The original arcade and Dreamcast Crazy Taxi had a very aggressive aesthetic. The announcer invited you to make "crazy money" by picking up customers and then delivering them as quickly as possible to their destinations, and you never had to worry about traffic laws or bystanders. This was all about speed and brute force.
It was hard to play the Xbox Live Arcade version without hearing the Offspring's familiar "Yeah yeah yeah yeah!" blasting out of the speakers. The Offspring, along with Bad Religion, provided the game's soundtrack in the original release. These songs, along with the sound of that announcer, went a long way toward creating the game's mood. In the new version, they have been replaced by completely forgettable pop-punk tracks, and it's a downgrade.
Amidst the thrilling TGA 2023, Sega landed with a bang, bringing not one, not two, but five classics, including Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio.
Sega rocks and I'm excited that these classics are getting attention. Bring it on! Sega!
I’m just happy that some suits at Sega have finally woken up to realize they have literal gold in their library well worth bringing back to a modern audience.
I’m hoping they can also bring back Virtua Tennis (doesn’t need licenses), Sega Rally, etc.
I'm right there with you. Now I just need more time to play all that I want to play. My backlog is killing me.
Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio reboot rumours are heating up again as a new SEGA survey points toward a next-gen makeover for these iconic franchises.
I want to see a new ESPN Extreme Games, that first game on PS1 was so funny, and the video segments with that woman mocking you.
The Gamer Writes "The video game industry has grown rapidly over the years. With millions of titles in existence today, gamers are sure to find a game they would enjoy. However, despite the numerous modern titles launched, retro games continue to thrive and remain popular among gamers. There is just something about these old-school gems that provide us with a sense of joy and comfort different from what modern experiences can offer."
I never liked crazy, but I can totally relate to the journalist's disappointment. But I must be a minority cause I really liked and appreciated Sonic Adventure on the psn. I think the music in that game is real nostalgic, even though it was cheezy japan metal, the riffs are actually pretty sic. I especially liked F-Zero's N-64 jap metal riffs. Just give me skies of arcadia and Armada Sega. K?