PaRappa the Rapper

December 6, 1996 NanaOn-Sha Sony Computer Entertainment
Music
PS1
About

The original music video game.

Help Parappa rap with the best of the master rappers and straight into Sunny's heart.

Guaranteed you'll be singin' and dancin' along with Parappa and his pals to the most fun music mixes.
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Ratings & Metrics

User Score
67.7
Critic Score
74.4
Total Score
101
Reviews
Game Info

Release Date December 6, 1996
Developer NanaOn-Sha
Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
PaRappa the Rapper

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