Project Rap Rabbit ~ Parappa and Gitaroo Man Combined?
Project Rap Rabbit – PaRappa The Rapper and Gitaroo Man creators to join forces?
You might want to sit down for this one. Last week, a reliable source informed me of a new game he heard was in production – a collaboration between two devs he knows I am a huge fan of. I asked him for a little more clarification, and this morning he came through. That game, judging from the photo he sent, is Project Rap Rabbit.
At present this is the only information I have on Project Rap Rabbit. Anything additional in this post, other than the image below, is opinion and guesswork on my part – so feel free to infer as much or as little from this leak you please.
Regardless, if genuine (and I have no doubt that it is) it signifies the coming together of two of the finest, most influential rhythm action developers in existence – NanaOn-Sha and iNiS.
Just in case you hadn’t noticed already, the main image itself is the beanie from PaRappa The Rapper crossed with Gitaroo Man’s hat. Underneath that are the words “Make rhythm-action great again!” Elsewhere, in the top corner, the text reads “Made in Japan.”
Whether this implies that Gitaroo Man and PaRappa will be in the game, I’m not sure. It could simply be hinting at the involvement of those games’ creators – Masaya Matsuura and Keiichi Yano. A proposition which, if you’ll indulge me, is positively orgasmic in its potential.
Given that PaRappa is a Sony-owned property and Gitaroo Man was previously a Koei game (not to mention the Project Rap Rabbit logo at the bottom of the aboves image) my money would be on this being an entirely new project and collaboration.
A collaboration that is mouth watering indeed, as both companies have a great track record, not just for their most well-known, iconic releases, but also with the likes of Vib-Ribbon and Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan.
The line that really intrigues me in all this, however, are the words “Make rhythm-action great again” – which in itself is implying that the rhythm-action scene really isn’t that great at the moment.
Needless to say, I have reached out to both NanaOn-Sha and iNiS for comment on Project Rap Rabbit, and will update further once I hear anything.
ricedigital.co.uk作者: kirassss 时间: 2017-5-16 11:37 PM PaRappa the Rapper and Gitaroo Man creators announce Project Rap Rabbit
日风音游《说唱兔》公布 剧情主导的节奏游戏
NanaOn-Sha and iNiS have launched the teaser website for Project Rap Rabbit, a collaborative new rhythm action game from PaRappa the Rapper creator Masaya Matsuura and Gitaroo Man creator Keiichi Yano.
Official Twitter and Facebook accounts were also launched.
NanaOn-Sha and iNiS J are pleased to reveal a brand-new rhythm-action Kickstarter Project from the creators of the legendary music games PaRappa The Rapper and Gitaroo Man.
Masaya Matsuura of Nana-On Sha and Keiichi Yano of iNiS J are widely regarded as the founding fathers of the genre, and two of the finest rhythm-action developers working today. Responsible for creating some of the most influential, best-loved music games, they have delighted gamers worldwide, not just with their best-known iconic titles, but also critically acclaimed masterpieces such as Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, UmJammer Lammy and Vib-Ribbon.
Now, both Matsuura-san and Yano-san have teamed up to create a new generation of rhythm-action.
Project Rap Rabbit will see the rebirth of narrative-driven rhythm-action. Set in an alternative version of 16th Century Japan, the world is growing more hostile as the populace becomes increasingly concerned by the growing diversification of their lands.
It is amongst this backdrop of growing isolationism and protectionism that a young rabbit farmer, Toto-Maru, steps up to unify his home. Using the power of Rap to draw strength from music, he finds he's able to influence the world's ruling powers through rhythm and rhyme.
Only by facing off against the world's rulers in epic rap battles is he able to counter corruption and bring peace to this divided land.
Combining their vast experience in the genre, Matsuura-san and Yano-san are looking to push the boundaries of the genre in a new direction. While modern rhythm-action frequently asks players to strive for linear perfection, Project Rap Rabbit will allow gamers to alter the flow of their rap battle in real time, changing the lyrics and emotional direction on the fly, as they look to best their opponents in dynamic one-on-one encounters.
Crucially, Matsuura-san and Yano-san will continue to embrace the elements that have made their games so beloved by fans: narrative, freedom of expression and soul. They hope that gamers across the world can help make their latest vision a reality, and thank them for their continued support.
Find out more as Yano-San speaks more in-depth about the project on the PlayStation Blog.
Project Rap Rabbit Facebook: facebook.com/ProjectRapRabbit
Project Rap Rabbit Twitter: @ProRapRabbit 作者: kirassss 时间: 2017-5-17 11:09 PM Project Rap Rabbit Kickstarter campaign updated with new Switch stretch goal and digital tier
The Project Rap Rabbit Kickstarter campaign launched earlier this week has updated its stretch goals to prioritize a Switch version, and has added a new $25 digital copy backer tier.
The Switch stretch goal, which was previously set at $4.95 million, is now the first stretch goal at $1.5 million.
The new “Bootleg Digital Edition” tier will let users back the project for ￡20 (approx.$25 / Eur 24 / ￥2,950) and receive an “early-bird” digital copy of the game.
