Taz-Mania on Game Gear: the Tasmanian Devil in his own action universe. Basic platformer gameplay but representative of the character and his insatiable appetite.
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Platformer1 player3+
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Taz the Tasmanian Devil spins, devours and devastates enemies to free his friends in this Sega Game Gear platformer. Published by Sega, released in the United States in October 1992. 2D platformer with Taz using his whirlwind and voracious appetite, varied levels. US edition.
Taz-Mania review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Here the character stays home, and the artwork attends to the Australian bush: ochre earth, stylised eucalyptus, rounded boulders, local wildlife handled as caricature. Taz's appetite is the visual engine, every object swallowed triggering a different chewing animation, and the settings are strewn with edible details that invite you to try everything.
Taz-Mania, a Looney Tunes platformer in which the Tasmanian Devil spins and devours everything in his path to free his friends, released in North America. A common cartoon adaptation on the console, it shows no notable rarity and stays easy to obtain. Its collecting interest is confined to nostalgia for the Warner characters and the completeness of portable licensed series.
Is Taz-Mania still worth playing in 2026?
A Looney Tunes platformer, Taz-Mania sends the Tasmanian devil to spin, devour and devastate enemies to free his friends across colourful, brisk levels. The cartoon humour and the character's personality carry simple but snappy gameplay, true to the show's spirit. The direct handling and the brisk pace appeal, with no great depth or marked difficulty. For someone nostalgic for the Looney Tunes or a fan of accessible retro platforming, the title keeps a light appeal and a good natured charm.
