If Dance Dance Revolution and PaRapper the Rapper had a lovechild,  Space Channel 5: Part 2 would be the end result. It bears semblance to beloved Playstation title PaRappa the Rapper, with its funky rhythms, entrancing beats, and follow-the-leader style gameplay. Throughout my time with this gem I was waiting for the moment when Austin Powers would pop out with a “Yeah baby!” comment, but alas,  it never came. Instead, I was greeted by Michael Jackson’s digital avatar dancing the day away after I saved him from a group of intergalactic hipster space pirates.

Space Channel 5: Part 2 is a port of the 2002 Dreamcast / PS2 title, which was a sequel to 2000’s hit Space Channel 5. It’s the same title, albeit at a higher resolution, and while it hasn’t received any other updates, the game as a whole holds up just as well today as it did then. SC5: Part 2 is heavily inspired by the 1960’s music and dance culture, and will take you back to a time where you can’t help but want to move to the rhythm.
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