When PaRappa the Rapper arrived on the PlayStation in 1996, it was unlike anything we’d ever seen — a rhythm game that felt like a playable cartoon. With its paper-thin art style, quirky characters, and catchy rap battles, it gave us a world full of humor and charm. Who could forget lines like ‘Kick, punch, it’s all in the mind!’ or PaRappa’s mantra: ‘I gotta believe!’
It wasn’t just fun — it was a revolution. PaRappa practically invented the rhythm game genre, paving the way for everything from Dance Dance Revolution to Guitar Hero. Its creativity, personality, and originality left a mark on gaming history.
But today, the original PaRappa the Rapper is stranded on old discs and fading hardware. Bringing it to GOG DRM-free would mean preserving one of the most important, imaginative, and joyful games ever made — so future players can rap along, believe, and experience the roots of an entire genre.