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1996 rhythm video game

This article is about the video game. For the television series, see PaRappa the Rapper (TV series). For the title character, see PaRappa.

1996 video game

PaRappa the Rapper^[b] is a rhythm video game developed by NanaOn-Sha and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was originally released in Japan in 1996 and worldwide in 1997. Created by music producer Masaya Matsuura in collaboration with artist Rodney Greenblat, the game features unique visual design and rap-based gameplay and is considered to be the first true rhythm game.^[3] It was ported to the PlayStation Portable in 2006 in celebration of its 10-year anniversary. A remastered version of the original PlayStation game was released for PlayStation 4 in 2017 for the game's twentieth anniversary.

PaRappa the Rapper was well received by critics, who praised its music, story, animation, and gameplay, though its short length was cr