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PaRappa the Rapper

The rapping pup, PaRappa, dreams of impressing his friend, the beautiful Sunny Funny, and going out on a date with her. But what he lacks is confidence - help PaRappa rap his way through learning Kung Fu, a driving test, cooking and more, all in order to get the girl. And remember - You Gotta Believe! PaRappa the Rapper is a game based on lyrics, music and rhythm. The game itself is very basic - each stage has a 'teacher', that PaRappa must follow. You'll see the teacher say some lyrics, and then PaRappa must copy the teacher by pressing the appropriate buttons to repeat those lyrics back. Rap well, and you'll be able to continue; fudge up the lyrics, and the music will start to distort and...

Genre: Rhythm
Year: 1997
Developer: NanaOn-Sha Co., Ltd
Publisher: SCEA
Players: 1

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Achievements

27 achievements · 440 total points

I Need to Become a Hero! Complete Stage 1.
10 pts
You Guys Sit in the Back Complete Stage 2.
10 pts
My Dad's Gonna Bite Me!! Complete Stage 3.
10 pts
Guaranteed to Catch Her Heart Complete Stage 4.
10 pts
Full Tank Complete Stage 5.
10 pts
I Gotta Believe!! Complete Stage 6.
10 pts
Don't Get Cocky, It's Gonna Get Rocky Complete Stage 1 with a cool rating.
10 pts
When I Say Boom Boom Boom! You Say Bam Bam Bam! Complete Stage 2 with a cool rating.
10 pts
In the Rain or in the Snow, Got the Got the Funky Flow Complete Stage 3 with a cool rating.
10 pts
The Other Day I Was Called a Little Turkey Complete Stage 4 with a cool rating.
10 pts
What I Had This Morning I Don't Even Wanna Say to You Complete Stage 5 with a cool rating.
10 pts
Yo Yo Yo! Check This Out! Complete Stage 6 with a cool rating.
10 pts
Kick! Punch! It's All in the Mind Complete Stage 1 with a score of 3000 or higher.
25 pts
Do You Know Why We Stopped the Car? Complete Stage 2 with a score of 3000 or higher.
25 pts
All You Ever Need Is to Be Nice & Friendly Complete Stage 3 with a score of 3000 or higher.
25 pts
But I'm a Chicken, Got It? Ya Beef Jerky! Complete Stage 4 with a score of 3000 or higher.
25 pts
Did You Check the Toilets on the Right? Complete Stage 5 with a score of 4000 or higher.
25 pts
Whatcha Gonna Do When They Come? Complete Stage 6 with a score of 4000 or higher.
25 pts
Dojo Rap Master Complete stage 1 without losing any points. Normal difficulty. Cool status not allowed.
25 pts
Drivers Ed Rap Master Complete stage 2 without losing any points. Normal difficulty. Cool status not allowed.
25 pts
Flea Market Rap Master Complete stage 3 without losing any points. Normal difficulty. Cool status not allowed.
25 pts
Cooking School Rap Master Complete stage 4 without losing any points. Normal difficulty. Cool status not allowed.
25 pts
Bathroom Line Rap Master Complete stage 5 without losing any points. Normal difficulty. Cool status not allowed.
25 pts
Performance Rap Master Complete stage 6 without losing any points. Normal difficulty. Cool status not allowed.
25 pts
KT & the Sunny Funny Band Complete all stages with a cool rating and play the bonus scene.
5 pts
Money Money Money Is All You Need Sell all items in stage 3.
5 pts
Awfully Cool From awful status reach cool status.
10 pts

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PaRappa the Rapper frequently asked questions

How do I play PaRappa the Rapper online with a friend?

PaRappa the Rapper (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play PaRappa the Rapper on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find PaRappa the Rapper in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does PaRappa the Rapper netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does PaRappa the Rapper have achievements?

Yes, PaRappa the Rapper has 27 achievements worth 440 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play PaRappa the Rapper for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play PaRappa the Rapper on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.