Toy Story - Sega Genesis (Good, Loose)

Game Description

Step into the world of Pixar’s groundbreaking film with Toy Story for the Sega Genesis, a 1995 platformer developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Disney. Relive the movie’s story from Woody’s perspective as you guide the pull-string cowboy through vibrant levels inspired directly by the animated classic. From escaping Sid’s house to leading toys to safety, each stage recreates memorable moments with a mix of platforming, puzzle-solving, and action.

Toy Story stood out in the Genesis library for its cutting-edge visuals, which blended pre-rendered 3D graphics with expressive character animations—a technical feat for the 16-bit era. Combined with a faithful retelling of the film and polished gameplay design, it became one of the most impressive licensed games of its time and remains a collector favorite for both Disney and Sega fans.

Gameplay Features

• Play as Woody across diverse levels that follow the storyline of the original film.
• Use Woody’s pull-string whip to swing, grab, and stun enemies in creative ways.
• Explore locations from the movie, including Andy’s Room, Pizza Planet, and Sid’s House.
• Blend of platforming, chase sequences, and puzzle stages keeps gameplay varied.
• Pre-rendered 3D graphics push the Genesis hardware to deliver a unique visual style.

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

Toy Story was among the first video games based on a fully computer-animated film, released the same year as Pixar’s theatrical debut. Its use of pre-rendered 3D models was praised as a technical achievement, showcasing what the Sega Genesis could accomplish late in its life cycle.