Macross 2036.... meh

[Mathius]

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

Definitely! I found out not long ago that Macross was bi-compatible. The cinemas alone seem like Super CD-ROM material.

[Tatsujin]

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.

but seirei senshi spriggan f.e. is a 2.0 game too, and that beats the shit out of most of the 3.0 games. that said, it looks absolut fantastic, with lots of variety during each level, lots of enemies, mid bosses, huge and detailed bosses with several transformations, tons of action and explosions and huge shots on the screen etc.

if a 2.0 game earns the highest rank in max. squeezing the system, then it should be this one

[Mathius]

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.

but seirei senshi spriggan f.e. is a 2.0 game too, and that beats the shit out of most of the 3.0 games. that said, it looks absolut fantastic, with lots of variety during each level, lots of enemies, mid bosses, huge and detailed bosses with several transformations, tons of action and explosions and huge shots on the screen etc.

if a 2.0 game earns the highest rank in max. squeezing the system, then it should be this one

I would have to agree with you here, Tats. Spriggan is the Gate of Thunder of vertical shooties. The only area that Macross trumps Spriggan is in the aformentioned cinemas.

[esteban]

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.

I had never considered this aspect before. DAMN. It certainly helps me appreciate what the developers did.

[Obfuscate]

Dude you guys are crazy. Macross 2036 is freaking sweet! I love the weapon system, you just have to learn which ones are best for each level. Yes, the game is a little too easy especially the last boss but the graphics, sound, controls and weapons are great and the game is a ton of fun to fly through.

Edit: Also, I love me some Spriggan but I honestly like Macross 2036 slightly better. Macross is my 7th favorite PCE Shooter and Spriggan is #8.

[arex]

Grrrrr...  I owned both this and Dracula X back in the day.  I loaned them both to a friend with whom I eventually lost contact before getting my games back.=(  I do have his copy of Total Eclipse for the 3DO though.  HA!

I remember this game only being so-so as well.  But play a little bit of the original Famicom Macross game before playing 2036, and 2036  will look pretty sweet.

[Tatsujin]

  HA!

[fragmare]

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.

but seirei senshi spriggan f.e. is a 2.0 game too, and that beats the shit out of most of the 3.0 games. that said, it looks absolut fantastic, with lots of variety during each level, lots of enemies, mid bosses, huge and detailed bosses with several transformations, tons of action and explosions and huge shots on the screen etc.

if a 2.0 game earns the highest rank in max. squeezing the system, then it should be this one

I would have to agree with you here, Tats. Spriggan is the Gate of Thunder of vertical shooties. The only area that Macross trumps Spriggan is in the aformentioned cinemas.

Spriggan is the shit.  Compile obeyed, therefore you must obey. 

[Bernie]

Im looking to get Macross 2036 soon hopefully, as well as the Spriggan games.  Those three have been on my want list for a while now, time to act on it.

[ProfessorProfessorson]

I'm surprised this thread has gone to 3 pages. I still have not had the time to go back and retry this one yet. I got kinda busy playing other games and just forgot. I guess I will get back to it eventually and give it another go.

[Bernie]

I'm surprised this thread has gone to 3 pages. I still have not had the time to go back and retry this one yet. I got kinda busy playing other games and just forgot. I guess I will get back to it eventually and give it another go.

Or...  you can send it to Bernie!!!    lol

[Tatsujin]

for a nice weekend lol

[Bernie]

for a nice weekend lol

EXACTLY!!!

[Obfuscate]

I'd also add hard mode is a good challenge for more serious shooter fans. The normal mode is easy but I think they designed it that way so the average gamer that was a Macross fan could get though the whole story not just hardcore shooter fans. Again, awesome game surprised so many think it's just so-so.

[Emerald Rocker]

For anyone who has *not* played the game yet, be sure to set it on Hard mode from the start.  It'll make a much better first impression that way.