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This is a list of ''Macross'' video games. Even though some of these
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have only been released in the
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ese domestic market rather than abroad (where the ''
Macross is a Japanese science fiction mecha anime media franchise/media mix, created by Studio Nue (most prominently mecha designer, writer and producer Shōji Kawamori) and Artland in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth and the ...
'' franchise has also been licensed by Harmony Gold as ''
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'') they extend the franchise with noticeable key elements such as original animation scenes,
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and mecha known as
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. 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
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-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 genre, related series and story.


1980s

* 1983.XX: ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' (
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) (超時空要塞マクロス, ''Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross''),
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,
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* 1984.XX: ''Miss Macross'' (
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/ PC-8801 Mk.II) (ミスマクロス, ''Misu Makurosu''), Technopolis Soft,
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* 1984.XX: ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross Countdown'' ( X1 Turbo/FM-7/
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/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/
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/ROM cartridge * 1985.XX: ''Macross: SF Challenge Game'' (
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) (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''),
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* 1985.12: ''
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross is an anime television series from 1982. According to story creator Shoji Kawamori, it depicts "a love triangle against the backdrop of great battles" during the first Human-alien war. It is the first part of two franchises: The ''Super D ...
'' (
Famicom The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is an 8-bit third-generation home video game console produced by Nintendo. It was first released in Japan in 1983 as the commonly known as the The NES, a redesigned version, was released in American ...
) (超時空要塞マクロス, ''Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross''),
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, Bandai, ROM cartridge :A 2D sidescrolling shooter game released in 1985 for the
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and
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computers by
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and Bandai. The main objectives of the lone Valkyrie are to battle Zentradi forces, penetrate the Zentradi's ''Nupetiet Vergnitzs'' flagship, and destroy it. A simplified
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rendition of the song "Shao Pai Long" is the game's only background music.


1990s

* 1992.XX: ''Super Spacefortress Macross'' (
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) (超時空要塞マクロス, ''Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross''), NMK,
Banpresto (formerly Coreland Technology Inc.) was a Japanese video game developer and publisher headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo. It had a branch in Hong Kong named Banpresto H.K., which was headquartered in the New Territories. Banpresto was a partly-own ...
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Fabtek Fabtek Inc. was a thriving video kit company founded in Bellevue, Washington, United States and started its operations there in 1987. Fabtek's name was derived from the initials of its founder Frank Ballouz (F.A.B.-tek), a former Atari and Nint ...
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: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
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during the 1990s, all of which were scrolling shooters: ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' (1992),Arcade game. ''Chou-Jikuu Yousai Macross''. Vertical Scrolling Shooting Game. Banpresto. Japan. 1992
/ref> ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II'' (1993) and ''Macross Plus'' (1996). The first game follows the events of the ''Do You Remember Love?'' movie. * 1992.04: ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2036'' (
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) (超時空要塞マクロス2036, ''Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu 2036''),
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/ Nippon Computer System,
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:A 2D sidescrolling shooter released in April 1992 for the
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Super CD-ROM² that occurs in the universe of '' The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II: Lovers, Again''
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. The game takes place 26 years after the end of Space War I, with Komilia Maria Fallyna Jenius as one of the protagonists. * 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
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Super CD-ROM² that follows the continuity of ''
Macross II is a six episode OVA in the ''Macross'' franchise. It was the first installment of ''Macross'' to feature a new cast of characters. ''Macross II'' was produced by Big West, with no involvement from the original series creators from Studio N ...
'' and is a sequel to ''Macross 2036''. * 1993.XX: ''The 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'' (
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) (超時空要塞マクロス -リメンバーミ-, ''Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross Rimembā Mi''),
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, Floppy disk :Turn-based strategy game. * 1993.10: '' Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie'' (
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) (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''),
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, Zamuse/
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, ROM cartridge :A 2D sidescrolling shooter released in 1993 for the Nintendo Super Famicom and based on '' Do You Remember Love?''. The story takes place after the movie, but before the launch of the ''
SDF-2 Megaroad-01 is a 1987 collection of music videos from ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' animated television series (1982–1983) and the '' Macross: Do You Remember Love?'' theatrical film remake (1984). Released to commemorate the fifth anniversar ...
''. * 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 made by Bandai Visual for the PlayStation in 1997. 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 with a lower price as a ''PlayStation The Best Collection Series'' title in 1998. * 1997.06: '' The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love'' (
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) (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,
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, CD-ROM/
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:A 2D shooter created for the
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in 1997 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the ''Macross'' franchise, it was co-programmed by Sega and was later ported to the
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in 1999 and the
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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
/ref> 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'' (
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/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
/ref> 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/
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, CD-ROM not for sale * 2000.03: ''Macross 7: Let's Reveal The Galaxy's Heart!!'' (
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) (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. It features ''
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Fire Bomber Fire Bomber is a fictional rock music, rock band (music), band from the anime series ''Macross 7'' (and related projects such as ''Macross 7 Trash'', ''Macross 7 Encore'', and ''Macross Dynamite 7''). In real life, Fire Bomber's music was perform ...
band and their special Valkyries, plus some from the
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. * 2000.03: ''Macross: True Love Song'' (
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) (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,
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, CD-ROM :Released for the PlayStation in 2000. It is based on
Macross Plus is a four-episode anime OVA and theatrical movie in the ''Macross'' series. It was the first sequel to the original ''Macross'' television series that took place in the official timeline (''Macross II'' was quickly retconned by series creator ...
, with cutscenes from the movie version included. * 2001.02: ''Macross M3'' (
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) (マクロスM3, ''Makurosu M3''), Shoeisha,
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:A 3D shooter released for the
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on February 22, 2001. ''M3'' takes place around 2014, and covers the story of
Maximilian Jenius The following is a list of all the fictional characters within the ''Macross'' anime franchise. ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' Humans * Hikaru Ichijyo ( Arihiro Hase and Kenji Nojima/Vic Mignogna)The Super Dimension Fortress Macros ...
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Milia Fallyna Jenius The following is a list of all the fictional characters within the '' Macross'' anime franchise. ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' Humans * Hikaru Ichijyo (Arihiro Hase and Kenji Nojima/Vic Mignogna)The Super Dimension Fortress Macros ...
, and their adopted
Meltlandi is a Japanese science fiction mecha anime media franchise/media mix, created by Studio Nue (most prominently mecha designer, writer and producer Shōji Kawamori) and Artland in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth and the ...
daughter Moaramia Fallyna Jenius (whose original name was Moaramia Jifon) as they continue to serve as Valkyrie pilots. * 2001.06: ''The Super Dimension Macross VO'' (
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) (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. The game was unique in the fact that it enabled players to sortie online using the vehicles used by the different factions (
Zentradi The are a fictional, militaristic race of alien, humanoid giants and often the main antagonist in ''Macross'' media mix and its ''Robotech'' (1985) cartoon adaptation. It is transliterated as Zentradi, Zjentohlauedy, Zentrady, and Zentraedi fo ...
,
Meltlandi is a Japanese science fiction mecha anime media franchise/media mix, created by Studio Nue (most prominently mecha designer, writer and producer Shōji Kawamori) and Artland in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth and the ...
and
U.N. Spacy is a Japanese science fiction mecha anime media franchise/media mix, created by Studio Nue (most prominently mecha designer, writer and producer Shōji Kawamori) and Artland in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth and th ...
) featured in '' Macross DYRL''. * 2002.07: ''The Super Dimension Macross VOXP'' (Windows 98/Windows ME/
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) (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/
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/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 * 2003.10: ''
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (2003 video game) ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' is a 3D shooting game based on the animated science fiction series of the same name and released in October 2003 in Japan for the PlayStation 2 console. Production The game was produced by Bandai and crea ...
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) (超時空要塞マクロス, ''Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu''),
Sega AM2 previously known as is a video game development team within the Japanese multinational video game developer Sega. Yu Suzuki, who had previously developed arcade games for Sega including ''Hang-On'' and ''Out Run'', was the first manager of th ...
,
Bandai is a Japanese multinational toy manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Taitō, Tokyo. Its international branches, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectables America and Bandai UK, are respectively headquartered in Irvine, California and Richmond ...
,
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:A full 3D shooter released by
Sega-AM2 previously known as is a video game development team within the Japanese multinational video game developer Sega. Yu Suzuki, who had previously developed arcade games for Sega including ''Hang-On'' and ''Out Run'', was the first manager of t ...
for the
PlayStation 2 The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was first released in Japan on 4 March 2000, in North America on 26 October 2000, in Europe on 24 November 2000, and in Australia on 3 ...
in 2003. The game features many familiar characters as well as new characters and all Valkyrie fighters featured in the TV series, the ''Macross DYRL'' movie and '' Macross Flashback 2012''. * 2008.10: ''
Macross Ace Frontier is a shooting game developed by Artdink for the PlayStation Portable. The game is based on Studio Nue's popular ''Macross'' series, one of which is known in the West as the first generation of ''Robotech''. It features original elements as well a ...
'' (
PlayStation Portable The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a handheld game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was first released in Japan on December 12, 2004, in North America on March 24, 2005, and in PAL regions on September 1, 2005, ...
) (マクロスエースフロンティア, ''Makurosu Esu Furontia''),
Artdink is a Japanese developer of video games, based in Tsukishima, Tokyo. By far Artdink's biggest international success was the award-winning ''A-Train'' (known in Japan as ''A Ressha de Ikou'', or "Take the A-Train") strategy game released for the ...
, Bandai Namco Games, UMD * 2009.10: ''
Macross Ultimate Frontier is a shooting game developed by Artdink for the PlayStation Portable. The game is based on Studio Nue's popular ''Macross'' series, one of which is known in the West as the first generation of ''Robotech''. It features original elements as well ...
'' (PlayStation Portable) (マクロスアルティメットフロンティア, ''Makurosu Arutimetto Furontia''), Artdink, Bandai Namco Games, UMD :The sequel to ''Macross Ace Frontier'' that includes new mecha and levels based on the alternate continuity of ''
Macross II is a six episode OVA in the ''Macross'' franchise. It was the first installment of ''Macross'' to feature a new cast of characters. ''Macross II'' was produced by Big West, with no involvement from the original series creators from Studio N ...
'' as well as previous ''Macross'' videogames. It was developed by Artdink and released by Namco Bandai in October 2009.


2010s

* 2010.10: ''Macross Trial Frontier'' (
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) (マクロストライアルフロンティア, ''Makurosu Toraiaru Furontia''), Artdink, Bandai Namco, BD-ROM * 2011.02: '' Macross Triangle Frontier'' (PlayStation Portable) (マクロストライアングルフロンティア, ''Makurosu Toraianguru Furontia''), Artdink, Bandai Namco Games, UMD :The sequel to ''Macross Ultimate Frontier'', also developed by Artdink and released by Namco Bandai. * 2011.10: ''Macross Last Frontier'' (PlayStation 3) (マクロスラストフロンティア, ''Makurosu Rasuto Furontia''), Artdink, Bandai Namco, BD-ROM :A
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release from Namco Bandai. Bundled as a Hybrid Disc along with the second Frontier movie, it recaps the 2 movies using an upscaled version of the PSP games assets and engine. * 2012.07: ''Macross SP Cross Deculture'' (
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/ Android 2.3.6) (マクロスSP クロスデカルチャー!!!, ''Makurosu SP Kurosu Dekarucha!!!''), BNDeNA, Digital distribution * 2012.07: ''My Boyfriend is a Pilot 2012'' (PlayStation 3) (私の彼はパイロット2012, ''Watashi No Kare Wa Pairotto 2012''), Artdink, Bandai Namco, BD-ROM :A hybrid disc game similar to Last Frontier, recaps the events of DYRL using material from the PSP games. * 2013.02: '' Macross 30: Voices across the Galaxy'' (PlayStation 3) (マクロス30 銀河を繋ぐ歌声, ''Makurosu 30 Ginga Wo Tsunagu Utagoe''), Artdink, Bandai Namco Games, BD-ROM : - An Action RPG game announced for 2013 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Macross. * 2014.02: ''Macross Card Fighter'' (
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, Android 2.3) (マクロスカードファイター, ''Makurosu Kado Faita''), Bandai Namco Games, Digital distribution * 2016.10: ''Macross Δ Scramble'' (
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) (マクロスΔスクランブル), Bandai Namco Entertainment, Artdink, PS Vita Card * 2017.08: ''Uta Macross Sma-Pho De-Culture'' (
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,
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) (歌マクロス スマホDeカルチャー), DeNA, Digital distribution


Crossover

* 2000.05: ''
Super Robot Wars Alpha known as ''Super Robot Wars Alpha'' outside Japan, is a 2000 tactical role-playing video game developed and published by Banpresto for the PlayStation. A version for the Dreamcast, ''Super Robot Wars for Dreamcast'', was released a year later. ...
'' (PlayStation/Dreamcast) (スーパーロボット大戦α, ''Supa Robotto Taisen Alpha''), Banpresto,
Smilebit or Sega Sports R&D is a defunct development division of the Japanese video game company Sega. It was previously known as Smilebit, one of nine semi-autonomous studios which Sega established in 2000. Smilebit was previously known as R&D6 or AM6 w ...
, CD-ROM/GD-ROM * 2007.09: '' Another Century's Episode 3: The Final'' (PlayStation 2)
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, Banpresto,
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Cancelled

* ''Macross VF-X2 North American localization'' (PlayStation) (マクロス ブイエフエックスツー, ''Makurosu Biefu Ekkusu Tsu''), UNiT, Bandai Visual, CD-ROM :Localization process including English voice acting and the addition of an exclusive mecha had already started when the project was eventually cancelled. The unfinished game was yet released by Tokyo Snack in a limited non-commercial promotion campaign title named ''Macross VF-X2: Special Version''. * ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Another Dimension'' (
Nintendo 64 The (N64) is a home video game console developed by Nintendo. The successor to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, it was released on June 23, 1996, in Japan, on September 29, 1996, in North America, and on March 1, 1997, in Europe and Au ...
) (超時空要塞マクロス アナザーディメンション, ''Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Anaza Dimenshyon'')
GameTek GameTek was an American video game publisher based in North Miami Beach, Florida known for publishing video game adaptations of game shows in the late 1980s and early 1990s. GameTek was a trade name for IJE, the owner of electronic publishing rig ...
, Tomy, ROM cartridge :Japanese localization of '' Robotech: Crystal Dreams'' to be done by video game company Tomy of Japan. Since most of the
mecha In science fiction, or mechs are giant robots or machines controlled by people, typically depicted as humanoid walking vehicles. The term was first used in Japanese (language), Japanese after shortening the English loanword or , but the mean ...
used in ''Crystal Dreams'' came from the original ''Macross'' TV series (which provided a third of the animation for the ''
Robotech ''Robotech'' is a science fiction franchise that began with an 85-episode anime television series produced by Harmony Gold USA in association with Tatsunoko Production and first released in the United States in 1985. The show was adapted from t ...
'' cartoon series in the U.S.), Tomy saw the opportunity to have the only ''Macross'' game released on the Japanese N64. However, producer GameTek never completed the American game and closed down in 1998. In addition, though Tomy was interested in the game and even went as far as to advertise it in Japanese magazines, the company didn't obtain the rights to distribute a ''Macross'' game from Bandai.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Macross Video Games
Macross lists is a Japanese science fiction mecha anime media franchise/media mix, created by Studio Nue (most prominently mecha designer, writer and producer Shōji Kawamori) and Artland in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth and the ...
Macross video games Japan-exclusive video games
Macross video games is a Japanese science fiction mecha anime media franchise/media mix, created by Studio Nue (most prominently mecha designer, writer and producer Shōji Kawamori) and Artland in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth and the ...