HD visuals are featured in the remade version 1942, 1942: Joint Strike. The player pilots their aircraft from a third-person, top-down perspective and must engage in dogfights with other aircraft and bomb targets while avoiding dangers, such as hostile fire and missiles.
The game also has a co-op option that can be played online or offline. This mode enables players to work together to complete each level, which increases their firepower and allows them to deal more damage.