• Lead Buzz on a rescue mission to save the kipped Woody from the Evil Emperor Zurg and his robot army..

.com ---- 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 From the Manufacturer --------------------- It's Buzz Lightyear to the rescue in this action-packed 3-D adventure featuring Buzz, Woody, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog, and all the classic and new Toy Story characters. Lead Buzz and the gang on a suspenseful quest to rescue the kipped Woody, and battle the evil Emperor Zurg and his army of robots. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Review ------ If you're looking for some fast-paced action, this game is a diversion on a rainy day. Actually, there's enough game play to last several weeks, if you can make it through all eleven levels, which we did thanks to some cheat codes from the company. The goal is to steer Buzz through each level before time runs out and eventually save Woody from the Prospector. Buzz has some nice moves- he can jump, duck, ride Bullseye the horse and can even fly. In order to win each level, you need to find hidden gold coins, switches and hidden routes. Too many zaps from a bad toy can drain Buzz's batteries and send you back to the start. All in all, this is a fun game, but might be too hard for many of the younger children likely to be interested in the Toy Story theme. Teaches: game play, strategy Age Range: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Copyright © 2000 Children's Software Revue -- From Children's Software Revue® -- "Subscribe Now!" ( https://secure.tradenet.net/childrenssoftware/csroffer.html ) See more ( javascript:void(0) )