PlayStation 2

Crazy Taxi

Crazy Taxi is an arcade-like racer where the player takes the role of a taxi driver who weaves his way through crowded streets, across sidewalks and even under water, in a wild and frantic race to deliver passengers on time. The courses are largely set inside cities crowded with general traffic and pedestrians (which can't be run over, they dive away). The main goal is to bring as many customers as possible to their destination in time. Available customers are marked through circles and the colour represents the distance and the fare they offer. Green means long rides with plenty of money, and red ones are very short. In the main Arcade mode there is a timer that quickly runs down. It can be...

Genre: Driving
Year: 2001
Developer: Acclaim Studios Cheltenham
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

62 achievements · 565 total points

0 to 60 in 2 Seconds Flat [Arcade, Original] From a full stop, reach the normal top speed within 2 seconds by using the Crazy Dash technique.
1 pts
Limiter Cut [Arcade, Original] Kick your car into overdrive to exceed the regular top speed, and maintain that for 1 second by using the Limiter Cut technique.
2 pts
YA YA YA YA YA! [Arcade, Original] Deliver a passenger to their destination.
1 pts
No, No, Not Good Enough [Arcade, Original] Earn a class E licence or higher. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
1 pts
I Can't Believe It, Was That Your Best? [Arcade, Original] Earn a class D licence or higher. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
2 pts
You Don't Belong Down Here [Arcade, Original] Earn a class C licence or higher. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
3 pts
Decided to Play It Safe, Huh? [Arcade, Original] Earn a class B licence or higher. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
4 pts
You Play Pretty Cool [Arcade, Original] Earn a class A licence or higher. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
5 pts
Automatons in Business Suits [Arcade, Original] Earn a class S licence or higher with Axel. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
10 pts
I Don't Ask Questions [Arcade, Original] Earn a class S licence or higher with B.D. Joe. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
10 pts
There Is an Inner Logic [Arcade, Original] Earn a class S licence or higher with Gena. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
10 pts
And There's No Effort to Reveal It [Arcade, Original] Earn a class S licence or higher with Gus. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
10 pts
AWESOME [Arcade, Original] Earn an AWESOME licence or higher. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
25 pts
CRAZY [Arcade, Original] Earn a CRAZY licence. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
50 pts
Map Memorization [Arcade] Earn a class S licence or higher with EXPERT mode on. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
10 pts
Another Day [Arcade] Earn a class S licence or higher with "Another Day" mode on. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
10 pts
Pedal to the Metal [Arcade, Original] Earn a class S licence or higher while driving the bike. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher with arcade rules.
10 pts
Traffic, Traffic Everywhere [Arcade, Original] Earn a class S licence or higher with the hardest difficulty settings and arcade rules.
10 pts
Ten in 2010 [Arcade] While in "Work for 5 minutes" mode, deliver 10 passengers within the first 2010 deciseconds. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher.
10 pts
We Can Take Them All [Arcade] While in "Work for 10 minutes" mode, deliver 25 passengers in a single run. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher.
25 pts
Limited Time Special [Arcade] While in "Work for 10 minutes" mode, earn an AWESOME licence or higher. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher.
25 pts
Parched, Cracked Mouths, Empty Swollen Guts [Arcade, Original] Deliver a passenger to the Cafeteria.
2 pts
Just Hungry Mouths to Feed [Arcade, Original] Deliver a passenger to Kentucky Fried Chicken and another passenger to Pizza Hut in the same run.
3 pts
They Were Right There the Whole Time [Arcade] Deliver a passenger to Freshtree St and another passenger to Sail St in the same run.
3 pts
Masses Every Day [Arcade] Deliver 4 passengers to the church in the same run.
5 pts
No Time Wasted [Arcade] While dropping off a passenger at either Yacht Harbor or Baseball Stadium, stop beside a new passenger waiting inside the drop zone to pick them up without having to move.
5 pts
Leaning Tower of San Francisco [Original] Deliver a passenger to the Millennium Tower.
2 pts
Marbled Brick Porticos [Original] Deliver a passenger to the Parthenon Museum.
2 pts
As They File Like Drone Ant Colonies to Their Office in the Sky [Arcade] Deliver the man in a blue suit waiting near the Baseball Stadium to Sky Bank.
3 pts
World Record for Static Apnea [Arcade] Deliver the man with a pink mohawk hidden underwater at Westside Beach to Tower Records.
3 pts
That's One Strong Canopy [Arcade] Deliver the old woman hidden on a canopy near the Original Levi's store to the Police Station.
3 pts
Crazy Taxi Is Burning [Arcade] Deliver the man hidden on a rooftop near Boarders Paradise to the Fire Station.
3 pts
Taxi, Love [Arcade] Deliver the tennis player hidden in a narrow alley near Osmosis Hotel to the Tennis Court.
3 pts
That Snorkel Doesn't Reach the Surface [Original] Deliver the man hidden inside the lake between the Marine Plaza and Lighthouse to their desired destination.
3 pts
Shy Customer [Original] Deliver the man hidden behind some boxes and barrels at Landing Pier to their desired destination.
3 pts
Getting a Nice Tan While Waiting for a Ride [Original] Deliver the man hidden on top of the roof of Grand Mercury Hotel to their desired destination.
3 pts
Can't Even Be Bothered to Walk out of the Station? [Original] Deliver the man hidden on the platform inside Campsite Subway to their desired destination.
3 pts
What Comes Around, Well, It Goes Around [Arcade] Complete one lap of the city with arcade rules. A lap is measured by passing the police station and then driving back to the University of SCGP area.
3 pts
The Same Old Cycle's Gonna Start Again [Arcade] Complete 2 laps of the city with arcade rules in a single run.
5 pts
Nothing Changes 'Cause It's All the Same [Arcade] Complete 3 laps of the city with arcade rules in a single run.
10 pts
It All Just Happens Again, Way Down the Line [Arcade] Complete 4 laps of the city with arcade rules in a single run.
25 pts
You Know What You're Doing [Arcade, Original] Make a successful delivery after getting a 20-combo with that passenger.
10 pts
You're One Hell of a Driver! [Arcade, Original] Make a successful delivery after getting a 50-combo with that passenger.
25 pts
Cautious Taxi [Arcade] Deliver 5 passengers in a row without getting into a combo-breaking collision nor losing a passenger from running out of time. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher.
10 pts
Remember Lot's Wife [Arcade] Deliver 5 passengers in a row while in D gear the entire time, without losing a passenger from running out of time. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher.
3 pts
Reverse Taxi [Arcade] Deliver 2 passengers in a row while in R gear the entire time, without losing a passenger from running out of time. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher.
10 pts
NASCAR Taxi [Arcade] Deliver 3 passengers in a row without turning the wheel to the right nor losing a passenger from running out of time. Difficulty settings must be at default or higher.
10 pts
Decorated Warriors Drill Harmless Kids on Pavement [Arcade, Original] Make 3 potential passengers jump out of the way after driving too close to them.
1 pts
Crazy Targets [Crazy Box] Clear stages 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 on the same profile.
10 pts
Crazy Turns [Crazy Box] Clear stages 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 on the same profile.
10 pts
Crazy Deliveries [Crazy Box] Clear stages 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3 on the same profile.
10 pts
Crazy Bowling [Crazy Box] Clear stage 1-S.
10 pts
Crazy Zigzag [Crazy Box] Clear stage 2-S.
10 pts
Crazy Zigzag 2 [Crazy Box] Clear stage 3-S.
10 pts
Crazy Through [Crazy Box] Clear stage S-1.
10 pts
Crazy Parking [Crazy Box] Clear stage S-2.
10 pts
Crazy Party [Crazy Box] Clear stage S-3.
10 pts
Crazy Attack [Crazy Box] Clear stage S-S.
25 pts
Globophobia [Crazy Box] Clear stage 1-3 with at least 5 seconds left on the timer.
10 pts
Precise Bike Maneuvering [Crazy Box] Clear stage 2-3 while driving the bike.
10 pts
Pole Dancing with a Taxi [Crazy Box] Clear stage 3-3 with at least 10 seconds left on the timer.
10 pts
Fast Lap [Crazy Box] Clear stage S-S with at least 15 seconds left on the timer.
25 pts

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Crazy Taxi frequently asked questions

How do I play Crazy Taxi online with a friend?

Crazy Taxi (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Crazy Taxi on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Crazy Taxi in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Crazy Taxi netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Crazy Taxi have achievements?

Yes, Crazy Taxi has 62 achievements worth 565 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Crazy Taxi for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Crazy Taxi on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.