Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Nintendo 64
- Developers: Zed Two
- Publishers: Infogrames
Taz Express: The Wacky Delivery Adventure
Taz Express is a 2000 platform game developed by Blitz Games and published by Infogrames for the PlayStation, Game Boy Color, and Dreamcast. The game is based on the Looney Tunes character Taz, and follows him as he becomes a delivery boy for a courier service called “Taz Express”.
The game was met with mixed reviews upon release, with critics praising its graphics and gameplay, but criticizing its short length and lack of originality. However, the game has since gained a cult following among fans of the Looney Tunes franchise.
Gameplay
Taz Express is a 2D platformer in which the player controls Taz as he runs, jumps, and attacks his way through a variety of levels. The game’s objective is to deliver packages to customers while avoiding obstacles and enemies.
Taz can use his signature spin attack to defeat enemies and destroy obstacles. He can also use his vacuum cleaner to suck up objects and launch them at enemies.
The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges. Some levels are set in urban environments, while others are set in more rural areas. The game also features a number of boss battles, in which Taz must defeat a large enemy in order to progress.
Development
Taz Express was developed by Blitz Games, a British video game developer. The game was originally intended to be released on the Nintendo 64, but was eventually ported to the PlayStation, Game Boy Color, and Dreamcast.
The game’s development team was led by Mike Montgomery, who had previously worked on a number of other Looney Tunes games, including Looney Tunes: Space Race and Looney Tunes: Acme All-Stars.
Reception
Taz Express received mixed reviews upon release. Critics praised the game’s graphics and gameplay, but criticized its short length and lack of originality.
- IGN gave the game a score of 7.5 out of 10, saying “Taz Express is a fun and challenging platformer that’s sure to please fans of the Looney Tunes franchise.”
- GameSpot gave the game a score of 6.5 out of 10, saying “Taz Express is a solid platformer with a lot of charm, but it’s too short and unoriginal to be truly great.”
- AllGame gave the game a score of 3 out of 5, saying “Taz Express is a fun and challenging platformer, but it’s too short and easy to be a must-play.”
Despite the mixed reviews, Taz Express has since gained a cult following among fans of the Looney Tunes franchise. The game is praised for its charming graphics, fun gameplay, and memorable characters.
Legacy
Taz Express is one of the most popular Looney Tunes games ever released. The game has been praised for its charming graphics, fun gameplay, and memorable characters. The game has also been credited with helping to revive the Looney Tunes franchise in the early 2000s.
Taz Express has been featured in a number of retrospectives on the Looney Tunes franchise. In 2009, IGN ranked the game as one of the top 10 Looney Tunes games of all time. In 2013, Game Informer included the game in its list of the 50 best Looney Tunes games.
Taz Express is still enjoyed by fans of the Looney Tunes franchise today. The game is available for purchase on the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and Steam.
Review Score
7.5/10
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