Crazy Taxi

GameCube
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Negative: 2 out of 20
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  1. One of the best video games ever made.
  2. The game is simple, elegant and everything that a "game" should be: fun.
  3. 83
    While Electronic Art's blatant clone, "Simpsons Road Rage," has much improved graphics, a two-player mode, and free ride option, Crazy Taxi still comes out ahead in pure controllability and gameplay.
  4. A solid port of a great arcade game that does not get fudged in the translation.
  5. It wears on you after a while, but for new players, you have a lot of passengers to pick up before you get jaded.
  6. 80
    The GameCube controller responds well, and both the silly speech quips and the Offspring punk tunes sound great.
  7. 76
    The short sessions ensure you grab as many pedestrians as you can, but, like an arcade game, you get bored of it quickly, and wouldn't play more than 15 minutes at a time after the novelty has worn off.
  8. Game Informer
    75
    Just a plain and simple port; nothing worth noting has been added. [Jan 2002, p.85]

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2001
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#10 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2001
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Sep 7, 2023
    9
    La mejor consola para jugar esta joyita de SEGA. Alocadas carreras y mucha diversión. Recomendada
  2. Dec 7, 2018
    8
    In my opinion, there are only a handful of games that thrive solely on their gameplay loop. Crazy Taxi is a game that definitely fits thisIn my opinion, there are only a handful of games that thrive solely on their gameplay loop. Crazy Taxi is a game that definitely fits this criteria, and the GC version has it's own physics and controls that make it feel unique. I also like how this is a game that anyone can just pick up and play. It's so simple and so enjoyable in its execution, the only people I find myself not recommending this game to are people who don't like arcade style driving games or 90s punk rock. Full Review »
  3. Mar 27, 2016
    7
    If you were a fan of Crazy Taxi back in the day like I was, you will enjoy this game. The Gamecube version is solid and the gameplay, visualsIf you were a fan of Crazy Taxi back in the day like I was, you will enjoy this game. The Gamecube version is solid and the gameplay, visuals and music all remain the same after all these years. I picked it up for a low price and I do enjoy it. Good, arcade fun. The only issue I have found with the game is that sometimes before or after you pick up a fare, the car may not accelerate. This has caused me to lose lots of time. It's a little clunky and takes some finessing, but overall, it's Crazy Taxi, a classic arcade gem that must be in your collection. Full Review »