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This is a list of Macross video games. Even though some of these games have only been released in the Japanese domestic market rather than abroad (where the Macross franchise has also been licensed by Harmony Gold as Robotech) they extend the franchise with noticeable key elements such as original animation scenes, characters and mecha known as Valkyries.

Games with the cloud icon next to them use Steam Cloud to sync their saves, while games without the cloud icon do not. Automatically Back Up Game Saves GameSave Manager is a free program that contains a database of games and their save game locations.
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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 hobbyist-made freeware applications and licensed non-game applications are not listed.

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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[edit]

1983.XX: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (Arcadia)

(超時空要塞マクロス, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross), Bandai, ROM cartridge

1984.XX: Miss Macross (FM-7/PC-8801/PC-8801 Mk.II)

(ミスマクロス, Misu Makurosu), Technopolis Soft, Cassette tape

1984.XX: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross Countdown (X1 Turbo/FM-7/MSX/MSX2/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/Floppy disk/ROM cartridge

1985.XX: Macross: SF Challenge Game (Laserdisc game)

(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), Shogakukan, Toshiba-Emi, LaserDisc

1985.12: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (Famicom)

(超時空要塞マクロス, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross), Namco, Bandai, ROM cartridge

A 2D sidescrolling shooter game released in 1985 for the Famicom and MSX computers by Namco and Bandai.^[1] The main objectives of the lone Valkyrie are to battle Zentradi forces, penetrate the Zentradi's Nupetiet Vergnitzs flagship, and destroy it. A simplified MIDI rendition of the song 'Shao Pai Long' is the game's only background music.

1990s[edit]

1992.XX: Super Spacefortress Macross (Arcade)

(超時空要塞マクロス, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross), NMK, Banpresto/Fabtek, ROM

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 Banpresto during the 1990s, all of which were scrolling shooters: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1992),^[2]^[3]The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II (1993)^[4]^[5] and Macross Plus (1996).^[6]^[7] The first game follows the events of the Do You Remember Love? movie.^[3]

1992.04: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2036 (PC Engine CD-ROM²)

(超時空要塞マクロス2036, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu 2036), Masaya/Nippon Computer System, CD-ROM

A 2D sidescrolling shooter released in April 1992 for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM²^[8] that occurs in the universe of The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II: Lovers, AgainOVA. The game takes place 26 years after the end of Space War I, with Komilia Maria Fallyna Jenius as one of the protagonists.^[9]

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 PC Engine Super CD-ROM²^[10] that follows the continuity of Macross II and is a sequel to Macross 2036.^[11]

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 (PC-9801)

(超時空要塞マクロス -リメンバーミ-, Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross Rimembā Mi), Family Soft, Floppy disk

Turn-based strategy game.

1993.10: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Scramble Valkyrie (Super Famicom)

(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), Winkysoft, Zamuse/Banpresto, ROM cartridge

A 2D sidescrolling shooter released in 1993 for the Nintendo Super Famicom and based on Do You Remember Love?.^[12] The story takes place after the movie, but before the launch of the SDF-2 Megaroad-01.

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.^[13] 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.^[14]

1997.06: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love (Sega Saturn/PlayStation/PlayStation 3)

(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, Bandai Visual, CD-ROM/Digital distribution

A 2D shooter created for the Sega Saturn in 1997 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Macross franchise,^[15] it was co-programmed by Sega and was later ported to the PlayStation in 1999^[16] and the PlayStation 3 in 2012 (through digital download).^[17] 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 (Windows 95/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.^[18] 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.^[18]

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[edit]

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/Emotion, CD-ROM not for sale

2000.03: Macross 7: Let's Reveal The Galaxy's Heart!! (Game Boy Color)

(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.^[19] It features Macross 7's Fire Bomber band and their special Valkyries, plus some from the UN Spacy.

2000.03: Macross: True Love Song (WonderSwan)

(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, Takara/Takara Tomy, CD-ROM

Released for the PlayStation in 2000. It is based on Macross Plus, with cutscenes from the movie version included.^[20]

2001.02: Macross M3 (Dreamcast)

(マクロスM3, Makurosu M3), Shoeisha, GD-ROM

A 3D shooter released for the Dreamcast on February 22, 2001. M3 takes place around 2014, and covers the story of Maximilian Jenius, Milia Fallyna Jenius, and their adopted Meltlandi daughter Moaramia Fallyna Jenius (whose original name was Moaramia Jifon) as they continue to serve as Valkyrie pilots.^[21]

2001.06: The Super Dimension Macross VO (Windows 98/Windows ME)

(超時空要塞マクロス VO, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu Bio), Bothtec, CD-ROM

Robotech Game Online

A space combat simulator released in 2001 for the PC.^[22] It was compatible with Windows 95, 98 and ME.^[22] A Windows XP version was released (The Super Dimension Fortress Macross VOXP) in 2002.^[23] The game was unique in the fact that it enabled players to sortie online using the vehicles used by the different factions (Zentradi, Meltlandi and U.N. Spacy) featured in Macross DYRL.

2002.07: The Super Dimension Macross VOXP (Windows 98/Windows ME/Windows XP)

(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/Windows 2000/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) (PlayStation 2)

(超時空要塞マクロス, Chō Jikū Yōsai Makurosu), Sega AM2, Bandai, DVD-ROM

A full 3D shooter released by Sega-AM2 for the PlayStation 2 in 2003.^[24] 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 (PlayStation Portable)

(マクロスエースフロンティア, Makurosu Esu Furontia), Artdink, Bandai Namco Games, UMD

2009.10: Macross Ultimate Frontier (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 as well as previous Macross videogames. It was developed by Artdink and released by Namco Bandai in October 2009.^[25]

2010s[edit]

2010.10: Macross Trial Frontier (PlayStation 3)

(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 Toraiguru 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 PlayStation 3 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.^[26]

2012.07: Macross SP Cross Deculture (iOS 5/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.^[27]

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

^[28] - An Action RPG game announced for 2013 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Macross.^[29]

2014.02: Macross Card Fighter (iOS 3, 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 (PlayStation Vita)

(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 (iOS, Android)

(歌マクロススマホDeカルチャー), DeNA, Digital distribution

Crossover[edit]

2000.05: Super Robot Wars Alpha (PlayStation/Dreamcast)

(スーパーロボット大戦α, Supa Robotto Taisen Alpha), Banpresto, Smilebit, CD-ROM/GD-ROM

2007.09: Another Century's Episode 3: The Final (PlayStation 2)

From Software, Banpresto, DVD-ROM

Cancelled[edit]

Robotech Board Games

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)

(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, Tomy, ROM cartridge

Japanese localization of Robotech: Crystal Dreams to be done by video game company Tomy of Japan. Since most of the mecha used in Crystal Dreams came from the original Macross TV series (which provided a third of the animation for the Robotech 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.

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^Nintendo Family Computer System Compatible Cartridge Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. NMR-4500. Namco/Bandai. Japan. Y4800. 1985, December 10
^Chou-Jikuu Yousai Macross
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^Chou-Jikuu Yousai Macross II
^Arcade game. Chou-Jikuu Yousai Macross II. Horizontal Scrolling Shooting Game. Banpresto. Japan. 1993
^Macross Plus
^Arcade game. Macross Plus. Vertical Scrolling Shooting Game. Banpresto. Japan. December, 1996
^NEC PC-Engine Compatible CD-ROM2/Super CD-ROM2 Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2036. NSCD-2007. Nihon Computer System (Masaya). Japan. Y7400. 1992, April 3
^Macross 2036
^NEC PC-Engine Compatible CD-ROM2/Super CD-ROM2 Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Eternal Love Song. NSCD-2014. Nihon Computer System (Masaya). Japan. Y7400. 1992, December 4
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^Nintendo Super Family Computer System Compatible Cartridge Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie. SHVC-M9. Zamuse. Japan. Y8800. 1993, October 29
^Sony PlayStation Compatible CD-ROM Video Game. Macross Digital Mission VF-X. SLPS-00386. UNiT Inc/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y6800. 1997, February 28
^Sony PlayStation Compatible CD-ROM Video Game. PlayStation The Best Collection Series: Macross Digital Mission VF-X. SLPS-91058. UNiT Inc/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y2800. 1998, May 28
^Sega Saturn Compatible CD-ROM Video Game. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross:Do You Remember Love?. T-23403G. Sega/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y6800. 1997, June 6
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Whether you’re switching to a new PC, reinstalling Windows, or just ensuring you don’t lose hours of gameplay if your hard drive dies, you’ll want to make sure your save games are properly backed up.

Quite a few games support save-game syncing via the cloud, but many games — especially older ones — do not. You’ll need to back up and restore their save files on your own.

Check if Cloud Syncing is Available

Cloud syncing is the ideal. If a game syncs its save files with a cloud service, it handles the backup and restore process on its own. Unless something goes wrong, the game will automatically back up your save games to the cloud and restore them to other computers, so you don’t have to worry about it.

First and foremost, you should identify if a game syncs its own saves before bothering to back up its game saves. If you’re using Steam, click the “List View” icon at the top-right corner and look for the cloud icon. Games with the cloud icon next to them use Steam Cloud to sync their saves, while games without the cloud icon do not.

Automatically Back Up Game Saves

GameSave Manager is a free program that contains a database of games and their save game locations. It can scan your computer for installed games and their associated saves, displaying them in a list. With a few clicks, you can select the games you care about and back up their save games to a single file. This file can be restored on another computer with GameSave Manager, putting all the save games back in their correct location.

Without GameSave Manager, this would require locating a game’s save files on your hard drive and backing them up manually, then restoring the individual files to their correct locations. As games scatter their saves all over your hard drive — there’s no one standard location — this can be very inconvenient and tedious.

After installing GameSave Manager, click the Make a backup option. You’ll be able to choose the installed games you want to back up.

You can also create a scheduled task that will automatically back up your game saves on a schedule. GameSave Manager can place these backed up files in a cloud storage folder, so you’ll always have a recent backup in case anything goes wrong.

Link Your Game Saves to the Cloud

Games that don’t perform cloud syncing still put their save games in a specific folder. With symbolic links, it’s possible to place your save game folders in a cloud storage folder — such as on Dropbox, Google Drive, or SkyDrive — and create a symbolic link to that new folder at the original location. This effectively tricks the game into storing its save games in a cloud storage folder, so they’ll be synced along with all your other files.

You could do this yourself by following our guide to creating symbolic links on Windows. However, GameSave Manager also includes a tool that will quickly do this for you. Just click the Sync and Link option and select the game saves you want to store in your cloud storage folder.

Manually Back Up Game Saves

If you’d like to eschew third-party tools entirely, you can back up your save files the old fashioned way. Bear in mind that different games store their save files in different locations. There are no standard locations that are universally respected. Here are some common locations where games may store their save files.

C:UsersNAMESaved GamesGAME

C:UsersNAMEDocumentsGAME

C:UsersNAMEDocumentsMy GamesGAME

C:UsersNAMEAppDataRoamingGAME

C:UsersNAMEAppDataLocalGAME

C:Program FilesGAME

C:ProgramDataGAME

C:Program FilesSteamsteamappscommonGAME

C:Program FIlesSteamUSERGAME

This isn’t a comprehensive list — not by a long shot. Some games’ save data may even be stored in the Windows registry. If you’re looking to back up a specific game, your best bet is to perform a Google search for the game’s name and “save location” to find where its save data is stored. Websites like the Save Game Locations Wiki attempt to bring all this information together in one place, but they’re not very comprehensive.

If you have a game that uses Microsoft’s Games for Windows Live, bear in mind that you’ll also need to copy your GFWL profile folder. If you copy the game’s save files without your GFWL profile, the saves may become unusable. This is just one of the many ways Microsoft’s GFWL inconveniences PC gamers.

Back up the folder from the following location, then restore the folder to the same location on the new system:

C:UsersNAMEAppDataLocalMicrosoftXLive

We recommend you use GameSave Manager if it supports the games you want to back up — backing up save games manually can be complex and unnecessarily time-consuming.

If you’re using Steam, you can also back up your Steam folder — stored in the Program Files folder by default — and move it to a new computer. All your Steam games will be present, so you won’t have to re-download them.

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