Macross Plus is a 2D vertically scrolling shooter, based on the Macross anime. The player can choose one from 3 characters: Isamu Dyson in his YF-19, Guld Bowman in his YF-21, and an unnamed female pilot in the VF-11. Gameplay is very straightforward - player flies forward and shoot enemies. He has gun, bombs and missiles (press shot to release missile attack - they have special homing system). The player can collect power-ups dropped by special enemies.