Taxi

Ganz ok

abandoned. also, when this came out, it came out in response to a bunch of other taxi simulators. it was designed as a CON so the devs could make a quick buck off you. i would not recommend wasting your money on this garbage. shame on the developers and publishers of this game. get this trash off the market, and enact criminal charges for scammers on steam!!!!! folks like this belong behind bars!

As others already mentioned this game has a lot of bugs and terrible optimization. It has really low poly graphics, but it also has chill vibe, you can assign drivers to cabs and they will drive your taxi (you are taxi company CEO here), and earn you money. You can watch them from the map or even from TPS view of the cars. The problem with this is that the AI is so bad that your drivers get stuck frequently, and you have to manually drive/save them from trouble. The game also has in-game statistics, which I always prefer. Maybe for this price this game is OK, but I don't think I would enjoy a game where going back to garage is hidden/impossible when you are the car yourself.

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Traffic lights and overspeeding punishments are annoying, especially the latter with KB&M where if you speed by 1kmh, you get a notification But going over the sidewalk is fine

Neat taxi game, but pretty bugged. I love the idea of a taxi business. I love how you can see your taxis in the town and see them work. But sadly the game is pretty buggy. AI cars crash alot, get stuck in places and sometimes you can just clip thru the world. Had some fun with it but ultimately wont recommend. Maybe if the bugs were fixed i could.

Taxi by Excalibur presents itself as a hybrid between arcade driving and light management simulation, offering a concept that is immediately approachable while hinting at a broader sense of progression. You begin with a single cab and a modest amount of cash, tasked with picking up passengers across compact city maps and delivering them efficiently to their destinations. From the outset, the game makes it clear that it prioritizes accessibility over realism, with controls that are responsive and forgiving rather than technically demanding. This design choice makes it easy to jump in and start earning money, but it also sets the tone for a game that values simplicity over depth. Driving is the central activity, and while it is not particularly complex, it carries just enough nuance to remain engaging in short bursts. Traffic patterns, environmental hazards like oil slicks or uneven roads, and the pressure of time-sensitive fares create a light layer of tension during each trip. Passengers expect quick service, encouraging players to take calculated risks such as speeding or weaving through traffic. However, the lack of weighty physics and the relatively loose handling model can make the driving feel somewhat floaty, reducing the sense of realism and impact during collisions or sharp maneuvers. It feels closer to an arcade challenge than a true simulation, which can be either a strength or a limitation depending on what you are looking for. Where the game attempts to expand beyond repetition is through its business management elements. Earnings from completed fares can be reinvested into purchasing new taxis, upgrading existing vehicles, and hiring AI drivers to operate your growing fleet. This system introduces a strategic layer, albeit a fairly simple one, where decisions about resource allocation start to matter. Different drivers come with varying tendencies—some are safer but slower, while others are faster but prone to accidents—which adds a small but meaningful risk-reward dynamic. Watching your company gradually expand from a single vehicle into a small network of taxis does provide a sense of progression, even if the underlying mechanics remain relatively straightforward. The game’s environments contribute to variety without dramatically altering the core experience. Multiple cities inspired by different regions offer slight changes in layout and driving rules, including the notable shift between right-hand and left-hand traffic. These differences are enough to keep players attentive, especially when adapting to unfamiliar road systems, but they do not fundamentally transform gameplay. Visually, the cities are functional rather than impressive, with simple textures and modest detail. Weather effects and a day-night cycle help break up the monotony, but overall presentation remains firmly in budget territory, prioritizing clarity over immersion. Occasional mission variations attempt to inject some creativity into the loop. Tasks that deviate from standard passenger transport—such as unusual delivery conditions or balancing challenges—add brief moments of novelty. Unfortunately, these are not frequent enough to sustain long-term interest, and the game eventually settles into a predictable rhythm. Without a strong narrative framework or more complex objectives, the experience can start to feel repetitive after extended sessions, especially for players who are accustomed to deeper simulation or management systems. From a technical standpoint, the game is stable but unremarkable. The physics lack sophistication, AI behavior can be inconsistent, and the sound design is minimal, providing little in the way of atmosphere. There are no major technical failures, but there is also very little that stands out as particularly polished. It feels like a functional product that meets its basic goals without striving for excellence. In the end, Taxi is a modest and somewhat niche experience that succeeds in delivering a relaxed, low-pressure simulation of running a taxi business, albeit in a simplified form. Its strengths lie in its accessibility and gentle progression system, making it suitable for players who want something casual and undemanding. However, its lack of depth, repetitive structure, and limited presentation values make it difficult to recommend as a long-term investment. It works best as a short, occasional diversion rather than a deeply engaging simulator. Rating: 6/10