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Entertainment · Video games · published 2026-08-26 · via IGN

Crazy Taxi World Tour Hands-On: Classic Chaos, But the World Feels Generic

The new Crazy Taxi game retains the series' signature chaotic driving and energetic soundtrack, but its newly revealed Germany level lacks distinct international character. The core gameplay is fun and nostalgic, yet the visuals are uninspired and the world tour concept isn't fully realized.

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The Germany stage is divided into five distinct zones—an airport, a city, a walled city, mountain areas, and the connecting Autobahn—though the airport setting does little to evoke German character. Players can manually switch between morning, afternoon, evening, and night via a menu, but this choice currently has no observable effect on passenger counts, traffic density, or available side jobs.

This marks the first Crazy Taxi game in 12 years, and the last console release came roughly double that span ago. The original launched on Dreamcast over 25 years back, and the preview confirms the signature arcade handling—tight turns, ramp boosts, and responsive braking—remains intact, paired with the franchise's iconic punk soundtrack.

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The revival of a beloved arcade franchise could rekindle nostalgia for older players while introducing younger audiences to a driving-game style that has largely faded from the mainstream. However, the underwhel

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