Game Review: Crazy Taxi
Rated by 2 members
What Parents Should Know
The drawbacks for some families: Some passengers cry, "Damn
it!" when the cabbie rams too many obstacles. And while each of
the four cab drivers is stereotyped to some degree, the
African-American character is over the top--especially his
oversized lips.
Common Sense Media Review
The aptly named CRAZY TAXI serves up chaotic driving thrills
as players, in the role of cab drivers, pick up and drop off as
many passengers as they can before the clock runs out. The
joyride begins almost immediately; kids will have no trouble
getting up to speed without even cracking the manual. Players
careen around a 3-D cityscape, stopping near color-coded
passengers. Those in red circles have short easy trips, while
those in yellow circles require longer trips, offering more
money and more time off the clock.
No police uphold the rule of law in this city, so players are free to drive through, over, and around anything they like, smacking into buildings, cars, and other obstacles. Some passengers give larger tips for a more exciting ride. Others jump out of the cab when they're too scared. Nevertheless, when the clock runs out, drivers are scored for the fares they collected and rated on their overall performance.
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