Overview and Gameplay
Choujikuu Yousai Macross follows Hikaru Ichijyo’s VF-1S Valkyrie through a repeating assault on enemy forces and Britai’s warship. Each round begins in open space, continues across the ship’s exterior and corridors, and ends with the destruction of its central reactor. Later rounds increase the difficulty and introduce stronger enemies.
Controls And Mechanics
The D-pad moves the Valkyrie, B fires the gun pod, and Select launches limited reaction missiles. Holding A while pressing a direction transforms the craft between Fighter, Gerwalk, and Battroid forms. Fighter moves through stages fastest, Gerwalk provides rapid forward fire, and Battroid can turn to shoot enemies approaching from behind.
A power gauge functions as health and fuel, decreasing from enemy attacks, collisions, and elapsed time. Reaching zero costs a life. Power-restoring items, extra missiles, bonus points, and extra Valkyries appear during play. Remaining reactor time becomes a score bonus after the target is destroyed.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1985
- Developer: Namco Limited
- Publisher: Bandai
- Original platform: Nintendo Family Computer
