The 'OFFICIAL' Para Para Paradise Thread!

Collector · Trick Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002 Location: Canada

Well, when I did play it, I loved it! It's just too bad there's no PPP machine near me (3000 KM away

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JustinCredible · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 2:55 pm Post subject:

In order:
Boom Boom Fire
Tora Tora Tora
Ale Japan
Anniversary
Dynamite Rave ~Super Euro Version~
Senorita (Fan-made para)
Speedway
Eurobeat
Luv to Me ~Super Eurp Version~

I learned the first 2 at Anime North in may (2003), I've only played it 2X in arcades but I'm in love with the game. And actually although the 'fad' was dead in Japan... Konami (if they were smart) could have repackaged it and introduced it to North America and could have had a new franchise to work with.
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fighter965 · Trick Member Joined: 14 Jun 2002 Location: So. Cal.

Although I'm all for PPP coming over to PS2 for the U.S. there are some problems. For some reason there are a lot of haters of the game, they never say why they just say it's dead or it's stupid. DDR took a while for people to get used to and actually buy a home version of the game; with a PPP release in the states it will flop because with DDR there was the arcade machine that everybody saw and was used to but there is hardly and PPP machines and there is no fan base to sell the game to. I would buy it but that is not enough reason for a video game company to bring over a game. There are lots of games in Japan that never get released anywhere else because the game is too foreign to people outside of Japan and there are no people to play the game except in Japan. For example there are a whole bunch of video games that simulate the bullet trains of Japan and their routes; we never see them because it is too foreign. If PPP was released in the arcades first then at home it would be different.

Ciaratha · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2003 7:29 am Post subject:

I believe if for anime cons featured or able to get PPP it would get some positive feedback. you know if it where promoted properly. I think it would be a good start.
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Collector · Trick Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002 Location: Canada

Hell yeah! I want PPP for PS2 but the controller and game are just so damn expensive.

A U.S. release doesn't seem likely cause you know, the culture would auto-assume it's gay because the cabinet is pink.

JustinCredible · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2003 6:14 am Post subject:

Ciaratha · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 5:48 am Post subject:

I am jealous much.

Because I was out of town.. UPS returned my game and controller back.

I am mortified.
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Ciaratha · Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 4:59 pm Post subject:

Hooray it finally came in today! I am hooked. I am soooo in love with Para Para. Had already recieved a vcd in the mail this past weekend and that was fun. But actually playing it game itself is even better. And I haven't even unpacked the controller yet. I am doing it with the good ol trusty PS2 one. Though I shall move on to the actuall PP controller in a little bit. I am forever converted. I think this is bar far my favorite Bemani game yet.

:goes off to change avatar*
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DDRfreak574 · Trick Member Joined: 19 Oct 2002 Location: Oxnard, CA.

I've been an official Para Para dancar(Or "Paralist" as we like to be known). The dances are really fun to learn. I own 2 of the VCDs that were realeased. I really do wish there was a US version of te game, that way I don't spend wso much money importing one. That whole thing about it being "Gay"... that's just stupid pplz ignorance. In Japan, everybody dances it and no one cared about ppl thinking they were gay if they were seen dancing it. I think Para Para is a lil' bit better then DDR, because there's more coordination involed in it. And besides, you actually DO dance on the machine, as where DDR you just step on the arrows....

Another thing.... I really don't think Para Para is dead in Japan.... There's still Para Para Nite Clubs in Japan, The most popular being Club Velfarre, and ppl still dance it..... I mean, if you look up Ganguro Girls from Japan, they're the ones who keep it alive.
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Ciaratha · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 8:24 am Post subject:

I'm working on Boom Boom Fire right now since it seems to be relatively easy. I am having fun with it even though I sux. The guys here are like "oh I am prolly better at you." But that think only in the sense of just passing the hands through the light beams rather than trying to learn the routines.
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NinZaburo408 · Trick Member Joined: 10 Feb 2002 Location: Milpitas, CA

Hey everyone :3, longtime member, uh, just came back after...a long time @.@? May I suggest www.paraparastage.com, also their forums =), www.paraparastage.com/forum. I'm RnJ4Me on the boards. Feel free to discuss whatever and all that, media too :3. Patty's the boss, adhere by her rules, mods as well, etc, lalala. Just spreading the word ^^. Enjoy XD.

Ja'ne!
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ddr skank · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:36 am Post subject:

I always feel like such a nerd when I play this game, but I ger really into it. I go all out raving and using my tushie! People give me standing ovations... (well, they were already standing when they watch, but I bet if they we sitting, they'd stand up at then end...) I hold most of the high scores at my arcade...

look for: BOOB thats ME!!
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fighter965 · Trick Member Joined: 14 Jun 2002 Location: So. Cal.

Too bad the high scores are erased when the machine is turned off.

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JustinCredible · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 9:20 am Post subject:

Dark Hogosha · Trick Member Joined: 12 Feb 2002 Location: Dubuque, Iowa

At the last two anime conventions I went to (Anime Iowa and Anime Central), both had Para Para panels, and Anime Central had free-play Para Para Paradise. Anime Iowa woulda had it, too, but the place bringing the machine had to back out for financial reasons. So it ain't unknown...it's just unknown to most people.

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princessangelic · Trick Member Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Location: western mass

Yea I played para for the first time the other day and WOW its very addictive (Thanks JA

). Anyhow since then I've also tried the home version, and find the arcade version much easier as the sensors are wider and easier to hit.
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fighter965 · Trick Member Joined: 14 Jun 2002 Location: So. Cal.

Yeah it's easier on the arcade version until you accidentally smack you hand against the pole or sensor up top.