Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Racing

Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenreRacing
DeveloperGraphic State Games
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesCrazy Taxi
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Developed by Graphic State Games and published by SEGA, Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2003 as a racing game.

It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 105 GBA racing games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

It is part of the Crazy Taxi series. The series also appears on other systems with Crazy Taxi 2 (Dreamcast) and Crazy Taxi (Dreamcast). Graphic State Games also made Star X and Dark Arena for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Infinite Time820016A8 1068
Infinite Time For Passengers820016AC 1068
Max Fare Multiplier820016A0 FFFF
Enable Code (Must Be On)00000371 000A 10026348 0007
Win Crazy Box EventD0000020 0004 8200153C 0101

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Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride walkthroughs & guides

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Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride FAQ

When did Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride come out on the GBA?

Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride?

It was developed by Graphic State Games and published by SEGA.

Is Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride multiplayer?

No. Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride is a single-player game.

How long does Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride take to play?

As a racing game, Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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