Rather than port another arcade board, Hitmaker built Crazy Taxi 2 straight for the Dreamcast in 2001, moving the meter-running mayhem from a sunny California-style city to two dense, New York-inspired maps called Around Apple and Small Apple. Tall buildings, tight avenues and heavy traffic make the routes feel more vertical and crowded than the original's hills and beaches.
The headline addition is the Crazy Hop, a button that launches the cab into the air to clear cars, hop onto ledges and take shortcuts the first game never allowed. Fares can also come in groups now, with several passengers who each have their own destination, so one pickup can turn into a chain of drop-offs and a big payout. A new cast of four drivers takes the wheel, the Crazy Pyramid replaces the old Crazy Box challenges, and the punk soundtrack again leans on The Offspring alongside Methods of Mayhem. Sega also supported online score rankings at the time.
Tips for Crazy Taxi 2
Use the Crazy Hop to cut over medians and traffic jams; the jump often saves more time than any drift.
Group fares pay off best when the destinations sit close together, so check the arrows before committing to a crowd.
Clear Crazy Pyramid stages to learn hop timing and boost techniques in isolation.
How to Play Crazy Taxi 2
Click Play Now to launch Crazy Taxi 2 directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. W (R trigger) accelerates and Q (L trigger) brakes, while the face buttons on Z and X handle the Crazy Hop and gear changes. Enter (Start) pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
To play Crazy Taxi 2, simply hit the "Play Now" button on this page. The game loads instantly in your browser using an embedded emulator — no plugins, downloads, or setup required.
Is Crazy Taxi 2 free to play?
Absolutely! Crazy Taxi 2 is 100% free on RetroVault.GG. No subscriptions, no hidden fees — just open the page and play.
What console is Crazy Taxi 2 for?
Crazy Taxi 2 was originally released for the Dreamcast. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Crazy Taxi 2?
Crazy Taxi 2 is a racing game. It was made for the Dreamcast.
Can I play Crazy Taxi 2 on my phone?
You can play Crazy Taxi 2 on any mobile device with a modern browser. The game adapts to your screen size with on-screen touch controls.