Developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sunsoft in 1993, Taz-Mania for the SNES is a distinct departure from its 2D platforming counterparts. Instead of a side-scroller, this entry is a fast-paced, pseudo-3D behind-the-back collect-a-thon where you guide the Tasmanian Devil continually forward down treacherous roads.
How to Play
Your primary objective in each stage is to catch a specific quota of kiwi birds before the timer reaches zero. As Taz runs forward, you must steer him out of the way of oncoming traffic, water hazards, and sticky glue traps. Standard browser-based SNES controls apply: use the Arrow keys for steering and speed, Z/X/A/S for actions like jumping and spinning, and Enter/Shift for Start and Select.
Tips
- Watch for Dingo riding past on his motorbikeโthe ACME crates he drops can contain helpful power-ups like rollerblades and spring shoes, but they might also hold traps like bombs or boxing gloves.
- While spinning turns you into a fast-moving tornado, it makes Taz much harder to steer. Use it carefully around tight clusters of hazards.
- Successfully completing the three stages in an act leads to a bonus round where you can earn continues by catching additional kiwis.
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