Overview
“Hey hey hey, it’s time to make some crazy money!” The Offspring and Bad Religion soundtracked pure arcade mayhem. Pick up fares, deliver them fast, earn tips for near-misses and jumps. The fictional city with real brand destinations (Pizza Hut, KFC) created a surprisingly coherent world. Simple concept, perfect execution, endless replayability.
Fast facts
- Developer: Hitmaker.
- Year: 1999 (arcade), 2000 (Dreamcast).
- Hardware: Sega NAOMI.
- Music: The Offspring, Bad Religion.
Gameplay loop
| Element |
Function |
| Fare pickup |
Customer selection |
| Time pressure |
Delivery deadline |
| Crazy moves |
Bonus tips |
| Chain fares |
Score building |
Driver roster
| Driver |
Vehicle |
| Axel |
Yellow cab |
| B.D. Joe |
Sedan |
| Gena |
Convertible |
| Gus |
Van |
Scoring system
| Action |
Reward |
| Fast delivery |
Base fare |
| Crazy through |
Tip bonus |
| Near miss |
Extra tip |
| Crazy jump |
Bonus |
Cultural moment
| Element |
Impact |
| Soundtrack |
Generation-defining |
| Accessibility |
Instant appeal |
| Brand placement |
Real destinations |
| Ports |
Wide availability |
See also