Um Jammer Lammy PS1 box art

PlayStation · Music & Rhythm

Um Jammer Lammy

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperNanaOn-Sha
PublisherSony
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPaRappa the Rapper
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Um Jammer Lammy is a rhythm game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by NanaOn-Sha and published by Sony.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 20 PS1 music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the PaRappa the Rapper series; on the PS1 you can also try PaRappa the Rapper. NanaOn-Sha also made Vib-Ribbon for the PS1.

Um Jammer Lammy supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag

What playing Um Jammer Lammy is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Um Jammer Lammy gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Um Jammer Lammy cheats & codes

8 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

P1 Always 'Rockin' Modifier80072790 00??
P2 Always 'Rockin' Modifier8007279A 00??
P1 Max Score (1 Player Mode)80078D12 270F
All Effect Possession (Press Select)301A58E7 003F
P1 Max Score (2 Player Mode)801A3514 270F
P2 Max Score (2 Player Mode)801A31E8 270F

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Um Jammer Lammy walkthroughs & guides

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Um Jammer Lammy FAQ

When did Um Jammer Lammy come out on the PS1?

Um Jammer Lammy was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Um Jammer Lammy?

It was developed by NanaOn-Sha and published by Sony.

Is Um Jammer Lammy multiplayer?

Yes. Um Jammer Lammy supports up to 2 players.

How long does Um Jammer Lammy take to play?

As a rhythm game, Um Jammer Lammy typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Um Jammer Lammy on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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