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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Updated version of PC re-release of game with more graphical options and fixed issues. | {{++}} Updated version of PC re-release of game with more graphical options and fixed issues. | ||
| − | {{ii}} Lacks the classic soundtrack by The Offspring and Bad Religion. See [[#Crazy Taxi Audio Overhaul|Crazy Taxi Audio Overhaul]] to restore the original soundtrack. | + | {{ii}} Lacks the classic soundtrack by The Offspring and Bad Religion from the arcade and Dreamcast versions. See [[#Crazy Taxi Audio Overhaul|Crazy Taxi Audio Overhaul]] to restore the original soundtrack. |
| − | {{--}} Lacks proper | + | {{--}} Lacks proper analog controls. While you can use the stick, it's interpreted digitally. See [[#Crazy Taxi Analog Controller Unofficial Fix|Crazy Taxi Analog Controller Unofficial Fix]] to add proper analog controls. |
| − | {{--}} Sound effects and voice | + | {{--}} Sound effects and voice-overs are too quiet and can't be turned up.{{cn|The game has two Sound Effects sliders in-game and from the launcher, and the game's music and sound/voice volumes can be adjusted.}} |
| − | {{--}} Suffers from poor performance. | + | {{--}} Suffers from poor performance.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/71230/discussions/0/617320628148536500/|title=Garbage Performance - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-10-19}}</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | crazy-taxi | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | crazy-taxi | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 71230 | DRM-free | DRM-free | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 71230 | DRM-free | DRM-free if Steam is not installed or by creating a {{file|steam_appid.txt}} file containing its Steam ID number {{code|71230}} in {{p|game}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-10-19|comment=Game prompts a Steam log-in when installed or creating a steam_appid.txt file with anything other than its app ID number in the file.}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===[https://cryocryocryo.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/crazy-taxi-analog-controller-unofficial-fix/ Crazy Taxi Analog Controller Unofficial Fix]=== | ===[https://cryocryocryo.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/crazy-taxi-analog-controller-unofficial-fix/ Crazy Taxi Analog Controller Unofficial Fix]=== | ||
| − | {{++}} Adds proper analog input for the | + | {{++}} Adds proper analog input for the left stick and triggers. |
===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=964260789 Crazy Taxi Audio Overhaul]=== | ===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=964260789 Crazy Taxi Audio Overhaul]=== | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Improves the overall audio quality of the game in the following ways: |
| − | *High quality versions of the original soundtrack by The Offspring and Bad Religion. | + | * High quality versions of the original soundtrack by The Offspring and Bad Religion. |
| − | *Higher quality versions of the included soundtrack in addition to the tracks above. | + | * Higher quality versions of the included soundtrack in addition to the tracks above. |
| − | *Higher quality sound effects. | + | * Higher quality sound effects and voice-overs. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| − | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Launcher Video.png| | + | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Launcher Video.png|Video settings from external launcher.}} |
| − | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Options.png| | + | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Options.png|General settings from in-game Options menu.}} |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= In-game '''Fullscreen''' Screen Mode settings {{Term|stretch}} the game screen to the aspect-ratio and '''Wallpaper''' uses {{Term|Pixel-perfect}} scaling.<ref name="Widescreen">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-10-19|comment=}}</ref> |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Run the game in your display's native resolution and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].<ref name="Borderless fullscreen">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-10-19|comment=}}</ref> |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = High refresh rates cut frame rate in half (e.g. 72 FPS on a 144Hz monitor). | |120 fps notes = High refresh rates cut frame rate in half (e.g. 72 FPS on a 144Hz monitor). | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| − | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Launcher Remapping Keyboard.png| | + | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Launcher Remapping Keyboard.png|Keyboard remapping from external launcher.}} |
| − | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Launcher Remapping Gamepad.png| | + | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Launcher Remapping Gamepad.png|Controller remapping from external launcher.}} |
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = Mouse not used in game. | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse is not used in game. |
|mouse sensitivity = n/a | |mouse sensitivity = n/a | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Via key rebinding. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Via key rebinding. | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|button prompts = Xbox | |button prompts = Xbox | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
| − | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Launcher Audio.png| | + | {{Image|Crazy Taxi Steam Launcher Audio.png|Audio settings from external launcher.}} |
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, SE in-game. Sound FX in launcher. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
Revision as of 21:20, 19 October 2020
This page is for the Steam version. For other versions, see Crazy Taxi.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Hitmaker | |
| Windows | Strangelite |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 16, 2014 |
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| Crazy Taxi | |
|---|---|
| Crazy Taxi | 2002 |
| Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller | 2004 |
| Crazy Taxi (2011) | 2011 |
| Crazy Taxi (Steam) | 2014 |
Key points
- Updated version of PC re-release of game with more graphical options and fixed issues.
- Lacks the classic soundtrack by The Offspring and Bad Religion from the arcade and Dreamcast versions. See Crazy Taxi Audio Overhaul to restore the original soundtrack.
- Lacks proper analog controls. While you can use the stick, it's interpreted digitally. See Crazy Taxi Analog Controller Unofficial Fix to add proper analog controls.
- Sound effects and voice-overs are too quiet and can't be turned up.[citation needed]
- Suffers from poor performance.[1]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
DRM-free if Steam is not installed or by creating a steam_appid.txt file containing its Steam ID number 71230 in <path-to-game>.[2] |
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Essential improvements
Crazy Taxi Analog Controller Unofficial Fix
- Adds proper analog input for the left stick and triggers.
Crazy Taxi Audio Overhaul
- Improves the overall audio quality of the game in the following ways:
- High quality versions of the original soundtrack by The Offspring and Bad Religion.
- Higher quality versions of the included soundtrack in addition to the tracks above.
- Higher quality sound effects and voice-overs.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\*.xml[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71230/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Crazy Taxi\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71230/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Old save file is compatible with newer version of the game, but save game data location is changed; simply copy save file from previous location to newer one.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Video settings from external launcher.
General settings from in-game Options menu.
Input settings
Keyboard remapping from external launcher.
Controller remapping from external launcher.
In-game keyboard layout.
In-game gamepad layout.
Audio settings
Audio settings from external launcher.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 240 MB | 4 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 series ATI Radeon X1600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 series ATI Radeon X1900 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/71230/. - 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
- ↑ Garbage Performance - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-10-19
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-10-19
- Game prompts a Steam log-in when installed or creating a steam_appid.txt file with anything other than its app ID number in the file.