Game Overview
A cosmic news broadcast becomes a rhythm-fueled rescue mission as Ulala, Space Channel 5’s unflappable reporter, investigates a galaxy-wide wave of dance-related kidnappings. Space Channel 5: Part 2 turns its absurd sci-fi premise into a bright, theatrical adventure filled with disco robots, bizarre alien villains, and knowingly silly TV presentation. The mood is relentlessly cheerful and stylish, even when the plot escalates into a threat to the entire universe. It feels like playing through a lost late-’90s music video, with every scene built around infectious beats and exaggerated choreography.
Rather than relying on traditional combat, each encounter asks players to watch an opponent’s sequence of directions and repeat it in time with the music. Ulala fires blasters, rescues civilians, dodges attacks, and defeats enemies through commands such as up, down, left, right, and carefully timed poses, with longer routines demanding concentration and rhythm memory. Stages move forward on their own, so success comes from reading visual cues, keeping the beat, and recovering quickly when a pattern becomes more complex. Performance is graded, and tougher sequences make the game more satisfying with a controller, especially for players willing to replay chapters and master their timing.
Its biggest strength is personality: few rhythm games match the committed camp of Ulala’s newscaster antics, retro-futurist fashion, and playful dance battles. The presentation combines colorful polygonal environments with an unmistakable Japanese arcade sensibility, while the soundtrack keeps the action buoyant even during demanding input chains. Space Channel 5: Part 2 is short and deliberately linear, but its memorable scenes, secret routes, and score-chasing appeal give it lasting value for rhythm-game fans. Anyone who enjoys the call-and-response structure of PaRappa the Rapper or the visual flair of classic Sega games should find plenty to love, although newcomers should expect a challenge from its strict timing.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Space Channel 5: Part 2.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows® XP
- Processor: 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible, NVIDIA GeForce 7300 series, ATI Radeon™ X1600 Video Card with 256MB RAM
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 1.8GB Hard Drive space
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible Sound Card
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Space Channel 5: Part 2?
After extracting Space Channel 5: Part 2, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 1.37 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.