Taz in Escape from Mars Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action / Action-Adventure

Taz in Escape from Mars

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SystemSega Master System
Released1996 (originally 1994)
GenreAction, Action-Adventure, Adventure
DeveloperTectoy
PublisherTec Toy
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Tectoy and published by Tec Toy, Taz in Escape from Mars arrived on the Sega Master System in 1996 as an action game. This Master System release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994. It blends action, action-adventure and adventure elements.

It landed about 10 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1996 include Earthworm Jim and Ecco: The Tides of Time.

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 Master System 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 Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Taz in Escape from Mars cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Invulnerability00D5-CD7F
Invulnerability006-0D5-3B4

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Taz in Escape from Mars FAQ

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

Taz in Escape from Mars was released for the Sega Master System in 1996; the original game dates back to 1994.

Who made Taz in Escape from Mars?

It was developed by Tectoy and published by Tec Toy.

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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