Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars - PSP

When Sega released their final video game console back in 1999, the Dreamcast, it really was groundbreaking and delivered so many wonderful video games. Although it was mainly overshadowed thanks to Sony's Playstation 2, there are still die hard fans of the franchises that were built upon the Dreamcasts legacy. One of those was the arcade smash Crazy Taxi. Although the video game was well-received in the arcades as well as on the Dreamcast, many gamers have felt the need to want to see it do more for other systems. Now for the first time, it has made its way to the handheld market, but does it keep the meter clicking, or is it just a franchise that runs out of gas? Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars for the PSP, is the offical handheld debut of the overlooked franchise that Sega developed so well years ago. The gameplay follows in suit just like the other ones did, you are a wild taxi driver who has to try to score as many points possible, inorder to earn a licensed grade. As you guide your passengers to their destinations, you can also earn extra fares and time buy avoiding traffic, jumping ramps and finding shortcuts to their destination. The graphics are really crisp, and handle quite well on the PSP, but it just seems more like it is second nature with the controls for die hard fans and gamers who've played the series before. The challenge modes also work nicely, by bringing some added gameplay into the mix, but the soundtrack feels the same like it did before from the earlier games. All in all, Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars isn't a bad game for those who haven't experienced the thrills of the chase, but it just isn't as much of a fan pleaser for those who've mastered the original versions before. I still often forget how wonderful the series was years ago, but I was hoping for something a little more to add to the challenge. I guess this one will leave no tip, until the next version can top this one. Graphics: B Sound: B- Control: B 1/2- Fun & Enjoyment: C+ for solo and multiplayer action Overall: C+