Toy Story 2 Action Game

Buzz Lightyear to the RescueProduct InformationCome in Star Command! Woody has been toynapped and it's up to you tolead Buzz on a rescue mission to save him. Maneuver through 15 3-D worlds andbattle the Evil Emperor Zurg and his robot army. Get ready Space Ranger it'stime to put your training to the ultimate test.Fun Activities Include Spin spring somersault and blast your way through key movie locations from Andy's house to AI's Toy Barn. Unlock Buzz's awesome arsenal to complete your missions like Anti-Gravity Boots and Homing Disk Launcher. Battle devious enemies like the Prospector Slime Monster and ultimately the Evil Emperor Zurg! Join forces with Mr. Potato Head Hamm Rex Slinky Dog RC Car and others to rescue Woody.Product Features Featuring Woody Hamm Rex and all the classic and new Toy Story characters. High-resolution 3-D graphics and impressive sound. 15 immense worlds to explore including 5 intense Boss battles. Dozens of cool moves including Buzz's zip line slide and torso spin attack. A full arsenal! Rocket Jet Boots Grappling Hook Cosmic Shield and more. Dozens of movie clips plus special "reward" clips. Original character voices from the movie. Supports most 3-D accelerator cards.Macintosh Requirements System 8.5 to 9.1 G3 processor 266MHz or faster 32MB RAM or greater 180MB free hard disk space 24X CD-ROM drive or raster 3-D video card with 6MB video RAM or greater Thousands of colors video display 

Though it may not appeal to many adult gamers, Disney's Toy Story 2 Action Game is a solid arcade game. The title combines the style and humor of the movie with 3-D platform-game elements you would normally find in a video game. In fact, the exact same game is also available for the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 game consoles, and its video-game roots are often clearly visible.

Players take control of Buzz Lightyear in his quest to rescue Woody from the evil clutches of Al, the toy collector. The game is played from a third-person perspective and is more like Super Mario 64 than Tomb Raider. Many of the 15 levels--most of which revolve around actual locations from the movie--are straightforward, but offer numerous bonus items and secret areas to explore. In order to make it through the entire game, Buzz has to perform many difficult jumps, climb trees, zap evil toys with his laser, and interact with all of his toy pals to get clues.

Much like the movie, the game's primary audience is kids (ages 8 and older); adults may tire of the arcade-style jumping and climbing action in short order. Still, for parents searching for a family-friendly computer game--and one that wonderfully re-creates the environments and characters of a great Disney movie--Toy Story 2 Action Game is a great bet. --Michael E. Ryan

Pros:

• Includes video clips from the movie
• Lots of fun for fans of the movie, especially kids
• Good graphics

Cons:

• Graphics are good, but they are not cutting-edge
• May be too simplistic for older players