- Publisher: SCEA
- Release Date: Jul 17, 2007
- Also On: PlayStation 4
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Official Playstation 2 Magazine UKPaRappa is just as refreshing today as he was 10 years ago, though somewhat hampered by the PSP's control scheme. [Aug 2007, p.101]
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The good news is that PaRappa the Rapper, along with Gitaroo Man Lives!, proves that you can have solid music games on the PSP.
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Pick it up if you're buying it for the original experience of PaRappa the Rapper, for the classic gameplay that is still...classic. Think of it as retro--not the next hot thing--and enjoy it as an episode of games gone by.
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Ultimately the brevity of PaRappa the Rapper is what makes it such a tough game to recommend.
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So while the grading is still off, and the song selection is still scant, PaRappa has so much charm in its songs that it's still worthwhile all of these years later, whether you're revisiting it or playing it for the first time.
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While PaRappa the Rapper isn't worth the initial asking price, its mix of clever songs, cute graphics, and downloadable content make it a great bargain bin purchase.
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PSM MagazineWhy isn't this game a PS Store download? [Aug 2007, p.87]
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Definitely worth another few play-throughs. However, it's depressing how little Sony added to this package.
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While it's always nice to have a good rhythm game on the go, PaRappa on PSP is still a serious value proposition at $30. There are plenty of extra remixes to download and play (about half of which are decent), but with essentially six levels it's still a more flimsy package than current gamers are accustomed to.
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Sadly, that sums up all the new content. Players can beat it within an hour and never play it again.
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Gamers should only pick up PaRappa the Rapper as quick trip down memory lane with a rental or borrowing from a friend.
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Sony has included multiplayer and some downloadable songs. The graphics also look remarkably good for a game that’s 10 years old. These features help to elevate the game, but are just not enough to save it.
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If you've never played the original game, it's worth a quick look. But for anyone hoping PaRappa can compete strongly in today's music game category, look elsewhere.
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Just beware when shelling out the cash for it as the mileage youfll get out of it will vary.
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Old school is not always the best school.
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PaRappa is a relic of a bygone era. Had Sony decided to make this PSP re-release a PaRappa collection of sorts, including maybe PaRappa 2 from the PS2, or the pseudo-sequel UmJammer Lammy--or both--this would have been a sweet UMD.
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The seminal rhythm game makes its PSP debut with a chunk of new content, but the gameplay hasn't quite withstood the test of time.
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Entertaining and charming, but a little on the "incredibly short" side.
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I suppose PaRappa might find a niche fan base on the PSP, but most of us will be seeking our musical entertainment elsewhere.
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PaRappa means “paper-thin” in Japanese. Unfortunately, that also could be used to describe the game in general.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyToo bad the extra content isn't quite as fresh. [Aug 2007, p.85]
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If you find it cheap somewhere or fancy renting it then you'll doubtless have some fun with it. But can I hand on heart recommend anyone paying full price for it? Nope, not in the slightest, but I kind of wish I could.
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Even with the laughable downloable options there isn’t much to keep your ears entertained for more than a few hours. I suggest you wait until the price drops on this remade classic before you slap on your dog collar.
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The final verdict on Parappa the Rapper for the PSP is that it is still a very good game just far too short and far too basic.
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AceGamezThe main problem with PaRappa The Rapper is that it's pretty much a straight port of the PSOne original. Ten years is a long time in the gaming world, and what was once a trendy young thing throwing hot moves on the dance floor does, after all this time, now look a bit like a teacher at the school disco.
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Provided that you are willing to persevere with the game’s difficulty, Parappa provides a lot of fun.
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By modern standards, it's decidedly lacking, but it's still a classic.
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It's hard to hate a game as genuinely quirky and happy as PaRappa and indeed I don't hate it. I do hate the sticker price and the lack of anything truly new, however, and until this is on the PlayStation Store as a download, avoid it.
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For a remake, this version of Parappa the Rapper feels a little rough around the edges to suggest for a $30 price tag.
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While not terrible, there just isn't enough in PaRappa the Rapper to lift it into contention against today's various music games.
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#68 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
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#58 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 22
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Mixed: 1 out of 22
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Negative: 9 out of 22
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Mar 15, 2011One of the great games that has been created for the PlayStation to the PSP. It's still the same from the original PS One classic.
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Apr 14, 2023
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Jul 22, 2016