Follow TV Tropes

Following

History VideoGame / SpaceChannel5

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:


* CanonWelding: [[Music/MichaelJackson Space Michael's]] bio in Part 1 implies that [[VideoGame/MichaelJacksonsMoonwalker Moonwalker]] is in the same continuity as Space Channel 5, which effectively makes him a BadassGrandpa, as the events from that game took place ''over 500 years prior'' to Part 1.

to:

* CanonWelding: [[Music/MichaelJackson Space Michael's]] bio in Part 1 implies that [[VideoGame/MichaelJacksonsMoonwalker Moonwalker]] is in the same continuity as Space Channel 5, which effectively makes him a BadassGrandpa, as the events from that game took place ''over 500 years prior'' to Part 1.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* PreRenderedGraphics: All areas in the game were pre-rendered video footage, and the characters are 3D models put in front of the video. [[SpecialEffectFailure This would sometimes result in Ulala and the others looking as if they were floating because sometimes their character models would not be properly aligned with the background]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* CaptainObvious: "Press LEFT for Left and RIGHT for Right!" Justified in that they want to make sure the gamer knows to use their own left/right for commands and not trying to match the facing-forward direction of the opposition (where their left is your right and vice versa).

to:

* CaptainObvious: "Press LEFT for Left and RIGHT for Right!" Justified in that they want to make sure the gamer knows to use their own left/right for commands and not trying to match the facing-forward direction of the opposition (where their left is your right and vice versa). More of a necessity in the Japanese version of each game, as every button callout is [[GratuitousEnglish still in English]] with the tutorial giving the translations for each directional input.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* DancePartyEnding: The ending of ''Kinda★Funky News Flash'' ends with Ulala proclaiming "Let's dance to the end of the galaxy!", as opposed to marching to it in Part 1 and 2. Sure enough, the space populace all dance away in celebration.



* SoftReboot: Kinda★Funky News Flash is a compressed re-imagining of Part 1, shifting some small details to make it an open gateway to new players.

to:

* SoftReboot: Kinda★Funky ''Kinda★Funky News Flash Flash'' is a compressed re-imagining of Part 1, shifting some small details to make it an open gateway to new players.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* SoftReboot: Kinda★Funky News Flash is a compressed re-imagining of Part 1, shifting some small details to make it an open gateway to new players.
** Ulala is not a rookie reporter and is instead a well-known savior of the galaxy. That role is shifted to Roo & Kie, the new recruits and stand-ins for the player and making Ulala the mentor to you.
** Blank, the CEO of Space Channel 5, is nowhere to be found.
** The Morolians invade again, but this time to steal the Groove Moxie of the galaxy.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


In 2020, a new game was announced for Playstation VR: ''Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda★Funky News Flash''. To be released first on [=PlayStation=] VR on February 25, 2020 (NA) and February 26, 2020 (PAL), with HTC VIVE, Steam VR, and Oculus Quest releases currently undetermined.

to:

In 2020, a new game was announced for Playstation VR: ''Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda★Funky News Flash''. To be released Released first on [=PlayStation=] VR on February 25, 2020 (NA) and February 26, 2020 (PAL), with HTC VIVE, Steam VR, and Oculus Quest releases currently undetermined.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BootstrappedTheme: When Ulala appears in other games, The Reporter From Space Channel 5 is used due to licensing issues relating to Mexican Flyer. Coco Tapioca The Huge Dancer also gets used in some cases.


Added DiffLines:

* DarkReprise: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTmdJkZskaI Evila: Attack of the Perfect Reporter]] is a sinister remix of Mexican Flyer, the main theme of the game.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


In 2020, a new game was announced for Playstation VR: ''Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda★Funky News''. To be released first on [=PlayStation=] VR on February 25, 2020 (NA) and February 26, 2020 (PAL), with HTC VIVE, Steam VR, and Oculus Quest releases currently undetermined.

to:

In 2020, a new game was announced for Playstation VR: ''Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda★Funky News''.News Flash''. To be released first on [=PlayStation=] VR on February 25, 2020 (NA) and February 26, 2020 (PAL), with HTC VIVE, Steam VR, and Oculus Quest releases currently undetermined.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


In 2020, a new game was announced for Playstation VR: ''Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda★Funky News''. To be released first on PlayStation VR on February 25, 2020 (NA) and February 26, 2020 (PAL), with HTC VIVE, Steam VR, and Oculus Quest releases currently undetermined.

to:

In 2020, a new game was announced for Playstation VR: ''Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda★Funky News''. To be released first on PlayStation [=PlayStation=] VR on February 25, 2020 (NA) and February 26, 2020 (PAL), with HTC VIVE, Steam VR, and Oculus Quest releases currently undetermined.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Do edit this as details start cropping up.


In 2020, a new game was announced for Playstation VR: ''Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda★Funky News''.

to:

In 2020, a new game was announced for Playstation VR: ''Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda★Funky News''.
News''. To be released first on PlayStation VR on February 25, 2020 (NA) and February 26, 2020 (PAL), with HTC VIVE, Steam VR, and Oculus Quest releases currently undetermined.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

In 2020, a new game was announced for Playstation VR: ''Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda★Funky News''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* EvilAlbino: Purge, who actually shows signs of being an albino. He wears goggles for most of the game, presumably to help with his eyesight and is never seen in sunlight.
Tabs MOD

Removed: 184

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ConspicuousCG: Well, it's a video game so it's ''obviously'' CG-I; but in the final moments of the first game, it becomes pretty obvious that the crowd behind Ulala is pre-rendered.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:


One of the most [[TheCameo cameo]]-able SEGA games, it is famous for its [[EarWorm infectious]] and memorable soundtrack, odd gameplay and even odder premise.

to:

One of the most [[TheCameo cameo]]-able SEGA games, it is famous for its [[EarWorm infectious]] and memorable soundtrack, odd gameplay and even odder premise.

Added: 459

Changed: 2265

Removed: 522

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* AllIsWellThatEndsWell: The end of both games.

to:

* %%* AllIsWellThatEndsWell: The end of both games.



* AsHimself: Music/MichaelJackson appears as... err... "Space Michael".

to:

* AsHimself: AsHimself:
**
Music/MichaelJackson appears as... err... "Space Michael".Michael".
** In the Japanese games, Ulala's voice actress is credited as herself. This is to reference the fact that her voice actress also worked with the motion capture used to animate Ulala.



* BaldOfEvil: [[spoiler:Blank]] in the first game.

to:

* BaldOfEvil: [[spoiler:Blank]] in Averted with [[spoiler:the Morolians as a whole]], but played straight with the BigBad of the first game.game, [[spoiler:Blank]].



* BattleOfTheBands: Ulala's team vs. Shadow's in Report 5 of Part 2.

to:

* BattleOfTheBands: Ulala's team vs. engages Shadow's like this in Report 5 of Part 2.2. Ulala plays the keys, Pine has drums, Pudding plays the guitar and Space Michael and a Morolian provide vocals.



** TheDragon: Respectively, the Morolians or Evila and Shadow.
* BigNo: Ulala does this twice in under a minute after [[spoiler: Fuse is shot down by Purge]]

to:

** TheDragon: Respectively, the Morolians or Evila and Shadow.
* BigNo: Ulala does this twice in under a minute after [[spoiler: Fuse is shot down by Purge]]Purge.]]



** Also [[spoiler: the Morolians in the first]].

to:

** Also [[spoiler: the Morolians entire Morolian race was brainwashed by Blank in the first]].first game]].



* CallingYourAttacks: Both the enemies and Ulala say their cues ['left', 'right', 'down', 'up', 'hey' and 'chu'/'shoot']. If they didn't, the game would be {{unwinnable}}.

to:

* CallingYourAttacks: CallingYourAttacks:
**
Both the enemies and Ulala say their cues ['left', 'right', 'down', 'up', 'hey' and 'chu'/'shoot']. If they didn't, the game would be {{unwinnable}}.



* {{Camp}}: You betcha.
* CampStraight: If you thought that Purge wasn't straight... better luck next time.

to:

* {{Camp}}: You betcha.
* CampStraight: If you thought that Purge wasn't straight... better luck next time.is as flamboyant as it gets, but at times his taunts to Ulala come off as slightly flirtatious.



* ChekhovsGunman: President Peace in the second game.

to:

* ChekhovsGunman: President Peace in the second game.game [[spoiler:is both a living battery for Purge's ultimate weapon and the only person capable of destabilizing Dance Dimension X.]]



* CreditsGag: Don't think it's safe to put down the controller after the credits...
* CrowdSong: The final battle against Purge has you and everyone you've saved singing with him.
* CorruptCorporateExecutive: Blank fits this trope perfectly.

to:

* CreditsGag: Don't think it's safe to put down the controller after the credits...
credits... [[spoiler: The very last command is "Up!" right after it ends.]]
* CrowdSong: The final battle against Purge [[spoiler:Blank and Purge]] has you and everyone you've saved singing with him.
against them.
* CorruptCorporateExecutive: Blank fits this trope perfectly.[[spoiler:Blank enslaves an entire race and sends them on acts of terrorism in a vile attempt to exploit the panic and boost Space Channel 5's ratings.]]



* DanceBattler: Ulala, and ''how'', and even {{lampshaded}}.

to:

* DanceBattler: Ulala, and ''how'', and even {{lampshaded}}.All characters in these games try to solve their problems by dancing. Even their weapons are only operational if they are working a choreography.



* DancingTheme: And ''how''.
* DarkSkinnedBlond: Jaguar.

to:

* DancingTheme: And ''how''.
*
%%* DarkSkinnedBlond: Jaguar.



* DefeatMeansFriendship: Beating rivals such as Pudding or Jaguar has them join you later in the game.
** Also applies to the Robots and Morolians at the end of the game

to:

* DefeatMeansFriendship: Beating rivals such as Pudding or Jaguar has them join you later in the game.
** Also applies to the Robots and
game. [[spoiler:The Morolians at the end of the gamebecome Ulala's friends after she frees them from their brainwashing.]]



* DuelBoss: The dance off between Ulala and Purge.
* DelayedExplosion: Both games have this at one point.

to:

* %%* DuelBoss: The dance off between Ulala and Purge.
* %%* DelayedExplosion: Both games have this at one point.



* EnergyWeapon: The final 3 "chus" of both games.

to:

* EnergyWeapon: The final 3 "chus" of both games.games trigger a WaveMotionGun to defeat the BigBad.



* FateWorseThanDeath / AndIMustScream: Purge is trapped in the giant metallic P as he is sent flying into deep space. [[spoiler: Of course, this doesn't last long, as you see in the credits.]]
* {{Fembot}}: The Ultimate Reporter, Evila.

to:

* FateWorseThanDeath / AndIMustScream: FateWorseThanDeath: Purge is trapped in the giant metallic P as he is sent flying into deep space. [[spoiler: Of course, this doesn't last long, as you see in the credits.]]
* {{Fembot}}: The Ultimate Reporter, Evila.Evila, is a robotic counterpart to Ulala.



* FinalBossNewDimension

to:

* FinalBossNewDimensionFinalBossNewDimension: The final bosses in both games take Ulala to a psychodelic dimension where they believe they have an advantage against her.



* GondorCallsForAid: The Final Boss in both games.

to:

* %%* GondorCallsForAid: The Final Boss in both games.



* HeKnowsTooMuch: [[spoiler: Jaguar in the beginning of Part 2 by Purge.]]

to:

* %%* HeKnowsTooMuch: [[spoiler: Jaguar in the beginning of Part 2 by Purge.]]



* HundredPercentCompletion: Easier said than done.
* HypnoRay: Happens in both games. To [[spoiler: The Morolians in the first game]] and [[spoiler: Jaguar in the Second.]]

to:

* %%* HundredPercentCompletion: Easier said than done.
* HypnoRay: Happens in both games. To [[spoiler: The the Morolians in the first game]] and [[spoiler: Jaguar in the Second.]]



* KaizoTrap: "UP!"

to:

* KaizoTrap: In the very end of the credits: "UP!"



* LargeHam: There are several to say the least, who pull it off rather well.
** "My name is..." "JAGUAAAAR~"
* {{Leitmotif}}: Purge, Pine and President Peace get their own unique themes.

to:

* LargeHam: There are several to say the least, is not a single character in this franchise who pull it off rather well.
**
isn't loud and bombastic.
-->
"My name is..." "JAGUAAAAR~"
* {{Leitmotif}}: {{Leitmotif}}:
**
Purge, Pine and President Peace get their own unique themes.



* MagicDance: ''Everything'' in the game is done with dance. See also MetaphysicalFuel.

to:

* MagicDance: ''Everything'' in the game is done with dance. See also MetaphysicalFuel.dance, which is implied to somehow be a renewable source of energy.



* MechaMooks: Purge just loves these.
* MetaphysicalFuel: Even the ''vehicles'' are powered by 'dance and jiggy power'. See 'It Runs on Nonsensoleum'.

to:

* MechaMooks: Unlike the previous antagonist, Purge just loves these.
employs mostly robots, with Shadow being the sole exception.
* MetaphysicalFuel: Even the ''vehicles'' are powered by 'dance and jiggy power'. See 'It Runs on Nonsensoleum'.



* MusicalAssassin: OH YES.
* TheMusicMeister: Purge
* MySuitIsAlsoSuper: The Super Ulala Suit

to:

* %%* MusicalAssassin: OH YES.
* %%* TheMusicMeister: Purge
* %%* MySuitIsAlsoSuper: The Super Ulala Suit



* OnlyOneName

to:

* %%* OnlyOneName



* PantyShot: The games have more than a few.

to:

* %%* PantyShot: The games have more than a few. few.



* [[RealMenWearPink Real Men Wear Purple Sleeveless Disco Suits]]: Purge, we're looking at you.



* RuleOfCool: Who cares if it makes no sense? IT'S STILL AWESOME.
* RuleOfFun



* SpacePirates: The Underground Space Pirate Broadcasters.
* SpacePolice: The Sexy Space Police in Part 2.

to:

* %%* SpacePirates: The Underground Space Pirate Broadcasters.
* SpacePolice: The Sexy Space Police is introduced in Part 2.2. Ulala joins them to combat the Rhythm Rogues.



* StuffBlowingUp: The best moment of this is in the second game, at the end of report 4.
* ThemeMusicPowerUp: And since its a rhythm game, the player is quite literally empowered when the theme music starts playing, as the notes are set to a song they have extreme familiarity with.

to:

* StuffBlowingUp: The best moment of this is in the second game, at the end of report 4.
4. [[spoiler:The entire Space Channel 5 station is blown to pieces after Purge deflects an energy ball back at Fuse.]]
* ThemeMusicPowerUp: And since its it's a rhythm game, the player is quite literally empowered when the theme music starts playing, as the notes are set to a song they have extreme familiarity with.



* UnexplainedRecovery: [[spoiler: Fuse, Blank, Ulala and Purge all survive situations where you'd normally die.]]

to:

* UnexplainedRecovery: [[spoiler: Fuse, Blank, Ulala and Purge all survive situations where you'd they would normally die.die. The first one lampshades this, saying that no one would die in a game like this.]]



* WorldOfHam

to:

* %%* WorldOfHam



* [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair You gotta have Pink/Green/Blue/Whitish-Purpleyish hair]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BattleOfTheBands: Ulala's team vs. Shadow's in Report 5 of Part 2.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


It's also known for its rather ''bright'' colours, making it look like a 60s psychadellic view of space. The first game even has a message which warns about epileptic seizures in one level.

to:

It's also known for its rather ''bright'' colours, making it look like a 60s psychadellic psychedelic view of space. The first game even has a message which warns about epileptic seizures in one level.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Also applies to the Robots and Morolians at the end of the game
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
This is a YMMV trope. since the game wasn't actually ported, and it blocks the text, deleting link for simplicity.


** This is, in fact, the main reason we haven't seen Part 1 get an HD re-release. The only models the game actually renders are the characters that are absolutely relevant to the gameplay (Ulala, civilians, enemies). Everything else is pre-rendered FMV. If they wanted to bring it to HD, they'd either have to go through the trouble of re-mastering the entire game in HD or [[PortingDisaster upscale the video to run in HD, which would look like garbage.]]

to:

** This is, in fact, the main reason we haven't seen Part 1 get an HD re-release. The only models the game actually renders are the characters that are absolutely relevant to the gameplay (Ulala, civilians, enemies). Everything else is pre-rendered FMV. If they wanted to bring it to HD, they'd either have to go through the trouble of re-mastering the entire game in HD or [[PortingDisaster upscale the video to run in HD, which would look like garbage.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* AscendedExtra: Space Michael has a bigger role in the second game as the new chief of Space Channel 5.


Added DiffLines:

* IdenticalStranger: Padding and Texas in the second game's Extra Mode. According to their character bios, Padding is a Pudding impersonator, and Texas is Pine's twin sister.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* GuideDangIt: Wonder why you aren't getting 100% ratings in Part 2? There are secret commands you need to be inputting in between segments. While a lot of them are pretty formulaic and predictable, each chapter is likely to have a few hidden in moments you might not expect at first glance.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* GratuitousEnglish: The cheerleaders' chant is grammatically incorrect: "Let's dancing! Let's shooting!"

to:

* GratuitousEnglish: Plenty of it, a lot of which is simply left in the English version un-dubbed. The cheerleaders' chant is grammatically incorrect: "Let's dancing! Let's shooting!"

Changed: 174

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ThemeMusicPowerUp

to:

* ThemeMusicPowerUpThemeMusicPowerUp: And since its a rhythm game, the player is quite literally empowered when the theme music starts playing, as the notes are set to a song they have extreme familiarity with.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* UpToEleven: In the final boss battle of Part 2, the maximum score is 200% instead of 100%.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** This gets reinforced during gameplay as well. Whenever Ulala saves a new group of citizens, they'll all start out just watching her dance and defend them. Then one by one they'll all start joining in and contributing their own dance energy. Do well enough consistently enough and you'll end up with an entire [[BadassCrew army of citizens providing backup for you.]] Made more apparent in Part 2 which includes special citizens that, when saved, will add something extra to the transition scenes to give Ulala some extra style and a morale boost. Sometimes they'll even [[GondorCallsForAid come rushing back to help Ulala out with the boss.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BookEnds: The opening cutscene and climax in the first game features Jaguar scooping up a prone Ulala in space.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* WidgetSeries: Let's see, we have a space reporter who defeats aliens with song, dance, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking Micheal Jackson]]; not to mention that the entire thing looks like the Jetsons on liberal amounts of [[WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs acid]].

to:

* WidgetSeries: Let's see, we have a space reporter who defeats aliens with song, dance, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking Micheal Michael Jackson]]; not to mention that the entire thing looks like the Jetsons on liberal amounts of [[WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs acid]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


The console games were originally developed for the ill-fated UsefulNotes/SegaDreamcast, but were eventually ported to the UsefulNotes/{{Playstation 2}}. Part 2 is now available in high definition as part of the Dreamcast Collection, along with Dreamcast hits like ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure'' and ''CrazyTaxi'', and can be downloaded on the UsefulNotes/PlaystationNetwork, UsefulNotes/{{Xbox Live Arcade}} or UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.

to:

The console games were originally developed for the ill-fated UsefulNotes/SegaDreamcast, but were eventually ported to the UsefulNotes/{{Playstation 2}}. Part 2 is now available in high definition as part of the Dreamcast Collection, along with Dreamcast hits like ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure'' and ''CrazyTaxi'', ''VideoGame/CrazyTaxi'', and can be downloaded on the UsefulNotes/PlaystationNetwork, UsefulNotes/{{Xbox Live Arcade}} or UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* CreatorCameo: Besides the [[AsHimself obvious one]], Michael Jackson provides the beatboxing in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-123v1bXpo the song]] that plays during the battle to save him. For unknown reasons, his vocals [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCs4OXoyYs were removed]] in the OST release.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:


* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: In ''Part 2'' Report 1, failing to save anyone at all (which is far trickier than it sounds) changes the lyrics of the [[http://youtu.be/oXDeApWrREc Kin Kon Kan battle]].

Top