
Certain objectives require the use of a special power-up that must first be unlocked in a certain level by retrieving one of Mr. Each level also has a number of coins placed throughout it, 50 of which can be collected and given to Hamm for a token. Each level has 5 Pizza Planet tokens, which are each collected by completing different objectives, such as fighting a mini-boss, solving a puzzle or getting a secret token, completing a timed challenge or winning a race against another character, or helping a character find 5 of a certain object which are hidden throughout a level. The main aim of the game is to collect Pizza Planet tokens which are located throughout stages. The player can pick up a laser power-up that gives Buzz a limited supply of powered up laser shots, as well as health-replenishing batteries and extra lives. Buzz is also able to extend his wings to perform a double jump, and can perform a foot stomp to activate switches. Buzz also has a spin attack, which can be charged up into a continuous spin.

Buzz can attack enemies with a wrist laser, which can be charged up for additional power, and can also be aimed through a first-person viewpoint.

The home console and computer version puts the player in control of Buzz Lightyear as he goes across fifteen levels (consisting of ten main levels and five boss levels) based on and inspired by locations from the film in order to rescue Woody. Gameplay Home console and computer version
