Robotech: Invasion

by 2K Games

Product Features

• Multiple thrilling, high-speed and intense alien battles -- Hive raids, gang confrontations, protoculture searches and more
• Control advanced Cyclone vehicles with realistic momentum, balance and traction
• Sophisticated enemy AI with different behavior patterns for each enemy type
• Parallel scenarios - Playing as the 2nd character reveals a new perspective and plot details
• Split-screen and online play -- up to 8 players can fight the invasion online

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002FQVA6
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 10, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,675 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Robotech: Invasion lets players live out the adventure of the world-famous animated sci-fi series! In the mid-21st century, the discovery of alien science called "Robotech" allowed humans to travel beyond their solar system. These explorations led to contact with the Invid, a race of parasitic aliens. The Invid sends an armada to conquer Earth and remake it for themselves. Only the Robotech Expedition can save us from the Invid Invaders! Freeform FPS action with expansive outdoor environments and clear objectives Beautifully rendered 3D environments straight from The New Generation series

Customer Reviews

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Robotech FANS Need Only Apply, October 16, 2004

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Charles S. Allen Jr. (Bmore, Md. USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Robotech: Invasion (Video Game)

Not a far reach from Battlecry, this game will only apeal to Robotech guru's. Once again this game is based on a character not from miniseries, but someone who fights along side with them. Without giving too much away, it is similar Battlecry's Jack without the attitude. Your character is silent throughout the game with exection of a few voiceover flashbacks.

The game is meant for fans of the series and not everone will understand what the story is trying to unfold. Fans will know what is going on from the start of the game, but it is disorienting due to the heavy battles that takes place. It is not necessary to follow the the story to play the game. The objectives are available in the pause menu.

Graphically I've seen better and worse. I believe the developers were trying to get away from cel shaded cartoony feel of Battlecry for a more realistic forboding enviroment. If this is what they were trying to do then they suceeded. The game takes a much more serious approach, cel shading would not have fit the mood. Due to the second major attack on earth's surface there isn't much to look at. What enviroment as far as forest and towns are ok. More detail seem to be put into the ships inner structure and you won't see much do to the fact that you'll need night vision scope inside the ships. The lighting effects are ok as well, nothing spectacular but not bad either. Overall graghics are above mediocracy but not by much.

The music fits the mood as well, very little upbeat toons as the developers once again try to maintain a serious tone thoughout the game. The voice acting is not horrid as some would lead you to believe, if anything it's done better than most due to the actors not over or under acting. No character sounds out of place as far as emotion or general conversation is involved. The gun firing and explosions all sound good as well. Once again just above average in sound department. Though the music is enjoyable for the most.

Gameplay is a mixed bag. Controls are easy to pick up on. Targeting is easy for protoculture based enemies with a lock on feature. Human enemies will be a little more difficult because you are forced to line up the shot. The camera allows switching from first to third with ease. First person allows for better targeting, third person for melee or up close encounters. The camera can and will put you in the first person if the area is small and in the middle of battle can be annoying. Closed area it is necessary to see behind your character and that problem will come up more than once. The bike is used mainly for transportation and is hardly used for battle. It is a little difficult to control at times due to the rough terain as well. Guardian mode allows boost straffing in all directions. Flight is not possible. Boost jumping allows for an extra foot or so of jumping height. Fighting the enemy runs smoothly, dodging shots and auto target feature makes this a better than average shooter. Other first person shooters could take lesson with the auto targeting system used here. No slow down present even with the screen littered with Invid troopers.

Robotech Invasion is not an underachieved game, but does not go out it's way to overachieve either. Die hard fans of Robotech will enjoy this game as I do, but everyone else may see this as just another shooter with transforming mecha gimick. The auto target feature stands out as this games stong point. It's lack of a broader appeal will hurt sales to non-fans of the cartoon.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ROBOTECH: Invasion...Rent before you regret!, October 16, 2004

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Travis Becker "Soldier of Gaming" (Kernersville, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Robotech: Invasion (Video Game)

ROBOTECH: Invasion is a far shot from living up to the expectation of ROBOTECH Fans everywhere. ROBOTECH: Battle Cry was more to speed in keeping with the anime than Invasion.
The Story behind Invasion, the Invid, a spacefaring race that resembels slugs, have invading earth. You, a member of the Mars Division of the ROBOTECH Reclamation Forces, have to get to Reflex Point, Invid Main Base, and destroy it.
Your primary vehicle is the CYCLONE, a transformable motorcycle (Bike Mode) and power armor (Soldier Mode). You can switch between modes only in open areas. So most of the game is done in soldier.
As the story unfolds there are a few moment of "flashback" voices. These voices are both Human and Invid. You also play thru as two diferent characters. during the course there are no wrong decissions.
As a Fan of the original ROBOTECH ANIME's I was highly disapointed. I rented the game and before the return date, 5 days later, I bought my own copy and beat it shortly after. On an average of 1-2 hours a night and 6 on the weekend I accumilated around 10 hours and beat the game.
Overall I didnt find the game all that fun. I've had it for less than a week, and Im heading to BABBAGE's for a trade

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Same thing over and over..., October 17, 2005

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J. Dulski "juzjoe4" (Hanover Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Robotech: Invasion (Video Game)

If I wasn't a Robotech fan, I would find this game rather boring. But, as a fan, it held my interest. It was much the same thing over and over again. I wish they could've varied the gameplay a little bit.