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PaRappa The Rapper psx Game Reviews
PaRappa The Rapper
Critic Score
Metascore: 92 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
7.8 out of 10
based on 15 reviews
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Parappa is a simple-minded and passionate type of guy and he's crazy about Sunny Funny. As Parappa faces a number of challenges, he bumps into rival characters, tries to get Sunny's attention and always gets into trouble. In a valiant effort to become a responsible pup and impress his one love, Parappa visits a karate dojou, takes driving lessons, works in a flea market, etc., in order to capture Sunny's heart. Will he succeed? You gotta believe! [Sony]

PUBLISHER: Sony Computer Entertainment America
DEVELOPER: Sony
GENRE(S): Music, Rhythm Action
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 1997

What The Critics Said

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100
GamePro
The kind of inexplicable game that you have to own.
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100
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
PaRappa will win over anyone with his hipster looks and smooth style. [Nov 2001, p.50]
100
Electric Playground
This game would be super fly at a party You won’t be whizzing through it unless you’re super smartie.
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100
Cheat Code Central Platinum
From the beginning the music grabs you and sucks you in. It's so poppy and strange that you can't help but instantly like it, although you may not know why.
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100
Gaming Age
Maybe it's because the cinemas that push the game forward are so amiable and bizarrely infectious with their dubiously likeable characters and ridiculous story that you simply can't escape the essence of the game.
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92
Gamezilla!
One word of caution, though; if you have a bad neck, stay away from this game. It is virtually impossible to play without bobbing your head or moving some part of your body. You have been warned!
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90
Hot Games
The game is on the short side and once you are well practiced it won't take much longer than 30 minutes to beat it. But believe this, this is one great party game, you'll be in stitches as people fumble their way through the rap when they first start. Parappa is a must have game.
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90
IGN
PaRappa's only real problem lies in the length of the game -- it's way too short. However, once you've beaten it in good standing, you can ad-lib, or 'freestyle,' in the levels.
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90
Games Domain
The music is incredible, catchy and well-written. But best of all, the concept is original.
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90
GameCritics
The magic of PaRappa will not be easily cloned and we'll probably only get one like it in our lifetime. Sure to transcend cultural differences, PaRappa is special; plain and simple.
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85
GameSpot
For the record, chicks dig PaRappa too, so if having a cute game means you can convince your otherwise game-loathing girlfriend to pick up a controller, "it's all good."
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83
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Great! Now even dorky white gamers think they can rap. [Jan 2004, p.188]
82
TotalGames.net
As a party game, PaRappa the Rapper is top notch. It is totally hilarious when you have the cheesy cartoon hip-hop pumped up loud and people get into difficulties trying to follow the lyrics in time.
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80
Absolute Playstation
The amusing storyline, catchy tunes and the 'just one more go' gameplay combine to make it the perfect party game.
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80
All Game Guide
The only real problem with Parappa is concerning the depth as this title really does not allow much variation and Sony have only included six fairly short levels.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mark D. gave it a4:
The most over rated game ever. The gameplay is so simplistic it's barly a game and the only funny thing about it is the fact so many people believed the hype. Sure, it was original but that don't mean it's good.

Evan J. gave it a9:
This is a fun game.. But it only has 6 levels.. Only problem with it.. >.<

Alec gave it a10:
Super duper cool!

Sophie gave it a0:
EEEK! It's so wrong! "Slurp it, suck it/I know you all like it/Long and chewy, occasionally gooey/Yeah, your little slippery thing our tastes so good all this time." With lyrics like that, I gotta say I'm speechless!

Jen L. gave it a 10:
The funniest game I've played in my life!

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