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 Crazy Taxi
Shinobi
Previewed
11.15.1999
Publisher
Sega
Developer
AM3
Format
GD
Origin
Import/Domestic
Available
Jan. 26, 2000 (Japan)
Feb. 2, 2000 (USA)
Exclusive
Yes
Difficulty
Adjustable
Dimensions
3D
View
3rd Person
Genre
Arcade/Driver
Players
1
Options
Backup 23
Racing Wheel
Rumble
VGA Box
Requires
n/a
Importable
100%
11.15.1999

     > Crazy Taxi mixes Harley Davidson & LA Riders (Model 3) and Courier Crisis (Saturn).  Crazy Taxi allows you to select from four different taxi drivers, each with their own customized old-school taxicabs. Your objective is to pick up passengers and deliver them to their destinations as quickly as possible in order to earn the maximum fare and additional time.  Like Harley, arrows will guide you along the way.

     > Getting to your destination usually means taking short cuts through parks, driving on the wrong side of the road, and on the sidewalks -- not to mention the fun you'll have attempting to nail innocent pedestrians!  Now for the interesting part...  your passenger will actually complain if you go too fast and drive too recklessly, even though you'll get a bigger tip for arriving in a timely manner!

     > Naturally the graphics are outstanding since the game was originally on the Naomi board.  AM3 produced sharp, realistic, and colorful locales that whizz by in smooth fashion.  Real life locations like Pizza Hut, Tower Records, and KFC are included as well.  San Francisco never looked this good at home.  The Dreamcast version will reportedly have new, additional levels including downtown, freeway, and beach locales.

     > Since this is an arcade/driving game, import fans should have no trouble playing it.  Surely the US version will follow shortly after the Japanese release as the conversion will be trivial.  Hopefully Sega can make the game control well with the racing wheel...

FIRST IMPRESSION:
     > I loved this game in the arcade so I expect the Dreamcast version to be even better with its enhancements.  Crazy Taxi is my idea of a great coin muncher which deserves to be in your home...
Potential: 9+
~ Shinobi ~