The original 'Crazy Taxi' is free to play on your smartphone

If you've ever wanted to understand the fuss over Crazy Taxi but didn't want to spend money on a piece of gaming history, you now have your chance. Sega has made it free to play both the Android and iOS versions of the original title, giving you a solid excuse to check out its classic mix of open-world racing and over-the-top style. That includes the original punk rock soundtrack, too. However, there's one big catch: ads.

CRAZY TAXI Is Now Free To Play On Your Smartphone — GameTyrant

TouchArcade

Sega releases Crazy Taxi: City Rush worldwide

Crazy Taxi Driver: Taxi Game APK for Android Download

Crazy Taxi Classic on the App Store

Crazy Taxi (2001), GameCube Game

Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller Review - IGN

Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire APK Download for Android Free

The new Crazy Taxi game for iPhone and iPad is out today

Crazy taxi hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy