Game Overview
A psychedelic TV studio becomes the front line in a rhythm-driven alien invasion, where Earth’s survival depends less on firepower than on nailing the next pose. Space Channel 5 VR Kinda Funky News Flash! brings Sega’s cult Dreamcast oddity into virtual reality with its candy-colored sci-fi sets, swinging retro-future soundtrack, and the endlessly charismatic reporter Ulala. The mood stays deliberately silly and theatrical: aliens dance, broadcasts become musical numbers, and every successful move boosts the ratings on your intergalactic report. It is a short-form VR rhythm experience built around style, timing, and the joy of looking ridiculous in your living room.
Rather than pressing commands from a standard controller, players hold VR motion controllers and mirror the gestures demonstrated by the invading Morolians. Each encounter asks you to watch a sequence, react on the beat, and strike the correct arm, body, and dance poses before the next cue arrives; clean performances raise viewer numbers while missed movements derail the broadcast. Stages unfold like interactive music-video scenes, with Ulala guiding the action and increasingly busy routines testing timing, memory, and physical coordination. The game remains accessible for rhythm newcomers because its central rule is easy to grasp, though higher scores demand accuracy and enough room to move comfortably.
Its biggest strength is personality. Few rhythm games match the distinctive Space Channel 5 blend of 1960s-inspired fashion, absurd alien choreography, and cheerful television satire, and VR makes its exaggerated production feel more immediate than a flatscreen revival could. Movement tracking gives the routines a light workout quality, with a calorie estimate included for players curious about the exertion, while the included Miku’s Far-Out Report Show lets Hatsune Miku take center stage alongside ten bonus costumes. Fans of Beat Saber, Synth Riders, and arcade rhythm games who want more character-driven spectacle should enjoy it most, while longtime Ulala followers get a welcome, if compact, return to her strange universe.
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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 VR Kinda Funky News Flash!.” (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
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core i5 6500 or above
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 or above
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR
- Additional Notes: PC with VR Ready specs
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Space Channel 5 VR Kinda Funky News Flash!?
After extracting Space Channel 5 VR Kinda Funky News Flash!, 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 1.52 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.