CyberTaxi

About

"CyberTaxi" is an action-packed first-person shooter and taxi simulator set in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic city. As a cab driver, complete over 300 random missions for various factions, earn money for weapons and taxi repairs, and customize your taxi's color. Talk to hundreds of customers for valuable information and survival tips in this dark, grim vision of the future.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+15

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic tribute to the original Quarantine, capturing its chaotic and violent essence while offering improved graphics and some modern features.
Players appreciate the fun and chaotic gameplay, with a mix of taxi driving and combat elements that provide an entertaining experience.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made significant updates to improve gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the original.

The controls and physics are often described as clunky and unresponsive, making driving frustrating and difficult.
Many players feel the game lacks content and polish, with repetitive missions and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.
Technical issues such as freezing, poor optimization, and inadequate controller support detract from the overall experience.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the retro and cartoonish art style, while others criticize the visuals as inconsistent and poorly optimized, leading to issues like freezing on the Steam Deck and poor lighting. Although some acknowledge a nostalgic tribute to the original Quarantine, many feel the graphics are lackluster and could benefit from significant improvements. Overall, the visual presentation is seen as a mixed bag, appealing to some but disappointing to others.
- “A loving tribute to the 3DO game Quarantine with nicer graphics and cool tunes.”
- “I like the art style because it seems to be trashy but in a positive way; it reminds me of some cartoons and overall is consistent, which is not easy because there are both 2D and 3D elements and it still looks good.”
- “Retro graphics are cool, but not all people may prefer such a visual style.”
- “❌ Hideous graphics.”
- “Graphics look a little half-hearted sometimes.”
- “- New 3D graphics aren't anything to write home about. I'm pretty sure it's mostly Unity assets put together, but the biggest issue is the lighting; it's so bad that often you aren't sure where the street is, and setting darkness options in the menu to brighter doesn't help much.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay remains largely unchanged from the original, focusing on collecting and transporting characters while earning money for upgrades. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and find the mechanics enjoyable, others criticize the lack of innovation and polish, likening it to an early access experience. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of fun and frustration, depending on individual expectations and preferences.
- “The game stays true to the feel and gameplay of the original but benefits from modern resolutions, a save feature, and various improvements that make it more enjoyable to play.”
- “The gameplay has stayed the same; you collect people and bring them to where they want to go. For that, you earn money, which you can use to repair your taxi and upgrade it with familiar weapons.”
- “I played 3 sessions so far, hauling people, buying weapons, destroying cars... somehow, the main gameplay loop actually does nail the quarantine feel!”
- “If you're expecting entirely new game mechanics or a larger open-world map, you will be disappointed.”
- “Developers had a chance to remake Quarantine and fix the problems with its gameplay but boldly decided not to.”
- “Gameplay feels like an early access game sadly.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its simplicity and lack of originality, with many missions feeling like typical point A to point B deliveries, leading to boredom. While there are some unique and chaotic missions involving gory action, the overall execution is deemed lacking, with bland mission design and poor AI contributing to a disappointing narrative experience.
- “This game's premise is a blend of Crazy Taxi and Carmageddon, so expect plenty of gory action and crazy missions.”
- “Most fares are point A and point B affairs, but you sometimes get missions that involve killing other drivers or even blowing up buildings.”
- “The missions are extremely easy, to the extent of boredom.”
- “The story mode is quite simple.”
- “Some missions look bland and could be a bit better.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users highlighting issues such as unchangeable controls, long loading times, and performance stuttering after short play sessions. Additionally, the steering sensitivity is deemed excessively high without an option for adjustment, contributing to a frustrating experience. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, it is clear that better optimization and control customization are needed for an improved gameplay experience.
- “This game would be better if it had optimizations and steering sensitivity adjustment, but overall it is fun.”
- “It needs a little bit of optimization at the start; I was almost killed when driving with my first customer.”
- “The game could be optimized to run better, especially on Windows with a GPU, as there is some lag during loading.”
- “Can't change controls ("retro game" is not a reason; given Doom and Duke Nukem allow to do that even with external applications), long loading screens for a Unity engine game consisting of pre-rendered models, and horrible optimizations.”
- “Right now, the only two issues I have with the game are that it starts stuttering after about 10-20 minutes, and this stuttering can really throw your driving off.”
- “Lost controller support, worse performance overall.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of goofy dialogue and amusing scenarios, contributing to a fast-paced and entertaining experience. While some jokes may elicit eye rolls, the overall comedic elements, including quirky interactions and clever details, enhance the nostalgic and vibrant atmosphere.
- “It is fast, crazy, and hilariously fun.”
- “The dialogue can still be a bit goofy at times, and it might make you roll your eyes, but also some of the things your fares say are pretty funny.”
- “- interesting world with some funny elements - voltage meter connected to road sign?”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and suitability to the setting of Hindenburg City, although the in-game radio options are somewhat limited. Overall, players find the soundtrack to be excellent and enjoyable.
- “The soundtrack is great!”
- “The radio in-game is pretty limited, but the music that is there is quite nice and very fitting for the setting of Hindenburg City.”
- “Excellent music!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Cybertaxi is distinctly cyberpunk, offering a unique experience that contrasts with the darker tones of the classic game Quarantine, while still evoking a sense of nostalgia for its predecessor.
- “The atmosphere is similar to that of Quarantine, but where it was rather dark, CyberTaxi is much more adapted to the cyberpunk genre.”
- “The unique atmosphere somewhat reminds me of the old Quarantine classic.”
- “The atmosphere is similar to that of quarantine, but while it was rather dark, CyberTaxi is much more adapted to the cyberpunk genre.”
- “The game fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- “Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that "Cybertaxi" suffers from significant stability issues, drawing unfavorable comparisons to "No Man's Sky" for its buggy launch. Many players express frustration with the game's performance, suggesting that relying on future patches to address these problems is a misguided approach.
- “Following the 'No Man's Sky' example of releasing a horridly buggy game and hoping the playing public is patient enough for it to be patched up later is a very bad, wrong, and stupid idea, and Cybertaxi proves it.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that completely broke my experience, from graphical glitches to game freezes.”