Taz, the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes, has heard about a lost valley of giant seabirds and wants one of their enormous eggs for dinner. That is the entire story of Sega's 1992 Genesis platformer, released around the time the character's Taz-Mania cartoon was running on television.
Taz's signature tornado spin is the core of the game. It knocks over enemies, smashes obstacles and lets him dash through stages, but it also makes him harder to control on narrow platforms. Taz can eat almost anything he finds, including food that restores health and a few items, like bombs, that only cause trouble. Stages travel across Tasmanian deserts, jungles, mines and cliffs, with several levels built around speed and scrolling hazards. The animation captures the cartoon's frantic energy, and it is one of the better-looking licensed games of its year, though its difficulty spikes in later levels.
Tips for Taz-Mania
Spin through groups of enemies, but stop spinning on thin ledges where the momentum can carry you off.
Not everything Taz eats is good for him; watch for bombs and items that hurt or slow him.
Look for sandwiches and other food to refill health before tough stretches.
How to Play Taz Mania
Click Play Now to launch Taz Mania directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move Taz, and Z, X and C cover jumping, the tornado spin and eating whatever is in front of him. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
Click the "Play Now" button to start playing Taz Mania directly in your browser. No downloads or installations are needed — the game runs instantly using our built-in emulator.
Is Taz Mania free to play?
Taz Mania is free to play here on RetroVault.GG. We believe classic games should be accessible to everyone, so there's no cost to jump in.
What console is Taz Mania for?
Taz Mania was originally released for the Sega Genesis. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Taz Mania?
Taz Mania is a action, platformer game. It was made for the Sega Genesis.
Can I play Taz Mania on my phone?
Taz Mania is fully playable on mobile devices. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Play Now — touch controls appear automatically.