Taipei Rush

What is Taipei Rush?

Taipei Rush is an open-world browser game where you move through a city as a character, rather than just looking at a map. You can walk around, enter vehicles and drive through traffic, with pedestrians, shops and landmarks giving you reasons to turn down another street.

There are missions if you want direction, but you do not have to start one before exploring. We like the simple change of pace: walk for a while, find a car, press F and continue your journey behind the wheel.

Why is London shown in a Taipei Rush review?

The project now offers several cities. Open Other Cities from the main menu to choose a destination, including Taipei, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Paris. The London version is titled London Rush, and that is where these screenshots were taken.

The London map includes areas such as Soho, Westminster and Covent Garden. Its Piccadilly signs mix recognizable scenery with fictional brands and jokes. Treat it as a city-inspired game world, not a navigation tool or a promise that every street matches the real place.

How do you walk around and drive a car?

On a computer, WASD moves your character. Shift sprints, Space jumps and the mouse controls the view once you click into the game. Move close to a vehicle and follow the F prompt to enter it; F also gets you out again.

While driving, W accelerates, S brakes or reverses, and A and D steer. Space is the handbrake, V changes the driving camera and C looks behind. The Controls screen lists keyboard, gamepad and touch options if you need a reminder.

Taking a vehicle can bring the police into the picture. This is more than a peaceful sightseeing simulator: action, crime and pursuit mechanics are part of the game, even if wandering is what first draws you in.

Can you explore freely, or do you need to follow missions?

You can explore freely. M opens the map, and clicking a destination sets a waypoint. The London map lets you show or hide markers for landmarks, vehicles, shops and Tube stations, which helps when you want somewhere to head next.

For something more structured, T opens the in-game phone. Its Missions app offers the story starting point and categories for other activities. You can leave those alone and keep walking or driving if you prefer.

Do you need to register, and is progress saved?

No registration is required to start as a guest. The game says guest progress is saved on the device you are using. An account is optional for backing it up and continuing on other devices.

That distinction matters if you spend time exploring: do not assume a guest session will appear on a different phone or computer. You do not need to create an account just to take a look around.

Does Taipei Rush work on a phone?

Yes. Walking, entering a vehicle and driving work with the touch controls. A computer gives the map and busy street scenes more room, but a phone can handle the basic exploration too.

This is a substantial 3D world, so allow time for it to load. Performance will depend on your device, and older hardware may struggle. Fast driving, moving cameras and flashing police lights are also worth bearing in mind if those effects bother you.

What we like about Taipei Rush

We like that you can make your own small outing without first committing to a quest. The transition from strolling to driving makes a casual look around feel open-ended, and the traffic, pedestrians and spoof shop signs give the streets character.

The best reason to try it is curiosity about what is around the next corner. It is busier and more demanding than a quick one-screen distraction, but being able to step into a city like this without installing anything is a large part of the appeal.