Toy Soldiers: Complete

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Toy Soldiers: Complete is a arcade real-time strategy game. It was developed by Signal Studios and was released on February 17, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Command your Toy Soldiers in multiplayer or co-op with Toy Soldiers: Complete! Bring your toys to life in this action-packed, strategy-based game bundle with the original Toy Soldiers, Toy Soldiers: Cold War, and its DLC's – Kaiser's Battle, Invasion, Napalm and Evil Empire.

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Audience ScoreBased on 707 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

stability47 negative mentions

Unique blend of tower defense and direct control of turrets and vehicles adds dynamic gameplay.
Nostalgic art style and thematic settings based on WW1 and Cold War eras are charming and appealing.
Includes the original Toy Soldiers and Toy Soldiers: Cold War with all DLC content in a single package.

The PC port suffers from numerous technical issues including frequent crashes, bugs, and AI glitches.
Original Toy Soldiers content is heavily altered with Cold War mechanics, missing original aesthetics and sounds.
Multiplayer is locked at low frame rates and often suffers from severe desync issues making it largely unplayable online.

gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
69%
8%
The gameplay is a blend of classic tower defense with hands-on control of turrets and vehicles, offering an engaging mix of strategy and action. While praised for its nostalgic charm, creative mechanics, and enjoyable challenge, it suffers from some bugs, occasional monotony, and level design issues that can affect long-term appeal. Overall, it provides solid, fun gameplay particularly for fans of the genre, though not without rough edges and technical glitches.
- “The heart of the gameplay lies in its dual approach to battlefield management.”
- “The selling-point mechanic that sets this game apart from other tower defense games is that you can take control of your various towers and vehicles on the map to fight the waves of enemies head on.”
- “The gameplay itself is the best tower defense game I've ever played and it's much more creative than other tower defense games.”
- “Other than that, the first thirty minutes of gameplay and the next thirty minutes of gameplay will leave players indifferent or fatigued due to how uninspired the level design is in terms of functionality.”
- “It comes across as a hollowed shell of a concept, filled with half-finished gameplay mechanics that was slapped together and never tested before release.”
- “Mixed game mechanics between Toy Soldiers and Cold War, broken sound, etc. Do not buy this or the other Toy Soldiers games these jokers did for Ubisoft.”
story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
85%
5%
The story in this game blends humorous and whimsical elements, such as a quirky portrayal of historical figures, with a variety of missions across multiple campaigns. While the narrative offers engaging, lighthearted moments and a wide range of content, it suffers from significant bugs and crashes that disrupt progression. Overall, the story supports enjoyable gameplay but is occasionally hindered by technical issues.
- “The balance between direct action and tower-defense strategy can also waver; certain missions reward aggressive manual control so much that strategic placement becomes secondary, while other missions punish direct involvement and force players back into a more traditional tower-defense rhythm.”
- “The package delivers dozens of missions, multiple campaigns, and a wide variety of units to experiment with.”
- “It’s approachable for newcomers, engaging for fans of action-strategy hybrids and varied enough to hold attention through its long list of missions.”
- “☐ no story”
- “Multiplayer seems non-existent and there's no option to create a custom battle which is disappointing, leaving you to repeat the story missions (themselves quite short considering).”
- “You do the same exact thing every single mission.”
stability
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game suffers from numerous bugs, glitches, and stability issues, especially in the PC version and WWII content, which lead to frustrating multiplayer desyncs, control problems, and unfinished or broken missions. While the Cold War campaigns tend to be more stable and polished, overall the experience feels unpolished and plagued by technical flaws that detract from the enjoyment. Despite its fun gameplay and unique tower defense elements, many recommend caution due to persistent stability problems.
- “In contrast to some other reviewers, I found the Cold War missions to be generally bug-free and stable.”
- “The multiplayer is very buggy, me and a friend bought this hoping to have a fun time in multiplayer like we used to on the Xbox 360 but the constant desync makes that impossible.”
- “Toy Soldiers is a fun game but the Steam port is broken, and they released the "final" version full of bugs and glitches that make the game unplayable.”
- “However, the game is rendered nearly dysfunctional with glitches and bugs, not to mention it seems to run much worse than expected on my (fairly powerful) machine, without giving me much flexibility to change graphics settings (two settings: high/low).”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
56%
7%
The graphics of the Toy Soldiers games are generally praised for their charming, nostalgic, and stylized toy soldier aesthetic, capturing a distinct World War I and Cold War vibe with clear, comic-like visuals that still hold up well despite their age. However, some users note technical issues such as glitches, limited graphics settings, and performance problems on modern PCs, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the art style and visuals are considered a strong point that complements the gameplay, although the graphics may feel dated to some.
- “The original Toy Soldiers leans heavily into a stylized World War I aesthetic, with trench warfare, biplanes and cavalry units rendered in toy form.”
- “The graphics and animations are well done, considering their age, and play can be satisfying when you take control of a unit and start blowing away targets.”
- “The graphics are just lovely, very comic-like and have something of 1940s art deco.”
- “However, the game is rendered nearly dysfunctional with glitches and bugs, and it runs much worse than expected on a fairly powerful machine, with very limited graphics settings (only high/low).”
- “There are too few graphics options, which frustrates gamers with high-end PCs and causes massive visual lag for low-end PCs, even in the main menu.”
- “I can play Witcher 3 on max settings but this game runs at only 10-20 FPS even on low settings.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The music and sound design are praised for enhancing immersion with punchy effects and nostalgic cues, especially in the main menu's Cold War theme. However, many users express disappointment over the replacement of original WW1 music and sound effects with Cold War ones, removal of WW1 boss music, and frequent bugs causing in-game music to stop or not play, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The sound design complements this with punchy explosions, mechanical clanks, and nostalgic musical cues that heighten the sense of play.”
- “The soundtrack did a lot to improve the immersion of the game.”
- “A final note is that the music and sound design is superb; Signal has really made a great game. I consider this my 'perfect game' for this genre.”
- “But however this complete version of the original two games all those years ago was a bit bad since I was disappointed with all the SFX being replaced with Cold War ones, as the WW1 Toy Soldiers aesthetic and SFX were all now Cold War and not the originals, which disappointed me a bit. Also, the WW1 Toy Soldiers bosses were 100% nerfed as they weren't as hard as I remember, and the WW1 boss music was taken out of the game for reasons unknown, along with the Invasion DLC for WW1 as their SFX were replaced with Cold War ones.”
- “I really was expecting a good version of the first game in this bundle, but low and behold, for the first Toy Soldiers game, they just reskinned most of the turrets to make it similar to the ones used in the first game but they use the same animations as the Cold War version. It's really noticeable, and from my knowledge, they completely took out the WW1 music and just left it either silent or with 80s rock blaring on during WW1 missions. If you want both games as they are meant to be, then just get them separate and not in this because they just reskin the second game with a can of WW1 paint.”
- “Having said that, I would give this game a neutral rating due to the early access blunder and amount of bugs, and the lack of in-game music really pisses me off.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by witty hero dialogue, over-the-top boss designs, and numerous funny moments throughout missions, creating an entertaining and lighthearted experience. Players also find many of the bugs amusing, adding to the game's charm despite occasional issues. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The lines the heroes say are funny and the final boss designs are always over the top hilarious.”
- “Packed with funny moments along each mission and challenge.”
- “You get what you payed for, a humorous tower defence... with the possibility of controlling the towers... and also some units (got that right, your side, too, can attack)... and this is awesome.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Grinding in the game is often described as tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the inability to pause and the emphasis on quickly spending resources between waves. While some players find the grinding and tower defense elements dull, others appreciate the balance between strategy and action, though a demo might help players determine if the gameplay suits their tastes.
- “The game at this point quickly becomes a test of how quickly you can spend money to get your gun emplacements back before the next wave, and this becomes tedious at best.”
- “That's really tedious to do without being able to pause.”
- “Personally, I am not into tower defence games - I always found them tedious and boring.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game currently suffers from messy optimization with frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues on some systems, especially as a direct port from older consoles. However, the developers have acknowledged these problems and plan improvements, and some users report it runs well with only minor bugs. Overall, the optimization is uneven but shows promise for enhancement.
- “Excellent fun, value, and performance.”
- “As of now the game is very well optimized even though there are bugs which I have only experienced two bugs but nothing major. The game is very fun to play with friends and even fun by yourself.”
- “Just be aware that this is early access and as far as I can tell it is a direct port from the 360 as of this time. The developers stated that it will be optimized and improved, hence the "early access".”
- “Messy optimization, regular bugs, and it crashes during regular gameplay for petty reasons, making the experience bitter when the game itself is pretty damn good.”
- “Additionally, as with many ports and bundled releases, the game has had reports of bugs, crashes, or performance issues on specific systems.”
- “Just be aware that this is early access and as far as I can tell it is a direct port from the 360 as of this time; the devs stated that it will be optimized and prettied up hence the 'early access'.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game offers substantial replayability, especially with DLC and a large variety of maps, enhancing creativity and player choice. However, the lack of active public multiplayer limits long-term engagement for some players. Overall, replay value varies depending on the mode and content available.
- “Massive content and lots of maps, loads of replayability.”
- “A lot of replayability with the DLC, but do not expect public multiplayer, the game is pretty dead.”
- “This will make the game more innovative and replayable as the creativity would be endless and would provide a gaming atmosphere that any gamer would be interested in as they would choose the maps based on their criteria.”
- “A lot of replayability with the DLC, but do not expect public multiplayer; the game is pretty dead.”
- “It's just not the same, and it seems to lack the replay value that game had.”
- “This game is fun, too, but I wouldn't expect too much replay value from it.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique and engaging qualities, blending a distinct war-themed setting with creativity and humor that sets it apart from typical tower defense titles. Despite some bugs, players find the immersive environment enhances replayability and overall enjoyment.
- “The war theme combines history with a tongue-in-cheek atmosphere and truly separates the game from other tower defence titles; the WW1 theme of TS1 in particular is brilliant.”
- “Plus the atmosphere of the game completes it all.”
- “A lot of bugs but still a game I enjoy playing for the nice atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel a strong sense of nostalgia while playing, recalling past experiences with the game. Despite some bugs, the emotional enjoyment remains high, enhanced by the added tension and excitement from vehicle and tower control mechanics.
- “Playing this made me feel nostalgic because I had it on Xbox. It has some bugs, but ultimately I had fun, so 8/10.”
- “You can play the entire game without touching a vehicle or controlling a tower and play it like any other tower defense game. The vehicles and tower control just give you that extra edge when things get tense and enemies slip through the lines.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is perceived as a lazy cash grab, undermining its unique concept by prioritizing profit over meaningful content.

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Toy Soldiers: Complete is a arcade real-time strategy game.

Toy Soldiers: Complete is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Toy Soldiers: Complete.

Toy Soldiers: Complete was released on February 17, 2016.

Toy Soldiers: Complete was developed by Signal Studios.

Toy Soldiers: Complete has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Toy Soldiers: Complete is a local co-op game.

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