Pause and Watch This Epic Crazy Taxi Speedrun with a Live Band at Games Done Quick

If you’re looking for a video game moment that’ll lift your spirits and shake off any blues, you’ve got to check out this Crazy Taxi speedrun. It’s like an instant cure for whatever’s ailing you.

Let’s face it—Crazy Taxi is a game that screams “classic” with every high-speed corner you take. It’s loud, it’s absurd, and there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled across it in an arcade somewhere, thought, “Wow, I haven’t played this in ages!” and dived right in for a couple of rounds. You really can’t go wrong with Crazy Taxi. And this year, for the first time in about ten years, it reappeared at the Awesome Games Done Quick charity event. But this wasn’t your run-of-the-mill speedrun. No, this featured a live band belting out pop punk tracks, capturing all the wild and fun essence you’d expect from such a unique setup.

The runner behind this dazzling display is Chuckles825. As with every speedrun, the aim was to zip through the game as fast as humanly possible. However, unlike your typical speedrunning event where you get commentary explaining the runner’s tactics, this one didn’t quite fit that mold. With a live band rocking out, it’s easy to see why commentary took a backseat. The band had to stay on their toes too, instantly halting their performance the moment a level ended or was reset, triggering more than a few chuckles.

This year’s Awesome Games Done Quick event has wrapped up, successfully raising an incredible $2,556,305 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. That’s a huge sum for a very deserving cause. If you’re looking for more entertaining runs to enjoy, check out the official Games Done Quick YouTube channel, where plenty of other captivating speedruns have been uploaded—perfect for when you’ve got some time to fill.

And, in case you haven’t heard, there’s something new brewing—a Crazy Taxi MMO set in an open-world environment. It sounds a bit out there, I know, but it’s on the horizon. Keep your eyes peeled!