Can you play as different characters in toy story games?

Toy Story video games across various platforms and generations have featured the ability to play as different characters from the beloved Pixar franchise. Most versions of these games, particularly the main console titles like Toy Story: The Video Game (1999) and Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue (1999), allow players to switch between key characters such as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and other toys, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. The gameplay mechanics differ between titles - some games let you freely switch characters during levels, while others restrict you to one character per level or require specific characters for certain sections. Modern mobile and handheld Toy Story games, including those tied to Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4, continue this tradition with updated graphics and controls while maintaining the core feature of character variety. Voice acting for characters in games is typically handled by different actors than the films - for example, Tom Hanks voices Woody in the movies, while his brother Jim Hanks provides the voice for Woody in video games and attractions.