Toy Soldiers: Complete

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Toy Soldiers: Complete is a tower defense shooter game that brings warfare to a tabletop scale. Command and tactically deploy army toys across two campaigns featuring WWI and WWII-era weapons. Defend your toy box in frenetic battles with unique tower defense mechanics and action-packed gameplay. Experience an additional 2 bonus campaigns in the Hall of Fame edition for even more strategic combat.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 654 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

stability46 negative mentions

Nostalgic experience that brings back childhood memories of playing with toy soldiers.
Fun gameplay that combines tower defense mechanics with the ability to control turrets and vehicles.
Great soundtrack and overall enjoyable time, especially in multiplayer and co-op modes.

Numerous bugs and crashes, particularly in multiplayer and during level transitions.
Some levels have design issues, such as bosses falling through the map, making them uncompletable.
The game feels like a rushed port with missing features and inconsistencies compared to the original Xbox versions.

gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
69%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and straightforward, while others criticize it for being uninspired and linear. Many appreciate the blend of tower defense mechanics with the ability to control units directly, but technical issues and a lack of depth in level design detract from the overall experience. While it can be fun for casual play, it may not provide long-lasting engagement for all players.
- “Beautiful animations, and enticing gameplay with a perfect progression system.”
- “The gameplay is delightfully challenging but without insane difficulty spikes.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
83%
6%
The game's story is described as lacking depth, with some missions featuring humorous elements, such as a duck version of Hitler, but overall it is criticized for being repetitive and buggy. Players report numerous technical issues that hinder mission completion, and while some find the missions entertaining, others feel they are too short and plagued by glitches. The narrative experience is further diminished by the absence of a cohesive storyline, leading to a mixed reception regarding its storytelling quality.
- “Packed with funny moments along each mission and challenge.”
- “Toy Story 5: Little Dudes Revenge is a superb visual novel.”
- “This game is hilarious; the bugs, the graphics, the storyline, everything!”
- “You first quest will begin in a field with markers leading you to your first enemy named Hitler. He's a duck and you have to watch the Donald Duck Hitler cartoon from 1945 to win that mission.”
- “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).”
- “The bugs and incompleteness that are still present in this game make Arkham Knight a success story.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The reviews indicate that the game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players still find enjoyment in the game, the overall consensus is that these technical problems detract from the experience, making it feel incomplete and frustrating at times. Many recommend waiting for improvements or avoiding the game altogether due to its instability.
- “In contrast to some other reviewers, I found the Cold War missions to be generally bug-free and stable.”
- “It's a shame, because otherwise it's a pretty decent tower defense game with a lot of content, and this is the only way to play Toy Soldiers with online co-op, since the developers left that out of their recently released 'Toy Soldiers HD' remaster of the first game, for some reason.”
- “However, the game is rendered nearly dysfunctional with glitches and bugs, not to mention the fact that it seems to run much worse than I expected on my fairly powerful machine, without giving me much flexibility of recourse to change my graphics settings.”
- “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.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
50%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent to good, with a charming art style reminiscent of 80s toys and a comic-like aesthetic that appeals to fans of early 2010s visuals. However, players have noted issues with glitches, limited graphics options, and performance problems on higher settings, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many reviewers appreciate the nostalgic feel and solid design of the visuals, making it a worthwhile pick for casual gaming.
- “The art style holds up and still looks good even to this day.”
- “The graphics are really well done; they really do look like those plastic toy soldiers from the 70s.”
- “From the animations to the sounds, the maps, the aesthetic of everything is just perfect.”
- “Sure, they are fun, but they also lack much difference in tone, art style, etc.”
- “However, the game is rendered nearly dysfunctional with glitches and bugs, not to mention the fact that it seems to run much worse than I expected on my fairly powerful machine, without giving me much flexibility of recourse to change my graphics settings (two settings: high/low).”
- “There are way too few graphic options which might make gamers with nice PCs frustrated and gamers using low-end PCs (like me) sad that particle effects and other things cause massive visual lag (even in the main menu).”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack for enhancing immersion and evoking nostalgia, while others criticize the lack of in-game music and the reliance on repetitive background tracks. Players noted that the absence of authentic early 1900s music detracts from the experience, particularly in the WW1 missions, and highlighted bugs that disrupt the audio experience. Overall, while the soundtrack has potential, technical issues and design choices have left many feeling disappointed.
- “Great soundtrack and an overall fun time.”
- “Good game and main title music sounds like the Top Gun theme.”
- “The soundtrack did a lot to improve the immersion of the game.”
- “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. They completely took out the WW1 music and just left it either silent or with 80s rock blaring 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 reskinned the second game with a can of WW1 paint.”
- “Regardless of which campaign you try to jump into, it'll always stay on the Cold War background effects and music.”
- “This wouldn't be a problem on its own, but it does take away from the charm of the original Toy Soldiers that is remembered so fondly by myself for the authentic early 1900s music.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the funny dialogue, over-the-top boss designs, and amusing moments throughout missions. While some bugs add to the comedic experience, they can also be game-breaking, yet many find the overall humor and fun gameplay make it a worthwhile experience. Overall, the game is described as a humorous and entertaining option, especially when played with friends.
- “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.”
- “This game is hilarious; the bugs, the graphics, the storyline—everything!”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort or money to progress. While some appreciate the strategic elements, many feel that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it a chore rather than an engaging experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game quickly becomes a test of how fast you can spend money to get your gun emplacements back before the next wave, and this becomes tedious at best.”
- “Personally, I am not into tower defense games - I always found them tedious and boring.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players find it well-optimized and enjoyable, others report significant issues such as crashes and bugs, particularly in comparison to previous console versions. As it is currently in early access, players are hopeful for future improvements from the developers.
- “Excellent fun, value, and performance.”
- “As of now, the game is very well optimized. Even though there are bugs, I have only experienced two bugs, but nothing major. The game is very fun to play with friends and even fun by yourself.”
- “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.”
- “Just be aware that this is early access, and as far as I can tell, it is a direct port from the 360. The devs stated that it will be optimized and prettied up, hence the 'early access'.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its creativity and immersive qualities, blending historical themes with a playful tone that sets it apart from other titles. Despite some bugs, players find the environment engaging and conducive to replayability, particularly noting the effective use of a WW1 backdrop. Overall, the atmosphere significantly enhances the gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “The war theme combines history with a tongue-in-cheek atmosphere and truly separates the game from other tower defense titles; the WW1 theme of TS1 in particular is brilliant.”
- “Plus, the atmosphere of the game completes it all.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacking in long-term value, others highlight its extensive content and diverse maps that encourage creativity and varied gameplay experiences. Overall, the potential for replayability is enhanced by the ability to choose maps based on personal preferences.
- “Massive content and lots of maps, loads of replayability.”
- “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.”
- “This game is fun, but I wouldn't expect too much replay value from it.”
- “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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a sense of nostalgia while playing, recalling fond memories from previous experiences, despite some bugs in the game. The emotional engagement is heightened by the option to approach gameplay in various ways, allowing for personal strategies that enhance the overall enjoyment.
- “Playing this made me feel nostalgic because I had it on Xbox. It has some bugs, but ultimately I had fun, so 8/10.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a lazy cash grab, overshadowing the game's unique concept of a child's imagination brought to life, particularly in its appeal to Xbox Live Arcade nostalgia.
- “Even the unique idea of a child's imagination coming to life with these toys is lost under what feels like a lazy cash grab for Xbox Live Arcade nostalgia.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see such a fun concept overshadowed by aggressive in-game purchases.”