The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (2003 video game)

The Super Dimension Fortress Macross is a 2003 third-person shooting and flight simulation video game developed by Shade and published by Bandai for the PlayStation 2. The game is based on the classic 1982 anime series Super Dimension Fortress Macross.

The game allows players to pilot the iconic VF-1 Valkyrie variable fighter in its three modes: Fighter, Gerwalk, and Battroid. It retells the story of the original anime series, placing the player in the role of a United Nations Spacy pilot fighting against the Zentradi alien invaders.

Gameplay consists primarily of combat missions where the player must engage and defeat enemy forces, ranging from Zentradi battle pods to capital ships. The game features a variety of weapons and upgrades for the Valkyrie, allowing for customization and strategic gameplay. In addition to combat, the game includes story sequences and cutscenes that follow the plot of the anime.

The 2003 Macross game is one of several video game adaptations of the Macross franchise, and is notable for its attempts to faithfully recreate the look and feel of the original anime series on the PlayStation 2 platform. The game received mixed reviews, with some praising its faithfulness to the source material and engaging gameplay, while others criticized its controls and technical limitations.