Toy Story 3

The game centers on Story Mode and Toybox-style play. In Story Mode, players move through film-inspired levels with platforming, vehicle segments, hazards, and enemy encounters. Timing, jumping, and environment interaction are key, and some stages shift between action and scripted set pieces. The alternate play mode focuses on defending a base while building and combining toys on themed maps, with Woody or Buzz leading the defense. Progress is gated by completing objectives and advancing through each stage's challenges.

Woody

The cowboy sheriff and one of the main playable characters in the game.

Buzz Lightyear

The space ranger and another major playable character, suited to combat-focused sections.

Andy

The boy whose departure sets the story in motion, representing the film's emotional backdrop.

In Story Mode, take your time in chase or vehicle sections and memorize obstacle patterns before moving aggressively. In Toybox-style battles, prioritize defending key entry points early and clear enemy spawn routes before building too expansively. Switch characters when a section favors ranged attacks or close combat, and use environmental objects whenever possible to conserve time and reduce damage.

Tips and tricks

• Learn stage hazards first, then push forward once the pattern is clear.
• Keep base defenses balanced in the Toybox-style mode instead of spending all resources at once.
• Use the character suited to the current enemy type for smoother progress.