Red Art Games will release Kaminari Games-developed multi-dimensional shoot ’em up MACROSS: Shooting Insight for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch both physically and digitally in 2024 in the west, the publisher announced. The physical edition will be available in both ESRB- and PEGI-rated variants.
Details such as a release date, special editions, retail prices, and pre-order windows for both the physical and digital editions will be announced at a later date.
In Japan, MACROSS: Shooting Insight is due out for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 14. The PC version will be available worldwide, but only support Japanese at launch. (Update: The PC version was delayed at the last minute due to bugs. A new release date was not announced.)
Here is an overview of the game, via Red Art Games:
About
MACROSS Shooting Insight is an all-new MACROSS game, the latest entry in the landmark science fiction franchise! When multiple dimensional folds suddenly occur across space-time, pilots and songstresses alike find themselves inexplicably transported to the Battle 7! From there, six stories unfold with the fate of the galaxy at stake.
Pilots, songstresses, and characters from five MACROSS series (MACROSS Plus, MACROSS Zero, MACROSS 7, MACROSS Frontier, and MACROSS Delta) take center stage in a completely original story. MACROSS Shooting Insight includes fan-favorite songs from all featured MACROSS series! Use the power of songs to gain an edge in battle! Synchronize with songstresses while playing stages to activate a variety of buffs and debuffs, such as increased firepower, increased maneuverability, reduced enemy fire speed, etc.
Experience a multi-dimensional shooting game featuring pilots and songstresses that have come together across time! Play as pilots from different time periods and go through stages made up of multiple scenes, with each scene featuring distinct game types that utilize the different modes of each pilot’s Valkyrie. Stages include multiple game styles, such as horizontally scrolling shooting, vertically scrolling shooting, and 360-degree scrolling shooting.
Key Features
- Brand new and original story.
- Characters from five different MACROSS anime series.
- Multiple gameplay styles in each level (horizontally scrolling shooting, vertically scrolling shooting, and 360-degree scrolling shooting).
- Fan-favorite songs from all featured MACROSS series
- Japanese dub.
- English localization.