Taz in Escape from Mars Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Action / Action-Adventure

Taz in Escape from Mars

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SystemSega Game Gear
GenreAction, Action-Adventure, Adventure
DeveloperAl Baker & Associates
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesTaz
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Sega Game Gear, Taz in Escape from Mars is an action game developed by Al Baker & Associates and published by SEGA. It blends action, action-adventure and adventure elements.

Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

It is part of the Taz series; on the Game Gear you can also try Taz-Mania. Al Baker & Associates also made Arcade Classics, R.B.I. Baseball '94 and Bonkers Wax Up! for the Game Gear.

Taz in Escape from Mars is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Taz in Escape from Mars is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Taz in Escape from Mars gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Taz in Escape from Mars cheats & codes

19 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Lives3AE-916-2A2
Infinite Energy215-545-6E2
Start With Bubble Gum Float304-7B6-E6A
Keep Weapons For A Little While After You DieC94-7C6-2A2
Less Flash Time After Getting Hit015-735-197
More Flash Time After Getting Hit995-735-197

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Taz in Escape from Mars walkthroughs & guides

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Taz in Escape from Mars FAQ

Who made Taz in Escape from Mars?

It was developed by Al Baker & Associates and published by SEGA.

Is Taz in Escape from Mars multiplayer?

No. Taz in Escape from Mars is a single-player game.

How long does Taz in Escape from Mars take to play?

As an action game, Taz in Escape from Mars typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Taz in Escape from Mars on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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