If you’re looking for a video game experience that will instantly lift your spirits, then you definitely need to check out this Crazy Taxi speedrun. It’s like a jolt of gaming nostalgia infused with pure adrenaline.
Crazy Taxi is the epitome of frenetic gaming chaos. It’s loud, it’s colorful, and for many of us, it’s that one game we can’t resist when we spot it in an arcade. “Oh man, I haven’t played Crazy Taxi in ages, let’s give it a whirl!” you might exclaim. It’s impossible to go wrong with its vibrant charm. And after a long absence of over a decade, Crazy Taxi made a triumphant return to the Awesome Games Done Quick charity event. But this wasn’t just any speedrun. No, this one came with a twist—a live band jamming out energetic pop-punk tracks, perfectly capturing the wild, fun, and irreverent spirit you’d hope for from such a concept.
The gamer in the spotlight goes by Chuckles825. Like every speedrunner, his goal was to blitz through the game in record time. Typically, during Games Done Quick events, you get insightful commentary explaining the tricks and strategies. That’s not the case here—not even close. With a live band playing alongside, explaining techniques goes out the window. It’s incredibly entertaining to watch because the band has to stay in sync with the game. They have to stop playing the moment a level wraps up or is reset. This timing quirk results in plenty of laughs and unexpected music breaks.
Awesome Games Done Quick has concluded, and impressively, this year’s event managed to raise a whopping $2,556,305 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. This colossal sum always finds its way to such a commendable cause. If you’re hunting for more delightful gaming spectacles, the official Games Done Quick YouTube channel has a plethora of other entertaining speedruns for your viewing pleasure.
And just a heads up: there’s a new, open-world, MMO-style Crazy Taxi game in development. It might sound a bit unconventional, but it’s definitely something to keep an eye on!
