Taz-Mania
Taz-Mania — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Taz-Mania on?
- Taz-Mania was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
- When did Taz-Mania release?
- Taz-Mania was first released on December 25, 1992.
About Taz-Mania
A video game adaptation of the Taz-Mania cartoon, starring the Tasmanian Devil. One of several games based on the license, the Sega versions features the same story, but has a unique design and set of levels in the different platforms. Inspired by a tale his father told, Taz goes on a quest for the egg of a giant prehistoric seabird, which will lead him across the whole of Taz-Mania through 16 levels of platforming action. He must survive a desert, a jungle, a car factory, a mine and ancient ruins. Taz is able to run, jump, and spin fast to turn into his trademark whirlwind. While spinning, he can knock out most enemies he comes across. He can also pick up many different items and try to eat them or use them in another way. Most foods replenish his health, while eating hot peppers gives him a fire breath attack. Stars grant temporal invulnerability, while bombs should be thrown at enemies (and definitely not be eaten!).
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developer
- Recreational Brainware
- Publisher
- Tec Toy
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Comedy
- Series
- Looney Tunes
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1992 | $9 | $19 | $85 | 9 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Sega Master System/Mark III · Sega Game Gear · Game Boy · Super Nintendo Entertainment System. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $11 | $19 | $81 |
| Japanese release | $15 | $35 | $100 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about 2 times a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $0.38 in Oct 2007, $6.99 five years ago, and $8.81 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $0.38 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $1.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $1.07 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $3.99 | $6.94 |
| Jan 2015 | $4.12 | $7.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $4.00 | $7.94 |
| Jan 2017 | $5.97 | $9.80 |
| Jan 2018 | $6.00 | $9.95 |
| Jan 2019 | $5.83 | $8.83 |
| Jan 2020 | $5.00 | $9.95 |
| Jan 2021 | $6.50 | $9.00 |
| Jan 2022 | $5.89 | $12.82 |
| Jan 2023 | $8.93 | $14.72 |
| Jan 2024 | $6.32 | $15.90 |
| Jan 2025 | $7.32 | $13.75 |
| Jan 2026 | $9.99 | $19.00 |
| Oct 2026 | $8.81 | $18.83 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | July 1992 | 069044010321 | 171-5703 · MPR-14838-H |
| Europe / PAL | July 1992 | — | 171-5703 · MPR-14838-H |
| Japan | 25 December 1992 | — | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
A cartoon-perfect Sega platformer with fine graphics and humor that is a little too easy, and a cheap cart.
This is the Genesis / Mega Drive Taz-Mania, a side-scrolling platform game based on the cartoon series, developed by Recreational Brainware and published by Sega. It came out in North America and Europe in July 1992 and in Japan on 25 December 1992. The Game Gear and Master System versions are different games.
Mean Machines Sega called it a brilliant interpretation of the character with some of the best graphics seen on the Mega Drive, spoiled only by its lack of difficulty. Sega Force said the cartoon hero had been captured beautifully, with the cartoon graphics and humor making the game, though it too thought it a touch easy. The Mega Drive version was reportedly a UK bestseller for two months.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Issue 21 | June 1992 | OVERALL 81% |
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | 81% |
| MegaTech Issue 17 | May 1993 | 82% |
| MegaTech Issue 18 | June 1993 | MT RATING: 82% |
| MegaTech Issue 23 | November 1993 | 82% |
| MegaTech Issue 27 | March 1994 | 83% |
| MegaTech Issue 30 | June 1994 | 82% |
| MegaTech Issue 33 | September 1994 | 88% |
| MegaTech Issue 34 | October 1994 | 88% |
“The only flaw with Taz Mania is that it’s a mite too easy. … Taz Mania is a very good game with fantastic graphics and some really smart gameplay”
“Taz-Mania plays like a dream and looks absolutely stunning. These are the best cartoon graphics I’ve seen on the Mega Drive.”
“A major thumbs up to Sega (and Warner Brothers) for a job well done.”
“Taz Mania has stunning graphics, great sound but falls just short of becoming a classic by being a little too easy to complete.”
In the sales charts
In 4 sales charts, April 1993 to May 1993; highest position #6.
Show all 4 placings
- #8 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #6 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #7 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
- #6 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
How the Sega Genesis version differs
The other Taz-Mania games on Game Gear and Master System are different games, as are the Super NES and Game Boy ones, so the Genesis game is not a port of them.
A sprite-based tool Sloane called the compositor let Taz have a large number of facial expressions.
Also on other platforms
Master System · Game Gear · Game Boy · Super NES
| Game Gear | NuFX |
| Sega Master System | Technical Wave (publisher) |
Before you buy
Among US carts a loose copy sits below the middle, so it is easy to buy cheaply. A loose European cart usually costs a little more than the US one, while a complete European copy usually costs about the same. The Japanese cart usually costs noticeably more and has a different cartridge shape, which fits a Western console only with an adapter or after removing two plastic tabs in its slot.
Taz-Mania screenshots
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