Gameplay is simple, with no way to attack or fight. The concept is
easy to pick up immediately: eat. You're looking for yellow chicks that are strolling
around as you attempt to dodge traffic to eat enough to satisfy the insatiable appetite of
Taz. Other birds fly around, offering extra time to complete the task or health is a car
ended up being an obstacle you failed to dodge. There's no advancement here past something Bump 'n Jump, even though the viewpoint deviates from the norm. Certain areas will slow Taz down; others will stop him cold if you fail to avoid the hazards. In the classic Warner Bros. style, you'll have to get Taz up when he's smashed like an accordion, complete with audio and animation to complete the illusion.
Controls are perfect, and when you've done something wrong, you'll know it's your fault. Taz responds quickly and accurately, even if the viewpoint doesn't always offer the best look at upcoming hazards. On hills, you're blind, unable to see above or below. It's not a completely common trouble spot, but one significant enough to be a legitimate complaint.
Music sounds a generation behind. However, it's composed lightly,
and it makes for a nice backdrop to the fast movement on screen. The personality of the
character shows right through, and not moving him results in some funny stand still
animation. His garbled growl is captured perfectly. As far as gameplay is concerned, this
could be any character. With these extra touches though, it does become Taz-Mania.
With all the failed attempts at Looney Tune games, this is a surprise. It's not just a quick cash-in platformer, but also a unique ride that uses the character to put it on familiar ground. It's not a great game or even a classic. It's just one of those games with a lot of charm, and that carries it over the simple, average gameplay.
