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Super fun but probably for an older audience.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 23 / 26
Date: December 05, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Ever wanted to drive 90 miles an hour through traffic? Now you can. Crazy taxi is a hilarious, fast-paced, extremely fun driving game. The scenario is perfect and guaranteed to create suspense and to cause big laughs. For example, there are a series of challenge games that pit you against a course or a set of obstacles. My children laugh uproariously when I miss a jump and fall down into the depths of the ocean. The main game is full of little details and surprises. The game goes so quickly that you hardly have time to look around the amazingly realistic city you are working in as a taxi driver. One way to limit the inevitable boredom that comes with mastering a game is to start concentrating on exploring the virtual world. Also, there are options for making the game more difficult. Unlike a race game where you are stuck to the course, this game lets you drive on roofs, through train tunnels and even under the water. There's a sort of guilty joy that comes with driving through the mall in the wake of screaming pedestrians.

This last bit of fun is part of the reason that I don't recommend the game for children and why it is rated Teen. This game does not model thoughtful, defensive driving! Parents should know that some of the characters use mild curse words and say "unsupportive things." Also, the "F" word can be heard on the soundtrack in at least one of the songs. And, I'm sure you're child would hear the song enough times to start to be able to pick out the words. You can turn off the music and the game is just as fun. I think the hard driving music does add an appropriate element of "crazy" to crazy taxi. I recommend Crazy Taxi very highly!

Something Original

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 15
Date: December 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Crazy Taxi has got to be one of the most original games that i have ever played. The graphics are superb, the gameplay is excellent and the longetivity on this game is overwhelming. The plot is easy, you have go around picking up passengers and dropping them off at their destination, in the fastest time possible to earn extra tips. You can also earn extra tips by doing crazy stunts to scare the customers and earning multibonus tips. No dreamcast should be without this game.

A VERY IMPRESSIVE ARCADE STYLE RACING GAME......

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: February 17, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Crazy Taxi is just one heck of a ride! The thing that makes this game great for people who have short attention spans (such as myself) is that anybody can hop in and start playing right away. Some people don't want to spend an hour or more on a game, and this game delivers a lot of fun right away. Fast-paced, furious and fun--isn't that what racing games are all about?

I don't think you can get bored easily with this game if you truly have a racer's mentality. I loved this game because instead of the course dictating your path in driving, in Crazy Taxi, you can choose WHERE you want to drive and HOW you want to drive, and the city is quite large. You can drive as recklessly as you want, which is great (and your car never suffers any damage or topples over--you still can control it even after numerous collisions). Out of control, weaving in and out of traffic, crashing into things and trying to run over pedestrians; it feels like a wild bumper car experience but much more frenetic. It's wild and crazy driving at its best!

I had my doubts before this game, but it has thoroughly impressed me. The Dreamcast is known for excellent arcade game translations and this is another great example. You have to love the incredible effort that Sega put into this one, especially if you're a big fan of racing games. The only thing I wished it had was more soundtrack options; it does get a little tiring listening to the same old tune, but that's the only complaint.

To summarize, Crazy Taxi is definitely one of the best Dreamcast games out there and an instant classic!

Gaming Bliss - You'll Fingers Will Hurt :)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: February 08, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Never having the chance to plar Crazy Taxi in arcades, I awaited the home version with baited breath. I'm glad I can report that this game features some of the most addictive, pick up and play gameplay, as well as stunning graphics. The sheer size of the city, coupled with traffic and pedestrians dodging out of your way shown in beautiful high resolution graphics is jaw dropping. This is one of those rare occasions when a home game(of an arcade translation) features that "sheen" of smooth flowing eye candy. I've had this game for one day, and already my room is becoming very popular in my dormitory! Fast, fun, easy to learn(but tough to master) makes Crazy Taxi the most fun I've had with my Dreamcast since... well, ever. Buy this game!

A Classic Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: June 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Crazy Taxi has the three factors that make classic videogames

1. Easy for beginners to pick up 2. Hard to master 3. Shows off your system

A Classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: February 14, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Finally... a great game for the Dreamcast. Don't get me wrong, "Soul Caliber" is great but it isn't half as good as the "Tekken" series. "Crazy Taxi" on the other hand is a classic and will sell bucket-loads of Dreamcast's, and rightfully so. If you are sick of traditional driving games then this is your savior, but if you've never played any racing games before then you're gonna think this game is unbelievably difficult. It isn't but don't think you're gonna master the whole game right away. One thing that I should mention is the music. If you don't like punk music(the Offspring and Bad Religion) you're really gonna hate this, I like these songs a lot, even though I don't know to much about either band I'm gonna check up on their CD's, but there needs to be more bands and more songs. Bottom line is this game is a must.

I dosen't get anymore addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: March 12, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Crazy Taxi has everything that the arcade has, Offspring and Bad Religion tracks, brand name destinations. People actually ask to go to KFC, Tower Records, Levi's, and Fila. You can find hairpin shortcuts through the KFC drive-through and even go underwater. The rate that the dreamcast gives the graphics is up to the max on this game. If you own Sonic, you know what I mean. Besides the fact of some minor slowdown which can really really screw you up, its no problem. This game also gets old fast, With only two worlds to drive in, this game needed some more work. Maybe adding 2 new worlds and multiplayer mode would have made this a blockbuster hit. There is also the Crazy Box section for training which is nothing big. There is nothing to open up. The tracks get played about 3 times each round. But when you pop this into the DC the first time, you will be playing it for days. This is a game for young kids and oldschool gamers, but give it a rent before you decide to buy.

The First AAA Title of 2000

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: March 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Ever since I played Crazy Taxi in the arcade over the summer, I've been highly anticipating the Dreamcast version. Finally, it is out and in near-arcade-perfect form.

The graphics in Crazy Taxi are top-notch. The streets are colorful and filled with lots of objects (cars, people, etc.), but the game still has a high frame rate (except in one part). It's amazing.

The sound in Crazy Taxi is also excellent: there is a lot of chatter from the customers you pick up (but you may get tired of your driver's sayings after a while), and the music fits the game perfectly. The only problem with the music is that it repeats a lot, so after playing Crazy Taxi a while, you get a little tired of the music. Nonetheless, I have not yet had to mute it.

As for the control, it is also very well done. As with the other Dreamcast racing games, the right analog trigger is the throttle, and the left analog trigger is the brake. The B button shifts into forward, the A button shifts into reverse, and the X button reminds you of your destination. The cars themselves handle very well, and it doesn't take long until you are weaving in and out of traffic with no trouble at all.

In the Dreamcast version, the extras are well appreciated. The new city that was not in the arcade version is very different from the arcade city, and requires a lot of time to learn it. Crazy Box mode is the best addition though. In it, there are different levels with certain requirements you must complete. These serve to train you in playing the game and to add replay value, both of which they do very well. It takes a long time to finish Crazy Box, so you will be occupied with it for a while.

Crazy Taxi is not without flaws though: there is no multiplayer mode, and it doesn't last very long. A multiplayer mode would have been a welcome addition, but in its absence, you must make your own. Invite a few friends over, take turns playing, and try to beat each other's score. It can be very addictive. Despite its narcotic effect, Crazy Taxi doesn't have much replay value. I mentioned Crazy Box earlier, whcih does add a lot to the game, but it isn't enough to make it very enduring. Unless you play it with friends a lot (as in taking turns), you will get tired of playing it after a while.

Overall, Crazy Taxi is one of the most addictive games ever and is a must-buy whether you have a Dreamcast or not. In fact, if you don't have a Dreamcast, what better reason is there to buy one?

Crazy Taxi actually makes the Offspring tolerable!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: February 08, 2000
Author: Amazon User

BUY THIS GAME. I totally hate the Offspring, which is the music you will hear most often while playing this game. Let me also add that I am not a fan of car/racing games either. However, I took a chance on this game because of the overwhelming praise it has been receiving and MAN AM I GLAD I BOUGHT IT. Last weekend, I practically converted all of friends over to the Dreamcast bandwagon with this game alone (and Soul Calibur). The gameplay is repetitive, but so is being addicted to crack. This game ROCKS! The feeling of actually zipping through the streets of San Francisco at what really feels like well over 75 MPH is a blast. (Ever seen Bullitt?) Or how about dropping off a passenger after performing a sliding 180 and slamming into the front door of a KFC (product placement tastefully done: Pizza Hut, FILA, Levi's, etc.). This game makes perfect use of the Dreamcast's speedy frame rate and graphical capability. One of my friends has already claimed that they are going to buy a Dreamcast just to play Crazy Taxi. And, though I hate the Offspring, their music is perfect (and Bad Religion's) for the fast-paced driving mania that makes this game great. Oh, and have fun trying to run over potential customers before picking them up and listen to them complain: "You almost killed me!" HA! BUY THIS GAME.

A Must Buy For Dreamcast Owners

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: February 17, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is definitly the best game out there for Dreamcast. It has great graphics, controls, sound, and is lots of fun. If you buy the steering wheel to go with it, you'll have even more fun. This is the game to get!

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