Space Channel 5 Special Edition

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. XV_
    Sep 16, 2019
    7
    [This is an "unfinished review" for the 1st game]
    I have finished games that I hated but finished because I could, as for Space Channel 5 I couldn't finish it but I really liked it, I really liked every artistic choice like music, aesthetic, dialogue, atmosphere, design, etc. As far as gameplay goes I think it can be very frustrating at certain points, the fact that when a boss defeats    [This is an "unfinished review" for the 1st game]
    I have finished games that I hated but finished because I could, as for Space Channel 5 I couldn't finish it but I really liked it, I really liked every artistic choice like music, aesthetic, dialogue, atmosphere, design, etc. As far as gameplay goes I think it can be very frustrating at certain points, the fact that when a boss defeats you and you have to go back to the start of the stage can be quite punishing, more because the difficulty make a high spike when a boss arrives so you have to do a really easy stage and then give a shot to the boss which for a non-rhythm person like me, can be very tortuous and not fun at all.

    If only there were checkpoints at midpoint or pre boss battle (I know I sound like a casual but starting from the very beginning is more annoying than anything) or maybe you didn't have a failure in the middle of the battle, instead a failure state for not achieving the rating % (the point system in this game), so you can practice at least all the stage at once and not memorizing chunks by chunks.

    Nevertheless Space Channel 5 can be really enjoyed for someone as rhythmless like me, but I won't recommend it for persons like me, otherwise, you'll have a good time with this game.    … Expand
  2. Ariel
    Aug 18, 2005
    8
    Its hard but this game is the most fun game I have ever played,because it is not your average game.
  3. NathanL.
    Nov 21, 2003
    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!
  4. JoshS.
    Aug 22, 2004
    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*
  5. mashedtatter
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    This game introduced me to tentacle porn. Yes. That's how I'm going to open this review and there's nothing you can do about it! But seriously, this game is yet another super awesome, fun, and quirky Sega game that harkens back to an era when companies TRIED to do things differently instead of making the same cookie cutter games year after year. The music, characters, art style, and mostThis game introduced me to tentacle porn. Yes. That's how I'm going to open this review and there's nothing you can do about it! But seriously, this game is yet another super awesome, fun, and quirky Sega game that harkens back to an era when companies TRIED to do things differently instead of making the same cookie cutter games year after year. The music, characters, art style, and most importantly, the gameplay itself still hold up rather well today!… Expand
  6. Daniel_N
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    Space Channel 5 may not be as beautiful and simple as it’s sequel, but it does offer decent gameplay, cute characters, and repayable difficulty.

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#61 Best PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. 1UP
    80
    It's all down to the style and irresistible cheerful feeling you get when you play these games.
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  2. Game Informer
    83
    A great package crammed with more value and personality than most rhythm games. [Dec 2003, p.143]
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  3. GameCritics
    90
    "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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