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