Toy Story Mania is a collection of mini-games and features the familiar Toy Story characters taking on various challenges.  There is a lot of aiming at the screen and pushing the “a” button involved in most of the mini-games, with a few flicks and twirls of the Wii-mote required every so often.

The game is definitely designed with younger gamers in mind, which can be a highlight or a lowlight depending on the makeup of your family.  To be able to play each game whenever you’d like, you first need to achieve all the objectives for each level in story mode.  Story mode is a progression through all the mini-games, but there’s no clear roadmap as to what you will be doing next, and no clear way to go back to a game you may have played a few minutes ago.  So it will take an hour or so of gameplay before you’re able to unlock everything to be able to freely play what you want.

Ultimately, Toy Story Mania offers some clean wholesome fun that families with younger kids will enjoy.  While some may see the mini-games as repetitive and could tire of them quickly, other families which are aiming for a more casual experience will find the simple controls and familiarity of the Toy Story universe as an easy way to enjoy playing videogames together.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM COMPANY'S FACT SHEET

Inspired by the Disney/Pixar feature film, Toy Story and the 4D Toy Story Mania attraction at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, Toy Story Mania! is now headed exclusively to the Wii Video game system. In addition to galleries adapted from the attraction, the game includes new and original galleries and a series of mini games, all hosted by beloved characters from the movies. The thematically-connected levels are designed for up to four players of all ages with competitive and co-operative multiplayer options.

Toy Story Mania! also includes bonus 3D features, transforming the game experience with eye-popping visuals. Join all the classic Toy Story characters in Toy Story Mania! as Woody, Buzz and the gang stage their own zany, fun-filled carnival. Celebrate the joy of play with family and friends of all ages and face off in the ultimate living room showdown.
Key Game Features
• Engage in 10 fast-paced shooting galleries - some adapted from the theme park attraction, others brand new and original to the game.
• Includes 30 addictive mini-games.
• Experience bonus levels in 3D and compete against family and friends for top prizes.
• Team up to unlock Easter eggs (hidden game features and items) and collectibles.
• In-game tickets allows players to buy "Sticker Books" that feature different game characters that can be used to build your own in-game scenarios based on certain themes.
• Four-player game support competitive and cooperative multiplayer options.