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PaRappa the Rapper 2
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Released in 1997, the original PaRappa the Rapper was lauded for its simple gameplay and unique setting. One of the first rhythm games to hit the West, it required gamers to match onscreen commands à la the early-80s light-bashing game Simon. Its accessible gameplay, combined with offbeat songs, characters and story (a rapping canine trying to win the heart of a flower) made it a hit. Now, in PaRappa the Rapper 2, Sony brings back its old dog to the PS2 but doesn't bother to teach him new tricks. It's a fun but short game that anyone can play; however, fans of the original may be disappointed that Sony hasn't advanced the series much in the last four years (28 dog years). This time around PaRappa must stop the evil Noodle Syndicate that's turning all the food in the world into noodles. The wacky story unfolds in Rodney Greenblat's unique visual style: the playful graphics are 2-D with heavy cel-shading, but aren't much of an advancement from the original; a 3-D PaRappa would have been nice. Similarly, the gameplay is virtually identical to the original's. Although there's a two-player mode that adds replay value, the eight levels in single-player mode can easily be beaten in less than four hours. Perhaps the biggest disappointment is the game's music: although cute, the tunes aren't nearly as memorable as those in the original. Still, players new to the series will find the game charming, though fans of the original are bound to be a bit disappointed. --Raymond M Padilla
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5/5 |
Fun.....Thats what games are missing these days.
(August 23, 2005) |
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Parappa the rapper is the grandaddy of music games. If this wasn't made there would be no dancing stage or MTV music generator and Parappa's still a lot more fun to play than the others. The story is insane. This time Parappas town is been taken over by the noodle gang, who want to get rid of the Beard Burger hangout and turn the whole town's food into noodles, Parappa is the only one who can stop this evil by using his lyrical skills! What i enjoy abut Parappa the Rapper and Um Jammer Lammy is that the games are fun and the story is just as important and funny. It's like watching a cartoon on Cartoon Network. The flat graphics by Rodney Greenblat do the job great and the rapping is better than what some MTV rappers say these days (listen to Chop Chop Master Onion!). The songs though aren't as catchy as on the first one, but its still good. If you're after something new and fun to play get this, but if you like super serious RPGs and shooting games i wouldn't reccomend it. |
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5/5 |
Style Over Substance
(December 17, 2003) |
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Parappa The Rapper has became a cult figure for gamers who go for something that bit different. You dont have to play games that involve guns all day long.
Parappa 2 see's the return of the rapping paper thin dog and all its friends in another cutesy story about self belief and love. The game is just as much about its cut scenes as it is the gameplay.
As a rhythm action game you can get stuck in, using the shoulder buttons and the symbol buttons to rap your way through 8 excellent tracks, but beware you'll be expected to ad lib on top of the song to score well!
The music itself isnt as catchy as the original, nor Um Jammer Lammy, but the lyrics and story line are so much more involving and full of life, you'll be lost in the world of Parappa.
Also added is a two player mode, which is sadly a bit limited.
If your a fan, it dont disapoint even though there's no evolution, but if your a new to the series, perhaps you'd best find the easier original to break yourself in! |
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4/5 |
The REAL DEAL ON PARAPPA!
(March 15, 2002) |
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Now if it's a real review you want, then read ON! Gettin straight to the point(THE VERDICT): UPPERS:
-funny script and story.
-Very Well animated!
-Quality rapping!
-Nice two-player game. DOWNERS:(trust me, this game isn't reall down, I'm just picking hairs here!)
-Dull bonus and training bits.
-Still a very short game.
-Jokes soon wear thin
-The food makes you hungry(see what I mean!) Overall Results:
Graphics = Nice, but you're always staring at symbols:7/10
Sound = Good tunes, enjoyable lyrics and ace rapping!:9/10
Lifespan = Short, easy, but saved by two-player action: 7/10 Overall Score and thoughts:
Better than most rhythm-action games thanks to its jam-along two-player mode. The only downfalls are the shortness and the rather vague jokes. IF YOU LIKE THIS THEN U'LL LOVE SPACE CHANNEL 5(GIVE IT A SHOT!)
SO OVERALL I GIVE IT 8/10! |
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3/5 |
It feels like it's missing something...
(January 26, 2002) |
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Parappa 2 isn't a bad game, but it doesn't have as much of the same off-beat charm that the original--and to a lesser extent, Um Jammer Lammy--had. Parappa may have been first, but since we last saw the hip-hop hound, tons of more-complex music games have been released. Some, like Frequency, handle the music part of the equation expertly, while games like Gitaroo-Man pick up the slack in the insanely ludicrous storyline department. If you're happy with more of the same, Parappa the Rapper 2 covers all the bases reasonably well, but anyone expecting Parappa 2 to raise the bar in the genre will likely be pretty disappointed. |
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5/5 |
parrapas back!
(January 25, 2002) |
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What a game!!! the flat graphics are so original and cool. I can't stress enough how great this game is. The story is much better than the first one, which makes it even better. The musics awesome and so catchy. It's a must buy. If you liked the first one or 'um jammy lammy' youll love this!! |
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