Crazy Taxi - Dreamcast Game

Game Review & Description

When it comes to high-speed, arcade-style chaos on the Dreamcast, few games deliver the thrills like Sega's Crazy Taxi. Developed by Hitmaker, this energetic driving game catapulted players into the driver's seat, challenging them to ferry customers around town in the wildest, fastest, and most reckless manner possible.

Gameplay in Crazy Taxi is beautifully simple yet endlessly addictive: pick up passengers, race to their destinations, and earn cash based on your speed and style. Reckless driving, daring shortcuts, and gravity-defying stunts aren’t just encouraged; they're essential for racking up top scores. Tight controls and intuitive gameplay mechanics ensure players stay hooked, constantly chasing higher fares and bigger tips.

Visually, the game remains vibrant and eye-catching, featuring colourful, bustling cityscapes filled with ramps, jumps, and hidden paths to explore. Even today, the Dreamcast’s graphical prowess holds up impressively, with smooth animations and lively environments contributing to the game's timeless appeal.

The soundtrack of Crazy Taxi is almost as iconic as its gameplay, featuring high-energy tracks from bands like The Offspring and Bad Religion. This high-tempo music perfectly complements the frenzied driving action, amplifying the game's exhilarating pace and playful attitude.

Whether you're revisiting for nostalgia or discovering it for the first time, Crazy Taxi remains a standout title in the Dreamcast library. Fast, fun, and endlessly replayable, it's a game that perfectly embodies arcade excitement, so step on the gas, and get ready to go crazy!

Dreamcast Game Cheats, Hints and Tips

DISABLE ARROW INDICATORS

Before the character selection screen appears, hold R + Start. If you entered the code correctly, the message "No Arrows" will appear in the lower left corner.
 

ANOTHER DAY MODE

At the character selection screen, press R, then hold R while choosing a driver. If you entered the code correctly, the message "Another Day" will appear. This mode modifies various positions in the game.
 

BONUS LEVELS IN CRAXY BOX MODE (Japanese version)

Get an S license with all four characters in arcade mode to unlock the "Crazy Party" level in crazy box mode. Other new levels can be unlocked after successfully completing the regular crazy box levels.
 

ALTERNATE DISPLAY

Begin a game in arcade or original mode. Then, press B on controller three to switch the display to a first person perspective. Press Y on controller three to change to another camera angle. Press X(5) on controller three to view a speedometer. Press A on controller three to reset the display.
 

DISABLE DESTINATION INDICATOR

Before the character selection screen appears, hold L + Start. If you entered the code correctly, the message "No Destination Mark" will appear in the lower left corner.
 

EXPERT MODE

Before the character selection screen appears, hold L + R + Start. If you entered the code correctly, the word "Expert" will appear in the lower left corner. No stop or arrow indicators will appear in this mode.
 

SPECIAL TAXI

At the character selection screen, quickly press L, R, L, R, L, R or L + R, L + R, L + R. Then, select a character to drive a bike instead of a taxi. Alternatively, complete all sixteen Crazy Box levels to unlock the Special Taxi for each character, which is selectable in crazy box, arcade, or original modes. To select the bike in crazy box mode, scroll to the right of Gus at the character selection screen. To select the bike in arcade or original mode, press Up at the character selection screen.
 

CRAZY DASH

Press Accelerate + Drive.
 

CRAZY STOP

Press Brake + Reverse.
 

CRAZY DRIFT

Press Left or Right while shifting as quickly as possible into Reverse, then back into Drive at a high speed.
 

CRAZY DRIFT STOP

Execute a Crazy Drift, then immediately execute a Crazy Stop.
 

GameShark / Pro Action Replay Cheat Codes:

The following dongle-dependent codes are designed for use with the North American (NTSC) version of the game, but may work on compatible systems:

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