Toy Story 2

I remember watching a gameplay video of Toy Story 2 at age 11, really wanting to play it but unable to because of its unavailability in 2009. Now (ten years later), having gotten a PS1 emulator, it was finally the time to give the game a try.

To be clear, I wasn't expecting the game to be great - but simply thought it'd be cool to try out as a fan of the series. Hence, I wasn't disappointed by the flaws of the game, instead simply grateful that I finally got this chance - and I actually had fun playing it.

The game consists of 15 levels, each filled with consistent types of tasks to complete in order to proceed to the next level. These levels are mostly platformers, getting from mission to mission by jumping and swinging through objects. Though the tasks may get repetitive, the varying level designs keep the game fresh with each level.

A major flaw of this game is the camera, awkwardly moving around the character as the player struggles to align the camera to the environment. This is mainly due to lack of camera controls (the ability to move the camera around with joystick). This leads to several other problems which could've been avoided by incorporating the then-recently released Dual Analog controller's analog sticks - allowing players to move camera around freely.

First off, since the game is a platformer, the awkward camera made it all the more difficult to be able to grasp the depth and distance of objects our character would have to jump and latch onto. There are several levels in the game where the players (as the toy-sized Buzz) would have to jump and climb tall structures - such as a building under construction, an elevator shaft, and the baggage area of an airport.

With the lack of adequate checkpoints, it gets annoying when the players fall down due to a misstep and have to climb all the way to the top again and again. Even the playable character becomes unreliable in having to latch or hold on to objects despite several jumps and falls, aggravating the frustration.

In spite of its flaws and frustration-inducing nature, the game is addicting and fun to play - easily a 7/10. The platforming difficulties aren't restraining, as players can proceed to the next level even just by completing 1 out of 5 tasks in a level (with some revisits needed). This structure is great for kids who may not be able to complete certain tasks in a level but still want to move ahead.

The gameplay is great, the soundtrack is great, the level design is amazing. As you are a toy, you have to traverse the levels in unique ways. Buzz also looks like a potato.

Loved this game.played it in childhood, and was addicted to it. Still miss this game

(Please note that this comment is based on the Review of the N64 Version of the Game, Not the Sony Playstation version) Just because it's Frustrating, doesn't make it bad.

You play Buzz lightyear, on a quest to rescue None other than Woody, who has been stolen by a toy collector named Al, to finally complete his collection of Woody's Round-up toys. What Al doesn't know is that while Andy nor Andy's mom know of the theft, The toys do. And the toys are going to bring Woody home.

You might have seen the movie (So have I) and while it might not follow it too accurately, i must admit this game was OK. it's not bad, but it could have some room for improvement, like in the control department.

Another note about the game is that it's extremely Frustrating. if you're an 80's gamer, you'd probably be used to the frustration, but if you were a child of the 90's like me, then you're in for a frustrating time. What could be so frustrating in a game about toys? Well, try spending 5 minutes getting up in a room to get something, and mis-time your jumps and land back on the floor, where you have to spend another 5 minutes working your way back up.

But the bottom line, this is a game you may want to try out. it can be addicting once you get into it, but you'll probably never play it again once you've beaten it.

Toy Story is one of Pixar's most beloved franchises and for good reason, the characters were amazing, the story, animation and overall presentation makes it an outstanding film series. This is a video game that is based on the second Toy story movie and is the best Toy Story game imo. The graphics are good colourful and bright that makes it feel like the movie in a lot of ways, the music is awesome and is one of the most memorable I have heard in a game, it's sound effects are good, the controls are easy to get used to and the levels are for the most part very well done, it's got a good atmosphere and the game is overall very good! Tho it's got a few problems, the first being the camera sometimes it can be a bit of a pain in the bum trying to get it to face the right way at points, Some levels in this game are very bland, Some of it's puzzles are a little bit annoying for a child to play, The game can be a bit too easy as well since if you lose a life at a boss you can still continue taking it down like you didn't die what so ever and it's very short. But Overall this is a very well done game that I highly recommend to any Toy Story fan or anyone who is looking for a solid 3D Platformer. It's definitely Worth your time