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I picked up Taz-Mania 2 for the original Game Boy back when it was new, a release from 1997 by the publisher THQ. It was part of that wave of licensed platformers that filled the shelves, a game based on the animated series that tried to capture its chaotic energy on the small screen. You don't see many people talking about it now, but it was a solid attempt to bring that particular brand of cartoon mayhem to the handheld.

You control Taz, the Tasmanian Devil, and your main goal is to rescue your kidnapped family members from a variety of themed worlds. The gameplay involves moving screen by screen through levels, using Taz's signature spin attack to defeat enemies and break open crates. You collect golden Taz statues to unlock later areas, and you also hunt for hidden Tazmanian Devil icons to achieve a perfect completion. The pacing is brisk, and some of the later platforming sections can be quite demanding, requiring precise jumps and quick reactions. It feels like a whirlwind of spinning and leaping, a straightforward but energetic romp through a cartoon landscape.