... Here is some information on the levels:
Crazy jump: Jump your cab off of a fly off ramp and land past the k point.
Crazy flag: Reach the flag located directly behind the cab within the time limit.
Crazy balloons: Pop all the balloons within a time limit.
Crazy drift: Earn more then ... Read review
If you think it's hard to flag down a cab in a big city, try driving one in Sega's zany ... more
straight-from-the-arcade port ofCrazy Taxi. If you're one of the teeming fans who eagerly playedCrazy Taxiin the arcade at 50p a pop, then this game is a must-buy, ...
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soundtrack. Sega ported it over to the Dreamcast where it sold by the bucket load, and now it's available for the PS2. And it's superb. The aim of the game is simple: drive a ludicrously fast taxi and make oodles of cash as quickly as possible.Taking one of four drivers, each with their own skill set, the player needs to locate and pick up potential passengers, all of whom are identified by the appearance of a coloured dollar symbol above their head. From that point on it's a race against time through crowded streets to get the passenger to their destination while picking up healthy tips for speed on the way. Tips can be increased through the execution of stupidly dangerous stunts and the cunning use of the short cuts and back alleys the game offers.There are three major modes of play, offering the cityscape of the arcade original, a world created especially for the console versions of the game, and the oddly named Crazy Box mode, which sets a number of challenges ranging from high-speed ski-jumps to water balloon popping--an interesting if slightly unusual addition.Graphically,Crazy Taxiis a treat. Big, bold vehicles fairly rocket around the streets of the sprawling city, which has environments ranging from shopping malls to freeways and beaches. Everything shifts along at a fairly steady 60 fps and the only gripe is the pop-up at long distance, which is irritating but doesn't ultimately doesn't affect gameplay. Sound is excellent, with some thumping skate-punk tunes provided by the Offspring and friends and comedy backchat from the cab drivers and their passengers. Prolonged play may take the edge off this hilarity, but only time will tell.What's sadly missing is any kind of multi-player facility.Crazy Taxiis strictly single player. This isn't really an issue (especially after closing time when the living room's packed with prospective Travis Bickles all patiently waiting a turn), but the ability for a two player Vs mode would have been the icing on the cake.This game certainly isn't aGran Turismoor aFormula 1 2001. There's not even a hint of simulation and the real world never gets a look-in. Instead, this is pure, blissful arcade entertainment.
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The arcade version ofCrazy Taxiwas a massive hit, with its high speed driving and pounding ... more
soundtrack. Sega ported it over to the Dreamcast where it sold by the bucket load, and now it's available for the PS2. And it's superb. The aim of the game is simple: drive a ludicrously fast taxi and make oodles of cash as quickly as possible.Taking one of four drivers, each with their own skill set, the player needs to locate and pick up potential passengers, all of whom are identified by the appearance of a coloured dollar symbol above their head. From that point on it's a race against time through crowded streets to get the passenger to their destination while picking up healthy tips for speed on the way. Tips can be increased through the execution of stupidly dangerous stunts and the cunning use of the short cuts and back alleys the game offers.There are three major modes of play, offering the cityscape of the arcade original, a world created especially for the console versions of the game, and the oddly named Crazy Box mode, which sets a number of challenges ranging from high-speed ski-jumps to water balloon popping--an interesting if slightly unusual addition.Graphically,Crazy Taxiis a treat. Big, bold vehicles fairly rocket around the streets of the sprawling city, which has environments ranging from shopping malls to freeways and beaches. Everything shifts along at a fairly steady 60 fps and the only gripe is the pop-up at long distance, which is irritating but doesn't ultimately doesn't affect gameplay. Sound is excellent, with some thumping skate-punk tunes provided by the Offspring and friends and comedy backchat from the cab drivers and their passengers. Prolonged play may take the edge off this hilarity, but only time will tell.What's sadly missing is any kind of multi-player facility.Crazy Taxiis strictly single player. This isn't really an issue (especially after closing time when the living room's packed with prospective Travis Bickles all patiently waiting a turn), but the ability for a two player Vs mode would have been the icing on the cake.This game certainly isn't aGran Turismoor aFormula 1 2001. There's not even a hint of simulation and the real world never gets a look-in. Instead, this is pure, blissful arcade entertainment.
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The arcade version ofCrazy Taxiwas a massive hit, with its high speed driving and pounding ... more
soundtrack. Creators, Sega, ported it over to the Dreamcast where it sold by the bucket-load, and now it's available for the PS2, the Xbox and the GameCube. And it's superb. The aim of the game is simple. Drive a ludicrously fast taxi and make oodles of cash as quickly as possible--easy!Choosing from one of four drivers, each with their own skill set, the player needs to locate and pick up potential passengers, all of whom are identified by the appearance of a coloured dollar symbol above their head. From that point on it's a race against time through crowded streets to get the passenger to their destination while picking up healthy tips for speed on the way. Tips can be increased through the execution of stupidly dangerous stunts and the cunning use of the shortcuts and back alleys the game offers.There are three major modes of play, offering the cityscape of the arcade original, a world created especially for the console versions of the game and the oddly named Crazy Box mode, which sets a number of challenges ranging from high speed ski-jumps to water balloon popping--an interesting, if slightly unusual addition.Graphically,Crazy Taxiis a treat. Big, bold vehicles fairly rocket around the streets of the sprawling city, which has environments ranging from shopping malls to freeways and beaches. Everything shifts along at a fairly steady 60fps and the only gripe is the pop-up at long distance, which is irritating but doesn't ultimately affect gameplay. Sound is excellent, with some thumping skate-punk tunes provided by The Offspring and friends plus comedy backchat from the cab drivers and their passengers. Prolonged play may take the edge off this hilarity, but only time will tell.What's sadly missing is any kind of multi-player facility.Crazy Taxiis strictly single player. This isn't really an issue (especially after closing time when the living room's packed with prospective Travis Bickles all patiently waiting a turn), but the ability for a two-player vs mode would have been the icing on the cake.This game certainly isn't aGran Turismoor aFormula 1 2002. There's not even a hint of simulation and the real world never gets a look-in. Instead, this is pure, blissful arcade entertainment. --Chris Russell
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Advantages: Great graphics and generally great fun Disadvantages: No two player mode
...know the basic idea of crazy taxi is to pick up and drop people off. It may sound a bit boring at first but once you have played it you will agree it is great. As there are no rules you can drive on the wrong side of the road, do big skids and get big air. The freedom of the game is amazing. You do what you want when you want.
In the game there are four different cab drivers to choose from. They each have their on individual cab. Each ... ...in the dreamcast version of crazy taxi, the arcade version and the original version(I personally prefer the arcade). Anyway, Both levels are incredible dense. There are loads of people hanging around waiting to be picked up. As said previously there are plenty of places where you can get some big air. You shouldn’t have any problems navigating the levels you just have to go where the customer wants to go. Before you start playing the game you ... more
You may or may not have played this game in the arcade. If you have you will know how addictive it is and you probably will have put over £10 in the dam machine! Well luckily for all you arcade fanatics out there it has been converted to the dreamcast and that is what this op is all about. Hope it makes a interesting read………
If you didn’t know the basic idea of crazy taxi is to pick up and drop people off. It may sound a bit boring at first but once you have played it you will agree it is great. As there are no rules you can drive on the wrong side of the road, do big skids and get big air. The freedom of the game is amazing. You do what you want when you want.
In the game there are four different cab drivers to choose from. They each have their on individual cab. Each cab is good at its own thing. For example one may be able to stop really quickly or another may be able to go very fast. The four cabbies are B.D. Joe, Jena, Gus and axle. Axle is the best all round cabbie although Guses car is probably the fastest!
There are two different levels in the dreamcast version of crazy taxi, the arcade version and the original version(I personally prefer the arcade). Anyway, Both levels are incredible dense. There are loads of people hanging around waiting to be picked up. As said previously there are plenty of places where you can get some big air. You shouldn’t have any problems navigating the levels you just have to go where the customer wants to go. Before you start playing the game you have to choose which mode you want. You can choose form: There are four different game modes for each level. Play by arcade rules: Select this option to play according to the same rules as in the arcade. Work for three minutes: Play freely for 3 minuets Work for five minutes: Play freely for 5 minutes Work for ten minutes: Play freely for 10 minutes
The other form of game play is the crazy box. The idea of this is to complete tasks to get onto the next level and eventually unlock a secret cab. Here is some information on the levels: Crazy jump: Jump your cab off of a fly off ramp and land past the k point. Crazy flag: Reach the flag located directly behind the cab within the time limit. Crazy balloons: Pop all the balloons within a time limit. Crazy drift: Earn more then a 15 total combo within the time limit. Crazy turn: Deliver the customer to there location within the time limit. Crazy bound: Deliver the customer to there destination without falling into the see. Crazy rush: Deliver all customers to there destination within the time limit. Crazy jam: Deliver the customers to there destination going through the highly congested traffic. Crazy pole: Deliver all customers to there destination within the time limit. However once you have complete all of these seven more tasks become unlocked and also are needed to be completed to get the secret cab.
The graphics on this game are great. The cabs are beautifully animated and so are the drivers. The people wandering around are a bit rectangular but that doesn’t really matter. Everything in the game is 3D.
The game also has a great soundtrack from the likes of the offspring and bad religion. Its really great punk music.
The game can be used in 50hz or 60hz and there is a test to see if your T.V. can take 60hz. The following accessories can be used I the game: · VMU (Visual memory) · Vibration (Rumble pack) · V.G.A. (Computer monitor
I would conclude that this game is great and that it is one of the best games on the dreamcast. It is now only £19.99 at H.M.V and it is quite rare to see a copy so get it while you can. Thanks for reading Edd.
Advantages: Great Graphics and sound, Original concept Disadvantages: Small Lifespan, will get boring quickly
I first played Crazy Taxi on my brothers Dream Cast, and after hearing mixed reviews, I was pleasanltly surprised when I first started playing. The presentation of the game was top notch with crisp graphics, cool voice overs from a manic american and a funky sound track with songs from The Offspring and alike. The game has many different play modes. The idea of the game is drive your taxi round two cities picking up customers and delivering them ... ...Store, Tower Records or Kentucky Fried Chicken! The quicker you do it the more points you get. The different play modes include the arcade mode which is you have a time limit and every tme a customer is delivered the time limit is extended. The game mode is where you have a certain time limit which you can choose to make as much CRAAZZZYYYYY money as possible. Depending on how much money you make, you are given a grade to show how well you have done.
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cascade 13.08.2001
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Advantages: One of the most fun games you will ever most likely play Disadvantages: Questionalbe Lastability
...this superb action packed taxi-a-thon, Crazy Taxi is it’s name and Taxis are in it and Crazy is definitely how to describe it.
Originality has always been a big factor when gamers by new titles and this game gives gamers what they want, you play from a choice of four taxi drivers in the busy streets of a large San Francisco style city, with everyone from little school girls and rambling vicars to fragile old ladies walking the pathways, you ... ...on the lively population help Crazy Taxi feel somewhat believable!
The control system fits the game nicely with your hands resting comfortably on the analogue and using the right back button to accelerate, the A and B buttons used to shift between forward and reverse, tips and tricks to help you do well in the game can be learnt in the new Crazy Box mode, here all the tips of the trade can be learnt everything from getting a speedy start to doing ...
Snowdrift 12.10.2001
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Advantages: Helpful, high speed mental driving Disadvantages: None
I first played crazy taxi at a freinds house. We were just sittin there wondering what to do with ourselves, and he all of a sudden, just came up with the idea of playing this game.
"OK", said I. So we did. We then played some more, and some more and some more. "Why didn't you mention you had this earlier you foolish boy??" I said.
Anyway, the games addictiveness had really got hold of the both of us. The idea of the game is very simple, but because ... ...This is where the CRAZY taxi comes from. If you just trundled along the roads, you'd get nowhere. Cross country maniac driving is whats needed. No matter whats there, you have to get by, under, through it, just so that you can keep the customers happy.
You must pick customers up by stopping within a certain distance from them. There are obviously hundreds of people in the 2 cities within the game. Your customers however will be highlighted, so there ...
BJEEE 31.12.2000
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Advantages: Wicked graphics, decent soundtrack featuring The Offspring and Bad Religion. Disadvantages: Not highly realistic.
WARNING!! THIS IS A HIGHLY INFECTIOUS AND ADDICTIVE GAME!! A friend of mine introduced me to this game about a year ago. I have to say it is the best driving game I have ever played. The idea of the game is to pick up customers (circled with red, orange, yellow or green on the screen - the green pay the most money, the red pay the least) and take them to their destination as quickly as possible, by any means. Don't worry - it is impossible to run ... ...the motorway, it is advisable to drive on the wrong side, against the traffic(!?). If you are careful you should be able to drive straight between the to lanes. The idea of this is to make more money. You should drive past other vehicles as close as possible without touching them - this means the customer will pay more. There are also various jumps to earn money. On the arcade mode, extra money and time is given when you reach the customers destination ...
alan.palmer 03.07.2001
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Advantages: Fast paced furiously intense fun Disadvantages: Longevity is questionable, pricey
Crazy Taxi is a really original game. It was spawned in the arcades a few years back, and I only ever played it once. But such was the originality and fun of that one go that it stuck in my head as a game I wanted to play again. So when the inevitable (it was a SEGA arcade game) Dreamcast release came about I was very excited. I got it not long after I got my Dreamcast and I was amazed.
If you’re not sure, Crazy Taxi is a driving game where ... ...important thing about any game, Crazy Taxi’s Gameplay is sumptuous. The smoothness of the car handling and the way it takes the roads is excellent. It clearly hasn’t had the thought put into handling and car design of a game like Metropolis Street Racer for example, but this isn’t a driving sim, it’s an out and out arcade game. The emphasis is on fun, fast furious fun. The game is split between 2 cities, both fictional but ...
Nameless 16.02.2001
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Advantages: Great graphics and fun gameplay Disadvantages: Not enough characters
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Advantages: Fast. Entertaining in groups. Disadvantages: Not much difference from the first
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If you own the first CrazyTaxi then keep your money in your pocket and avoid this game.
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Advantages: very fun, new levels Disadvantages: none
Is it just me or is driving a taxi at insanely fast speeds through crowded, busy streets and taking passengers to place extremely fun? I think not. CrazyTaxi 2 is the sequel to an acclaimed title which was one of the star releases for the Dreamcast, by Sega. Both CrazyTaxi and CrazyTaxi 2(CT&CT2 from now on) are made by Sega and both feature highly addictive and enjoyable gameplay, and yes, your mother won't mind. What truly separates these two titles? Read on to find out.
CT2 differs from CT in only a few areas when it comes to gameplay. The most noticeable part is the Crazy Pyramid and the new levels. The Crazy Pyramid is just like the Crazy Box from the original CT. In which you would play special games, like driving passengers to a place in under 2 minutes, etc. In Crazy Pyramid, the same thing is in place, the main ...
