MACROSS -Shooting Insight-

MACROSS -Shooting Insight-

March 24, 2024

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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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63.2

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Critic Reviews (21)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Mar 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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André Barrozo NintendoBoy Mar 2024
30.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

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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Benjamin Bell Netto’s Game Room Mar 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

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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Carlos França Junior GameBlast Mar 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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Danny Neleman Retrolike.net Mar 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

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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Diego Domínguez Perulero GaminGuardian Mar 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

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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Dustin Chadwell Gaming Age Mar 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

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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Evan Norris VGChartz Mar 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Mar 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Filipe Villela Barroso Pizza Fria Mar 2024
68.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

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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Genghis Husameddin DayOne Mar 2024
53.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

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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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Mar 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Jonathan Toyad Kakuchopurei Mar 2024
40.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"Strictly for the diehard shmup fans who just need another cheap-looking notch in their danmaku holster; nothing more."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2024
68.0 /100

"While I love the aesthetics and a chance to fly some “Robotech” fighters, the ponderous story and inconsistent shooting disappoint"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Mar 2024
73.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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Russell Archey Gaming Nexus Mar 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

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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Sean Smith God is a Geek Mar 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

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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Thomas Knight NookGaming Mar 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

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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Travis Bruno Capsule Computers Mar 2024
55.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

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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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Mar 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Umair Khalid GamesHedge Mar 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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