MACROSS -Shooting Insight-
March 24, 2024
Introducing an all-new Macross game, the latest entry in the landmark science fiction franchise! Embark upon a galaxy-spanning mission to rescue the missing songstresses!
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Critic Reviews (21)
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65.0
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75.0
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80.0
"It&s;s true that MACROSS -Shooting Insight- is very been-there-done-that but at the same time, the sense of variety when it comes to both its gameplay and its stellar soundtrack make it an overall enjoyable experience. 👩🎤"
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40.0
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30.0
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20.0
"For those who were looking for a good shmup in MACROSS -Shooting Insight-, I suggest spending your hard-earned gold coins on other games of the same style, which are abundantly present in the library of Nintendo&s;s hybrid console. Everything you&s;ve …"
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45.0
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30.0
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85.0
"Macross Shooting Insight has a lot of missed opportunities, but it still manages to be a fun game with the content it does offer. There are better Macross games out there, but not in English, and there are better shoot …"
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65.0
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75.0
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55.0
"MACROSS -Shooting Insight- has good ideas and execution flaws, but the fact that it carries the name of a classic franchise ended up becoming a burden, even with the Gallery full of cool collectibles, the main one, which was to …"
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30.0
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25.0
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15.0
"balancing issues, uninspired presentation, and reliance on accessibility features to offset its steep difficulty, Macross Shooting Insight struggles to live up to the potential of the Macross franchise. While it has some creative ideas in blending multiple shooting styles, the …"
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72.0
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68.0
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44.0
"MACROSS: Shooting Insight caters well to longtime fans with its nostalgic charm and accessibility, though questionable design choices may deter newcomers"
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70.0
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45.0
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55.0
"I think Macross - Shooting Insight is a tough one to recommend to most people. The Macross side of it isn’t exactly compelling, the story is an excuse to toss all these characters together into one scenario, and it’s not …"
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80.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Shooting Insight is a remarkably solid space shooter, both for Macross fans and shoot-&s;em-up players without any allegiance to the anime."
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65.0
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80.0
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45.0
"MACROSS -Shooting Insight-, the first game in the Macross anime franchise officially released in the West, offers us a shooter that constantly changes the perspective depending on the phase we are in. With a story with dimensional folds that serve …"
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72.0
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78.0
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74.0
"If you&s;re not a fan of the franchise and are just looking for a good shmup, I don&s;t recommend it. There are much better and more affordable options on the market."
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55.0
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65.0
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35.0
"MACROSS -Shooting Insight- may ultimately be a good fan service title, and it has the modes to boot! But too many cardinal sins add that make for a rather frustrating shoot ’em up experience."
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65.0
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80.0
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40.0
"But an oftentimes inscrutable, poorly told story is unlikely to win over any new fans. I&s;ll also note that in Japan, all content that featured the cast of the original Super Dimension Fortress Macross was contained to a separate DLC. …"
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50.0
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30.0
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20.0
"Strictly for the diehard shmup fans who just need another cheap-looking notch in their danmaku holster; nothing more."
Read original review"While I love the aesthetics and a chance to fly some “Robotech” fighters, the ponderous story and inconsistent shooting disappoint"
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68.0
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72.0
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48.0
"While the game does deliver fun, frustration, and challenge, it also brings a lot of characters, music, and personality with it. Familiar faces loom in the character selection screen, as you can play a variety of different pilots and ships …"
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45.0
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60.0
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55.0
"MACROSS-Shooting Insight may feel run of the mill with the way it covers four types of shooters, but is still enjoyable and a bit challenging. If you&s;re really good at shooters or bullet-hell games, you&s;ll find a decent challenge here …"
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80.0
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65.0
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70.0
"As lovely a use of the undeniably cool source material as this is, MACROSS -Shooting Insight- is a commendable effort, but one that&s;s destined to remain rather niche, it seems."
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35.0
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55.0
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45.0
"MACROSS -Shooting Insight- has some great ideas and a nice mix of gameplay, but parts of it are very poorly implemented. It has tons of bonus content to unlock and more to do than many other shoot &s;em ups, while …"
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55.0
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55.0
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55.0
"MACROSS -Shooting Insight- leaves a lot to be desired. Fans will adore the songs and interactions but a simple plot and lacking extras make this a difficult recommendation."
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75.0
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85.0
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60.0
"Whether you’re a Macross veteran or someone who has always wanted to check out the series, Macross -Shooting Insight- features a ton of shoot ’em up fun. Thanks to the constantly changing gameplay, stages always keep players on their toes."
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75.0
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85.0
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90.0
"MACROSS’s unique approach to strategic shooting rather than spamming attacks pays off in the end because it is more satisfying in the long run. The kills feel satisfying, and having to engage multiple factions in the same campaign keeps things …"
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