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{{infobox | {{infobox | ||
|image = PaRappa_the_Rapper_2.png | |image = PaRappa_the_Rapper_2.png | ||
|caption = | |caption = | ||
|developer = NanaOn-Sha | |developer = [[NanaOn-Sha]] | ||
| | |publisher = [[Sony|SCEI]] (JP), [[Sony|SCEA]] (US), [[Sony|SCEE]] (EU) | ||
| | |genre = Music | ||
|wikipedia = [ | |wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PaRappa_the_Rapper_2 Link] | ||
|reviewlinks = [http:// | |gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/466378-parappa-the-rapper-2 Link] | ||
| | |reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/466378-parappa-the-rapper-2/index.html GameRankings]|67/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/parappa-the-rapper-2 Metacritic]|67/100}} | ||
|gameinfo = The original rap star is back in the house! See if you have enough rhythm to keep the beat with everyone's favorite rappin' puppy. Join Parappa and a cast of new and familiar characters on a mission of the utmost importance: prevent the Evil Noodle Syndicate from turning everything into noodles. Check out the funky fresh tunes that are guaranteed to get your toes tappin' and your head bobbin'.<br /> | |||
This time, Parappa won a 100 year supply of noodle products. He liked it at first but later got sick of it. His love, Sunny Funny, friendly mocked him by calling him a baby for refusing to eat noodles and he started to question his maturity. But he then noticed something: everything in his town is turning into noodles! Including food! It's now his job to be a grown up and save the day.<br /> | |||
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|numberofplayers = 2 | |||
|widescreenpatch = 1 | |||
|eu_rating = 3+ | |||
|na_rating_text = Comic Mischief | |||
|na_rating = E | |||
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|italian = SCES-50408 | |||
|spanish = SCES-50408 | |||
|french = SCES-50408 | |||
|german = SCES-50408 | |||
|japanese = SCPS-15017 & SCUS-97167 & SCPS-19201 & PCPX-96320 | |||
|english = SCES-50408 & SCPS-15017 & SCUS-97167 | |||
<!-- NTSC-U props --> | <!-- NTSC-U props --> | ||
|NTSCU = 1 | |NTSCU = 1 | ||
|serialsNTSCU = SCUS-97167 | |serialsNTSCU = SCUS-97167 | ||
|CRCsNTSCU = 2D368982 | |CRCsNTSCU = 2D368982 | ||
|releasedateNTSCU = January | |releasedateNTSCU = January 23, 2002 | ||
|statusNTSCU = 2 | |statusNTSCU = 2 | ||
|linuxstatusNTSCU = | |linuxstatusNTSCU = | ||
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|serialsPAL = SCES-50408 | |serialsPAL = SCES-50408 | ||
|CRCsPAL = | |CRCsPAL = | ||
|releasedatePAL = April 5, | |releasedatePAL = April 5, 2002 | ||
|statusPAL = | |statusPAL = 2 | ||
|linuxstatusPAL = | |linuxstatusPAL = | ||
|macstatusPAL = | |macstatusPAL = | ||
<!-- NTSC-J props --> | <!-- NTSC-J props --> | ||
|NTSCJ = 1 | |NTSCJ = 1 | ||
|serialsNTSCJ = SCPS-15017<br/>SCPS-19201 ( | |serialsNTSCJ = SCPS-15017<br />SCPS-19201 <small>(PlayStation 2 the Best)</small><br />PCPX-96320 <small>(Trial)</small> | ||
|CRCsNTSCJ = | |CRCsNTSCJ = | ||
|releasedateNTSCJ = August 30, 2001 | |releasedateNTSCJ = August 30, 2001<br />June 27, 2002 <small>(PlayStation 2 the Best)</small> | ||
|statusNTSCJ = | |statusNTSCJ = | ||
|linuxstatusNTSCJ = | |linuxstatusNTSCJ = | ||
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|Region=NTSC-U | |Region=NTSC-U | ||
|OS=? | |OS=? | ||
|CPU= | |CPU=Intel Xeon E5410 @ 2.33 GHz | ||
|GPU=ATI Radeon HD 5770 | |GPU=ATI Radeon HD 5770 | ||
|Revision= | |Revision=0.9.8 (r4600) | ||
|Graphics=GSdx | |Graphics=GSdx (r4600) | ||
|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
* SPU2-X r4600m | * SPU2-X (r4600m) | ||
* LilyPad r4510 | * LilyPad (r4510) | ||
|Comments=BIOS: SCPH39001, INTC Spin Detection, Wait Loop Detection, mVU Flag Hack, mVU Block Hack, VU Cycle Stealing are safe. The game is completely playable. | |Comments=BIOS: SCPH39001, INTC Spin Detection, Wait Loop Detection, mVU Flag Hack, mVU Block Hack, VU Cycle Stealing are safe. The game is completely playable. | ||
|Tester=MyDreamName | |Tester=MyDreamName | ||
}} | |||
{{TestingEntry | |||
|Status=2 | |||
|Region=NTSC-U | |||
|OS=Windows | |||
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz | |||
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 @ 768 MB | |||
|Revision=1.1.0 (r5492) | |||
|Graphics=GSdx SSE41 (r5464) | |||
|Sound= | |||
* SPU2-X 2.0.0 | |||
* LilyPad 0.11.0 | |||
|Comments=Runs above full speed. | |||
|Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}} | |||
}} | |||
{{TestingEntry | |||
|Status=2 | |||
|Region=PAL | |||
|OS=Windows 10 | |||
|CPU=Intel Core i5-4210U @ 1.70 GHz | |||
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce 840M | |||
|Revision=1.5.0 (dev-1999-gd23caa9) | |||
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 SSE2 | |||
|Sound= | |||
* SPU2-X 2.0.0 | |||
* LilyPad 0.12.1 | |||
|Comments=Game speed at 50 FPS (PAL speed) during the entire game with Hardware OpenGL, native resolution and Hardware Depth enabled. No graphical issue, exept for the black/void square at the upper left corner, but it's only a minor issue. | |||
|Tester=SomosExe | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{TestingFooter}} | {{TestingFooter}} | ||
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== Trivia == | |||
* Original names: '''パラッパラッパー2''' (SCPS-15017) & (SCPS-19201) | |||
* This is the sequel to the PS1 game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PaRappa_the_Rapper PaRappa the Rapper]. | |||
<!-- IssueLevel is issue severity level -1,0,1 or 2 (note, minor, serious and major accordingly)--> | <!-- IssueLevel is issue severity level -1,0,1 or 2 (note, minor, serious and major accordingly)--> | ||
==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Objects sometimes get in the way of lyrics | |IssueName=Objects sometimes get in the way of lyrics | ||
|IsFixed= | |IsFixed=1 | ||
|IssueLevel=1 | |IssueLevel=1 | ||
|Description= | |Description=Objects sometimes get in the way of lyrics. | ||
|Workaround= | |Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)" and make sure Hardware Depth/Depth Emulation is enabled, or set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. A different issue will appear in the top left corner of the screen. However, this is a very minor issue that does not get in front of the lyrics. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=The "rappin' bad" effect is missing | |IssueName=The "rappin' bad" effect is missing | ||
|IsFixed=0 | |IsFixed=1 | ||
|IssueLevel=0 | |||
|Description=The "rappin' bad" effect is not shown. | |||
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)" and make sure Hardware Depth/Depth Emulation is enabled, or set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. A different issue will appear in the top left corner of the screen. However, this is a very minor issue that does not get in front of the lyrics. | |||
}} | |||
{{Issue | |||
|IssueName=Black box at the top left of the screen | |||
|IsFixed=1 | |||
|IssueLevel=1 | |IssueLevel=1 | ||
|Description= | |Description=A black box appears at the top left of the screen in both HW and SW modes | ||
|Workaround= | |Workaround=This issue is fixed in 1.7.0 by disabling MTVU. For older builds, the "Disable Depth Emulation" HW hack can be used but will cause additional graphical issues. | ||
}} | |||
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Revision as of 19:14, 9 May 2021
Developer(s): NanaOn-Sha
Publisher(s): SCEI (JP), SCEA (US), SCEE (EU)
Genre: Music
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: GameRankings: 67/100, Metacritic: 67/100
Game description: The original rap star is back in the house! See if you have enough rhythm to keep the beat with everyone's favorite rappin' puppy. Join Parappa and a cast of new and familiar characters on a mission of the utmost importance: prevent the Evil Noodle Syndicate from turning everything into noodles. Check out the funky fresh tunes that are guaranteed to get your toes tappin' and your head bobbin'.
This time, Parappa won a 100 year supply of noodle products. He liked it at first but later got sick of it. His love, Sunny Funny, friendly mocked him by calling him a baby for refusing to eat noodles and he started to question his maturity. But he then noticed something: everything in his town is turning into noodles! Including food! It's now his job to be a grown up and save the day.
Test configurations on Windows:
Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
NTSC-U | ? |
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0.9.8 (r4600) | GSdx (r4600) |
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BIOS: SCPH39001, INTC Spin Detection, Wait Loop Detection, mVU Flag Hack, mVU Block Hack, VU Cycle Stealing are safe. The game is completely playable. | MyDreamName |
NTSC-U | Windows |
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1.1.0 (r5492) | GSdx SSE41 (r5464) |
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Runs above full speed. | |
PAL | Windows 10 |
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1.5.0 (dev-1999-gd23caa9) | GSdx 1.1.0 SSE2 |
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Game speed at 50 FPS (PAL speed) during the entire game with Hardware OpenGL, native resolution and Hardware Depth enabled. No graphical issue, exept for the black/void square at the upper left corner, but it's only a minor issue. | SomosExe |
Trivia
- Original names: パラッパラッパー2 (SCPS-15017) & (SCPS-19201)
- This is the sequel to the PS1 game PaRappa the Rapper.
Known Issues
Objects sometimes get in the way of lyrics
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Serious
- Description: Objects sometimes get in the way of lyrics.
- Workaround: Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)" and make sure Hardware Depth/Depth Emulation is enabled, or set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. A different issue will appear in the top left corner of the screen. However, this is a very minor issue that does not get in front of the lyrics.
The "rappin' bad" effect is missing
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: The "rappin' bad" effect is not shown.
- Workaround: Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)" and make sure Hardware Depth/Depth Emulation is enabled, or set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. A different issue will appear in the top left corner of the screen. However, this is a very minor issue that does not get in front of the lyrics.
Black box at the top left of the screen
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Serious
- Description: A black box appears at the top left of the screen in both HW and SW modes
- Workaround: This issue is fixed in 1.7.0 by disabling MTVU. For older builds, the "Disable Depth Emulation" HW hack can be used but will cause additional graphical issues.
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