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Pretty in the box

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was eagerly awaiting this game to harken back to the joys of my youth. I remember, as a teenager, sitting down at 4 PM everyday in front of the TV to follow the exploits of Rick Hunter, Lisa Hayes, and Lin Minmei. This game completely reminds me of the show. It is pretty, but no matter how hard you yelled at another stupid choice of Rick's, you had to follow him through the story. So it is with the game.

The key to this game is staying in the box. Follow the plotline, do exactly what you are told, learn the controls given to you and you will do fine. Don' t, and you will regret your experience. The area fighting boundaries are irritating, forcing an immediate turn when you reach them. The objectives are exacting, limiting your options. Forget freeform transformation, each mission requieres a specific form to win. The difficult control set can't be changed. And a cooperative mode, ala Halo, is missing which would help less skilled gamers get through.

I enjoy Battlecry for what it is. A beautiful trip down memory lane. Unfortunately, at the end of the lane, I will quickly sell it.

whish I could give it 2.5 stars

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Man - this game is phenomanally erratic. On the plus side - its really cool to watch as you play - it feels very authentic - and you can do some really fun stuff with the Veretech (swooping in on enemys - firing a bunch of missiles - and then transforming to finish them off with your gun) - but some of the missions are just absloutly horrible. It is not so much that they are too hard (althought there are a few) - its that there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to how exactly to get through some other than kill everything in site by seeing how fast you can fire your gun and how well you can aim. There were honestly a few levels where when I beat them i could see no difference in how I played vs the times i lost - in fact i would switch difficulty and sometimes end up lasting longer on hard than on medium. On the flip side there are a few missions that are unbearably easy - OK - the one with Minmei is fun just because it gives them an excuse to put her in it and it is kind of like comic relief - but sometimes - its like whatever. Also there are way way to many missions involving protecting something - a few are good - but you spend so much time tethered to something you are protecting - you rarely have time to really use the veretech as it can be used. And finally - the mission spaces are way to containing - why you can not fly up above a city- circle around and swoop in is beyond me. I know the game would be different - but limiting how high you can go in a VT to a few stories up is very unauthentic - and not very Robotechy - If the designers really wanted to incorporate missions where you were forced to stay close to the ground - they should have changed the story a bit - and have you transfered to the SDF-1 after bursting point - and have to fly missions in the city onboard the sdf-1 - then you would actually have a reason for a flight cieling (the roof)

Second - if you are a big fan of Robotech - you will realise there is a serious flaw in the time frame of the game vs what happens on the missions. Most of this game is supposed to take place after the war but before Kyhron goes after the SDF-1. The problem is you end up going on missions where you end up fighting 100's of battle pods. While that makes sense early on - it certainly is not at all appropriate when you consider there are only a few thousand Zentradi malcontents at this point (pre Malcontent uprisings for all you seriously die hards)and they have a very limited supply of mecha (and not much protoculture to use it.) I know this sounds really picky - but to be honest after the way the Matrix incorporated the plot of the game with the plot of the movie - I think the bar has been raised substantially for film and TV tie ins.

BUT BUT BUT!- I will say this for the feel of the STORY -it is very authentic - it - like everything Robotech is tragic. It has a great commander that is very Lisa Hayes. The appearances by the originals are great - the way they incorporate Roy's death is great as well. The vs environment Rocks - actually it is the best thing about the game - and with the price now under 20 bucks i would reconmend the game just for that. If you dont like the story - then just use a cheat code to unlock all the environments you can play in. (The only thing I whish they would have added was a MAX vs Myria level set inside the SDF-1 - where you and a friend (girlfriend whoose into Robotech?) could re enact the great battle.

this game is crazy awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is crazy. Its one of the best games ive ever played. The only problems are the missions are severley repetetive and u cant fly very high, but other than that its awesome. Although there never is a mission where u have enough room to do maneuvers like firing a salvo of missiles and then changing into battloid mode to realy fight, or do some coolio spin move then fire some missiles and then fly upward and straight down again. But this game is 10x better than that ripoff Robotech Invasion.But its still one of the best games ever. (Xbox version is best).

Love at first play!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

As a hardcore Robotech fan this game was a "must buy". But I was very pleased that it is really a good game in and of it self, regardless of the robotech theme. The look and feel of the game is great. As you play you quickly begin to enjoy the handling the fighter as it transforms into "robot" form. Also the story line is easy to follow, so if you have never heard of robotech you easly know whats going on.

The only downside is getting use to the control and how to use it in three different modes.

This is a great game, I belive most people will enjoy it.

Good graphics, not much gameplay

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: September 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Actually, I had a chance to play this game even further, and it is okay. The graphics are excellent, but the execution of the camera angles doesnt do enough to show off the detail. This game could have been a lot better with a little more tweaking on the gameplay, but it is still fun if you are willing to get past the first few stages, which are extremely boreing.

If you are a robotech fan get this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: February 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This rating is for Robotech fans. Others might not like it as much. This game is addictive and very fun. Rented it first then HAD to buy it. Graphics are good and gameplay is both challenging and rewarding (you are going to love blasting stuff with your missiles and strafing with your chain gun). There is a learning curve so at first you will be frustrated (I mean there is three modes to learn for god sakes).

I would have changed a couple of things. Limited missiles would have enhanced the versus mode. Other than that, however, this is a good game.

right on

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I didn't know what to think, looking at all the ads and just completing my collection of the television series and then I purchased the game. It is worth every penny. I don't think people would enjoy the game properly unless they were a big Robotech fan. The only grip I would have is that they didn't use the characters in the story line, but they ran along side the show with what happens on the earth during the Zentradi conflict. As much detail that the programmers put into the game, you can tell that they paid paticular attention to detail to where as a customer, you win.
If you don't know about Robotech, I recommend getting the first volume of the series, but beware, you will be hooked.

It is a "Just OK game"

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: February 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game was kind of like the Episode 1 of Star Wars. You expected a GREAT product and didn't get it. The end result of all the hype fell well short of expectations. The game play is actually pretty horrible, very repetitive and sometimes quite annoying. The graphics however are VERY well done in the original style. It does however look rushed. The models used are not polished by any means. I did buy it, and I would buy it again. But, only because I am a HUGE Macross/Robotech fan. As far as replay goes, I finished the game and have not opened the box since. I had more fun with the last segment of the Ace Combat Series for PS2. I do reccomend it for Macross/Robotech fans looking for something to bring back the memories of the original series (I remember when it aired on TV =) But, I am really disapointed overall. The game changed very little from whay TDK showed at E3 prior to the debut and has a VERY rushed out the door feeling.

The qualities of "Robotech: Battlecry"

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: November 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The good:
-This multi-form robot sure knows how to fight, and this a piece of anime, too.
-Deserves the exploration

The bad:
-EGM(Electronic Gaming Monthly) was right about those "escort missions"
-Sometimes feels light
-The comments given after you fail a mission

The strange:
-Do some of these characters really deserve the right to hold these kind of jobs(Yes, you Jack)?
-Don't some of the enemies piss you off?

The awards for:
-Best form-Fighter mode
-Worst enemy-The blue fighterpods(multiply entirely too much and are so annoying, but fun to kill)

The overall:
If I picked between a Gundam game and this game, this game would win. Mainly, because not only the easy gameplay, but the graphics are stunning and this is just a piece of anime. If you like robots, this is your game. Just beware of some very killer missions.

One of the best games for Xbox

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: October 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is great. I took the chance and preordered it before I knew too much about the game and I was not disapointed. The cell shading, which I normaly don't like in games, fits the game well, although the smoke looks kinda weird. The only minor problems I saw with the game is the multiplayer mode, which only allows 2 players and only slight changes in game type, and the cut scenes are only airbrushed stills and leave some of the plot out.
Bottom line: great single player anime action game with a okay but not spectacular multiplayer mode. Arguably better than HALO.

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