Crazy Taxi For Android – Dreamcast GOLD For Your Android!

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On July 22, 2013

App Type: Android

Crazy Taxi For Android – Dreamcast GOLD For Your Android!

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By: SEGA of America

Version #: 1.0.0

Date Released: 20130710

Developer: Sega

Price: 4.99

User Rating:
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Now, HERE’s a game to get excited about: Crazy Taxi. For those of you that don’t know, Crazy Taxi is a classic arcade game which puts you in the shoes of a taxi driver. Doesn’t sound much fun, does it? But, you’re wrong; Crazy Taxi was one of the most highly acclaimed arcade games of its time. I, myself, easily spent rolls and rolls of quarters playing this game at the arcade. Now, I only have to pay $4.99 and I can play it on my Android phone.

The Good

The game runs smoothly, and the graphics are updated from the original arcade and Dreamcast game. There is original music by The Offspring and Bad Religion. Arcade mode is incredibly fun, as you race against the clock that is counting down. It is also controller supported, which is good for those that have a Moga or other HID controller. It is also a universal buy, so you can buy it once and use it on all of your other android devices. The game is well paced, and it is a great game for mobile gamers because you can just pick it up and play it at anytime.

The Bad

One bad thing that sticks out is that the drive and reverse buttons are so close together on the screen that it is almost impossible to not accidentally hit reverse when you’re driving to drive. To fix this, SEGA should separate the buttons on the screen some more, or put them side to side instead of one under the other. Secondly, SEGA missed the opportunity to add more drivers instead of the four characters from the original game.

The Ugly Truth

Crazy Taxi is a game that feels like it was meant to be played on a mobile phone. With incredibly simple controls and fun, addicting gameplay, you’ll find it hard to put down. It is a great port of the original game, and is sure to bring back fond memories of shoving quarters into the machine at the arcade.  However, now you can have Crazy Taxi at your fingertips for a one-time $4.99 purchase for unlimited amounts of fun.

Quick Take

Value:High

Would I Buy Again:Yes

Learning Curve:Very Low

Who Is It For:Those that played the original Crazy Taxi on Dreamcast or in the Arcade

What I Like:Runs smoothly, no screen tearing.

What I Don't Like:Drive and reverse are too close together.

Final Statement:Crazy Taxi is a game that feels like it was made specifically for mobile phones, and you'll thoroughly enjoy driving around and catching some air while you accept the cash of patrons that had no idea what they were getting themselves into.

Read the Developer's Notes:
Hey hey, come on over and have some fun with Crazy Taxi! Barrel through traffic packed streets, hurdle off parking garages, and crazy combo your way to crazy money in a wild frantic race to scare up the most fares. In Crazy Taxi, time is money, and only the craziest cabbies come out victorious.

TRANSPORT BACK TO 2000
-Remastered for mobile devices based on the hugely popular Dreamcast Classic
-Rock out to original music by The Offspring and Bad Religion

FIERCE ENVIRONMENTS TO MAKE YOUR PASSENGERS GO INSANE
-Extra large hills for extra long hang time
-Parked transporters with conveniently angled ramps
-Occasional deep sea exploration opportunities

DONT GET TOO DELIRIOUS
-Choose from 3, 5 or 10 minute game play in Arcade Mode and Original Mode
-Play in touch or tilt control modes

OTHER FEATURES:
-Continue the madness with 16 Mini games
-Listen to tracks from your own music playlist
-Universal Build - Buy once and play across multiple devices
-Controller Support - Play with your Power A Moga, Xbox, and all HID controllers!

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