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+ | {{ii}} Lacks the classic soundtrack by {{W|The Offspring}} and {{W|Bad Religion}} from the arcade and Dreamcast versions. | ||
{{--}} Limited to only 720p. | {{--}} Limited to only 720p. | ||
{{--}} Suffers from poor performance. Use [[#DXVK|DXVK]] to fix the performance issues. | {{--}} Suffers from poor performance. Use [[#DXVK|DXVK]] to fix the performance issues. | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Part of Dreamcast Collection. {{DRM|StarForce}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619044743/http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?360666-Dreamcast-Collection-PC&p=6541967&viewfull=1|title=Dreamcast Collection PC...? - SEGA Forums, page 2, post 18 (Archived)|date=2021-02-03|snippet=All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver...}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Part of Dreamcast Collection. {{DRM|StarForce}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619044743/http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?360666-Dreamcast-Collection-PC&p=6541967&viewfull=1|title=Dreamcast Collection PC...? - SEGA Forums, page 2, post 18 (Archived)|date=2021-02-03|snippet=All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver...}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320111747/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/?filter=Top+Downloads|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 71230 | Steam | This re-release was replaced by the 2014 version. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 71230 | Steam | This re-release was replaced by the 2014 version. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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===[https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases DXVK]=== | ===[https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases DXVK]=== | ||
{{ii}} A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11 intended for allowing 3D applications to run on Linux. | {{ii}} A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11 intended for allowing 3D applications to run on Linux. | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Compatible on all operating systems as long as the GPU supports Vulkan. |
{{++}} Fixes all performance problems with Crazy Taxi, maintaining a consistent frame-rate throughout.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-02-03|comment=Tested this fix on the 2011 version after retrieving it via Steam Depot Download.}}</ref> | {{++}} Fixes all performance problems with Crazy Taxi, maintaining a consistent frame-rate throughout.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-02-03|comment=Tested this fix on the 2011 version after retrieving it via Steam Depot Download.}}</ref> | ||
{{Fixbox|description=DXVK|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=DXVK|fix= | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
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|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = No option in the 2011 version, but is always on by default. | |vsync notes = No option in the 2011 version, but is always on by default. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:40, 5 July 2023
This page is for 2011 version. For the current Steam version, see Crazy Taxi (Steam). For the original 2002 port, see Crazy Taxi.
Developers | |
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Hitmaker | |
Windows | Sega of China |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 4, 2011 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Arcade, Driving |
Vehicles | Automobile, Transport |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Crazy Taxi, Dreamcast Collection |
Crazy Taxi | |
---|---|
Crazy Taxi | 2002 |
Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller | 2004 |
Crazy Taxi (2011) | 2011 |
Crazy Taxi (Steam) | 2014 |
Key points
- Lacks the classic soundtrack by The Offspring and Bad Religion from the arcade and Dreamcast versions.
- Limited to only 720p.
- Suffers from poor performance. Use DXVK to fix the performance issues.
- Configuration launcher does not save settings properly. See here for a solution.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Part of Dreamcast Collection. StarForce DRM.[1] | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] | |||
Steam (unavailable) | This re-release was replaced by the 2014 version. |
Essential improvements
DXVK
- A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11 intended for allowing 3D applications to run on Linux.
- Compatible on all operating systems as long as the GPU supports Vulkan.
- Fixes all performance problems with Crazy Taxi, maintaining a consistent frame-rate throughout.[3]
DXVK |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Crazy Taxi\config.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Crazy Taxi\config.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71230/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The 2011 version's configuration tool has problems with saving settings. See here for details.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Crazy Taxi\CRAZYTAXI_DC %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Crazy Taxi\CRAZYTAXI_DC |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71230/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | The in-game Fullscreen Screen Mode stretches the game screen to 16:9 while Wallpaper pillarboxes the game to 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | The 2011 version is only limited to 720p. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | No option in the 2011 version, but is always on by default. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Gameplay is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse is not use at all in-game. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | The hidden Camera and Speedometer buttons cannot be remapped.[4] | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Although the game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as a generic DirectInput controller, the game has an issue with the camera changes sporadically every time the Accelerate and Brake buttons are pressed together.[5] |
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Generic/other controllers | Some DirectInput-based controllers may not work properly with this game. | |
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Button prompts | The game uses keyboard prompts only. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | XInput only. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, SE | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Configuration tool does not save settings
- The Steam version's configuration tool does not save settings properly, and the Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool does not write a new configuration file if one is missing without re-installing the game.
Steam version: Add key through Registry Editor[6] |
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Dreamcast Collection version: create the configuration file manually[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Criware | ADX format audio files. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 240 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 ATI Radeon X1600 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon X1900 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (71230) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Dreamcast Collection PC...? - SEGA Forums, page 2, post 18 (Archived) - last accessed on 2021-02-03
- "All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver..."
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-02-03
- Tested this fix on the 2011 version after retrieving it via Steam Depot Download.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-02-03
- Encountered this issue with a DualShock 4 controller on the 2011 version.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-02-03
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28