Space Channel 5 Special Edition bundles both entries in one box. Ulala, space dancing and catchy tunes. The best way to approach the saga on PS2.
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Category
Rhythm4 players3+
Description
A United Game Artists and Sega rhythm game released in 2003, the US Special Edition of Space Channel 5. A Western compilation including Space Channel 5 (Dreamcast 1999) and Space Channel 5 Part 2 (PS2 2002) on a single disc. A late Western localization of the Ulala rhythm franchise. For Tetsuya Mizuguchi and retro-futuristic rhythm fans.
Space Channel 5 - Special Edition review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
A tangy retro-future, bright shapes and frenzied choreography: everything evokes a 1960s pop reread in garish colours. Ulala's flamboyant silhouette and the geometric sets compose a style as groovy as the game's spirit. This visual whimsy, gleefully kitsch, keeps an irresistible charm.
Impossible to resist the retro groove of "Mexican Flyer" and the call-and-response dance exchanges that pace Ulala's adventure. Sparkling funk and colourful disco turn every level into a supercharged TV show. This offbeat, joyful sonic identity remains one of the most original of the rhythm game.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Matching the dance steps of zany aliens to funky beats, mic in hand as an intergalactic reporter: the idea is as goofy as it is adorable. The fun springs from that 'left-right-shoot' call-and-response that quickly grows irresistible. Stylish, retro-futuristic and brimming with charm, a unique rhythm game that puts a smile on your face at once.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,73 GB📅17/06/2003
Published by Sega
Space Channel 5 - Special Edition (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Space Channel 5 - Special Edition still worth playing in 2026?
A Sega compilation gathering on a single disc Space Channel 5 and its sequel Space Channel 5 Part 2, this Special Edition offers the complete danced adventures of Ulala, the space TV reporter. The more accomplished second entry adds memorable musical sequences and a prestigious guest, extending the futuristic sixties pop aesthetic and the offbeat charm of the series. The imprecise detection and the moderate length remain. An excellent gateway to recommend for fans of eccentric rhythm and stylish retro futurism.
