Taz in Escape from Mars Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Action-Adventure

Taz in Escape from Mars

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreAction, Action-Adventure, Adventure
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Taz in Escape from Mars is an action game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by SEGA. It blends action, action-adventure and adventure elements.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 111 Genesis action games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.

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)

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 Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Taz in Escape from Mars cheats & codes

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

Infinite HealthFFCCAC:17
Infinite LivesFFD04F:09
Infinite Time At Continue ScreenFFC8F5:63
Infinite ContinuesFFD04B:09

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Taz in Escape from Mars walkthroughs & guides

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Taz in Escape from Mars FAQ

When did Taz in Escape from Mars come out on the Genesis?

Taz in Escape from Mars was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made Taz in Escape from Mars?

It was developed 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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