Parappa the Rapper: Is It Still Fun Today?

About this episode

The episode revisits the classic rhythm game Parappa the Rapper to evaluate its gameplay and fun factor today.

Welcome back to Is It Still Fun Today?, the show where we revisit classic games to see if they still hold up. Today it's the classic rap 'em up, Parappa the Rapper, released in Japan 30 years ago in 1996. This rhythm game was way ahead of its time -- but does it have the gameplay to back up its personality? Let's find out.

Topics covered

• classic games
• game review
• rhythm games
• gameplay analysis
• nostalgia

Keywords

• Parappa the Rapper
• classic games
• rhythm game
• gameplay
• nostalgia
• 1996

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Books & works: Parappa the Rapper

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