The Hero of Toytown (video game)

The Hero Of Toytown is a platform video game developed by Avalanche Software and published by NewKidCo for Microsoft Windows, Play Station, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color. It is loosely based on the animated Metro Goldwyn Mayer film Of The Same Name.

Plot
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Gameplay
The player can choose the role of Syo. Over the course of the game, the player has several opportunities to collect stickers towards a virtual sticker book which can be accessed through the level menu. Various actions within the game will unlock stickers. Generally, there is a sticker for exiting every level, collecting 100 coins each level. Each level has its own individual tasks which will also grant stickers completing a chore, defeating a henchman and solving puzzles. There are 6 stickers per a level, which combine together with mini games for their own sticker image. The stickers are like puzzle pieces that create a realistic picture.

console version is a 3D game with the ability to angle the camera in whichever direction will make it easiest for navigation. The player must avoid and shoot at enemy toys to short circuit them.

Game Boy Color version has the game split into 10 levels, in which all of the levels are standard platforming levels.

Reception
Despite the film positive reception, the game received mixed reception. The game was praised for it graphics, gameplay, and music, but criticism was directly towards it short length, and level design.

When Nintendo Power reviewed N64 version for their December 1998 issue, the magazine gave it a 100 out of 100, stating that although it faithful to the source material, the levels, while interesting, are too bizarre.

The game currently has a score of 100 out of 100 on Metacritic.

Despite the mixed reviews, Play Station version was later included as part of Sony Greatest Hits line up.

Gallery
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Trivia

 * Nintendo 64 version of this game has been somewhat popular amongst speedrunners in recent years due to the game short duration.