power, and bomb speed - 2 Missions, with multiple levels each, with progressively more difficult enemies - Full support for phones and tablets - Leader board and achievements - Earn stars to buy upgrades and rank up - Earn medals Pixeljima is a trademark of Owairakasoft Limited. If you have any suggestions to make "Pixeljima 1942" even better please tell us! info@owairakasoft.com ## Key features - Retro-style pixel art graphics - 13 player planes - Multiple plane upgrades - Power-up collection - Multiple missions with levels - Leaderboards and achievements - Star collection for upgrades ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $1.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Douglas SBD Dauntless | $0.99 | one-time | | Air Force Academy | $3.99 | one-time | | Grumman F6F Hellcat upgrade 2 | $0.99 | one-time | | Grumman F6F Hellcat | $0.99 | one-time | | Lockheed P-38 engine 1 | $0.99 | one-time | | Lockheed P-38 armour 1 | $0.99 | one-time | | Lockheed P-38 upgrade 3 | $0.99 | one-time | | Bell P-39 Airacobra weapon 1 | $0.99 | one-time | | North American P-51 Mustang | $0.99 | one-time | | Bristol Type-156 Beaufighter | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeljima-1942/id1216612836/reviews.md ### 3/5 — not bad *2022-03-01* FAQ section desperately needed on game rewards and how to earn them. Need a bit more faster maneuverability for planes. ### 2/5 — Could be great but fails *2021-11-24* Thot this was an awesome game but no saves makes it a loser. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t safe your levels *2020-03-23* This game does not safe your level. You have to start all over on level one every time you open up the game. If it saved your level it would be a good game. Yes it retro but it is a decent game. Giving it one star until they fix the problem with it not saving your level. ### 2/5 — Vraiment difficile. *2019-11-18* Bon jeu mais vraiment difficile d'obtenir le Hellcat. Attention!!! Les achats effectués ne se remettent pas à jours lors d’un changement de plateforme!!! ### 5/5 — Awesome game!!! *2018-05-01* Back when spacies were called spacies this was awesome then and is still good today.. really nice game with upgrades and new planes to buy really get a feel for the ww2 theme ## Frequently asked questions about Pixeljima 1942 ### What is Pixeljima 1942? Pixeljima 1942 is a challenging vertical scrolling shoot-em-up game with retro 8-bit graphics, set in the Pacific theater of World War II. Players pilot American aircraft against Japanese forces. ### How do I progress in Pixeljima 1942? Progression involves collecting stars to purchase new aircraft and upgrades. Stars also contribute to your air force rank, and you can earn medals. As you get stronger, you can advance deeper into the game's levels. ### What kind of aircraft can I fly in Pixeljima 1942? You fly American Lockheed P-38 Lightning airplanes. The game features 13 different player planes, each with unique speeds and upgrade options. ### Does Pixeljima 1942 have ads? No, Pixeljima 1942 does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application. ### What platforms is Pixeljima 1942 available on? Pixeljima 1942 is fully supported on iPhones and iPads, offering a consistent experience across these devices. ### How difficult is Pixeljima 1942? The game is described as quite difficult, featuring progressively more challenging enemies, mini-bosses, and end-of-level bosses as you advance through the missions. ### Can I upgrade my plane in Pixeljima 1942? Yes, you can upgrade your aircraft with multiple weapon, armor, engine, and utility enhancements. Power-ups can also increase shot power, turret power, and bomb speed. ### What is the price of Pixeljima 1942? Pixeljima 1942 is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.7 — 2018-09-08 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New mission: Battle of the Coral Sea (the worlds first carrier battle). New high score leader board for Coral Sea. Updated achievement icons. ### 1.2.6 — 2018-07-11 Bug fixes and performance improvements. 6 new playable aircraft. Updated AA guns now shoot flak. New Airport ground target. Ships improved in levels 4/5/6. Only carrier capable aircraft can land on carrier to repair between levels now. New plane properties (like Ground-Attack, Dive-Bomber, etc.). New boss fire patterns. POWs now upgrade plane turrets. ### 1.2.5 — 2018-05-25 Tutorial messages added. Audio updated. ### 1.2.4 — 2018-05-16 Leader board and achievements. ### 1.2.3 — 2018-05-09 Improved turret targeting AI for player's bombers (SBD and B-17). Workshop now showing special icons for bombing, bomb targeting, radar, and gunner training upgrades. Default control scheme changed to relative. 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