PaRappa the Rapper 2

 PlayStation 2
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 50
  3. Negative: 6 out of 50
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  1. Keitaro004
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    I have no idea why this Parappa game has so bad reviews. I absolutely loved this game. Sure, it's very short, probably an hour long at most, but the replayability is fantastic. You get a new colored cap every time you beat the game and the difficulty rises and makes the songs into a (addictive) remix. The remixes changes for every time you beat the game. Beat the game five times and getI have no idea why this Parappa game has so bad reviews. I absolutely loved this game. Sure, it's very short, probably an hour long at most, but the replayability is fantastic. You get a new colored cap every time you beat the game and the difficulty rises and makes the songs into a (addictive) remix. The remixes changes for every time you beat the game. Beat the game five times and get the "gold" cap, the last one you can get. There's also some CPU challenges to beat, where you get an album if you complete them all.

    The music is really addictive, the best in the Parappa series if you ask me. I've had every song stuck in my head, much like the songs from the original and Um Jammer Lammy. The timing is even better than the PS1 version and a lot easier to beat. The story is awesome as well. Weird, a little bit stupid, but funny and interesting.

    This is one of the best rhythm games for the PS2 ever made together with "Gitaroo Man". Try this out, it will be a blast!    … Expand
  2. AnGoodCritic
    Aug 14, 2015
    9
    Awesome game first one is very short as much anyone else say its amazing, the first one isnt better its from 1997 the graphics are so terrible the critics should do remember about graphics but hey atleast im not only the one who knows that there is 4hats to collect and get the dog house! the bonus game isnt really fun game is short but its awesome i dont get few critics saying "EnoughAwesome game first one is very short as much anyone else say its amazing, the first one isnt better its from 1997 the graphics are so terrible the critics should do remember about graphics but hey atleast im not only the one who knows that there is 4hats to collect and get the dog house! the bonus game isnt really fun game is short but its awesome i dont get few critics saying "Enough replay value" the game does have secrets and replay value, for challange get all the crowns.. music's are good only the one i disliked was 2nd stage well its too weird!… Expand
  3. MCKingKongMushi
    Feb 27, 2014
    9
    PaRappa the Rapper 2 is one of the few PS2 games that I find myself constantly sliding into my disc drive, even to this day. The music is catchy, the graphics serve their purpose, and the versus mode adds to its replay value, making it a great party game. Say what you will, but PaRappa 2 will always be one of my favorites.
  4. mashedtatter
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    I'm not sure why this game is looked down upon more than the original. Maybe it's blind nostalgia? Personally, I think the songs in this game are MUCH better than the original. Plus, this game speaks the truth. Noodles simply can't be beat!
  5. Hamcha
    Oct 21, 2013
    7
    Whilst being very short, I loved this game, one of those games that make me take the dust off my PS2.. and somehow manage to get me hooked on it.
    It has very catchy music and raps, the kind that I always come back to listen again over and over.
    The plot is nothing epic or something, but it's very funny and keeps you asking for more.
  6. Parappafan1996
    Jan 13, 2015
    8
    Parappa The Rapper 2 is a worthy follow up to the original game, but it won't drain your time for long and replay value is nearly non existent. The songs are great and the gameplay is greatly improved from the original, the graphics also stay true to the series and they look great for 2001. If you enjoyed Parappa The Rapper or Um Jammer Lammy, then you will no doubt love this game.
  7. Whatheage
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    Its fun really short in one side music arent so good as before, still nice to play once a while one problem is that its expensive and second that image its haves a E rating so basicly you're 7 and you see parappa and pj doing Gay things while sunny dad and parappa dad is watching them its gross next up is stage 7 slurp it suck i know you gonna like it.. Pretty Fun but weird and sexual atIts fun really short in one side music arent so good as before, still nice to play once a while one problem is that its expensive and second that image its haves a E rating so basicly you're 7 and you see parappa and pj doing Gay things while sunny dad and parappa dad is watching them its gross next up is stage 7 slurp it suck i know you gonna like it.. Pretty Fun but weird and sexual at same time!… Expand
  8. GamecubeLover
    Jul 22, 2016
    8
    Not as good as the original you just can't beat the original but this game is still great there are still a lot of problems with this game but this game is fun still!
  9. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
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  10. KendylKlownfish
    May 14, 2011
    6
    An unnecessary and cheesy, but nonetheless solid effort to relive a cult classic. Pros: The high res 2-D sprites are refreshingly old school; hilarious story and characters; additional Practice and Battle mode are handy. Cons: Too little, too short, too pricey; no replay value; some of the lyrical content is a bit too bizarre.
  11. moonlight3000
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    a PaRappa the Rapper 2 is everything a sequel should be. It is an experience similar to that of its predecessor (I have yet to play UmJammer Lammy) but is much improved in almost every way. This game plays very similarly to the original PaRappa the Rapper but contains more songs, gameplay modes, and replay value in the way of unlockables and increasing difficulty. The graphics in thisa PaRappa the Rapper 2 is everything a sequel should be. It is an experience similar to that of its predecessor (I have yet to play UmJammer Lammy) but is much improved in almost every way. This game plays very similarly to the original PaRappa the Rapper but contains more songs, gameplay modes, and replay value in the way of unlockables and increasing difficulty. The graphics in this entry are also vastly improved, taking advantage of the Playstation 2's hardware. In the original game, the visuals during songs were extremely simple and barren. In this entry, however, stages are typically filled to the brim with interesting things to look at. In the way of music, I think this game knocks it out of the park. I understand that music is subjective, and many people disagree with me here, but I overall prefer the songs in 2 over 1. Both games have their good and bad songs, but I can at least say I like all the songs in PaRappa 2, and I can't say that about the first entry. I understand that a lot of people didn't like this game when it came out, and I can understand that. This game is s little janky, as was the first PaRappa. Both games use a unique scoring system where to get the best score, the player must freestyle by adding their own spin to the song. This system alienates many players because the game doesn't do an excellent job of explaining it, and even after you do understand it, it seems kind of luck-based either way. There is a way to get better at Parappa the Rapper; it just isn't very similar to other popular rhythm games out there. This kind of hate I understand, but I don't get how people can be fans of the first one and hate this one. In my book, this game improves on the original in virtually every way, so I suppose it just comes down to nostalgia and song taste.
    To sum up, this review, if you are thinking about playing this game, go and watch someone play the song BIG on youtube. If you like what you see, you will probably like the rest of the game. At the time of me writing this, PaRappa 2 is 19 years old, and I'm hoping this game gets a remaster for its 20th birthday. Sony, please make a PaRappa 3 before I die PaRappa fans do exist.    … Expand
  12. Elmo
    Feb 5, 2002
    6
    Lets face it, you all played the demo a lot. It's fun catchy and I've seen it out for about £25. Which is a nice little price for a nice little game. Get it for your little sister to keep her silent for hours on end, just don't expect to get near you PS2 for ages!
  13. Love-kickLove-punch
    Feb 11, 2002
    5
    An all right game, but nothing they couldn't have made for PSX. There's really nothing innovative here. Finished in about 2 hours. Rent once, and you'll be sated.
  14. MellyMelloNello
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    Say what you want about this game's story and music, but I don't care. This game will still stay in a special place in my heart. This game has defined my childhood and I still play it with my friends. The game's story and songs may be strange or stupid at times, but for me, the game just has such a great feeling from the gameplay. It's fun, humorous, and the multiplayer battle mode is oneSay what you want about this game's story and music, but I don't care. This game will still stay in a special place in my heart. This game has defined my childhood and I still play it with my friends. The game's story and songs may be strange or stupid at times, but for me, the game just has such a great feeling from the gameplay. It's fun, humorous, and the multiplayer battle mode is one of the best things about it. I love the gameplay system of mixing the words. The music, while being quite cheesy, is actually VERY catchy. This game has lots of replayability, which is good since the game is so short. Even the songs change. Like I said, the multiplayer is my favorite part. It gets difficult and confusing, but that just makes it more fun. This game got some good laughs out of me while playing battle mode with my friends. The graphics have a unique style and a good way of working with the PS2's graphical limitations. I would recommend it to anybody who would like to have a good time and just play around and have fun with friends. I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews for this game. Some people are too critical when it comes to the game's weird story, but the story is actually quite entertaning. Even though the game is short, it makes up for it with the multiplayer. Replaying the story also gives you new colors of caps and can also unlock more difficult remixes of the songs and an album. Bottom line, this game is great for good clean fun and laughs. Definitely one of my favorite games.… Expand
  15. Zeezia
    Feb 8, 2018
    9
    PaRappa the rapper is a wonderful game franchise, and I think PaRappa the rapper 2 did it better than the first. The songs are spunky and fun. I like the “Sista Moosesha” song the best. But the only bad thing about it was the ending song. He didn’t freestyle unlike the first. But that’s okay. The difficulty and songs makes up for it!
  16. Robo_Cube
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    This game is a mastahpeece. That's all I have to say! We need a Parappa 3, people! WE NEED A PARAPPA 3!
  17. VahNabooty
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    This game is pretty much perfect with very little to complain about. Unlike other rhythm games there's a lot of open-ended gameplay here as you can freestyle however you want, and the game has a lot of challenge as playing the game over and over increases the difficulty, alongside trying to reach the Cool rating which requires a lot of effort (or luck, whichever happens to come first).This game is pretty much perfect with very little to complain about. Unlike other rhythm games there's a lot of open-ended gameplay here as you can freestyle however you want, and the game has a lot of challenge as playing the game over and over increases the difficulty, alongside trying to reach the Cool rating which requires a lot of effort (or luck, whichever happens to come first). Every song is incredibly catchy and super easy to get invested in, with only one song being uninteresting to me and one being sort of "whatever". The only couple of things I dislike about the game is how it stops the rhythm every time you drop a rating and there's not too too much post game content aside from the increasing difficulty and getting a cool ranking to unlock records.… Expand
  18. Horiuchi
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    Good replay value along with easy but hard to master gameplay. Great to pick up and play for 5 min sessions.
  19. Za_Uvek
    Jun 8, 2021
    7
    Exact same premise as the original, but executed with a lot more care.

    The story, visuals and music are plenty of wacky fun, even though they aren't much of an improvement on the first title. The game-play is what it is however, just hitting the button prompts. At least in this time around, the accuracy is a little more forgiving than the original. Plus, there is a lot more reward given    Exact same premise as the original, but executed with a lot more care.

    The story, visuals and music are plenty of wacky fun, even though they aren't much of an improvement on the first title. The game-play is what it is however, just hitting the button prompts. At least in this time around, the accuracy is a little more forgiving than the original. Plus, there is a lot more reward given for playing around with your own rap/beat.

    A small improvement as a sequel, but not much to add. It's a very niche game, however, sure isn't without it's charm.    … Expand
  20. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    The multiplayer mode in this game is great. I REALLY hope this game gets a remaster soon.
  21. JaydonB
    Oct 25, 2022
    8
    I love PaRappa the Rapper as a whole, but this game is the black sheep of the bunch. It's an oddball game with an interesting plot— not a bad one, but just a wacky one. It still manages to have great, catchy tunes like it's predecessor, but the story is forgettable. PaRappa 2 still has the weird, funny cutscenes with the, "I gotta believe!"s and funny, silly interactions between PaRappaI love PaRappa the Rapper as a whole, but this game is the black sheep of the bunch. It's an oddball game with an interesting plot— not a bad one, but just a wacky one. It still manages to have great, catchy tunes like it's predecessor, but the story is forgettable. PaRappa 2 still has the weird, funny cutscenes with the, "I gotta believe!"s and funny, silly interactions between PaRappa and PJ.

    I personally still love this game, but I understand why it has been lost to time due to it's weirdness.    … Expand
  22. h3r0oftime
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    The Romantic Karate level (Level 2) Made me Gay. Overall, very good game I really recommend it.
  23. SebasthianCD24
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    mucho mejor que el primero! la música es mas memorable y añade mas cositas interesantes y a la vez es una buena forma indirecta de cerrar la franquicia, aunque lo único malo que le veo es el modo multijugador que parece no tener sentido, hubiese sido mucho mejor optar por uno mas parecido a um jammer lammy
  24. CapoDivan
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    I think it's a good PaRappa game, although getting to the "cool" mode is difficult, it doesn't take away from the fun, unlike the first one, here are more songs that I like (7/8 songs), something else maybe "bad", is that the bad awful modes are not very original to each other, I mean, bad: Noodles around the screen, awful: the noodles are now a background. but apart from that, highlyI think it's a good PaRappa game, although getting to the "cool" mode is difficult, it doesn't take away from the fun, unlike the first one, here are more songs that I like (7/8 songs), something else maybe "bad", is that the bad awful modes are not very original to each other, I mean, bad: Noodles around the screen, awful: the noodles are now a background. but apart from that, highly recommended, (also the V2 mode is very weird and fun)… Expand
  25. AnthonyStf
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    This game is pretty much perfect with very little to complain about. Say what you want about this game's story, but I don't care. This game will still stay in a special place in my heart. I have no idea why this Parappa game has so bad reviews. I absolutely loved this game. btw the music is great.
  26. PJSmash5
    May 26, 2023
    10
    This is one of my favorite of all time! the story is a little weird but it my favorite on my ps5 only 8 levels in the game but there's a lot more to do when you have beat the game. if you have a friend you can vs mode and if you don't friend there's bot you can play with. and it can go to easy to hard it as 4 levels. and when you beat the game your beanie will change color and remix theThis is one of my favorite of all time! the story is a little weird but it my favorite on my ps5 only 8 levels in the game but there's a lot more to do when you have beat the game. if you have a friend you can vs mode and if you don't friend there's bot you can play with. and it can go to easy to hard it as 4 levels. and when you beat the game your beanie will change color and remix the song. but it only remixes the how my buttons you press. From Parappa fan boy!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#10 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. GameZone
    60
    A fun game that doesn't have nearly enough gameplay -- or enough replay value -- to warrant a purchase.
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  2. TotalGames.net
    80
    Disregard this misalignment though, and you’re left with an enjoyable aural romp which, whilst slight and, on occasions, extremely forgiving, makes up for most of its shortcomings by hitting you with damn funky music.
  3. GameSpot
    66
    An almost total lack of innovation makes the game seem pretty dated when compared with other games on the market.
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