![]() Both versions are very close as the arcade version runs on Sega’s Naomi board which is a arcade version of the Dreamcast itself.Ĭrazy Taxi also became available on PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube in 2001 and then Microsoft Windows in 2002. The Game was originally release in arcades in 1999 and was then available on Dreamcast in 2000. The sense of freedom while marred by the timer counting down constantly left you wanting to explore as much of the sunny California themed city and all its quirky secrets that are hidden away in the game and its pop punk soundtrack.Ĭrazy Taxi is a crazy dash of fun while some argued that Crazy Taxi stuck a little too close to the arcade version to have any real longevity, the replay value came from the sheer fun of the game. For the time limited setting you play for the designated amount of time chosen then the taxi stops automatically, so no more points can be scored.įor the ‘Arcade Rules’ the player starts with one minute of gameplay but it can be extended with time bonuses earned from speedy journeys.Ĭonsole versions of the game also had the feature ‘Crazy Box’ which was a set of minigames such as dropping off a number of customers within a time limit, bowling using the taxi as the bowling ball and popping giant balloons in a field.Ĭrazy Taxi was a great and early example of what an open world game could deliver. You can select three, five or ten minutes or ‘arcade rules’ used in the original version of the game. If the time runs out before you are at the customer’s destination then the customer will jump from the taxi without paying and with the timer counting down you had to find another fare quickly to stay in the game. Ratings are then awarded to the player depending on how long it took you to complete the journey. Once you are close enough to the destination you can stop within a given zone. Then once you have reached the destination the customer pays their fare and is added to your money earned. You are directed to the passengers destination by a massive green arrow at the top of your screen, it doesn’t adjust based on obstacle, but just points in the general direction of the given destination. Along the way you can earn money by performing stunts. The aim of the game is to pick up taxi customers and get them to their destination, as quickly as possible. Either way, it’s still a solid sequel, and if you’re a fan of the series or driving games in general, you should consider picking it up.Īs it turns out, most reviews I saw of it were generally positive.Crazy Taxi is a racing video game developed by Kenji Kanno and published by Sega. Maybe it’s because I could never get more than a Class D license in most runs. Maybe it’s that the style of game doesn’t connect with me. If I were comparing it to the original, I might say that it’s too much like the original. Overall, it feels the same as the original. Then it’s just a matter of choosing from one of the four drivers and burning some rubber! ![]() I haven’t played that version, so I’m just guessing here) or choose between intervals of 3, 5, or 10 minutes. You can choose either to go by “normal rules” (presumably the rules used on the original arcade game. Silly stuff.Īnyway, the main meat of the game occurs in the “Around Apple” and “Small Apple” modes. The latter is a series of mini-games, like jump over things or pop balloons. This game, essentially, has three game modes: Around Apple, Small Apple, and Crazy Pyramid. I can’t help it! I’ve got the music playing at me, the customers yelling for or at me, and an ever decreasing time limit to play under. Starting off, I am reminded of the original. And, as a bonus, I have not read or watched any reviews on it (well, one video mentioned it in passing, but it was an offhand reference anyway.) Since I haven’t played the first game in a while, maybe I won’t apply as much “Nostalgia-Comparison” logic to it. With those words in mind, I purchased the game. “This is a great opportunity to review a game for the blog, and expand your pitiful Dreamcast collection!”
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