Space Channel 5 on GBA is basically what happens if a disco party crashes into a sci-fi B-movie—and I mean that in the best way. You play as Ulala, this ridiculously charismatic space reporter who saves the universe by out-dancing alien invaders. The first ten minutes? Pure chaos in the best way. You’re frantically tapping buttons to match the beat while Ulala struts in her pink space suit, shouting "Up! Down! Left! Chu!" at you like some kind of intergalactic aerobics instructor.

The pixel art somehow makes the whole thing even more charming—imagine a Saturday morning cartoon but with way more jazz hands. And yeah, the rhythm mechanics are simple at first, but then the aliens start throwing curveballs (literally, some of them shoot lasers mid-dance). Mess up too much and Ulala gets zapped into a sparkly pile of shame. No pressure.

If you’ve played the Dreamcast original, it’s a surprisingly solid handheld version—just don’t expect the full voice acting. But if you’re new? It’s like someone distilled the essence of ‘70s funk into a tiny cartridge. You’ll either love it immediately or walk away questioning why you just lost to a squid in a dance-off. Either way, it’s a vibe.