PaRappa the Rapper 2

Infobox VG
title = PaRappa the Rapper 2


developer = NaNaOn-Sha
publisher = SCEI
designer =
engine =
released = vgrelease|Japan|JPN|August 30, 2001
vgrelease|United States of America|USA|January 21, 2002
vgrelease|Europe|EUR|April 5, 2002
genre = Music
modes = Single player, multiplayer
ratings = ESRB: Everyone (E)
ELSPA: 3+
platforms = PlayStation 2
media = DVD-ROM
requirements =
input =
preceded by = PaRappa the Rapper

"PaRappa the Rapper 2" is a PlayStation 2 rhythm video game and the sequel to "PaRappa the Rapper". Though the game boasts a number of new gameplay elements, it was not as well-received critically and failed to garner similar sales as its predecessor.

Plot

The story line of "PaRappa the Rapper 2" centers on PaRappa, a young puppy, and his continuing adventures in overcoming his obstacles through Hip hop music. PaRappa has recently won a lifetime supply of noodles and has grown tired of eating them. PaRappa's girlfriend, Sunny Funny, offers to make him dinner one evening and he gladly accepts. However, when she serves him noodles, PaRappa throws a tantrum, leaving Sunny Funny to question his maturity. To prove to Sunny Funny that he is not immature, PaRappa seeks to complete a number of tasks, such as getting a job at a Beard Burger restaurant or working out to Chop Chop Master Onion's romantic fitness television program.

The plot continues to become more bizarre as the story ensues and many odd situations arise in which PaRappa must keep cool to solve the problem. He and his friends get shrunk by his father's invention, so he helps coach them back to normal size with the help of Guru Ant. PaRappa gets drafted into the army and must complete a military boot camp training course with Instructor Moosesha. He becomes an amateur barber after customers are being given afros by a schizophrenic hairstylist.

While PaRappa completes his tasks, it is slowly revealed that all of the food in town is being turned into noodles by a military dictator. PaRappa confronts the inconsiderate Colonel Noodles by beating an 8-bit video game called Food Court and finally reasoning with Colonel Noodles at his secret lair. The game ends with a final party with returning hip-hop master MC King Kong Mushi.

Cool Rating

*Beard Burgers, A Parappa Town Tradition: Beard Burger Master disappears to go 'Rest in Peace', leaving PaRappa to run the burger store by himself.

*Strictly for Adults: Chop Chop Master Onion asks to show him freestyle, and PaRappa enters the show to rap freely.

*Hey! Grab that Remote Control: Guru Ant proclaims he cannot do it any longer, leaving you to grow big and then freestyle on your own.

*We'll Turn You into.... A Real Man: Instructor Moosesha will fly into the air far away letting PaRappa rap for himself.

*You Don't Want Her to Go Through This, Do You: Haircutter Octopus leaves you to sweep up bits of hair, leaving PaRappa to re-style Lammy's hair.

*Parappa Papa's Pastime is Perfected: The Food Court video game switches to normal Parappa style graphics, and PaRappa throws sweets and cakes at the mentors.

*Noodles are the flow, Noodles are the groove: It is time for Colonel Noodles to brush his teeth and he allows PaRappa to keep singing by himself.

*Final Party!: MC King Kong Mushi tells everyone to look at PaRappa and how he has become a man, as PaRappa floats to the ceiling tied to a balloon. At the end of the song, PaRappa gets an extended 'Say Ho!' session.

:Blue includes "Beard Burger Master" and "Colonel Noodle":Orange includes "Chop Chop Master Onion" and "Hairdresser Octopus":Purple includes "Guru Ant" and "Instructor Moosesha"

Characters

Beard Burger Master

He's a man who makes burgers in the kitchen during "Toasty Buns".

Chop Chop Master Onion

He appears in the television and copies PaRappa and PJ during "Romantic Love".

Guru Ant

He's an ant where the people get so small and the legs are long during "BIG".

ista Moosesha

She's a moose who is sister to Mooselini from the first PaRappa game. She wears a tutu and military pants.

Hairdresser Octopus

He appears as an upside down octopus head and cuts hair in the barber shop during "Hair Scare".

P2 Sensei All-Stars

The Food Court Video Game was featured with Beard Burger Master, Chop Chop Master Onion, Guru Ant, Instructor Moosesha, and Hairdresser Octopus during "Food Court".

Colonel Noodle

He's the son of Beard Burger Master and sings "Noodles Can't Be Beat".

MC King Kong Mushi

This bug sings with the microphone at the end during "Always Love!".

Censorship

In the US version of the game, every reference that Guru Ant makes about himself being called "the Lord" is changed and replaced with Guru proclaiming himself to be "the Man". Also in the US version, the original line of the Burger store level, "Taste better than wine" was replaced with "You better get in line". These alterations do not appear in either the UK or Japanese versions.

External links

* [http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/puzzle/parappatherapper2/index.html "PaRappa the Rapper 2"] at GameSpot
* [http://ps2.ign.com/objects/016/016674.html "PaRappa the Rapper 2"] at IGN
* [http://au.playstation.com/ps2/games/p/parappa2.jhtml PaRappa the Rapper 2 at PlayStation(Australia)]
*moby game|id=/parappa-the-rapper-2|name="PaRappa the Rapper 2"
* [http://www.thatchickensite.com/letters/sniptrimdye/ Game highlights by The Rubber Chicken]