Macross Shooting Insight for Switch, PS4 and Steam

[jvmacross]

11 hours ago, sh9000 said:

 

 

 

 

https://macross-si.bushiroadgames.com

Thanks for the link...I had initially not noticed the url....read the PO options and looks like only one site will provide the new Mikimoto illustration on a freebie art card...so buying from there....also got the Amazon edition as it seems to have some settings materials artbook as well....

[treatment]

preorder pages available at amz-jp (so far):

PS4 normal (5280y) : https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9Q2TC1/

PS5 normal (4493y) : https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9PBWBX/

PS5 LE (unknown) : https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9M3BN2

Switch normal (5280y) : https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9PWGTF/

Switch LE (7678y) https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9P2WWX/

 

[jvmacross]

If you follow the link provided by @sh9000 you will see the links to various other Japanese online retailers....the nice part is you can order based on what "freebie" you would like to have included....for me...I went for the po where I will get the Mikimoto A4 clear file and the settings materials book...you may need a proxy for some as I only checked the PO pages that were of interest to me....

[jvmacross]

As far as I know...this videogame release will be the first ever to include SDFM-DYRL characters and mecha released outside of Japan...in fact, it will be the first SDFM-DYRL merch ever released outside of Japan post BW-HG Deal.....why do I feel that things may not go as planned?

 

Edited August 24, 2023 by jvmacross

[Shawn]

google search finds 2 versions--jp and en

something seems to be missing on the EN version...but can't place my finger on it 😛

https://www.gematsu.com/2023/08/macross-shooting-insight-physical-edition-includes-macross-do-you-remember-love-content

 

 

EN page

https://macross-si.bushiroadgames.com/en/

 

JP page
https://macross-si.bushiroadgames.com/

[jvmacross]

48 minutes ago, Shawn said:

google search finds 2 versions--jp and en

something seems to be missing on the EN version...but can't place my finger on it 😛

https://www.gematsu.com/2023/08/macross-shooting-insight-physical-edition-includes-macross-do-you-remember-love-content

 

 

EN page

https://macross-si.bushiroadgames.com/en/

 

JP page
https://macross-si.bushiroadgames.com/

The original galactic songstress.....

Accept no imitations!

[treatment]

6 hours ago, treatment said:

preorder pages available at amz-jp (so far):

PS4 normal (5280y) : https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9Q2TC1/

PS5 normal (4493y) : https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9PBWBX/

PS5 LE (unknown) : https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9M3BN2

Switch normal (5280y) : https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9PWGTF/

Switch LE (7678y) https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CG9P2WWX/

 

 

update:

The LEs for the PS4 and PS5 platforms disc-versions are now listed on amz-jp:

PS5 LE  (7678y) :  https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0CG9M3BN2  

PS4 LE (7678y) : https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0CG9LWNQW

translated description/detail on amz-jp: 

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The package version includes stages, characters, and aircraft from "Do You Remember Love, Macross?" (additional paid DLC)!
Limited edition contents: 4 special benefits such as a special illustration package drawn by Haruhiko Mikimoto, the character designer of "Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?"
Character design of "Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do you remember love?" Illustration package drawn by Haruhiko Mikimoto & special book red (40p planned) & acrylic plate & Weiss Schwarz special PR card (*PR card is the first production version) Includes both regular and limited editions)!

 

 

 

Edited August 25, 2023 by treatment

[Graham]

I've just pre-ordered the Japanese PS4 version from Amazon.jp/

[jvmacross]

So far I PO'd the PS5 and Switch Limited Editions....want the Mikimoto clear file and the Settings Book...

I hope that is not some Google Translate error and the "Limited" versions do come with the alternate Mikimoto boxart!

Edited August 25, 2023 by jvmacross

[Convectuoso]

Do we know if the Japan limited edition will have an English language option?

[Raikkonen]

The game itself has never been my style of play, but had my interest of finally having a official Macross game featuring a piece of SDF in English... Well, that's gone now... 

I will probably wait further on solely for how Zero is in it. 

 

[Xenon]

On 8/24/2023 at 10:39 PM, Shawn said:

google search finds 2 versions--jp and en

something seems to be missing on the EN version...but can't place my finger on it 😛

https://www.gematsu.com/2023/08/macross-shooting-insight-physical-edition-includes-macross-do-you-remember-love-content

 

 

EN page

https://macross-si.bushiroadgames.com/en/

 

JP page
https://macross-si.bushiroadgames.com/

Words can't express how much I loathe Harmony frakking Gold. With every. Fibre. Of. My. Being.

Given this and their fan trolling announcement fan trolling at SDCC that DYRL and any future sequel containing any of the characters, mecha, and stroylines from SDFM are still prohibited, I think it's time for fans to go to war with HG. I mean, seriously, this is just crap.

[jvmacross]

3 hours ago, Xenon said:

Words can't express how much I loathe Harmony frakking Gold. With every. Fibre. Of. My. Being.

Given this and their fan trolling announcement fan trolling at SDCC that DYRL and any future sequel containing any of the characters, mecha, and stroylines from SDFM are still prohibited, I think it's time for fans to go to war with HG. I mean, seriously, this is just crap.

Just get the limited edition Japanese release which includes the DYRL content and, for now, is being sold directly to customers outside of Japan...

[Graham]

On 8/25/2023 at 6:41 PM, Convectuoso said:

Do we know if the Japan limited edition will have an English language option?

It's unknown at this stage, but my guess is going to be no.

But being a scrolling shoot-em-up game, I doubt the game will have complicated controls or menu system, so likely the Japanese version will not be difficult to figure out.

But personally, I planning to buy both the Japanese version and the international release.

[Mommar]

On 8/27/2023 at 4:37 AM, Xenon said:

Words can't express how much I loathe Harmony frakking Gold. With every. Fibre. Of. My. Being.

Given this and their fan trolling announcement fan trolling at SDCC that DYRL and any future sequel containing any of the characters, mecha, and stroylines from SDFM are still prohibited, I think it's time for fans to go to war with HG. I mean, seriously, this is just crap.

Go to war with them how?  Are you going to throw eggs at their office building?

[Big s]

On 8/28/2023 at 8:05 AM, Mommar said:

Go to war with them how?  Are you going to throw eggs at their office building?

He’s gonna play Macross idol music from the Japanese version over a loudspeaker at their office, if they even have one

[Graham]

It's probably a longshot, but I'm hoping we get more VFs for this game as DLC.

 

[Graham]

Hmm.......given the rumors about the pending launch of the Switch 2, which have been circulating on social media in the last week or two, I'm wondering if I should hold off on pre-ordering Macross Shooting Insite for the Switch? At least until there is more information about whether Switch games will be backwards compatible with the Switch 2, which as far as I know has not yet been confirmed.

I mean it's not a big issue for me about being able to play Macross Shooting Insite. I already have the Japanese version of Macross Shooting Insite pre-ordered for the PS4 and I'll also get the international version for the PS4, so I can still play it on my PS4 at home.

But, at least until I heard the news about the Switch 2, I was planning to buy a Switch OLED, mainly for playing Macross Shooting Insight while commuting to and from work and also for playing some air combat games while commuting also.

But if it turns out that Switch games are not compatible with the Switch 2, effectively rendering the Switch a dead platform, I'm now having second thoughts about buying it.

 

[Knight26]

On 9/12/2023 at 1:01 AM, Graham said:

Hmm.......given the rumors about the pending launch of the Switch 2, which have been circulating on social media in the last week or two, I'm wondering if I should hold off on pre-ordering Macross Shooting Insite for the Switch? At least until there is more information about whether Switch games will be backwards compatible with the Switch 2, which as far as I know has not yet been confirmed.

I mean it's not a big issue for me about being able to play Macross Shooting Insite. I already have the Japanese version of Macross Shooting Insite pre-ordered for the PS4 and I'll also get the international version for the PS4, so I can still play it on my PS4 at home.

But, at least until I heard the news about the Switch 2, I was planning to buy a Switch OLED, mainly for playing Macross Shooting Insight while commuting to and from work and also for playing some air combat games while commuting also.

But if it turns out that Switch games are not compatible with the Switch 2, effectively rendering the Switch a dead platform, I'm now having second thoughts about buying it.

 

The little I have heard about Switch 2 is that backwards compatibility will be baked in and that it will feature DLSS upscaling for older titles.  So maybe getting MSI is still valid given that it will get an automatic 4k upscale on Switch 2.
That being said I will get it on steam after the mod community to circumvent HG  having its head up its ass and push  SDF and DYRL characters and valks into the english release.

Edited September 20, 2023 by Knight26

[Raikkonen]

On 9/6/2023 at 12:56 PM, Graham said:

It's probably a longshot, but I'm hoping we get more VFs for this game as DLC.

 

Purchasable DLC in every game this age is a given. 

I'm also expecting the full skins package of just about every non-cannon valk. 

[MKT]

A preview impression:

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/tokyo-game-show/macross-shooting-insight-hands-on-a-solid-shmup-with-rocking-music/.202723

[sh9000]

Key visual.

New characters.

[sh9000]

Game System Trailer.

[Raikkonen]

I hope it has a easy mode. My gaming reflexes are too rusty over the last few years. 😅

[Graham]

Can't wait to play this.

[Mommar]

Here's some good footage from TGS.  At least on this level they're flanked by the Fire Valk and shooting down Varuta.

 

Edited October 3, 2023 by Mommar

[MKT]

Thanks for posting the video @Mommar

Finally get to glean a few things about the short gameplay:

1. Not very sure how I feel about the shots moving in the direction the VF is going in Fighter. I've never liked this type of shooting mechanic in other shoot-em-ups. On other hand, the stage/screen relative to the VF is pretty huge, and shooting semi-directionally prolly does help clear stuff across the far ends in a quicker manner.

2. I was thinking I could finally break out my wayyyy underused HORI joystick again for this game, until it got to the boss fight in Battroid. The way you lock on the shots in any 360 degree direction, independent of VF movement, appear to point that the second analog stick is necessary. Guess I can forget the joystick now, unless the shot directions are controlled using perhaps the shoulder buttons to rotate the VF. 

3. Transformation appear to be encounter-dependent and not arbitrarily controlled anytime by the player. I think this is a good move, as the stages can be planned out more tightly and uniquely to each mode's abilities. But remains to be seen if other stages allow player to select between modes on the fly. If they do, I hope it is done in such a way that transforming is quite a necessity to get through that particular encounter, and not so much a personal flavor thing in which players usually just leave it in one mode all the way through.

 

[Beko Pharm]

42 minutes ago, MKT said:

2. I was thinking I could finally break out my wayyyy underused HORI joystick again for this game, until it got to the boss fight in Battroid. The way you lock on the shots in any 360 degree direction, independent of VF movement, appear to point that the second analog stick is necessary. Guess I can forget the joystick now, unless the shot directions are controlled using perhaps the shoulder buttons to rotate the VF.

Curious about that too. It may be still possible by using two joysticks though. No idea what your system is but various software to slice and rearrange joysticks into e.g. virtual gamepads exist.

I found no controller schema myself yet but my Google Fu is bad when it comes to JP.

[MKT]

@Beko Pharm I am on the PS4. I got the Hori joystick to relive some Street Fighter & other fighting games just for a brief period.

I don’t think a controller scheme would  already have been finalised at this stage, but I’m optimistic that as with many games these days, the schemes would cater to a wide variety of controller types.  

[Beko Pharm]

Good luck

I _may_ eventually get it for Steam where I'm used to beat games into submission to accept my weird controller setup 🤓

It's just that I'm not much into arcade type games but there doesn't seem to be much choice when it comes to Macross

[Raikkonen]

My head it still spinning after watching this video with all those lights shooting across the screen, let alone me playing it while trying to be millimeter precise in dodging all of it. 

Was it so hard to give us instead something like Ace combat?

[no3Ljm]

Nope. Hard pass for me. I rather wait for a new game that has the Macross 30 gameplay for PS5. Or just straight forward remaster/remake of Macross 30 for PS5 is fine by me as well.

[Mommar]

I like that it's a shump.  I liked Scramble Valkyrie and wanted more of that.  I'm concerned about this game both because of the shots that move with direction (which I hate) and the fact you can't change modes on the fly.  I understand during the boss fight the twin stick style fight that you'd probably want to lock someone to Battroid but elsewhere I want to make my own choices.

[Graham]

While, I'd love an Ace Combat type Macross game, we may be waiting a loooooooooong time, if ever.

So I'm just happy we are getting any Macross game.

[Raikkonen]

10 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Nope. Hard pass for me. I rather wait for a new game that has the Macross 30 gameplay for PS5. Or just straight forward remaster/remake of Macross 30 for PS5 is fine by me as well.

Yeah, I'm also passing... but easily after that video.