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What is Parappa the Rapper?
PaRappa the Rapper is a rhythm game developed by NanaOn-Sha for the PlayStation. It is widely regarded as one of the games that laid the foundation for the modern music game genre. Players accompany PaRappa, a paper-thin dog with the appearance of a paper cutout, on a journey to learn different life skills to impress his friend Sunny Funny.
Instead of fighting or solving puzzles, each stage is a unique lesson taught by a teacher with a distinct personality. You will learn karate from Chop Chop Master Onion, take driving lessons with Instructor Mooselini, join the cooking class of Cheap Cheap the Cooking Chicken, and face many other humorous situations through rap exchanges.
The player's role
In PaRappa the Rapper, players control PaRappa, the main character of the game. Your goal is to complete every rap song, earn high scores, and help PaRappa gain the confidence to overcome each challenge in his life.
In every stage, PaRappa meets a new instructor with an entirely different theme. Your task is to listen to their rap, then press the correct buttons in the proper order and at the right time to deliver the perfect response.
Game controls
- Directional Buttons / D-Pad: Perform the required commands.
- PlayStation Buttons: Press the correct button that appears on the screen.
- Enter: Start or confirm.
- Esc: Pause the game.












