Crazy Taxi 2 is an arcade racing game released by Sega for the Dreamcast in 2001. Developed by Hitmaker, the internal Sega studio also known as AM3, the game continues the cab driving chaos that began with the first Crazy Taxi arcade hit. Players pick up passengers across a busy New York inspired city and race against the clock to drop them off at their chosen destinations. The faster the delivery, the bigger the tip, and reckless driving through traffic, shortcuts, and oncoming cars rewards bold play. The biggest new addition is the Crazy Hop, a jump move that lets cabs leap over walls, buildings, and gaps to reach areas closed off in the original. Drivers can also collect multiple passengers at once with the Multi Pick system, juggling several drop offs in a single trip for bigger payouts. The soundtrack, packed with songs by The Offspring and Methods of Mayhem, gives every ride a loud, fast paced energy that matches the on screen action. The game keeps the bright colors, sharp humor, and over the top stunts that fans expect from the series.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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Specifications
| Platform | Dreamcast ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| File Size | 1 GB |
| Release Year | 2001 |
| Developer | Hitmaker |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Crazy Taxi 2 is an arcade racing game released by Sega for the Dreamcast in 2001. Developed by Hitmaker, the internal Sega studio also known as AM3, the game continues the cab driving chaos that began with the first Crazy Taxi arcade hit. Players pick up passengers across a busy New York inspired city and race against the clock to drop them off at their chosen destinations. The faster the delivery, the bigger the tip, and reckless driving through traffic, shortcuts, and oncoming cars rewards bold play. The biggest new addition is the Crazy Hop, a jump move that lets cabs leap over walls, buildings, and gaps to reach areas closed off in the original. Drivers can also collect multiple passengers at once with the Multi Pick system, juggling several drop offs in a single trip for bigger payouts. The soundtrack, packed with songs by The Offspring and Methods of Mayhem, gives every ride a loud, fast paced energy that matches the on screen action. The game keeps the bright colors, sharp humor, and over the top stunts that fans expect from the series.
The game offers four main modes that keep the action fresh. Arcade mode mirrors the coin op feel with a strict time limit, while Original mode lets players set their own session length for longer cruises. The Crazy Pyramid mode includes sixteen mini challenges that test driving skills through jumps, narrow paths, drift turns, and bowling style stunts, slowly opening new drivers as players clear them. The cast features four cabbies, including the returning B.D. Joe, plus newcomers Slash, Iceman, and Hot D, each with a different cab and handling style. Two large maps offer plenty of variety, with the Around Apple city packed with skyscrapers, alleys, and waterfront roads, and the smaller Small Apple zone built for tighter, more skill based driving. Local two player splits the screen for head to head taxi races. With its catchy music, quick pick up gameplay, and the addition of jumps and group fares, Crazy Taxi 2 stands as a strong follow up that builds on the wild fun of the first game. The mix of speed, score chasing, and silly chaos keeps every short session worth replaying.