Finally got Space Channel 5

For $8, I couldn't hold out any longer. :) So..... Before I get into the actual game, why the heck did they use pre-rendered backgrounds? The actual pre-renders themselves don't look like anything the DC couldn't handle in real time, and the compression artifacts make the video look awful. They could have significantly cut down on BG detail to render in real time and it still would have looked better without those artifacts. Very puzzling choice on the developer's part.

Anyway, it's a fun game so far. The timing is brutal though. The game doensn't give you any margin for error on your button presses. There are times when I swear I'm hitting the button exactly right and it still buzzes me anyway. I'm almost used to it, but after playing so much DDR (a much more forgiving game), it's quite an adjustment. The hardest part is just remembering whatever long string of moves your opponent just rattled off. Going from memory is much harder than following real time arrow cues. I was pleasantly surprised by the voices. Dubs usually make me cringe, but the English actually came out quite well here. But what is up with your station producer (or whoever he is) trying to say "shoot"? It's always "press the A button when they say 'que'" or "Watch out, they're going to chu!" or some crap like that. :)

SC5 is an enjoyable game- just wait 'till you see "Space Michael Jackson".

There is a code that makes the game play itself flawlessly: Its fun to just sit back and watch her shake that booty!

I enjoyed Space Channel 5 part 2 very much, if you can find it, and are enjoying this one, I suggest it to you. And to think, I thought I was the only Space Channel 5 fan around ^_^

I love Space Channel 5! Been meaning to get Pt. 2 for a while...but other things keep coming up. :)

I really wanted to get SC5P2 LE, but I didn't preorder in time and I've yet to see it again :/

Oh, and I second the comment of "wait until you see space michael"

If you have a Rez or SC5 save file on your VMU for Part 2, you get extra costumes ^_^ (although one you get from the SC5 save should be shot, its quite disturing)

space channel 5 part 2 does away with rendered backgrounds. it's has some of the best graphics and art design on the dreamcast.. as a game, i'd even say it's even better than the first.

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Originally posted by NGEFreek
(although one you get from the SC5 save should be shot, its quite disturing)

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Why is it so disturbing?! Tell me, damnit!!!

Glad you're enjoying Space Channel 5! And you got a good deal, to boot!

The pre-rendered BGs threw me off at first too, but I got used to them. Some of them aren't that bad. In retrospect, I find that I really don't mind them at all.

I never did beat that game, but it's still a blast to play. I think it was Giant Evila's long BACKWARDS commands that owned me.

But wait until you get a hold of Space Channel 5 Part 2.. It's SO much better!! With REAL-TIME BGs that are more impressive than the pre-renders! Wait until you play the Dueling Guitars with Pudding, or the Space Cowgirl Percussion set! My favorite was running down the hallways and having to hit "Down!" to slide under the doors Indiana Jones-style seconds before they close. I got up to Space Michael, but I failed to free him. Damn, I love this game!

Also, if you can get a good deal on the soundtracks, you should get those too. I have the soundtrack to the first SC5, and it rocks!

Hmmm... Looks like I'll be picking up Part 2 once I'm done. :) Are the audio cues tough to follow in Japanese?

oh, and everyone says "chu" instead of "shoot". that's how it's pronounced in the original japanese version. i guess it was too cute to fix in localization.)