I picked up the ps2 version of Space Channel 5 a few weeks ago because I've heard so many good things about it. It was the most unpleasant and frustrating rhythm game I've ever played. The songs were way too long and the miss one note fail the whole group of notes gameplay mechanic was extremely frustrating (possibly made worse by the small delay caused by playing on an lcd tv), but the worst part of all is when I finally made it through the first stage (the mall) and got to the spaceship stage the music sounded the same as the first stage. It really makes me wonder if the only reason Space Channel 5 received so many good reviews is because of Ulala. Oh and the left, right, up, down, chu, chu, chu crap got really annoying after the first few minutes.

I'm not trying to start an argument. Just stating a perspective on the game that would've saved me from wasting my time/money on it had I heard it earlier so that others out there who may have never tried it and are interested due to all the references kotaku and other gaming sites make to the game know that it may not be quite as good as people remember.

Methusalah

@Horusz: If it were for PS3, however, it would be "innovative" and "a nice change of pace."

Fnor

Music games today are all looking the same.. at least it's nice to see something different

CockroachMan

@Horusz:

Why the hate? What's not to love about a marching band simulator?

It's like high school all over again.

Ophanin

@Horusz:

Yeah, where were the explosions and guns?

Fulgurator

It's like the worst game i have ever layed my eyes on.

Horusz

This one's one to watch out for.

phinehas

has there ever been a marching band simulator before? i hope this is more fun to play than watch

timebombtimmy

If it's anything like Space Channel 5 [2], then I'm sold. The kiddy graphics puts me off a bit, but it's too cute to ignore.

Do Kesubei

Hrm. Depending on the gameplay mechanic, I'm sold.

Parappa and Space Channel 5 mentioned in one synopsis? Too awesome to bear.

litrock

HA! I will only play this if the animals get to choose what flaoured milkshake they like!
MMMMMmmmstraawwwwwberry!

For those of you not either old or in the U.K. and wondering just how hard I hit my head:

+ Watch video

Yes this was the height of childrens entertainment in the 70's.

Weirdwolf

My guess is that this is not a Sheep in the Big City game.

/Waiting for General Specific

mgy

this looks like an absolute joy to play - any mention of space channel 5 has to be a good thing too!

elronathon

I can't work out how it's supposed to be played, it looks like some sort of timed gesture at people as you walk past them. Hopefully the game won't play itself like Wii Music...

photoboy

Ha ha, cute!

EmeraldDragon

Am I the only one whose going o_O!?!

AndrewDB

what a nice comeback to the PSone era... and trust me, I mean it in a good way.

laencythe

Im sold!

Shiryu

What a totally trippy concept. I swear these guys think stuff up from a bong session. I don't know if I'd ever dare play this game, but you can't knock guys for expanding into other horizons - especially in a videogame industry that is being rocked by FPS title after title after title.. Forgot to mention the earthly drab undertones as well.

This is a pleasant deviation from that all. But I likely will never, ever dare touch this. Katamari Damacy was fun stuff though!

mr_dimsum

Dammit! I expected really good things from this one. Seems like it's just a Katamari-style game in a straight line where you just recruit new animals for your band. But the visuals look the same in every bit of it, there doesn't seem to be anything fresh, new, or surprising! I'd like something with substance. You can't even see the animals except in the little screen. I'd like to see myself conducting an epic orchestra in the world, or something. As it is, it looks extremely boring, and I'm a bit fan of Nana-oh-sha's other games.

Ashurahori

@Fulgurator: @Ophanin: @Fnor: Dont you guys think hes entitled to feel how he wants to about this game?

bigman88zz

hmm. Soo...basically..it looks like we're combining Space Channel 5, Parappa, and Katamari all into one game.

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that much awesome-ness will eclipse the sun.

Pikadrew

@bigman88zz: Because he doesn't really know anything about the game. All he's seen is a trailer. I can see "I don't like the art" or something, but "worst game I've ever laid eyes on?" That's pretty obviously a troll.

Fnor

@mgy: Yeah, I was excited... I'm thinking "A Sheep in the Big City game! Awesome! Having a game based entirely on puns would be awesome!"

But now... I don't even KNOW what this is.

bobtheduck

@Methusalah:

I have to agree with you... sort of!

I picked up Space Channel 5 on the PS2 specifically for SC5 Part 2. For the hell of it, I tried playing the port of Part 1 and it's terrible-- horribly broken. The timing is incredibly restrictive compared to the Dreamcast version and nearly impossible to enjoy.

Part 2 however, plays quite well.

As for on topic: Put me in the "I'm looking forward to Major Minor" camp. I wonder if any Parappa characters will be hidden/unlockable/whatever? Does Greenblat own them and license them out? Or did he create them specifically for Sony?

KapuKapper

@Fnor: maybe it is the worst game hes ever seen. not everyone will like everything. sure theres no reason to hate the game based on the trailer, but theres not really much of a reason to love it either.

bigman88zz

This game looks awesome, and the music sounds great.

dazyluz

Well that sounded crap, especially compared to Parappa, yeah I know the music genre is different, but still, this sounds very cheap in a PC midi-esque way.

Bluetribal

@KapuKapper: Good to know. Maybe I'll give part two a chance tonight. If that works better I might actually pick up the dc version on e-bay.

Methusalah

Things that strike my eye about this game

Fail factor seems to be 0, yay anyone can win -_-
Animals..... Humans would be better
Horrible music.
Theres more.

Cheroro

Is this an N64 game?

sandwiches

@sandwiches:

I can't even argue the point, but I have to freaking wonder, when people like you post shite about Wii games being LOL GC GAMES or whatever, do you ever actually stop and read what you've just written and go, "Oh, damn. I sound like every other ass on the internet ever. Maybe I should actually say something meaningful about the graphics and just delete this insult-meme I've just typed up."

P-Flute

@P-Flute: Lighten up. It's a joke.

sandwiches

And screw every one of you who don't know Space Channel something.
I mean, screw us.

Bokusatsu_Tenshi

Heyyyyy....Major Minor doesn't look anything like he did in Tempo on the 32x.

BroderickKnuks

Is this game going to be good?

YA GOTTA BELIEVE!

Toastbusters