Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (video game)

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Developer(s) Traveller's Tales
Publisher(s) Activision
Platform(s) PlayStation
Dreamcast
Game Boy Color
Windows
PlayStation Network
Release date(s) PlayStation, Dreamcast
  • NA September 26, 2000
  • EU February 9, 2001
Windows
  • EU November 10, 2000
Game Boy Color
  • NA November 2000
  • EU February 16, 2001
Genre(s) Platformer
Mode(s) Single player
Distribution CD
Cartridge

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command is a Windows PC game created by Traveller's Tales with Disney Interactive and PIXAR in 2000. The game consists of multiple planets, each with a villain on it. In each level the player races the villain to his/her getaway destination. Then the player engages in a one-on-one battle with the villain, which usually requires destroying an energy shield surrounding the villain.[1]

Levels

Level Villain Planet from TV series Episode associated Description
1 One of Torque's thugs Jo-Ad The peaceful agricultural center of the galactic alliance is in trouble. One of Torque's thugs has been spotted rampaging around.
2 Gravitina Flamar Gravitina Near a huge flaming sun, most of this world is molten liquid with outcrops of solid rock and volcanoes that spew lava. Buzz Lightyear must defeat the evil Gravitina, whose control of gravity is wreaking havoc on the planets surface.
3 NOS-4-A2 Canis Lunis NOS-4-A2 This remote planet is desolate and eerie. An ideal location for NOS-4-A2, the energy vampire to strike. Take care when confronting him.
4 Marl Karn A perpetual swamp, in a world alive with jungle plants. There is an evil presence that must be dealt with swiftly, going by the name of Marl.[A]
5 The Fixer Trade World The Return of XL The bustling urban center of the galaxy. Everything is for sale here with thugs abound. The con merchant Fixer is up to his old tricks and must be stopped for good.
6 Torque Jo-Ad It seems that Torque himself has finally surfaced. Only the best space ranger can bring him to justice.
7 Skreel Karn It seems that Marl's partner Skreel is causing more trouble on this swamp planet. He must be stopped.[A]
8 Plasma Boy Ice World The Plasma Monster Strange plasma effects surround this icy world. Buzz Lightyear and the rangers must investigate.
9 Blackfin Bathyos Panic on Bathyos There is something rotten in this underwater world of Bathyos. Blackfin is in league with Zurg. Underwater equipment is vital for the pursuit of this villain.
10 Warp Darkmatter Flamar At last, Buzz Lighyear's ex-partner Warp Darkmatter has been sighted on the treacherous lava world. Once again the perilous region must be braved against a formidable foe.
11 XL Trade World A rooftop pursuit across this corrupt city. XL must be stopped before its too late.
12 Wirewolf Canis Lunis Wirewolf Once more you must return to the sinister world. The ominous green moon is out, and there is something very dangerous lurking in the research station.
13 Zurg Planet Z Finally, Zurg himself has revealed a weakness. Star Command has cornered him on Planet Z, the filth-belching capitol of Zurg's evil empire. The risks are huge. Can Buzz Lightyear and Star Command triumph?
14 Zurg Planet Z (Zurg's Throne Room) Take on the might of Zurg himself in the ultimate battle for supremacy.

Note:*A ^ In the game, Buzz speaks to the villain as "Marl" on Level 4 and as "Skreel" on Level 7.

A screenshot of Buzz fighting Gravitina on Level 2. Notice her shield is purple, which matches the weapon used to destroy it.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings(PS) 64.53%[2]
(DC) 56.95%[3]
(GBC) 52%[4]
Metacritic(DC) 55/100[5]
(PS) 54/100[6]
Review scores
PublicationScore
AllGame[7]
Electronic Gaming Monthly(DC) 7.5/10[8]
(PS) 7/10[9]
Eurogamer3/10[10]
GameFan79%[11]
Game Informer5.5/10[12]
GamePro[13]
Game RevolutionD−[14]
GameSpot4.9/10[15]
IGN(DC) 6.5/10[16]
(PS) 6/10[17]
(GBC) 4/10[18]
Nintendo Power6.4/10[19]
Official PlayStation Magazine (US)[20]

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command has received very mixed reviews, with main criticism towards the game's lack of originality. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 64.53% and 54 out of 100 for the PlayStation version;[2][6] 56.95% and 55 out of 100 for the Dreamcast version;[3][5] and 52% for the Game Boy Color version.[4]

Associated game

References

  1. ↑ http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/problem/9/buzz/merge.shtml
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Disney/Pixar Buzz Lightyear of Star Command for PlayStation". GameRankings. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Disney/Pixar Buzz Lightyear of Star Command for Dreamcast". GameRankings. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Disney/Pixar Buzz Lightyear of Star Command for Game Boy Color". GameRankings. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command for Dreamcast Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command for PlayStation Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  7. ↑ Jon Thompson. "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (DC) - Review". AllGame. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (DC)". Electronic Gaming Monthly. January 2001. Archived from the original on January 29, 2001. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (PS)". Electronic Gaming Monthly. January 2001.
  10. ↑ Bramwell, Tom (March 13, 2001). "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (DC)". Eurogamer. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  11. ↑ "REVIEW for Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (DC)". GameFan. October 18, 2000.
  12. ↑ Kristian Brogger (December 2000). "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (PS)". Game Informer (92): 111. Archived from the original on September 15, 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  13. ↑ Human Tornado (November 2, 2000). "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command Review for PlayStation on GamePro.com". GamePro. Archived from the original on February 9, 2005. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  14. ↑ Joe Dodson (November 2000). "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command Review (DC)". Game Revolution. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  15. ↑ Miguel Lopez (October 18, 2000). "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (PS, DC)". GameSpot. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  16. ↑ Marc Nix (October 17, 2000). "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (DC)". IGN. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  17. ↑ Adam Cleveland (October 12, 2000). "Disney/Pixar's Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (PS)". IGN. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  18. ↑ Marc Nix (December 1, 2000). "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (GBC)". IGN. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  19. ↑ "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command". Nintendo Power 138: 132. November 2000.
  20. ↑ Gary Steinman (December 2000). "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Archived from the original on January 27, 2001. Retrieved November 13, 2014.

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