There are plenty of items to find throughout the levels, and sniffing them out will allow you to view toys in the game’s model viewer. Some of the levels in story mode allow the player to switch between three playable characters, Woody, Buzz and cowgirl Jessie. If you’re up for finding collectibles then the story mode will last a bit longer. It feels very much like the Lego video games in this respect. There are sections where you will die because you didn’t know you had to jump at a certain time, but the generous checkpoint system and unlimited lives allow the player to replay without any sort of negative outcome. Buzz must fly to Zurg’s base avoiding obstacles and blasting boulders with his laser.Ī problem with the story mode isn’t just the length however, but also how easy it is. There’s a Buzz Lightyear level that acts as if the toys are playing the video game based on the galactic hero (that appears to be on the SNES based on the controller that Rex is using – some mighty fine SNES graphics I must say). Most of the game is based around platforming, but it throws other activities in for good measure. Woody must grind rails through space, travelling to different locations and dodging hazards. The best thing about this part of the level is that it feels like a homage to ‘Final Rush’ from Sonic Adventure 2.
It’s a real bummer that Avalanche Software didn’t make more because some of the levels are designed exceptionally well. A stand out level takes place in Bonnie’s house and beings with the room flooding with coffee as you have to escape from Dolly the ‘evil’ witch by jumping, grabbing and swinging using Woody’s pull-cord.Īfter all the coffee dodging you jump through a window and land in a futuristic space location. Sadly there are only eight levels in the story mode and playing through these can take around three or four hours. There are also levels that are added to the story, so you aren’t always playing along with the film as such. The first mode is story mode, which sets up levels based on or inspired by sections from the film. Toy Story 3 is split into two game modes. Avalanche Software has taken the source material and created a superbly fun experience that is aimed at kids, but still enjoyable no matter the age of the gamer. There is, however, the occasional game that breaks the mould and this time that game is Toy Story 3. Yep, you’re hearing my correct Toy Story 3 is a good game.
Normally when this happens, the video game representing the movie usually turns out to be terrible, or at best mediocre. It’s a huge movie that’s going to be a smash-hit at the box office and video game publishers usually eye this up as a chance to make some quick cash from the films popularity. It was inevitable that Toy Story 3 would spin off a video game.