Taz-Mania (video game)

Infobox VG| title = Taz Mania


developer = SEGA
publisher = SEGA
designer =
engine =
released = 1992
genre = Action, Adventure
modes = Single player
ratings =
platforms = Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Master System
media = cartridge
requirements =
input = controller

"Taz Mania" is a video game developed and manufactured by Sega for the Master System and Mega Drive/Genesis in 1992. It is based on the cartoon "Taz-Mania". Other different Taz-Mania games were made for the SNES and Game Boy.

tory

The plot for the game is a twist on the usual "Save the world" stereotype for many platform games. One evening, Taz's father is telling an intriguing tale. Somewhere on Tazmania is a Lost Valley, and in that valley nests a huge seabird, so huge that one of its eggs could feed a family for a year. Taz becomes fascinated by the prospect of the potentially large omelette and leaves in search of one of those eggs. However in his haste he leaves before his Dad has finished the story and thus does not know exactly where to go. The player must direct Taz through 5 stages in search of the Lost Valley and its Giant Bird.

Items / Objects

There are a few items and pickups such as;

Spring: Bounces Taz up to high ledges

Blocks: Destructible with a spin attack. Usually contain secret areas with 1-UPs/Chickens. However, some are natural and unavoidable obstacles to completing the level.

1-UP: Extra life

Continue: Gives 3 continues.

Star: Invulnerability from enemies. The only things that can damage Taz with a star is falling off the bottom of the screen.

Bomb: If Taz eats one it blows up in his stomach in a typical Looney Tunes fashion. Once you pick it up, it countdowns to 5 seconds before its explodes.

Chicken: Gives Taz some health back, much to his visual delight.

Weed Killer: Used for destroying giant venus flytraps however if Taz eats a bag he will spit in disgust.

Water Gallon: Gives Taz some health back, much to his visual delight.

External links

*GameFAQs|id=588156|name="Taz-Mania"
* [http://www.mobygames.com/game/taz-mania Taz-Mania at MobyGames]