 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Crazy Taxi
- PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox
- Price: $19.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Chaotic driving thrills for older kids.
Parents say
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that 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 oversize lips.
What's it about?
In CRAZY TAXI, players, in the role of cab drivers, pick up and drop off as many passengers as they can before the clock runs out. When the timer expires, drivers are scored for the fares they collected and rated on their overall performance.
Players career around a 3-D cityscape, stopping near color-coded passengers. Those in red circles have short, easy trips; those in yellow circles require longer trips, offering more money and more time off the clock.
Is it any good?
Crazy Taxi is aptly named, serving up chaotic driving thrills. The joyride begins almost immediately; kids will have no trouble getting up to speed without even cracking the manual. And 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, while others jump out of the cab when they're too scared. It doesn't exactly teach safe driving habits, but it can be a decent amount of fun.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about safe driving. Have you ever ridden in a real taxi and felt like one of the passengers in the game? Families can also talk about the stereotyped characters. Are stereotypes ever OK?
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One of the first games I've ever played!
Common Sense? Are you serious? This game definitely doesn't want me to drive crazily. I played the PC version. I think it's great game.
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One Big Crazy Game!
When I was a very young girl I found my brothers playing this game. One day I played this with the help of my brotherat the age of 5 or 6. After that I never played this game but I always remembered it. When I bought a PSP, one of the first games I installed was Crazy Taxi. I really liked this game. It's fun! Yeah, the language is some times off but it's not that clear. Over-all its really CRAZY and really FUN!
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Kid, 12 years old
March 19, 2011
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this sucks!
well....what can i say about crazy taxi...i have it for gamecube.......................IT SUCKS @#$ FIRST OFF YOU HAVE TO GET THE PEOPLE NOT BAD RIGHT???????!!!!! YES IT YOU CAN BARELY TOUCH THEM WITHOUT SWERVING OF THE SIDEWALK!!!!!!!!!!!! OH OH OOOOOH AND HERES THE BEST PART YOUR !@#$%^& TIMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU DONT KNOW WHAT BUILDING YOU GOING TO OR HOW TO GET THERE.....phew......that was my biggest freakout ever and i thought my wonder pets review was bad geez
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I love this game!!!
This is one of my favorite playstation 2 games. I just love all the fun challenges and the crazy cars and characters! The content of this game isn't a problem at all, either!
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| Platforms: | PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Activision |
| Release date: | December 23, 2001 |
| Price: | $19.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T |
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