1944

1944: The Loop Master is a 2000 vertical-scrolling shoot-em-up co-developed by Capcom and 8ing/Raizing, continuing the 19XX series. Players pilot a P-51 Mustang or P-38 Lightning across European and Pacific theaters against the Imperial Japanese Navy. The defining mechanic is the Loop — a close-range bullet-canceling counterattack that rewards daring proximity to enemies with high score multipliers, complemented by a charged super attack. Bosses are massive warships and bombers: punishing in firepower yet readable in pattern. A demanding, rewarding experience crafted for dedicated bullet-hell enthusiasts.