Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda Funky News Flash

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11

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  1. rwagena
    Feb 25, 2020
    8
    This is a hard one to gauge, because it's not the quintessential VR game on the market - honestly, it's not even the quintessential VR rhythm game on the market - but SC5 was not exactly the quintessential rhythm game on the market, either. But what it did have was originality, and a control scheme that was perhaps less precise than its simplicity required. Fun, but flawed, but memorable.This is a hard one to gauge, because it's not the quintessential VR game on the market - honestly, it's not even the quintessential VR rhythm game on the market - but SC5 was not exactly the quintessential rhythm game on the market, either. But what it did have was originality, and a control scheme that was perhaps less precise than its simplicity required. Fun, but flawed, but memorable.

    To that end, KFNF! is, outside of the continued lack of Space Michael, the quintessential version of Space Channel 5, as it adds crisp enhanced visuals, new content, and motion controls that are at least as precise as they need to be and then some. It retains all the personality of the old game, and just in case somebody gets tripped up by anything, it uses Ulala as a third-person move guide on top of the initial morolian cues in a clever way by creating a true player character - identical twins and Space Channel 5 interns working under Ulala named Roo and Kie (i.e., 'Rookie', har har) who look to Ulala for instruction. On top of the story mode, it also includes a calorie counter for those who may enjoy that sort of thing, as well as an in-game character guide and model viewer, added costumes, an Arcade mode to play straight through the missions in short form, and a Trial mode for added challenge.    … Expand
  2. Daniel_N
    Dec 4, 2021
    5
    It’s really sad to see such a promising and ridiculously amazing video game franchise be revived 17 years later, only to be disappointed with a shallow cast, loss of loved characters (including the likes of fan-favorite Pudding), and identical playable characters (both of which only target ONE audience and don’t help to engage male players). However, the music is stylish, the animation isIt’s really sad to see such a promising and ridiculously amazing video game franchise be revived 17 years later, only to be disappointed with a shallow cast, loss of loved characters (including the likes of fan-favorite Pudding), and identical playable characters (both of which only target ONE audience and don’t help to engage male players). However, the music is stylish, the animation is near-flawless for a video game, and Cherami Leigh is the ideal replacement for the one, and only, voice of Ulala — Apollo Smile. But the two overall, and most disappointing factors, of this game is the short gameplay and how the developers completely ignored Pudding altogether. The game is not worth the sale price, that’s true, but it’s worth a shot if it’s free and if you’re a die-hard Sega or Space Channel 5 fan.… Expand
  3. SuperGamerater
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    So much fun just like the original dreamcast game very great graphics...........
  4. LeZayn
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    overall a great game for vr i suggest it to anyone playing vr on playstation

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. Cubed3
    Aug 18, 2020
    60
    Having Ulala back is a welcome return and, Space Channel 5 VR manages to capture the world perfectly, and tug at all the correct nostalgia related heartstrings. It would be great to get lost in the cosy bosom of that feeling... if there was just more to offer. The promise of new characters, songs, and DLC, should rectify some of these issues, but with the already high price tag it's hard to imagine anyone outside the already committed fanbase to take a punt. As nice as it is to see a return to the news desk, hold out for a possible GOTY edition.
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  2. ZTGD
    Apr 23, 2020
    40
    The worst part about this was that every second of this game was enjoyable. It was funny. It was charming. The music was great. I had a lot of fun. But ultimately the gameplay sort of just boils down to Just Dance in VR and Just Dance releases at a discount price and has more “game” just by the sheer number of songs. I mean there really isn’t much to say about Space Channel 5 VR other than there is not enough game here for the price they are asking, and more salt is poured into the wound because what is here is a lot of fun.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 21, 2020
    60
    While PS VR ought to be a natural medium for Space Channel 5, it’s hard to see Ulala as more than a nostalgic opening act for the rest of the competition. [Issue#174, p.87]
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