PaRappa the Rapper Remastered

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  • Summary: Parappa returns to win over another generation of fans with all new PSP exclusive features. Players can once again join Parappa in his quest to win the heart of Sunny Funny and learn from their favorite Rap Masters like- Chop Chop Master Onion, Instructor Mooselini, and Cheap Cheap TheParappa returns to win over another generation of fans with all new PSP exclusive features. Players can once again join Parappa in his quest to win the heart of Sunny Funny and learn from their favorite Rap Masters like- Chop Chop Master Onion, Instructor Mooselini, and Cheap Cheap The Cooking Chicken. Complete with all the music and addictive gameplay that made it an instant classic, Parappa the Rapper is sure to please fans both old and new. Play all the songs and funky characters from the original game.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. Gaming Age
    Apr 4, 2017
    83
    PaRappa the Rapper: Remastered deserves a bit more than what Sony gives it here, and that’s certainly disappointing for this fan of the original. Still, it’s a technically solid remaster of a really fun game, so I’d still suggest picking it up. Especially if you haven’t played the game in a while, or ever for that matter. It’s one of the more unique and charming releases from the PS1 era, and PaRappa the Rapper deserves all the attention it can get.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 4, 2017
    75
    Parappa the Rapper Remastered reaches a good level and remains, after many years, a very nice game: technically this remastered is great although leaves a few aspects out and some extra content make it richer the the original one. The result overall is positive, but for a special occasion like this anniversary, honestly, we expected more.
  3. The Games Machine
    Apr 4, 2017
    70
    This remastered edition of PaRappa the Rapper is a nice and lovely trip down memory lane, especially if you lived the golden age of the first PlayStation. Unfortunately, that's all there is.
  4. Push Square
    Apr 4, 2017
    60
    PaRappa the Rapper Remastered is a time capsule from the late 90s – warts and all. The high-definition gloss might make the game look better than ever, but it can't mask how the genre has moved on in PaRappa's absence. The mechanics don't hold up against the competition of today, but the fantastic soundtrack, charming characters, and budget price should prove more than enough to get the nostalgia juices flowing in anyone who remembers the old dog's first outing 20 years ago.
  5. Atomix
    Apr 6, 2017
    60
    PaRappa The Rapper looks amazing in its visuals but the gameplay hasn't aged all that well. The lack of a tool to calibrate our screens is perhaps the worst part of this new edition of the classic rhythm game.
  6. Destructoid
    Apr 3, 2017
    55
    As much as I love PaRappa and his quest to find love with Sunny Funny, the experience was significantly marred with the visible lag and the lack of calibration options. For a remastered rhythm game, this is practically a must-have given calibration difficulties with modern televisions. I still enjoyed my time with the updated, clean-looking PaRappa, but I might just go back to playing the PSP version if I got the funky flow.
  7. M3
    Apr 4, 2017
    40
    It has been almost 20 years since Parappa the Rapper, and many of us still have good memories from it. Sadly, Parappa the Rapper doesn't hold up in 2017, mostly because some really poor mechanics. Do yourself a favor: don't buy this, and keep the memories as they were.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 6 out of 16
  1. PreyingOcelot
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    have personally not played the original ps1 game so when I heard that they were going to be remastering this game I thought I give it a chancehave personally not played the original ps1 game so when I heard that they were going to be remastering this game I thought I give it a chance and for the price it is at right now it is a good recommendation for those who want to see what it was like with such likeable characters, great music and more that should charm you even though I wish some of the menus look a bit more up to date but still at the price it is going at I can recommend at least trying this out in the demo first when seeing if it is good enough for you to want to buy the full thing...........… Expand
  2. Happytoe
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    PaRappa the Rapper is as fun (and challenging) as I remember and is a great trip down memory lane. the soundtrack and rapping are cleaner thanPaRappa the Rapper is as fun (and challenging) as I remember and is a great trip down memory lane. the soundtrack and rapping are cleaner than i remember and the graphics look great on a 4K TV.

    I really liked the new 'feel the beat' feature as well. It really helps me get a sense for the timing, especially on the tougher levels like the Chicken level...(Grrr...!)

    if you are in the mood to sing along to a totally insane and addicting quirky game, then this is for you,    … Expand
  4. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    This game is really challenging and people always complain about that, which is fair.

    But I'm complaining about how they didn't even bother    This game is really challenging and people always complain about that, which is fair.

    But I'm complaining about how they didn't even bother to remaster the cutscenes.    … Expand
  5. SebasthianCD24
    Dec 9, 2022
    6
    es genial que volviera a traer a parappa con un remaster pero no estoy muy a gusto con este, en primer lugar, el juego parece extrañamentees genial que volviera a traer a parappa con un remaster pero no estoy muy a gusto con este, en primer lugar, el juego parece extrañamente mucho mas fácil, hay algunos errores visuales como la lluvia del stage 6 y las cinemáticas se ven feas… Expand
  6. UselessOpinions
    Apr 6, 2017
    4
    Poor remaster of a good game. Timing is inaccurate leaving it broken. Great visuals, great sound, poor control, as mentioned by otherPoor remaster of a good game. Timing is inaccurate leaving it broken. Great visuals, great sound, poor control, as mentioned by other reviewers. If it can be patched to match rhythm better it would be a solid 8/10. As of now its not worth the asking price.… Expand
  7. DarthSutius
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    What a disasterpiece of a remaster. Imagine - a modern remake of a rhythm game that 100% refuses to take in to account the input/audio lagWhat a disasterpiece of a remaster. Imagine - a modern remake of a rhythm game that 100% refuses to take in to account the input/audio lag issues of modern systems and TVs. It's not that hard to add in some audio/input lag calibration.

    And then imagine they didn't fix the already buggy timing layout from the original.

    Should you hit the timing right on the beat? Before? After? Well that DEPENDS on the song, the line, and in some cases, you hit late at the start and early at the end in the one line. You fail levels when PaRappa sounds perfect, and he sounds like he's having a fit when you pass them.

    Crap, crap, crap this game in to the bin.    … Expand
  8. armidylano44
    Apr 23, 2017
    0
    The timing in this game is so completely and utterly messed up to the point where there is no way to get better at it. You'll hit the timingThe timing in this game is so completely and utterly messed up to the point where there is no way to get better at it. You'll hit the timing perfectly so he raps along in beat and you'll lose all your points. Then you'll push a jumble of **** that doesn't line up at all and you'll go up a rank.

    This game has no rhyme or reason to it, which is completely **** because it's supposed to be a RHYTHM game.

    Any possibility of this game being fun is ruined by it's horrible game play.    … Expand

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