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Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue!

Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, Dreamcast • 1999

Should you play it?

Woody has been stolen from the bedroom, ready to be sold to the highest bidder by an evil toy collector. It's up to good friend Buzz Lightyear to fight his way through from the bedroom to the outside world in order to save Woody from the toy market and bring him home. All of the character from the 3D animated movie appear through-out the side scroller to help Buzz get to where he is needed. Along with the use of his cannon, Buzz can jump to hard to reach places, also useful in collecting the hidden coins that open bonus levels.

What works

  • Faithful adaptation of toy story 2 movie world
  • Large, open levels with exploration and collectibles
  • Varied objectives and boss battles
  • Nostalgic appeal for fans
  • Accessible platforming gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Frustrating camera and control issues
  • Repetitive objectives and gameplay loop
  • Short overall game length
  • Limited story context outside cutscenes
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue!: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival.

Last update: 02/09/2026