Taz in Escape from Mars
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Taz in Escape from Mars combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Taz in Escape from Mars Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Taz in Escape from Mars on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Taz in Escape from Mars Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Taz in Escape from Mars on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Taz in Escape from Mars" Mega Drive longplay 1994
Taz in Escape from Mars Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Taz in Escape from Mars. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Invincibility
9XMV-SCG4+AMMV-RAG6+HSMV-R308 -
Start with no continues
ABLB-RACA -
Start with 1 continue
AFLB-RACA -
Start with 2 continues
AKLB-RACA -
Start with 4 continues
AVLB-RACA -
Start with 5 continues
AZLB-RACA -
Start with 7 continues
A7LB-RACA -
Start with 9 continues
BFLB-RACA -
Infinite continues
AKLB-RA70FFD04A:0009FFD04B:09 -
Start level with rock power-up
A5LB-SJ7C -
Start level with flame power-up
AMLB-SJ7C
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Keep power-ups after you die
AMLB-RA4W -
No one loses any energy-Including enemies
ALJB-4A9R -
Start with 1 life
ABLB-RABY -
Start with 2 lives
AFLB-RABY -
Start with 5 lives
AVLB-RABY -
Start with 7 lives
A3LB-RABY -
Start with 9 lives
BBLB-RABY -
Infinite lives
AKLB-RA64FFD04E:0009FFD04F:09 -
Always Small Taz
FFCCD8:0080 -
Jump higher.
KBZV-RAGE -
Jump much higher.
FKZV-RAGE -
Moon jump.
CVZV-RAGE -
Infinite Health
FFCCAC:0017FFCCAC:17 -
Infinite Time At Continue Screen
FFC8F4:0063FFC8F5:63 -
Walk across openings without falling ("Walk on Air")
RGNV-46Y4 -
Walk Thru Walls
ADLB-4A6A -
Remove Enemies
FMZV-4A6N -
Enemies Can't Move
NWKV-4A42
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taz in Escape from Mars released?
Taz in Escape from Mars was released in 1994 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Taz in Escape from Mars?
Taz in Escape from Mars was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Taz in Escape from Mars support?
Taz in Escape from Mars is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Taz in Escape from Mars?
Taz in Escape from Mars is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Taz in Escape from Mars for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Taz in Escape from Mars runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Taz in Escape from Mars in the browser?
No. Taz in Escape from Mars streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Taz in Escape from Mars?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Taz in Escape from Mars work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Taz in Escape from Mars this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Taz in Escape from Mars. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
