"Oh My Gosh, the arcade has NORMAL TAXI!?! For FREE! "
I love the spirit of this one! With a name like "Normal Taxi" I did not expect such a abnormally fun time. There is a carefree mood that keeps me smiling about this game.
The song writing sent me! Original punk and ska songs with lyrics about being monogamous with kickflips, social ostracization , driving recklessly, reselling used games, I cannot feel more connected to dreams of my youth! These repetitive tracks do not bother me, I cannot stop grinning at the perfect recreation of childhood counter culture clichés.
Far more charming than it is unoriginal, ultimately this is direct and loving parody of crazy Taxi. I can run over mini-fridges with legs, I can bring them to their destination, which is revealed from ever silly sayings. I am overwhelmed with goofiness.
The UI is thoughtfully considered and adjusting controls is a huge bonus I do not expect from a jam game. A responsive menu system, high score screen, and reversible menu options are among the list of usability considerations. The ease of play is noteworthy.
Controlling the car was a little rough. Sharp turns, as in life, were difficult and after slamming a wall, backing up definitely hurt my ego. With some adjustments to the car's handling this could be extremely fun! The controls are my main criticism and they do not interfere too greatly with the joy of the game.
This game is my jam crush, and I will never forget the normal son of father crazy.