Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller Review

Additionally, the backdrops are depleted of any additional textures, indicating a distinctive visual weakness we're familiar with thanks to other console ports. For that reason, the ambiance frequently seems shabby for the likes of modern-day PC games. Gamers can take comfort in reduced hardware requirements. Due to scant texture patterns, low-polied characters, and poorly detailed car models, the game runs with a smooth frame-rate even on low-end systems.

You also will be able to see some wacky details throughout the surroundings. In one of the tracks, for example, you plummet into the sea. Driving across the seabed, you can see schools of fish swimming in all directions; if you go further on, you may even run into the Loch Ness monster! From a technical standpoint, the graphics were ported to the PC without any apparent bugs or glitches.

Regretfully, the sound design is another aspect of the game that seemingly presents nothing more than rehashed samples from the previous installments. Although the audio treats you to a pleasing assortment of tunes and sounds, we really didn't hear any exceptional audio features throughout the whole game. There's a decent array of remarks and catch-phrases coming from the cabdrivers and customers, but there's hardly any new sounds on offer. The praiseworthy feature is the inclusion of several new music tracks which are bound to raise your spirits while you drive - some of the tracks are performed by bands like Bad Religion, Offspring, and others.

On an overall note, it's safe to assume most of you won't feel the need to get back to the game after you've played it for a couple of hours. As you progress during each course, the game becomes more challenging. The challenge wanes, however, in less than a few hours of intense gameplay, offering precious little to players besides time-trials, collecting money, and performing Crazy Dashes and Crazy Hops. Frankly, there's not much to involve you deeper into the gameplay. The mini games were fun, but unfortunately failed to leave any lasting impressions. Chances are that Crazy Taxi 3 will soon be dismissed by true-hearted PC gamers, thanks to all these limitations. This, of course, coupled with the regrettably omitted multiplayer option, doesn't make for much of a gaming experience.