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 | Title : Crazy Taxi 2
Author : Sega of America, Inc.
Release Date : 20010601
Binding : CD-ROM
Regular Price : $39.99
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Editorial Reviews :
Crazy Taxi was an arcade game turned Dreamcast showcase that really helped sell the system. Now that the Dreamcast is on its last legs, Sega throws crazed drivers everywhere a bone by moving the sequel to the system. Crazy Taxi 2 is the same as Crazy Taxi, only crazier!
First off, Sega moved the scenery from hilly San Francisco to the narrow urban canyons of New York City--which is a bad thing if the hills in the first game were an attraction. But this one has Central Park, and that's a thrill unto itself. Also, Crazy Taxi 2 lets you pick up multiple passengers (on occasion), which is the best way to keep that timer up and score bigger points.
Once again you've got aggravating and conspicuous advertising in the game--from Burger King and KFC to clothing stores and other real-world destinations. Masters of Mayhem and Offspring supply the music. The Offspring song is a new one--at least we're pretty sure it is--but like all Offspring songs it sounds like the one from the last game.
Additionally, there are new Crazy Stunts you can perform. Crazy Golf entails a run at a massive ball, with a goal of smacking it a good 100 yards. Crazy Balloon 2 challenges you to pop all the balloons in a short span of time. Plus there are three more minigames you can play. You can play arcade style with a set time limit, or on a big or small NYC map.
The controls are tight and easily as good as last time, but some players may still have trouble performing some of the more difficult tricks. Also, this game is extremely similar to the first one. Anyone bored with Crazy Taxi isn't going to find Crazy Taxi 2 a breath of fresh air. But the game is still really fun for players of all ages. It's crazy, wild, and a completely realistic simulation of a real NYC cab ride.
Buyer Reviews :
My biggest dislike with the Crazy Taxi 2, is the music, and lack of options. I own both Crazy Taxi, and Crazy Taxi 2, and for both of them, i just mute my TV and put on some of my own music. The music that is on there is ok, but it is just so dang repetative. I mean, if you are playing the game for more than about 5 minutes, you have heard both, yes, i said both (as in there are only two) songs, and they aren't even the whole song, just part of each. Also, you can not decide in the options area the traffic difficulty, or the time limit in normal play, which is something that Crazy Taxi (the original) had. That is not something they should have gotten rid of. (I have not beaten the game yet, i just got it yesterday, so maybe, MAYBE you have those options once you have beaten the game or something). Well, enough with the negative, I can get past the music (or lack of it...) and the lack of options. The additions they have made for this game are great. You can have more than one person in the car (....). Also, the 'crazy hop' is a wonderfull addition. Itz kinda weird that this game has it, because when I first got the original version, I was wishing that I could hop over the oncoming cars... I guess someone was listening.... Plus, once you beat the crazy pyramid (a series of mini-games) you can have access to the original 4 drivers and cabs. With the great graphics, and very little to no noticable pop-ups graphics, this game is a great buy, and a lot of fun to play. Great if you want to play some DC, but don't have time to get onto PSO (another great game!!) or Quake or something. I would reccomend getting this game if you liked the first one, and even if you didn't, with the new additions to the sequel, you might like this new version.
(by Justin)
Features/Technical Specs :
* Sequel to the smash hit Crazy Taxi
* Drive a cab through the mean, congested streets of New York City
* Feel free to ignore traffic laws, pedestrian safety, and property damage
* New jump feature lets you clear cars and intersections
* Cab-sharing groups of people add a new challenge to the game
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