This is a list of Macross video games. Even though some of these games have only been released in Japan 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), Bandai, ROM cartridge
1984.XX: Miss Macross (FM-7/PC-8801/PC-8801 Mk.II) (ミスマクロス, Misu Makurosu), Technopolis Soft, Cassette tape
1984.XX: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross Countdown (X1 Turbo/FM-7/MSX/MSX2/PC-8801) (超時空要塞マクロス カウントダウン, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Kauntodaun), Bothtec, Alex Bros, Cassette tape/Floppy disk/ROM cartridge
1985.XX: Macross: SF Challenge Game (Laserdisc game) (超時空要塞マクロス SFチャレンジゲーム, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Esu Efu Chyarenji Gemu), Shogakukan, Toshiba-Emi, LaserDisc
1985.12: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (Famicom) (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.Nintendo Family Computer System Compatible Cartridge Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. NMR-4500. Namco/Bandai. Japan. Y4800. 1985, December 10 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.
1990s 1992.XX: Super Spacefortress Macross (video game) (Arcade) (超時空要塞マクロス, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross), NMK, Banpresto/Fabtek, ROM 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),Chou-Jikuu Yousai MacrossArcade game. Chou-Jikuu Yousai Macross. Vertical Scrolling Shooting Game. Banpresto. Japan. 1992 The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II (1993)Chou-Jikuu Yousai Macross IIArcade game. Chou-Jikuu Yousai Macross II. Horizontal Scrolling Shooting Game. Banpresto. Japan. 1993 and Macross Plus (1996).Macross PlusArcade game. Macross Plus. Vertical Scrolling Shooting Game. Banpresto. Japan. December, 1996 The first game follows the events of the Do You Remember Love? movie.
1992.04: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2036 (PC Engine CD-ROM²) (超時空要塞マクロス2036, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu 2036), Masaya/Nippon Computer System, CD-ROM A 2D sidescrolling shooter released in April 1992 for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM²NEC PC-Engine Compatible CD-ROM2/Super CD-ROM2 Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2036. NSCD-2007. Nihon Computer System (Masaya). Japan. Y7400. 1992, April 3 that occurs in the universe of The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II: Lovers, Again OVA. The game takes place 26 years after the end of Space War I, with Komilia Maria Fallyna Jenius as one of the protagonists.Macross 2036
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-ROM²NEC PC-Engine Compatible CD-ROM2/Super CD-ROM2 Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Eternal Love Song. NSCD-2014. Nihon Computer System (Masaya). Japan. Y7400. 1992, December 4 that follows the continuity of Macross II and is a sequel to Macross 2036.Macross: Eternal Love Song
1993.XX: 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 Turn-based strategy game.
1993.10: Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie (Super Famicom) (超時空要塞マクロス スクランブルバルキリー, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Sukuranburu Barukiri), Winkysoft, Zamuse/Banpresto, ROM cartridge A 2D sidescrolling shooter released in 1993 for the Nintendo Super Famicom and based on Do You Remember Love?.Nintendo Super Family Computer System Compatible Cartridge Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie. SHVC-M9. Zamuse. Japan. Y8800. 1993, October 29 The story takes place after the movie, but before the launch of the SDF-2 Megaroad-01.
1994.05: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Skull Leader (PC-9801) (超時空要塞マクロス スカルリーダー, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross Sukaru Rīdā), Family Soft, Floppy disk Turn-based strategy game.
1994.07: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Love Stories (PC-9801) (超時空要塞マクロス ラブストーリーズ, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross Rabu Sutōrīzu), Family Soft, Floppy disk Turn-based strategy game.
1995.07: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Skull Leader Complete Pack (PC-9801) (超時空要塞マクロス スカルリーダー・コンプリートパック, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross Sukaru Rīdā Konpurīto Pakku), Family Soft, Floppy disk Turn-based strategy game.
1996.XX: Macross Plus (Arcade) (マクロスプラス, Makurosu Purasu) Moss, Banpresto, ROM
1997.02: Macross: Digital Mission VF-X (PlayStation) (マクロス デジタルミッション ブイエフエックス, Makurosu Dejitaru Misshon Buiefu Ekkusu), UNiT, Bandai Visual, CD-ROM The first ever 3D graphics and polygonal game of the franchise was made by Bandai Visual for the PlayStation in 1997.Sony PlayStation Compatible CD-ROM Video Game. Macross Digital Mission VF-X. SLPS-00386. UNiT Inc/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y6800. 1997, February 28 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.Sony PlayStation Compatible CD-ROM Video Game. PlayStation The Best Collection Series: Macross Digital Mission VF-X. SLPS-91058. UNiT Inc/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y2800. 1998, May 28
1997.06: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love (Sega Saturn/PlayStation/PlayStation 3) (超時空要塞マクロス 愛・おぼえていますか, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Ai Oboete Imasuka), Scarabe, Bandai Visual, CD-ROM/Digital distribution A 2D shooter created for the Sega Saturn in 1997 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Macross franchise,Sega Saturn Compatible CD-ROM Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross:Do You Remember Love?. T-23403G. Sega/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y6800. 1997, June 6 it was co-programmed by Sega and was later ported to the PlayStation in 1999Sony PlayStation Compatible CD-ROM Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross:Do You Remember Love?. SLPS-02005~7. Sega/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y6800. 1999, May 27 and the PlayStation 3 in 2012 (through digital download)."Macross: Do You Remember Love? on the PlayStation is a Forgotten 2D-Shooter Classic", Richard Eisenbeis, 8/31/12 8:00am 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.Sony PlayStation Compatible CD-ROM Video Game. Macross Digital Mission VF-X2. SLPS-02237. Studio GONZO/UNiT Inc/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y6800. 1999, September 2 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.
1999.12: Macross Another Story (Windows 95/Windows 98) (マクロス アナザーストーリー, Makurosu Anaza Sutori), Upstar, Sofmap, CD-ROM
2000s 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.Nintendo GameBoy Color Compatible Cartridge Video Game. Macross 7 Ginga no Heart wo Furuwasero!! - Let's Reveal the Galaxy's Heart!!. Shooting game. Epoch, Japan. Y3980. 2000, March 17 It features Macross 7s Fire Bomber band and their special Valkyries, plus some from the UN Spacy.
2000.03: Macross: True Love Song (WonderSwan) (マクロス トゥルーラブソング, Makurosu Toru Rabu Songu), Layup, Upstar, ROM Cartridge
2000.06: Macross Plus: Game Edition (PlayStation) (マクロスプラス -GAME EDITION-, Makurosu Purasu: Game Edition), Shoeisha, Takara/Takara Tomy, CD-ROM Released for the PlayStation in 2000. It is based on Macross Plus, with cutscenes from the movie version included.Sony PlayStation Compatible CD-ROM Video Game. Macross Plus: Game Edition. SLPS-02791. Shoeisha/Takara. Japan. Y6800. 2000, June 29
2001.02: (Dreamcast) (マクロスM3, Makurosu M3), Shoeisha, GD-ROM 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.Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Videogame Macross M3. Instruction Booklet. Shoeisha Inc., Japan. T-21502M. Y6800. 02-22-2001
2001.06: The Super Dimension Macross VO (Windows 98/Windows ME) (超時空要塞マクロス VO, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Bio), Bothtec, CD-ROM A space combat simulator released in 2001 for the PC.Microsoft Windows 98/Me Japanese Compatible CD-ROM game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross VO (Valkyrie Overdrive). Bothtec, Japan. Y7800. 2001 June 22 It was compatible with Windows 95, 98 and ME. A Windows XP version was released (The Super Dimension Fortress Macross VOXP) in 2002.Microsoft Windows 98/Me/XP Japanese Compatible CD-ROM game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross VOXP (Valkyrie Overdrive XP). Bothtec, Japan. Y7800. 2002 July 4 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) (超時空要塞マクロス 愛打 タイピングバルキリー, 'Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Aiuchi Taipingu Barukiri), SSI Tristar, CD-ROM
2003.01: The Super Dimension Macross: Aiuchi 2 Typing Protoculture (Windows 98/Windows ME/Windows 2000/Windows XP) (超時空要塞マクロス 愛打2 タイピングプロトカルチャー, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Aiuchi 2 Taipingu Purotokaruchya), SSI Tristar, CD-ROM
2003.04: The Super Dimension Macross (DoCoMo 504i/DoComo 504is) (超時空要塞マクロス, 'Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu), Bothtec Mobile, Digital distribution