Review: 'Crazy Taxi' arrives for PlayStation 2

Platform: PlayStation 2

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By Major Mike

(IDG) -- Already a crown jewel on the Dreamcast, "Crazy Taxi" is now available on the PlayStation 2, where owners will get an opportunity to take the wheel of one of the wildest rides ever created.

"CT" not only delivers exciting racing, but the game's various techniques and frenetic pace will also keep wannabe cabbies driving for days.

"Crazy Taxi" is awash in color and intricacies that bring the two cities to life. Despite the speedy frame rate, the onscreen action occasionally falters, with some break-up, distortion, and slowdown.

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"Crazy Taxi"'s audio track has the perfect combination of pounding music and atmospheric sound effects. It's unfortunate they couldn't tone down the Wolfman Jack-esque announcer a bit.

No more broken Dreamcast trigger buttons! The PlayStation 2 controller easily withstands the tough fingers required to play this game, and response is sharp. The only drawback is lack of a custom controller configuration.

Acclaim couldn't have picked a better Sega title for a PS2 port than "Crazy Taxi." Its excellent mix of driving techniques, fantasy physics, and gigantic cities will keep couch drivers burning onscreen rubber for some time.

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