Plot: What’s it about?
If all reporters were like Ulala, the world would be a much better place. She is a reporter who must lead the charge to save the world, with dance. An alien invasion is underway and unless the human race dances like never before, the world is doomed to fall under alien control. Space Channel 5 was a late addition to the Dreamcast library, only made available after the system had sadly been phased out. But now fans can revisit the sequel, Space Channel 5: Part 2 and relive the glory days of Ulala and her killer dance moves. The basic mechanic here centers on rhythm and memorization, with your score based on accuracy and consistency of response times. So press those buttons at just the right time, and you’ll rake in a higher score, but be a little off and you’ll notice lower numbers.
As this game is all about music and dance, you might expect a fun, catchy soundtrack. You’d be right, as the tunes here are very fun and you’ll be humming to yourself long after you put down the controller. The game doesn’t just sound good though, as Space Channel 5: Part 2 also has a cool visual design. A stylish, futuristic world is on showcase, with a nice blend of metallic hues and vibrant colors. The story isn’t Shakespeare, but it is a lot of fun to experience and of course, Ulala is a great lead and one of Sega’s coolest characters. Space Channel 5: Part 2 is of course a little dated now, but it remains a brisk and fun experience, not to mention the nostalgic appeal for those of us who remain smitten with the Dreamcast. So if you like rhythm games or just like quirky, fun video games, this one is well worth a look.
Video: How does it look?
This is a re-issue of an older game, so keep that in mind. The game’s visual design is great though, with vivid colors and some terrific character designs. The word that comes to mind as I watch the game is fun, as the visuals are just fun to look at, which is always a plus in this kind of game. So perhaps not as cutting edge as it once was, but Space Channel 5: Part 2 still looks quite cool and that is impressive.
Audio: How does it sound?
The sound design is a lot of fun also, with great tunes to dance to. This is good, since the game is driven by the music and without such fun songs, the game would sink. But thankfully the game’s music holds up quite well and remains catchy and fun to listen to. The sound effects and voice work are fine as well, with a quirky texture that makes them fit in with the rest of the game elements, as they should.
Supplements: What are the extras?
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