Macross 2036.... meh

[SignOfZeta]

Wow...after all this talk about Macross games, i'm suprised nobody mentioned Robotech: BattleCry for ps2, gc, xbox?!
I think it's the only one that's pretty good after graphics went 3D,

Evidently you never played Artdink's PSP/PS3 games or the PS2 Macross game.

[spenoza]

I actually thought the Saturn Macross game was pretty good. A bit straight-forward, but lots of missiles.

[SignOfZeta]

I actually thought the Saturn Macross game was pretty good. A bit straight-forward, but lots of missiles.

The problem with that game is that is way way too easy. Ridiculously easy. Also: pre-rendered CG is...always a problem.

[spenoza]

I still found it attractive, both visually and aurally. That and missiles. Heck, the best looking traditional Macross shooter is probably Macross Plus in the arcades.

[Firebomber7]

Wow...after all this talk about Macross games, i'm suprised nobody mentioned Robotech: BattleCry for ps2, gc, xbox?!
I think it's the only one that's pretty good after graphics went 3D...

The Bandai Macross game on the PS2 looks incredible. I do like Battlecry, though. They did a REALLY good job with it, despite my mixed feelings with Robotech.

As Tatsujin said, Scrambled Valkyrie is a very good game. One of the best shooters on the SFC (not that there is a lot of competition beyond what Konami offered...). DYRL on the Saturn is also really nice (and easy, as was said).

[Colossus1574]

Wow...after all this talk about Macross games, i'm suprised nobody mentioned Robotech: BattleCry for ps2, gc, xbox?!
I think it's the only one that's pretty good after graphics went 3D...

I do like Battlecry, though. They did a REALLY good job with it, despite my mixed feelings with Robotech.

Yep...too bad the Robotech: New Generation or Mospeada (Genesis Climber?) sucked i heard...

Wow...after all this talk about Macross games, i'm suprised nobody mentioned Robotech: BattleCry for ps2, gc, xbox?!
I think it's the only one that's pretty good after graphics went 3D,

Evidently you never played Artdink's PSP/PS3 games or the PS2 Macross game.

Thanks for the suggestion Zeta, i Youtubed them just now, they do look pretty neat...but i'm gonna minus points cause it's not based off of the 1st Macross Saga 

[Mathius]

I like Macross 2036. It has its flaws but the game reminds me of U.N. Squadron/Area 88, which is never a bad thing.

On a side note; I just picked up Macross: Scrambled Valkrie for the SFC. I can't wait for it to get here!

[SignOfZeta]

Thanks for the suggestion Zeta, i Youtubed them just now, they do look pretty neat...but i'm gonna minus points cause it's not based off of the 1st Macross Saga  

Well, the PS2 game is. The PSP games have ALL Macross in them, even Macross II if you get Ultimate Frontier. You have to play a lot to unlock everything but they have missions for the TV series and the movie. I can't remember if the Flashback stuff is in there.

The most significant thing about the PSP games is that they are actual fun and good and stuff. It used to be when you bought an anime based game from Bandai you were usually buying shit, but you were happy just to have a game based on the show you like. These days Bandai is kicking ass. I'm pretty sure they are my favorite publisher.

[fragmare]

I think it's decent, but not great.  I'd give it 7/10... maybe 8 if I'm feeling generous.  Definitely not on par with Gate of Thunder or R-Type, as far as horis go, imo.

[Tatsujin]

compared to the best stuff on the sys. i would give it a 6/10 at best. still a decent game. just shows how good the real good stuff is

[Tatsujin]

*edith*

[sunteam_paul]

As a shooter, it's decent but not stellar. As a whole package it fares better, with great music and visual scenes. It's a shame there wasn't a bit more variety within levels.

[kazekirifx]

"Meh" was my reaction to this game too. I had heard good things before playing it, and my expectations were a bit too high I guess.

I preferred eien no Lovesong. It's basically Langrisser in space... and I was a Langrisser fan.

[Bonknuts]

This game is a CD 2.0 game. It might be 'bi-compatible' or whatever you want to call it, but it's not a SuperCD 3.0 game. I'm sure there would be more detailed backgrounds and more in game animation if it were. That said, I like it as is. It does have its flaws, but I find it more enjoyable than the SFC version - by a good amount.

[SignOfZeta]

Wow. For a non-Super CD then it's actually pretty amazing.