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Sony could be planning a newPaRappa the Rappergame for thePlayStation 5, according to a new rumor.PaRappa the Rapperis a classicPlayStationgame that became popular in the 90s, but it has been largely forgotten by Sony in recent years.
PaRappa the Rapperwas originally released in 1996 for the PS1. The game stood out due to being anexcellent rhythm game for the PS1at a time when the genre was not very common, and partly because of its charismatic main character, the rapper dog PaRappa. The series received a spin-off calledUm Jammer Lammyin 1999, and a sequel for the PS2 in 2001. However, more games were never released after that, and PaRappa only appeared in ports or had special participation in titles such asPlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleandAstro’s Playroom.
Now, a new report made by DJ Akademiks indicates that the rapper Playboi Carti is currently closing a multi-year deal with Sony to be the voice of the main character in a newPaRappa the Rappergame. The report also states that other artists will likely be involved in the project, which is rumored to be a PS5 game. While rumors such as this one should obviously be taken with a grain of salt as gamers wait for official confirmation,PaRappa the Rapperwas a popular franchise published by Sony back in the day, so the company may want to bring back one ofthe best rhythm games ever madeto its current console.
Sony Could Be Planning To Release a New PaRappa the Rapper Game For PS5
If these rumors are confirmed,PaRappa the Rapperis not the only PS1 franchise to be making a comeback recently. Last month, it was announced thatFear Effectwould be released for modern consoles. Unlike the rumoredPaRappa the Rappergame,Fear Effectwill be a remaster, not a new game, and it’s set to be released by Limited Run Games for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Another classicPlayStationgame that could be making a comeback soon isPatapon. Originally released for the PSP in 2007,Pataponis a game in which the player acts as an invisible deity for small creatures called Patapons, and it was a commercial success. The rumors of the new project started after Sony showcased some brief snippets of aPataponproject back in January as part of unveiling its new visualization facility Torchlight during CES 2024. At the moment, however, the game is not confirmed to be in development.
