Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11816 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2007-07-12
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Platform: Sony PSP

Manufacturer's Description

PaRappa The Rapper for the PSP system mobilizes PaRappa’s hip-hop adventures and builds on the success of this iconic franchise.

Featuring all the characters, levels and songs from the original, PaRappa The Rapper increases the franchise’s social appeal by offering a host of new PSP exclusive features, including the ability for up to four PSP systems to go head-to-head in ad-hoc battles; wirelessly share a demo level through Game Share; and use the PSP Infrastructure Mode to download eight additional playable remixes for players to rap along to.

Parappa The Rapper for the PSP system stays true to its stylish flattened animation technique and gameplay, combining fun and vibrant characters with hip music and a humorous storyline. Masaya Matsuura’s infectious music and lyrics accompany PaRappa as he attempts to rap his way into the heart of his dreamy love interest, Sunny Funny, through various musical adventures. Using a rhythm, timing and coordination-based gameplay mechanic, players will bob their heads along with PaRappa and a cast of vibrant characters as they master its addictive gameplay. Players will first have to harmoniously press a designated controller button to help Parappa mimic the actions and lyrics of the Masters. As the player’s skill level progresses, they will be able to break free into a one-of-a-kind freestyle session, giving them the freedom to create a new experience with each play.

Customer Reviews

Way too hard...
This game used to be good on the PS1, but on the PSP the meter at the top of the screen is way to small and way to sensitive to you just slightly missing the symbol. Unfortunatly it hasn't been adapted to the PSP's screen size and is very disappointing. Also the add-on music website just comes up with "Coming Soon" so where's the 8 remixed tracks Sony?? The only time it does ignore being slightly off is when in easy mode, but this mode is way too easy to complete and doesn't contain all the levels from the original, you're limited to the market rap, and I really can't put up with the Onion Guy saying "Again!" any more nor "kick, punch it's all in the mind..."

A rhythm game which lack srhythm in the controls... WTF!?
I loved Parappa on the PS1 it was, in fact one of my favourite PS1 games - unfortunately I only ever got to play it around afriends house (due to its rarity). When I found out it was being ported to the PSP I was delighted - and then I bought the game...

The controls are WAY off and do not match the beat which makes the game unbelievably frustrating. The graphics are very sharp and nice though the control bar at the top is way too small and occasionally runs over two lines - which wasn't a problem on the PS1 due to a bigger screen, but on the PSP can seriously screw up your timing.

All in all this is an extremely bad port of a brilliant PS1 game - avoid and shell out £50 on the original - despite the price tag it's worth it.

Final word: A bad remake of a great old game.