PaRappa the Rapper 2 · PlayStation 2
PaRappa the Rapper 2 Decompilation
parappadev/parappa2 is a work-in-progress decompilation of PaRappa the Rapper 2, released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2. It currently targets the July 12th NTSC-J prototype rather than a retail disc, and aims to target the final NTSC-J, NTSC and PAL builds in the foreseeable future. It is In Progress and rebuilds PS2 code, not a PC port.
How to build it
- Check which build the repository currently targets. As of Oct 18, 2026 it is the July 12th NTSC-J prototype, not a retail disc.
- Clone the repository and follow its setup instructions for the PS2 toolchain.
- Build and compare the output against the target executable.
Game version you need
- July 12 NTSC-J prototype; retail builds planned
Hardware & system
No minimum stated in the README. Runs on: PS2 build (PCSX2 / hardware).
Versions, platforms & known issues
| Project | Type | Release | Status | Runs on | Game version | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| parappadev/parappa2Decompilation. | Decompilation | No tagged release | In Progress | PS2 build (PCSX2 / hardware) | July 12 NTSC-J prototype | Sep 17, 2026 |
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About the game
THE ORIGINAL RAP STAR'S BACK IN THE HOUSE! See if you have enough rhythm to keep the beat with everyone's favorite rappin' puppy. Parappa the Rapper returns with all new levels and songs to keep your head bobbin' & PlayStation 2 bumpin'.
- Original platform
- PlayStation 2
- First released
- Aug 30, 2001
- Release · Europe
- Apr 5, 2002
- Release · Japan
- Aug 30, 2001
- Release · North America
- Jan 22, 2002
- Developer
- NanaOn-Sha
- Genre
- Music
- Themes
- Action, Comedy
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Third person, Side view
- Rating
- ESRB E · PEGI 3
- Critic score
- 66 / 100
Screenshots
Gameplay video
Game details, cover art and screenshots from IGDB via LizardByte GameDB, retrieved Oct 18, 2026. Images are © their respective owners.
About this project
Because the current target is a prototype, owning a retail copy of the game is not yet enough to build this project; support for the final retail builds is planned. The project's community is on the PS1/PS2 Decompilation Discord and the PaRappa the Rapper modding community. As of Oct 18, 2026, no PaRappa the Rapper 2 PC port meets Recompedia's inclusion rules.
FAQ
Can I build the PaRappa 2 decompilation from a retail disc?
Not yet. It targets the July 12th NTSC-J prototype; the final NTSC-J, NTSC and PAL builds are planned targets.
Is there a PaRappa the Rapper 2 PC port?
None is listed on Recompedia as of Oct 18, 2026. This project decompiles the PS2 game's code.
Does Recompedia provide the game, ROM or BIOS?
No. Recompedia does not host or link to ROMs, ISOs, BIOS files or game assets. parappadev/parappa2 ships no game code or data either; it needs a disc image made from a copy of the game you own.
Recompedia does not host or link to ROMs, BIOS files or game assets. Every project listed requires a copy of the original game owned by the player. Status checked against the project's own repository on Oct 18, 2026.