Crazy Taxi 2

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: May 28, 2001
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Crazy Taxi Cab Co. has set up shop in New York City, and the streets of the Big Apple will never be the same. Hop into your ride and scour the city for fares. Race against the clock for a big payoff!
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. GamerWeb Sega
    90
    The game is constructed on a solid engine, offers exceptional gameplay, and has some of the best graphics seen in any DC title to date. While the game doesn’t make the revolutionary leap many fans were looking for, what’s here is rock solid.
  2. IGN
    88
    Crazy Taxi 2 may have new gameplay mechanics, new cities, and new mini-games than Crazy Taxi but that doesn't make it better than the original. And like I said above, there are some controls issues that I noticed, but that really doesn't effect the enjoyment of the game.
  3. AllDreamcast
    86
    The game's "more of the same" feel will ultimately prevent it from achieving the same status as the original, but when the original was so much fun, "more of the same" can't possibly be bad.
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  4. Core Magazine
    83
    Slightly improved graphics, thoughtfully designed new cities, and two new gameplay modes make CT2 feel more like an add-on than a full sequel. Still, it's an add-on to one of the Dreamcast's best games.
  5. Happy Puppy
    80
    Even if it doesn't offer the most innovative gameplay, you're still guaranteed hours of mayhem-filled fun.
  6. DC Swirl
    80
    Sort of like asking how much better is a bottle of Pepsi than a can of Pepsi. Sure the bottle is bigger, it offers you more, it looks slightly different but in the end it tastes the same.
  7. Gaming Age
    67
    Feels more like Crazy Taxi 1.5 than a full sequel. The same basic, addictive formula is present, but for some reason it just doesn't feel as exciting or challenging as the original.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. DJQuiksilver
    May 24, 2002
    10
    This game is amazing, simply amazing!!! You should check out the new cars and drivers!!!
  2. WindowStationXp
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Duracion: 4 horas

    Uno de los mejores árcades echos en Dreamcast, su jugabilidad es muy divertida combinando con su estética y una ciudad    Duracion: 4 horas

    Uno de los mejores árcades echos en Dreamcast, su jugabilidad es muy divertida combinando con su estética y una ciudad muy llena de vida el juego no tiene historia solo encarnamos a un puñado de taxistas que deberán ganar dinero de manera divertida chocando y saltando por todos lados hay varios tipos de clientes que cambia la dificultad del juego los que tienen un destino corto luego los que tienen un destino mas largo y por ultimo los azules que son 4 clientes juntos y debemos ir a varios puntos marcados, tendremos variedad de personajes para elegir pero todos son iguales no tienen nada en especial entre ellos el juego hubiera tenido mas puntos a favor si se pudiera elegir el clima y tunear tu coche o mejorarlo pero sin esas cosas el juego es excelente y divertido lo recomiendo para todos los que tengan una Dreamcast y quieran echar horas con este arcade 10 puntos se lleva.    … Expand
  4. neojotic
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    The arcade comes home featuring The Offspring and Bad Religion

    Awesome San Francisco levels that are consistent with early 2000s Sega    The arcade comes home featuring The Offspring and Bad Religion

    Awesome San Francisco levels that are consistent with early 2000s Sega levels

    andddd of course some of the coolest characters around!    … Expand
  5. DavidM.
    May 17, 2002
    9
    It's a pretty awesome game, the only thing bad about it is it gets very boring after you played 45 times and didn't get anywhere.It's a pretty awesome game, the only thing bad about it is it gets very boring after you played 45 times and didn't get anywhere. The cheats are pretty cool though.… Expand
  6. ProjectJ
    Aug 28, 2023
    6
    It has the same great gameplay mechanics as the first game, a solid soundtrack and fun characters. By all accounts, this *should* be anotherIt has the same great gameplay mechanics as the first game, a solid soundtrack and fun characters. By all accounts, this *should* be another banger. The problem is, it lacks the smart map design that made the first Crazy Taxi such an immediately playable experience.

    In the original Crazy Taxi, the map was very linear, and each section was visually distinct. This made it so the player was rarely lost and always had a clear path to where they needed to go. The only barrier was execution. In Crazy Taxi 2, it's just the opposite. The map is denser, and every section of this big city blends together visually. Unless the whole city is memorized, the player will never be able to orient themselves.

    It creates a roadblock for the player before they can enjoy that addictive Crazy Taxi gameplay. It strikes me as the developers not quite understanding the secret sauce that made the first game such a hit. It has the mechanics, the style, the music, but not the glue that holds it all together.    … Expand
  7. XISMZERO
    Jul 13, 2003
    6
    Too much of the same old, tired game - and the new doesn't cut it at all...
  8. thiago_kadooka
    May 13, 2014
    1
    This game freaking sucks, i dont have a clue in earth, why anyone would play this piece of trash...

    do something worth your time, and... i    This game freaking sucks, i dont have a clue in earth, why anyone would play this piece of trash...

    do something worth your time, and... i dont know, kill yourself, its gonna be better than playing this game!

    i have spoken.

    (I like the music, though)    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best Dreamcast Game of 2001
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#9 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2001