Crazy Taxi is an arcade-style driving game released by SEGA for the Dreamcast in 2000, following its original 1999 arcade debut on the SEGA NAOMI hardware. The team at Hitmaker, also known as SEGA AM3, built the title around a simple but addictive concept: players take control of a yellow cab and rush passengers to their chosen destinations as quickly as possible. Each fare pays based on speed, daring driving, and the time left on the clock. The game runs in fictional American cities filled with traffic, ramps, shortcuts, and bright, sunny streets that capture a late nineties California vibe. Pedestrians scatter as cabs roar past, giving every run a sense of chaos and pure fun. Its punk rock soundtrack, featuring bands like The Offspring and Bad Religion, became one of the most recognizable parts of the experience. Players push the limits of physics with sharp drifts, near misses, and jumps off rooftops. The pick-up-and-play design made it a perfect fit for the Dreamcast audience and a defining moment for SEGA's home console library.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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459 MB · Dreamcast ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | Dreamcast ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| File Size | 459 MB |
| Release Year | 2000 |
| Developer | Hitmaker (SEGA AM3) |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Crazy Taxi is an arcade-style driving game released by SEGA for the Dreamcast in 2000, following its original 1999 arcade debut on the SEGA NAOMI hardware. The team at Hitmaker, also known as SEGA AM3, built the title around a simple but addictive concept: players take control of a yellow cab and rush passengers to their chosen destinations as quickly as possible. Each fare pays based on speed, daring driving, and the time left on the clock. The game runs in fictional American cities filled with traffic, ramps, shortcuts, and bright, sunny streets that capture a late nineties California vibe. Pedestrians scatter as cabs roar past, giving every run a sense of chaos and pure fun. Its punk rock soundtrack, featuring bands like The Offspring and Bad Religion, became one of the most recognizable parts of the experience. Players push the limits of physics with sharp drifts, near misses, and jumps off rooftops. The pick-up-and-play design made it a perfect fit for the Dreamcast audience and a defining moment for SEGA's home console library.
The Dreamcast version expands well beyond the arcade original with extra modes and replay value. Arcade Mode offers Original and Original Plus city maps with three or five minute timer settings, while a fresh Crazy Box mode delivers sixteen mini challenges that test driving skill, precision, and creative cab control. Four drivers, Axel, B.D. Joe, Gena, and Gus, each bring their own taxi style and personality to the streets. Tricks like the Crazy Dash, Crazy Drift, and Crazy Stop reward quick reflexes and let skilled players chain together long combos for higher tips and bigger bonuses on the meter. The cities are packed with real brand locations such as Pizza Hut, KFC, and Tower Records, adding a touch of authentic flavor to every run. Time attack scoring and hidden bonus courses give players reasons to keep returning long after the first session ends. With its short bursts of high energy gameplay, memorable music, and easy controls, Crazy Taxi stands as one of the most beloved Dreamcast titles and a true arcade classic.