If you’re searching for a video game boost that will lift your spirits, watching this Crazy Taxi speedrun is just the ticket.
Crazy Taxi is the epitome of a classic arcade game—it’s loud, it’s chaotic, and it’s a title nearly everyone has stumbled upon. You wander into an arcade, spot the game, and think to yourself, “Wow, it’s been ages since I’ve played Crazy Taxi! Let’s give it a go!” It’s impossible to go wrong with it. After a noticeable absence, the game made a thrilling return at the annual charity event Awesome Games Done Quick, and this wasn’t just any regular speedrun. It was accompanied by a live band rocking out to a mix of pop punk jams, delivering exactly the kind of wild, entertaining spectacle you’d expect.
Taking the wheel this time was a speedrunner known as Chuckles825. Like any speedrun, the aim is to complete the game as swiftly as possible, but typically, Games Done Quick features commentary to break down the techniques for the viewers. Not so in this run. With a live band blasting away, explaining each maneuver was understandably tricky. Still, the run was an absolute blast to watch, especially since the band had to stay sharp, abruptly pausing at the end of each level or whenever the game reset, adding plenty of unexpected and hilarious moments.
Now that Awesome Games Done Quick has wrapped up, it has again successfully raised contributions for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, gathering a whopping $2,556,305. This fantastic amount is sure to make a significant impact. If you’re looking to fill some time and enjoy more entertaining runs, you’ll find a treasure trove of them uploaded on the official Games Done Quick YouTube channel.
And let’s not forget, there’s an open-world, MMO version of Crazy Taxi in the works. Although it might sound unconventional, it’s definitely something to keep an eye on.
