Starbear: Taxi

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Starbear: Taxi is a single player arcade simulation game. It was developed by Funktronic Labs and was released on May 3, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

In Starbear: Taxi, play as a bear taxi driver in a futuristic city, racing against the clock to deliver passengers while avoiding obstacles and bandit raccoons. This immersive VR game offers precise control and a custom aerodynamics model for a unique flight experience. The goal is to collect honeycombs and achieve the highest score.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

The game features tight controls and a unique retro futuristic art style, making it visually appealing and fun to play.
It offers a surprising amount of challenge with its physics-based movement and various game modes, including a 'Crazy Taxi' style mechanic.
Starbear Taxi is easy to learn but hard to master, providing addictive gameplay that is perfect for short VR sessions.

There is limited variety in the game modes, which may not hold players' interest for long periods.
The controls can be difficult to master initially, which may frustrate younger players or those new to VR.
Some players have reported issues with the game's mechanics, including glitches and wonky controls in certain modes.

gameplay
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The gameplay features a "crazy taxi" style mechanic where players start with a limited time and can earn more by completing fares quickly, creating a challenging and addictive experience under constant time pressure. While it takes a moment to master the unique control schemes, the smooth flow and engaging mechanics, reminiscent of a pinball machine, contribute to its fun and visually appealing gameplay. Overall, players find the gameplay to be both enjoyable and challenging, with a strong emphasis on quick decision-making and skill.
- “The gameplay can get pretty challenging, especially with the constant time pressure.”
- “This game and the other funktronic title I've played, Cosmic Trip, are both driven by unique control schemes that make for really fun gameplay once you start to get them down.”
- “The game has a kind of 'crazy taxi' style mechanic, where you start off with 60 seconds, but gain time with each fare you pick up. If you deliver them quickly enough, you won't lose any time; if you are late, you will be closest to game over.”
- “Other mechanics such as weight are there, but I won't ruin it.”
- “The flow of the game reminds me of a solid pinball machine but with different mechanics.”
graphics
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The game features a highly polished retro futuristic style with strong art direction, creating a cohesive visual experience. Players appreciate the vibrant graphics that complement the fun, chaotic gameplay reminiscent of classic titles like Crazy Taxi.
- “Graphically, the game has a unique retro futuristic style that is highly polished.”
- “Each also has solid art direction for a unified feel to the visuals.”
- “Little crazy taxi style gameplay with fun controls and fantastic visuals.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered lackluster, with no entertaining tracks to enhance the experience. However, some reviews highlight that the sound quality is top-notch, suggesting a contrast between the music and overall sound design. Overall, players feel that for the low price, the music does not significantly detract from the game's value.
- “Music and sound are top notch as well.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is enriched by a variety of side missions and bonuses that enhance the overall experience, encouraging players to engage deeply with the narrative beyond the main plot.
humor
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting numerous clever and amusing details that enhance the overall experience without revealing specific spoilers.
- “There were a ton of little touches I won't spoil that made me laugh while I was playing.”