GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its instruction manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (on the back of the console) is on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button to open the disc tray. Place the Parappa the Rapper®2 disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again to close the disc tray.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for software information.
The opening movie will appear, followed by the start screen. Press the START button to display the Menu screen or to skip the opening movie.
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left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down)
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right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down)
MAIN MENU
If playing for the first time, use the Directional buttons or left analog stick to move Parappa to Stage 1 and press ○. Select Single Play and press ○ to begin. Clear each stage to open other stages.
Once a stage is cleared, you can select other available game modes, including VS Player 2 & VS Computer.
Parappa's Noodle Syndicate Adventure
When you begin each stage, you'll learn more about Parappa's adventure with the Noodle Syndicate. You can skip each movie by pressing the START button.
GAME MODES
Single Play
Rap along with Parappa as he learns from various rapping masters. Keep the rhythm and follow each master rapper to clear the stage. Maintain your rapping status at GOOD; otherwise, you'll have to replay the stage.
Head-to-Head Play
After clearing a stage, you can return to rap head-to-head with the computer or a friend. Use left and right on the directional buttons or left analog stick to select the game mode and press ○ to begin.
VS Player 2
Two players can battle against each other. The rapper with the most rhythm and style wins. Two controllers are needed for this mode.
VS Computer
Rap against the computer in a hip-hop lyrical face-off. There are four levels for each computer opponent. You must beat the computer at Level 1 before taking on any other levels.
The rules for VS Play
Boxy Boy will show everyone a phrase, and the two participating players will rap along. Player 1 will be Parappa, and Player 2 will be the teacher, or you can select Player 2 to be the computer.
Each player receives 500 points at the beginning of the song. After each round, the better rapper is awarded points, which are taken from the opponent's points. The winner is the player with the highest score at the end of the song. If either player's score reaches 0, the other player receives an automatic win.
Ranking
You can check the ranking of the highest scores from both Single Play and VS Computer play. Updated rankings are saved on the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2) whenever you choose to save your game data.
PRACTICE MODE
Before each stage, Boxy Boy will help you practice rap phrases. Follow Boxy and practice until you are comfortable and ready to begin the stage.
In practice, Boxy Boy will rap a phrase first, indicated by a small version of his head moving above the button icons. When the small version of Parappa's head begins to move, it's your turn. Begin pressing the indicated controller button icons as Parappa's head passes over the buttons.
To stop practicing and move on, press the START button.
HOW TO PLAY
When stages begin, keep your eye on the Sample Rhythm Section. There are two parts to pay attention to.
First is the teacher's rap. Watch and listen closely as a small version of the teacher's head moves over the button icons on the line. As the miniature head moves over the icons, the teacher will rap a word or phrase.
When the teacher's phrase is complete, a small version of Parappa's head will begin to move on the second line. As Parappa's miniature head moves over the button icons, you must press the controller buttons indicated on the rap line. Be sure to press the correct buttons and press them in rhythm to the music.
With practice, you'll be a hip-hop star just like Parappa.
Hint
Use the back of this instruction manual as a helpful cheat-sheet while you play. Place the manual in front of your television so the button/icon reference is facing you. This helps you concentrate on timing button presses instead of looking at your fingers.
GAMEPLAY
Sample Rhythm Section
All rap phrases will be displayed in this area.
Rating Meter
This meter shows an evaluation of your rapping skills. There are four rankings:
As your status changes, the sights and sounds of the stage also change.
Subtitles
Subtitles of the lyrics appear here. You can go to City Hall and change the
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