Macross: Shooting Insight

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"Macross: Shooting Insight" is a shooting game set in the Macross universe, where pilots and songstressing from different time periods must rescue missing songstresses and save the galaxy. The game features multiple stages with various game styles, including horizontal, vertical, and 360-degree scrolling shooting, and allows players to sortie with different pilots and their Valkyries. Experience an original story featuring beloved characters from the Macross franchise in this all-new entry.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The soundtrack and audio are excellent, providing a nostalgic experience for Macross fans.
The game offers a variety of difficulty options and playstyles, making it fun for those who enjoy the genre.
As the first officially licensed Macross game available outside of Japan, it allows fans to engage with the franchise in a new way.

The game lacks significant content and features, such as the ability to transform at will and limited music tracks from the series.
Visuals are average and the game does not support resolutions higher than 1080p, which feels outdated.
The gameplay can be repetitive and frustrating, with some mechanics not functioning as expected, such as the inability to fire weapons while locking on with missiles.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic quality and excellent audio, particularly for fans of the Macross series. However, many users express disappointment over the limited selection of tracks, with only snippets available instead of full songs, especially when compared to previous titles like Macross 30th on PS3, which featured a much larger library. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, it falls short of expectations for a game centered around such a rich musical legacy.
- “The soundtrack and audio are excellent.”
- “However, when I played this game and listened to those familiar songs from the Macross series, that feeling was very nostalgic and marvelous. I guess it was my personality of being a fan of Macross that made me feel like that.”
- “Slightly above average because the music, as expected, is awesome. It's a good way to pass the time when you want to take a break from your more serious or competitive games.”
- “It fails on a lot of things; I personally don't like that it doesn't have full songs and features only snippets from each series.”
- “For a Macross game, there's barely any of the music tracks. So far it looks like 1 or 2 per series. Macross 30th on PS3 had hundreds of tracks, including concert footage and interviews. That game was near perfect except for being locked at 30fps due to PS3.”
- “For a Macross game, there's barely any of the music tracks. So far it looks like 1 or 2 per series. Macross 30th on PS3 had hundreds of tracks, including concert footage and interviews. That game was near perfect except for being locked at 30fps due to PS3.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story in "Macross Digital Mission VF-X" has received mixed feedback, with some users noting an uncomfortable point of view that appears infrequently. Additionally, there is a desire for the stages to better reflect the actual plots of the series.
- “My only complaint is there is one particular point of view that is uncomfortable, but thankfully it's only used like 3 times and for very small parts of the mission.”
- “Would have been nice to have each series stage resemble the actual plot of the stories.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered average, with players reporting smooth performance even on systems with lower specifications than the minimum requirements.
- “Visuals are average.”
- “Visuals are average.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly through the nostalgic music from the Macross series, which evokes marvelous feelings tied to their fandom. This personal attachment enhances the overall emotional experience of the game.
- “When I played this game and listened to those familiar songs from the Macross series, the feeling was very nostalgic and marvelous. I guess it was my personality as a fan of Macross that made me feel this way.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a dodge button that functions like a roll evasion move, which players are encouraged to master early on for effective navigation and survival.
- “There is a dodge button similar to a roll evasion move; figure that mechanic out quickly.”