Taz Wanted

 PlayStation 2
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  • Summary: The ravenous, relentless, natural disaster of a hero, TAZ, is rip-roaring mad. Yosemite Sam locked him in a zoo and wants to turn Taz's homeland into a tacky theme park! Now as an escapee, Taz is on the run gobbling power-ups, using disguises and leaving a wacky wake of destruction acrossThe ravenous, relentless, natural disaster of a hero, TAZ, is rip-roaring mad. Yosemite Sam locked him in a zoo and wants to turn Taz's homeland into a tacky theme park! Now as an escapee, Taz is on the run gobbling power-ups, using disguises and leaving a wacky wake of destruction across four hazard-filled worlds in an attempt to stop Sam. [Infogrames]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Play Magazine
    80
    This is easily the best WB-based game to come down the pike yet. [Sept 2002, p.69]
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  2. TotalGames.net
    76
    Looks fantastic, the cel-shaded style really helps to bring the classic Looney Tunes quirkiness to the game and all of the main characters are well animated and look as they should.
  3. GameZone
    70
    With much more precise controls and a much more solid camera, Taz: Wanted could have been one of those rare treats for gamers of all ages.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    Control is also a bit gimpy, particularly with some of the special movies, which only adds to the frustration. [Sept 2002, p.119]
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  5. IGN
    67
    Better than the average platformer in many ways, and in most aspects of its production, it's poorly executed.
  6. PSX Nation
    60
    Continues to uphold Infogrames’ tradition of low-key but fun Looney Tunes videogames that do justice to the license.
  7. GameSpot
    50
    The game's frustrating reliance on awkward platform jumping and its poor camera keep it from being recommendable to anyone at all.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. NFsum
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    10/10
    I love this game and
    The music in this game is great, I wish more people would play it
  2. JohnS.
    Nov 21, 2002
    10
    Brilliant animation!!!!!
  4. tomdabomb88
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    So, what does this game have going for it? Well, quite a few things.

    First of all, it has a simple, but very fun concept. Explore the ten    So, what does this game have going for it? Well, quite a few things.

    First of all, it has a simple, but very fun concept. Explore the ten worlds and destroy all the wanted posters, that come in an array of forms from regular signs to Cuckoo Clocks, Trains, Radio Antennae, Pirate Ships and Giant Lightbulbs! Each of the 70 posters is it's own puzzle (apart from the first one, which is a simple walk in and destroy one, to get new players into the game)

    Secondly, we have the very expansive levels. Ski Resorts, Construction Sites, Museums, Mines, Haunted Houses and even Tasmania itself! Each of the levels has seven posters, themed around the environment.

    One of my favourite things about this game though, is the soundtrack. It is AMAZING, with my favourite being "Dodge City," the third boss of the game, against Yosemite Sam. However, there are loads of other good songs (Each world has their own, I'd recommend the songs for Taz: Haunted, Bank of Samerica and the Samsonian Museum)

    Admittedly, the thing that really does it for me is the nostalgia I get from playing this game, and although it's easy to let this swing a review (and some may argue it has,) it's no lie that the concept is great, the soundtrack is fun and memorable, and the Looney Tunes characters featured are all very amusing. Taz, Yosemite Sam and Tweety take the main stage, but cameos from Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and more all increase the humour rating of this game.

    Admittedly, the jumping and platforming in this game can lead to some moments where you feel that you've been cheated, and some of the parts of the game are quite monotonous (The Minecart section of Cartoon-Strip mines comes to the mind of any fan.) As well as this, the replayability isn't all that good unless you enjoyed the game as much as I did. Those who found it average probably won't rush to replay the main story.

    Despite this though, I still feel that Taz Wanted is an amazing game, with the amazing soundtrack in particular doing it a great justice. This game will always have a special place in my heart.

    And Dodge City has my favourite song in any video game ever. EVER.    … Expand
  5. STRATOSr21
    Sep 22, 2022
    9
    Loved the game as a kid. Had its flaw but for surely it was fun and i spent countless hours playing it.
  6. aditya1101
    Oct 9, 2017
    8
    I'm probably overrating this game a bit, but I really loved it as a kid. I put so many hours into playing through this game because it justI'm probably overrating this game a bit, but I really loved it as a kid. I put so many hours into playing through this game because it just felt so fun and satisfying to spin around all over the place.… Expand
  7. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    8
    Taz Wanted is an underrated 3D platform with amazing level design and humorous characters. The game is based on the looney tunes series butTaz Wanted is an underrated 3D platform with amazing level design and humorous characters. The game is based on the looney tunes series but it’s all about Taz as he tries to save his Girlfriend from the evil villains of the looney tunes series. The game looks alright for a PlayStation 2 game, but the gameplay truly shines every level is unique and fun. Much cannot be said about the bosses sadly they are all weak and absolutely sad none of them really shine they are just there. However the games soundtrack is great offering amazing tracks such as the Wild West music track. The humor is much appreciated you can tell the developers cared about the looney tunes series and its humor. Taz Wanted is truly an adventure that must be explored however the bosses and the alright look of the game kinda gets noticeable as you go, not to mention the occasional glitches and bugs. (Good 3/5) Give It A Try!… Expand