Update: December 8, 2006
«©NCSX» Playstation gamers were first introduced to Rodney Greenblat's illustrations of Parappa characters a decade ago. There was the lead mongrel named Parappa who spoke in a strange manner and spit lines like, "I Gotta Believe!" and the apple of his eye, Sunny Funny. Parappa's love for Sunny Funny is perhaps the first recorded attraction between canine and flower that didn't involve the process of urination. Other cast members included Parappa's friend Katy Kat, the sloth-like PJ Berri, and the indomitable kung-fu stylings of Chop Chop Onion Master. Parappa was an early rhythm game where players tapped buttons in the sequence and meter of the cues on screen. Perform well and Parappa raps with a smooth staccato and is congratulated with "U rappin' Good" which makes the player feel warm and fuzzy inside. However, if you're off your game and botch the button tapping motions, Parappa won't bust rhymes and receive a soul crushing "U rappin' Bad." That's "Bad" in the bad sense of the word. The PSP version of Parappa is a direct conversion of the Playstation original with the same story, the same rhythm challenge, the same episodes, and the same characters. What is new is the 16:9 aspect ratio and the ad hoc multi-player mode where up to four rappers may participate in the game. Bonus Schwag
All preorders for PSP Parappa will include a faceplate sticker which brightens up the handheld with distinctive artwork from Rodney Greenblat. While supplies last, NCS will include the sticker with new orders. View the back cover and screenshots on the main NCSX website. NCS Game Notes
* In the intro to the game, PJ Berri, Katy Kat, Sunny Funny, and Parappa are enjoying a Jet Baby movie. After the film, the gang heads over to Chunky Burger where everyone orders a hearty meal except for Parappa who asks for "Water." In the first level, the gang are enjoying their meal (PJ Berri enjoys it so much that he has food blobs all over his face) when two thugs walk in and attempt to hit on Sunny Funny with bad rhymes. Joe Chin flies in like a superhero and stands up for Sunny Funny. Upon seeing Joe Chin's smooth moves, Parappa dreams of what it would be like to be a hero. In essence, he's gotta believe. * The first level - Parappa goes to see Chop Chop Onion Master where the kung-fu man teaches Parappa how to chop, block, kick, jump, and duck by pressing the face and trigger buttons. Onion Master performs some moves first so watch what he does and check out the cues on the top of the screen. After he performs, it's Parappa's turn to pull off a "Simon Says" routine in accurate fashion. This document is ©NCSX 2006. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of this document may be made without express written consent of National Console Support, Inc.
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