This is a list of Macross video games. Even though some of these games have only been released in the Japanese domestic market rather than abroad (where the Macross franchise has also been licensed by Harmony Gold as Robotech) they extend the franchise with noticeable key elements such as original animation scenes, characters and mecha known as Valkyries.
Due to the vast number of platforms, this list sorts video games by chronological order instead of systems, supports or genres. Official crossover video games are part of the list, yet unofficial hobbyist-made freeware applications and licensed non-game applications are not listed.
The following list is presented as such:
original release date, international title, (platform)
(original title, pronunciation help), maker, publisher, support
short description of the game with the genre, related series and story.
1980s
1983.XX: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (Arcadia)
(超時空要塞マクロス, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross), Namco, Bandai, ROM cartridge
A 2D sidescrolling shooter game released in 1985 for the Famicom and MSX computers by Namco and Bandai.[1] The main objectives of the lone Valkyrie are to battle Zentradi forces, penetrate the Zentradi's Nupetiet Vergnitzs flagship, and destroy it. A simplified MIDI rendition of the song "Shao Pai Long" is the game's only background music.
This is one of the rare Macross games officially distributed in North America, it was licensed by Fabtek as "Super Spacefortress Macross" (instead of "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross"). There were three arcade games released by Banpresto during the 1990s, all of which were scrolling shooters: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1992),[2][3]The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II (1993)[4][5] and Macross Plus (1996).[6][7] The first game follows the events of the Do You Remember Love? movie.[3]
1992.04: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2036 (PC Engine CD-ROM²)
1992.12: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Eternal Love Song (PC Engine CD-ROM²)
(超時空要塞マクロス 永遠のラヴソング, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Eien No Rabu Songu), Masaya/Nippon Computer System (especially Team Career), CD-ROM
A turn-based 2D strategy videogame released in December 1992 for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM²[10] that follows the continuity of Macross II and is a sequel to Macross 2036.[11]
1993.XX: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II (Arcade)
(超時空要塞マクロスII, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross Tsū), NMK, Banpresto, ROM
1993.03: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Remember Me (PC-9801)
(超時空要塞マクロス -リメンバーミ-, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross Rimembā Mi), Family Soft, Floppy disk
The first ever 3D graphics and polygonal game of the franchise was made by Bandai Visual for the PlayStation in 1997.[13] Set in 2047, the game focuses on a UN Spacy squadron assigned to rescue a girl band called the Milky Dolls. The game was re-released at a lower price as a PlayStation The Best Collection Series title in 1998.[14]
A 2D shooter created for the Sega Saturn in 1997 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Macross franchise,[15] it was co-programmed by Sega and was later ported to the PlayStation in 1999[16] and the PlayStation 3 in 2012 (through digital download).[17] It is closely based on the movie, with a mix of 2D and 3D action and special effects. The game's two CDs contained footage and soundtrack from both the Macross movie and Flashback 2012 as well as brand-new cutscenes. The intro cutscene, in particular, shows Hikaru and his fellow pilots just taking off the carrier Prometheus when a sudden Zentradi attack destroys the warship.
1998.10: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Macross since 1983 (Windows 95/Windows 98)
(超時空要塞マクロス Macross since 1983, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Macross Since 1983), Upstar, MediaKite CD-ROM
1999.09: Macross VF-X2 (PlayStation)
(マクロス ブイエフエックスツー, Makurosu Buiefu Ekkusu Tsū), UNiT, Bandai Visual, CD-ROM
Released for the PlayStation in 1999.[18] The game is set three years after the events of VF-X. This was the only Macross game planned for an American release, but was canceled due to unknown reasons.[18]
1999.12: Macross Another Story (Windows 95/Windows 98)
2000.02: Macross VF-X2: Special Version (PlayStation)
(マクロス ブイエフエックスツー スペシャルバージョン, Makurosu Biefu Ekkusu Tsu Supesharu Bashyon), UNiT, Tokyo Snack/Emotion, CD-ROM not for sale
2000.03: Macross 7: Let's Reveal The Galaxy's Heart!! (Game Boy Color)
(マクロス7 -銀河のハートを奮わせろ!!-, Makurosu sebun: Ginga No Hato o Furuwa Sero!!), Aisystem Tokyo, Epoch, ROM Cartridge
A 2D side-scrolling shooter released on the Game Boy Color in 2000.[19] It features Macross 7's Fire Bomber band and their special Valkyries, plus some from the UN Spacy.
A 3D shooter released for the Dreamcast on February 22, 2001. M3 takes place around 2014, and covers the story of Maximilian Jenius, Milia Fallyna Jenius, and their adopted Meltlandi daughter Moaramia Fallyna Jenius (whose original name was Moaramia Jifon) as they continue to serve as Valkyrie pilots.[21]
A space combat simulator released in 2001 for the PC.[22] It was compatible with Windows 95, 98 and ME.[22] A Windows XP version was released (The Super Dimension Fortress Macross VOXP) in 2002.[23] The game was unique in the fact that it enabled players to sortie online using the vehicles used by the different factions (Zentradi, Meltlandi and U.N. Spacy) featured in Macross DYRL.
2002.07: The Super Dimension Macross VOXP (Windows 98/Windows ME/Windows XP)
(超時空要塞マクロス VOXP, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Bio Ekusupi), Bothtec, CD-ROM
2002.07: The Super Dimension Macross: Aiuchi Typing Valkyrie (Windows 98/Windows ME/Windows 2000/Windows XP)
A full 3D shooter released by Sega-AM2 for the PlayStation 2 in 2003.[24] The game features many familiar characters as well as new characters and all Valkyrie fighters featured in the TV series, the Macross DYRL movie and Macross Flashback 2012.
The sequel to Macross Ace Frontier that includes new mecha and levels based on the alternate continuity of Macross II as well as the previous Macross videogames. It was developed by Artdink and released by Namco Bandai in October 2009.[25]
A PlayStation 3 release from Namco Bandai. Bundled as a Hybrid Disc along with the second Frontier movie, it recaps the 2 movies using an upscaled version of the PSP games assets and engine.[26]
Macross VF-X2 North American localization (PlayStation)
(マクロス ブイエフエックスツー, Makurosu Biefu Ekkusu Tsu), UNiT, Bandai Visual, CD-ROM
Localization process including English voice acting and the addition of an exclusive mecha had already started when the project was eventually cancelled. The unfinished game was yet released by Tokyo Snack in a limited non-commercial promotion campaign title named Macross VF-X2: Special Version.
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Another Dimension (Nintendo 64)
Japanese localization of Robotech: Crystal Dreams to be done by video game company Tomy of Japan. Since most of the mecha used in Crystal Dreams came from the original Macross TV series (which provided a third of the animation for the Robotech cartoon series in the U.S.), Tomy saw the opportunity to have the only Macross game released on the Japanese N64. However, producer GameTek never completed the American game and closed down in 1998. In addition, though Tomy was interested in the game and even went as far as to advertise it in Japanese magazines, the company didn't obtain the rights to distribute a Macross game from Bandai.
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