Macross: Shooting Insight launch trailer

Macross: Shooting Insight, the first game in the Macross anime series to be released on consoles in the west, has been given a launch trailer. The title left Japan this week after a bit of a wait.

Red Art Games has provided the following information about it:

From developer Kaminari Games and publisher Red Art Games, Macross: Shooting Insight is the latest entry into the landmark science fiction franchise of Macross. The explosive shmup follows a group of fan-favorite pilots and songstresses from the Macross universe as they unite to take down a new cosmic menace threatening time and space. Featuring multiple gameplay styles and iconic songs with the power to change the game, the futuristic space shooter delivers an immersive journey full of lovable characters and adrenaline-pumping fights to thrill longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Key Features

• New Original Story: With the fate of the galaxy in players’ hands, five engaging stories unfold to make up Macross: Shooting Insight‘s brand-new narrative, centered around familiar faces across the Macross franchise.
• Influential Songs: The power of music is strong in Macross, as songs can be weaponized through synchronizing with songstresses to activate a variety of crucial buffs and debuffs, such as increased firepower and reduced enemy fire speed.
• Legendary Pilots: Macross: Shooting Insight sees the return of playable pilots across several time periods, each with a unique Valkyrie, or a variable fighter, to utilize.
• Variety of Gameplay Styles: As the story progresses, unique stages offer multiple game styles, such as horizontal, vertical and 360-degree scrolling shooter, making for a dynamic gameplay experience.
• English Localization: Players in the West can seamlessly jump into the adventure and fully engage with the gripping story with full English localization.
• Enhanced Features and Quality of Life Improvements: The Western release includes all of the latest updates, including improved difficulty settings, additional restart options and optimized music transitions.

Have a look at the Macross: Shooting Insight launch trailer below.

Launch Trailer

Macross: Shooting Insight is now available on Nintendo Switch worldwide. Access further coverage here.