Space Channel 5 Keeps Michael Jackson For U.S. Release

Thanks to GamesAreFun for its review of Space Channel 5: Special Edition for PlayStation 2, as the 2-disc rhythm action game compilation, "which not only contains [the original] Space Channel 5, but its sequel as well, which was previously unreleased in the US", has sneaked onto American shelves this week for an ultra-budget $15. The compilation was still released despite the connection to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson, who "...makes an appearance [in both games] as Space Michael... when he joins your group, the dancing is patterned after moves lifted from his music videos." The release likewise seems unaffected by a recent likeness lawsuit from the lead singer of Deee-Lite, and is also positively rated by 1UP, who suggests: "Though the character-based rhythm action genre is all but dead, replaced by less story-driven fare such as DDR and Karaoke Revolution, this collection is pretty much the best possible sendoff it could receive."

Comments

"almost dead"?!?

[synaptik]

Though the character-based rhythm action genre is all but dead...

All but dead? I never knew it was alive! ...I must have missed it due to my myopic addiction to the character-based gardening action genre.

Re:Parents what do you do when...

[drinkypoo]

Other wise you'll be hit by -- you'll be struck by -- a smooth criminal.

AC, are you OK?