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Space Channel 5 Special Edition

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9.5 User Score:

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Based on 16 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Agetec Inc.

Developer: United Game Artists

Genre(s): Music, Puzzle, Action

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: November 18, 2003

Summary

It's the 25th century and our intergalactic space reporter dives into an adventure where she must battle with a series of dastardly villains! Are you ready to save the universe through the medium of dance? You must first battle wicked space nasties, the Morolians, who have attacked and subdued innocent Earthlings with their dance-inflicting ray guns. In order to break the Morolian's hypnotic grasp, Ulala must mimic the aliens' exact dance moves by keeping the beat with pauses timed to perfection. But the adventure isn't over just yet; Ulala must also face another group of intergalactic terrorists who have designs on world domination. What is Ulala to do but to kick-up some pretty funky dance moves against these evil invaders who are bent on taking over the world. Ulala is the Earth's only hope! [Agetec] - Contains both the original SC5 and the sequel, SC5: Part II, previously available only in Japan.

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What The Critics Said

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GameNow

From beginning to end, these games ooze style. [Dec 2003, p.54]

GameCritics

"Then what's wrong with using TV to brainwash the masses?" It's a chill-inducing sentiment, but after playing both Space Channel 5 games, I could see it coming from Ulala just as easily as from the cackling Mr. Blank.

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GameSpy

About my only complaint is that it's over too soon -- just an hour, without mistakes...It's unmisssable for anyone who wants to take a space-age vacation from the typical.

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GamePro

Easily the best bargain for the PS2 this side of "VF4 Evo."

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GameZone

The sequel adds in a lot of new unlockable content to help extend replay value, new face offs with vocals, longer button holds, and even instruments, and the overall controls and challenge seem a lot better in this version.

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Game Informer

A great package crammed with more value and personality than most rhythm games. [Dec 2003, p.143]

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1UP

It's all down to the style and irresistible cheerful feeling you get when you play these games.

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PSM Magazine

The bigger prize here is "Part II." It features improved graphics, better choreography, and greater musical variety, including some guitar slinging and a "waltz battle" with a giant plant. At this price - $30 - it's a steal. [Nov 2003, p.48]

GMR Magazine

Or you could get them and play them again and again the way you play a favorite album, because your $30 will get you two of the funkiest, most charming grooves you'll ever see in videogame form. [Jan 2004, p.90]

Electronic Gaming Monthly

The combination of toe-tappin' music, retro-futuristic style, and rapid-fire pacing injects Space Channel with an infectious, addictive quality. [Dec 2003, p.210]

IGN

Both games are short and easy to breeze through (though, believe it or not some sections are a little tricky), but it must be said UGA performed an excellent job of making the sequel far better in every regard.

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games(TM)

This is one of the few examples of real SEGA magic this generation. The classic 'Simon Says' gameplay has been only slightly tweaked... to give the game a better feeling of progression and variety. [July 2004, p.108]

Cheat Code Central

For less than $15, Space Channel 5 Special Edition is one of this season's best bargains.

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

While [Part II] plays almost exactly like the original, it addresses almost all the problems. Gone is the lag, the graphics are much nicer (though still not up to today's standards), and the game is a bit longer. [Dec 2003, p.172]

GameSpot

May be a little rough around the edges, but Ulala's still swingin' after all this time.

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Play Magazine

Something as simple as trying to discern whether Pudding is motioning right, left, up or down withi her guitar is almost frustrating enough for a good controller toss. [Dec 2003, p.81]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Ariel gave it an8:
Its hard but this game is the most fun game I have ever played,because it is not your average game.

Josh S. gave it a 10:
This game is like totally cool. I just love it , love it, love it!!! Ulala in the game is soo cute. I just LOVE her clothes. I wish I had clothes like that. But thats not the point. I just love its dance moves. The game is not hard but its good for like learning how to count music. Well chao for now!!! o(^-^)o *kiss*

Nathan L. gave it a 10:
The first SC5 was one of the coolest games I have ever played on the dreamcast(besides Jet Grind Radio) The awesome long awaited sequal has proven this game is worth a 10. Its great!

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