Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Keyboard | Use the 8-way arcade control with the shot and bomb/special buttons, plus coin and start inputs. Verify the Macross II or GAMEST mapping. Verify the loaded Arcade Systems build instructions when the public sources do not provide a complete control table. |
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Control notes
The loaded Arcade Systems mapping takes priority over generic labels.
How it plays
How does Super Spacefortress Macross II / Chou-Jikuu Yousai Macross II play?
Pilot the Macross fighter through the vertical route, shoot the enemy formations, collect weapon power-ups, and use the mapped bomb or special action to survive the increasingly dense stages. Follow the Macross II scenes and defeat each boss while managing the two-player arcade layout.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Super Spacefortress Macross II / Chou-Jikuu Yousai Macross II?
Keep the fighter near an open escape lane, use a bomb before a pattern closes, and test the current build's weapon timing instead of assuming the review program is identical to the parent. In two-player mode, cover different lanes and avoid duplicating movement.
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