Taxi Life -VIP City Guide is the 2nd DLC for the Taxi Life series. I previously covered the Delivery Driver DLC, and here is a link to that review. Thankfully, this latest addition follows many of the core mechanics while adding some freedom to your working day. This versatility takes advantage of the open world while incorporating the light business aspects.
This business simulation game was developed by Simteract and published by NACON. It is a single-player game that uses various viewpoints to maximise realism. If you own the previous DLC, you can combine taxi work, VIP trips, and delivery driving into your day-to-day tasks. However, if you missed the Delivery Driver DLC, you can enjoy every other aspect of this steadily expanding game.
Taxi Life -VIP City Guide has a limited plot.
Sim games are not renowned for their storytelling. Unfortunately, Taxi Life -VIP City Guide follows this approach. Instead of adding a sense of rivalry, loss, or family ties, you are left to your own devices. Though this could be hollow and tiresome, you rarely have a moment to yourself.
Driving around Barcelona is a treat. The city looks incredible, and the tourist attractions are eye-catching. Furthermore, the combination of narrow backroads, sprawling main streets, and unruly NPC drivers was great to witness. Additionally, there are plenty of people who wish to pay you good money to take them around the city.
A sense of freedom.
Originally, Taxi Life was quite a rigid game. Pick up passengers or deliveries and move them from A to B. Though you could drive wherever you wished, you wouldn’t make money if you didn’t have any passengers. Fortunately, Taxi Life -VIP City Guide breaks this mould.
You can take your tour-seeking passengers on a jolly around the city. Though they have a clear goal in mind, you can visit as many tourist attractions as you like. Additionally, the more you cram in, the more money you make. Word of warning, though, bad driving habits, accidents, and other mistakes negatively impact your bank balance. Accordingly, you must abide by the rules of the road if you wish to maximise your profits.
Taxi Life -VIP City Guide looks great.
I love driving around Barcelona. The city is vibrant, and the varied backdrops are pleasant to look at. Yes, there are the usual repetitive assets, and each passenger has an amusing edge, but this matters not. You’ll spend most of your time focusing on the road and the mad Spanish drivers who stop, change lanes, and unintentionally cause accidents.
The audio is a blend of realistic ambient sounds and wooden acting. The sound of engines roaring and cars crashing is all too familiar. Moreover, each passenger asks a selection of inane and random questions. Thankfully, these can be ignored if you don’t mind losing money.
Lively controls.
The cars can be a nightmare to control. The steering feels erratic, and crashes are commonplace. However, once you get to grips with the handling system, you’ll have no problems. Another strange layer is the lack of walking. You never leave your car, and everything revolves around menus or driving.
The map is huge, and this DLC adds a nice open element to the gameplay. However, it doesn’t expand or create any new content from the core ideas. Consequently, replay value is limited unless you love the tours and the large open world.
Taxi Life -VIP City Guide is a good addition.
I thoroughly enjoy this franchise. It is relaxing, casual, and great to experience. Moreover, driving around Barcelona is a treat and the freedom to do as you please is well conceived. Accordingly, I think it is great and I recommend buying it here! Can you become the best tour guide? Grab your map, explore the city, and maximise your profits.
