The Definitive PaRappa the Rapper 2 Button Editing Software.
NeoBES is a native tool for loading, creating, and modifying stage mods for PaRappa the Rapper 2 (PS2) via PCSX2 and PINE. It features an overhauled interface, improved timing logic, and legacy file repair.
- OS: Windows or Linux, or really any other plataform that can compile QT.
- Emulator: PCSX2 (Recent build).
- Note: Linux Flatpak versions are not supported due to PINE sandbox restrictions. Use AppImage or native packages.
- PINE: Must be enabled in PCSX2 Advanced Settings.
- NTSC-U (North America)
- NTSC-J (Japan)
- PAL (Europe)
NeoBES supports files from ptr2besms and neobesms.
- Auto-Fix: Corrupted/missing scene jobs in legacy files are repaired during upload.
- Warning: Do not modify scene jobs or reorder records on legacy files before the first successful sync/save, or data corruption may occur.
- Launch PCSX2: Ensure PINE is enabled (
Settings > Advanced). - Start Game: Load any region of PaRappa the Rapper 2 and enter the desired stage.
- Pause: Pause the game in the "Try Again" screen.
- Open NeoBES:
- New: Download current stage data from PCSX2.
- Load: Open an existing mod file.
- Edit: Modify lines and buttons.
- Sync: Select Upload in NeoBES.
- Play: Unpause the game to test changes.
| Context | Action | Input |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | Timeline Scroll | W A S D |
| Precision Scroll | Q / E |
|
| Editing | Place Input (1-6) | 1 - 6 |
| Delete Input | 0 |
|
| Lines | Create Line | Space |
| Delete Line | Backspace |
|
| Resize Line | , / . |
|
| Move Line | N / M |
|
| Clipboard | Cut / Copy / Paste | X / C / V |
For technical details regarding file structures, and internal game logic, refer to the documentation located in the docs/ directory.