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Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is a single player arcade platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Arabong and was released on April 9, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Make full use of your advanced move-set to navigate hand-crafted retro worlds without a jump button in this vibrant love letter to the N64 era of collectathons!

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 1,594 reviews

gameplay142 positive mentions

grinding31 negative mentions

Unique and satisfying movement mechanics that feel rewarding to master, blending driving and platforming elements in a fresh way.
Creative and varied level design full of secrets and collectibles, encouraging exploration and skillful traversal.
Vibrant, colorful retro-inspired art style with an energetic, fitting soundtrack and humorous, quirky characters and dialogue.

Controls and movement can feel inconsistent or janky at times, leading to frustration in precise platforming sections.
Some late-game levels or challenges introduce awkward mechanics, timers, or camera issues that disrupt the flow and enjoyment.
Humor is juvenile and overly reliant on memes and pop culture references, which may not appeal to all players.

gameplay
381 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom offers a uniquely satisfying gameplay experience by blending 3D platforming with driving mechanics, centered on a dash-based movement system that replaces traditional jumping. The game features tight, responsive controls and clever level design inspired by classics like Mario 64 and Crazy Taxi, rewarding skillful mastery of its simple yet deep mechanics through fast-paced, precise traversal and exploration. While some mechanics can feel inconsistent or poorly explained, and certain levels or modes (like top-down segments) are less well-received, overall the gameplay is widely praised for its creativity, charm, and addictive depth.
- “While the initial moveset seems restrictive, you'll soon uncover a bunch of special moves you can pull off that take gameplay from straightforward driving to fast-paced technical maneuvers as you blast through the silly and colorful (but often quite challenging) stages.”
- “The mechanics work well and are forgiving enough, even for older players it's enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is very fun and satisfying, it incorporates the best physics and elements of a car game and mixes them with splendid level design full of clever platform segments.”
- “The mechanics are so sick but the game is so rough around the edges that it gets super frustrating, like your taxi is just non functional sometimes.”
- “The game could describe some of the mechanics a bit more explicitly: the game gets so much more satisfying once you understand the entirety of the controls and mechanical quirks (which aren't spelled out the best, I'd highly recommend looking up boost tips/guides online).”
- “How did such a horrifically inconsistent mechanic become a mandatory mechanic for completion of this?”
humor
210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98% positive mentions, 1% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
The game's humor is energetic, quirky, and heavily influenced by crude, juvenile, and internet meme culture, which may be hit or miss depending on the player's taste. Many reviewers praise its silly, self-aware, and referential style as a perfect complement to the vibrant art and fast-paced gameplay, while others find some jokes repetitive, dated, or overly gross. Overall, the humor adds a distinctive charm and lightheartedness that enhances the game's playful, anarchic spirit, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “The humor is amazing - it's silly, random, satirical and self-aware.”
- “The humor is on point, and the game never takes itself too seriously, which makes it even more enjoyable.”
- “The platforming kicks ass, the humor is incredible, and it has this absolutely crazy energy throughout it's runtime that makes it just a joy to sit down with for 10 minutes or 3 hours at a time.”
- “The cringey humor is fine in part, but a lot of jokes repeat even within single levels.”
- “This takes the form of cringey reference humor, but it also uses it as a crutch in gameplay.”
- “It's weird, I like low-poly platformers but I just found this one kind of nauseating and unfunny.”
music
201 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
The game's music is widely praised for its high quality, energetic, and catchy soundtrack that perfectly complements the fast-paced, vibrant gameplay and nostalgic art style. Composed mainly by Jacob Lincke, the soundtrack features a mix of upbeat chiptunes, orchestral themes, and eurobeat influences that enhance the game's manic, chaotic atmosphere and replayability. While a few find some tracks repetitive during prolonged loops, overall the music is considered a major highlight and key factor in the game's charm and immersive experience.
- “The soundtrack is probably the highlight of the game; it perfectly evokes the nostalgic vibe the game is going for.”
- “The music is stellar, and gets stuck in your head very quickly; with the inclusion of a track by Mega Ran made for the game, it just brings the game to a whole new level.”
- “The best way to describe this game is a mix between Crazy Taxi and Super Mario 64, leaning more towards Super Mario Galaxy, especially because the soundtrack has some godly orchestral themes and is an underrated masterpiece mixing hype chiptune music, orchestra, and a hint of eurobeat.”
- “The music is... ad nauseum, the problem is that short tracks that loop at very high BPM can be very tiring to the ear after trying to do the same level repeatedly or just navigating. Some tracks could play in the background forever, but overall it's hit or miss. It would have helped to at least have the option for an internal radio in the taxi that can be toggled, although you can always mute the music.”
- “I had to set music to 0 after struggling with one of the golden spring challenge levels.”
- “By the end, the bright retro visuals and cheery soundtrack felt saturated and had lost their appeal.”
graphics
195 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions
"Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom" boasts a vibrant, charming art style that expertly channels the nostalgic aesthetics of N64 and Dreamcast-era 3D platformers with bright, low-poly visuals. While some players find the flashy, frenetic graphics overwhelming, the game's coherent and unique retro-inspired visuals, paired with an upbeat soundtrack, create an engaging and energetic atmosphere that greatly enhances its quirky, fun gameplay. Overall, the graphics are widely praised for their personality, creativity, and effective homage to classic platformers.
- “The graphics might not be the best, but the style actually suits it all really well.”
- “The art style and aesthetic of the game makes it enjoyable to just vibe in (particularly the overworld in Granny's Island). The controls are unique but quickly become intuitive, with lots of tech to discover and implement despite only having three buttons.”
- “It's got vibrant visuals, catchy music, and fast-paced collectathon action, across a variety of levels.”
- “Annnnnnnnd, these guys are from Denmark (I was not expecting that, they made Clover Pit). I really want to know what random games they played to inspire this absolute graphical dumpster idea of a game (hidden dog level, with dogs “dancing” and ♥♥♥♥ everywhere that makes you slip on it for instance, not even the weirdest level).”
- “What's worse is that the art style is flashing and shaking all the time and it makes my stomach turn.”
- “The graphics look like Croc 2 and the platforming for completionist collectibles are as cancerous as the genre demands.”
story
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The story is lighthearted, silly, and intentionally absurd, serving more as a quirky backdrop than a deeply engaging narrative. It features playful humor, pop-culture references, and a loose plot about an evil corporation, which complements the game’s vibrant aesthetic and gameplay rather than driving it. While not everyone will appreciate the juvenile or hit-or-miss humor, the story fits well with the game's tone and style, making it suitable for players seeking fun over depth.
- “The story and characters are hilarious and do a good job of setting the tone right from the start.”
- “Narratively, the game is more mood than story, with strange dialogue, oddball characters, and surreal world-building that exist mostly to add color and context to the experience.”
- “The story is simple and silly, and the art direction is so charming.”
- “There is no story or interesting world to engage with; it's just bright colors and wacky humor designed for kids.”
- “I can no longer recommend it in good conscience, because it also feels like it overstays its welcome and does not improve past a certain point in the story.”
- “The plot subverts all expectations by throwing 15 wildcards in the space of 30 seconds at the end of the game and then giving up on all of them.”
grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 94% negative mentions
Grinding in the game often feels tedious and repetitive, particularly when collecting missing gears or completing time-pressured levels, which can dampen enjoyment and momentum. While some praise the game for respecting players' time and avoiding excessive grind compared to other collectathons, many find certain sections, especially endgame content and timed challenges, unnecessarily drawn out and frustrating. Overall, grinding can be a mixed experience—sometimes engaging in skill-based challenges but often becoming a monotonous task that detracts from the fun.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The movement is fluid and has a lot of mastery to it, it's a collectathon that isn't grindy or slow, and nothing about it feels cheap or unfair (except you, Morio's mind).”
- “Why it would require around 3.5x the amount of normal gear progression makes no sense, except for trying to force grinding and extend playtime by having to replay levels to try and get almost every gear.”
- “There's a few good videos on the best grinding spots, mainly arcade panic with the bowling pins, but outside of this it would be absolutely maddening to have a great time with the harder content, complete all but the hats, and then have it all grind to a halt at the end as you drive around the same area performing the same actions over and over just to buy a single blasted hat.”
- “Overall I had a blast with this game, but the tedious top-down sections and the monetary grind at the end of the game soured the experience somewhat sadly.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The game's stability is generally solid, running well even on the Steam Deck with minimal crashes or freezes. While the movement mechanics require skill and can feel tricky, most bugs and glitches encountered are minor, non-disruptive, and reminiscent of classic game quirks. Some difficult jumps and occasional clipping issues exist but do not significantly hinder the overall experience.
- “It runs great on the Steam Deck as well.”
- “You should experience little to no glitches.”
- “The dash is well designed for the most part, except being tricky and buggy in certain jumps.”
- “Lots of buggy spots and difficult jumps.”
- “Had a couple crashes/freezes and one made me have to reboot the Steam Deck right after beating the main story.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
The game’s atmosphere is a vibrant blend of charming, retro visuals and upbeat soundtrack that captures an old-school, quirky vibe. Its chaotic, absurdist humor and fast-paced gameplay create a unique, nutty environment that is both appealing and memorable, despite some hit-or-miss jokes. Overall, the lively presentation keeps players engaged and eager to explore everything the game offers.
- “With funny, charming visuals and a fantastic, upbeat soundtrack, the game has great atmosphere that kept me coming back until I'd 100% completed the game, seeing all there is to see and doing all there is to do.”
- “The visuals and atmosphere heavily play up the old school games' charm, between the characters, designs, dialogues, hit or miss humour and such.”
- “The presentation and story of the game can be a bit hit-or-miss with constant jokey and sometimes a bit of a gross-out atmosphere, but I think it all fits together.”
- “[h2] World & atmosphere – 90's on LSD [/h2]”
- “With a combination of chaotic atmosphere, retro looks, bizarre absurdist humor, and insanely fast-paced gameplay, this game made a fan out of me faster than a taxi knocking over 50 trees and 20 pedestrians.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
Character development is marked by quirky, wacky, and unhinged designs that contribute to a coherent and inspired game vibe, though the humor may fall flat for some. The characters are visually appealing and creatively crafted, with a strong commitment to comedy and absurdity that enhances the overall experience.
- “The character designs are very cute, and the level concepts are inspired.”
- “Absolutely unhinged character design, animations, and vibe, but all within a coherent frame.”
- “The humor from the characters isn’t going to leave anyone wheezing, and in a game that loves going all out with the character designs, it’s a bit disappointing.”
- “While some of the character designs remind me of Yiik (make of that what you will), I do appreciate the commitment to comedy and absurdity.”
- “Fun 3D collectathon with neat environments and wacky character designs.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users perceive the game's monetization as relying on nostalgia-driven, low-effort content that feels like a cash grab, with marketing that is somewhat misleading regarding gameplay mechanics. The advertising emphasizes a unique platforming approach, but the actual experience and presentation do not fully align with the promises, leading to mixed feelings about value and authenticity.
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game evokes a range of heartfelt emotions, blending wholesome values and playful nostalgia with joy and whimsy. It delivers a goofy, silly, and sincere tribute to classic 3D platformers, charming NPCs, and lighthearted storytelling.
- “Made me feel like a kid with a new Nintendo 64.”
- “Wholesome values - the game rewards you for helping an old lady cross the street, or driving a dog to his business appointment.”
- “Not only is movement full of joy and whimsy here, the whole damn game is a goofy, silly and heartfelt love letter to 3D platformers, games, lovable idiot NPCs and Italian plumbers.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game delivers strong overall performance and runs well, though occasional minor hiccups are noted. With further optimization and improved Steam Deck support, its efficiency and playability are expected to enhance significantly.
- “Great feel, great levels, great humor, great visuals, great sound, great performance, great game.”
- “No, it's not the prettiest, and it has some weird performance hiccups, but from any other point of view, this is the game that best encapsulates doing more (a lot more) with less.”
- “With added optimization and some real Steam Deck support, this can only get better!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, featuring numerous levels, challenging gameplay, and many secrets to discover. Its engaging music and humor further enhance the desire to replay and collect all items.
- “Not to mention, this game is packed with great music, a funny sense of humor, and a ton of replay value.”
- “Lots of levels, great challenges, loads of secrets, tons of replayability (good luck obtaining all the collectibles in this game!).”

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6h Median play time

7h Average play time

5-12h Spent by most gamers

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Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is a arcade platformer game with comedy theme. Common tags for Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom include indie, trading, exploration, third person, retro and others.

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom.

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom was released on April 9, 2024.

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom was developed by Arabong.

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is a single player game.

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