Toy Soldiers: War Chest

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 144 reviews
  • gameplay
  • monetization
  • graphics
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An entertainingly substantial, if simplistic take on tower defence warfare, Toy Soldiers War Chest’s thrills are prominent, yet a little dulled by some technical issues and a needlessly greedy pricing model.
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Relive the best days of your childhood with Toy Soldiers: War Chest! This fast-paced genre-bending mix of strategy defense and action gameplay brings four unique toy factions . Lead from the strategic level, placing and upgrading turrets, or take direct command of your units and heroes to deliver

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 144 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience with beloved toy franchises like G.I. Joe and He-Man.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a mix of tower defense and action elements, allowing players to control units and upgrade them.
  • The graphics and animations are appealing, and the game provides hours of replayability with different factions and unlockable content.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including a frustrating 30 FPS lock and long loading times.
  • Microtransactions are prevalent, with some content locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Uplay integration has caused significant issues for many players, including problems accessing DLC and general gameplay bugs.
  • gameplay28 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun and engaging mechanics reminiscent of previous iterations, while others criticize it for being repetitive, buggy, and unpolished. Issues such as poor controls, low frame rates, and a lack of multiplayer engagement have also been highlighted, leading to a sense of disappointment among fans. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a nostalgic concept and some enjoyable features, suggesting potential for improvement with future updates.

    • “Love the concept of being able to play with action heroes from different franchises and gameplay is a blast.”
    • “The gameplay itself is fun and engaging.”
    • “Good gameplay with good animations.”
    • “On top of this, the game is meant for a console. You can't control aircraft because they do a million flips if you sneeze or move around (plus they are so weak!). The gameplay is repetitive and boring; additionally, none of your friends have the game, and players who do have it don't engage in multiplayer.”
    • “The small amount of gameplay I got was bad. The turret controls are too sensitive; while controlling a turret, if you move a centimeter, your crosshairs go flying across the screen, and I can't adjust the sensitivity for some reason.”
    • “The gameplay is the same and it feels a little bit unpolished/unrefined.”
  • monetization25 mentions

    The monetization in the game primarily revolves around microtransactions, which allow players to speed up progression but are not mandatory for unlocking content. While some players express frustration over the presence of microtransactions, many agree that they are implemented in a way that does not detract from the overall experience, as in-game currency can be earned through gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that while microtransactions exist, they are largely optional and do not significantly impact the game's enjoyment.

    • “It has microtransactions, but if you have already purchased the factions or the Hall of Fame edition, you can unlock everything just by playing the game because it gives you rewards like coins and upgrades as you level up and do well to unlock stuff as you play.”
    • “The microtransactions are not needed as the credits come quickly in matches.”
    • “You're not forced into microtransactions, and microtransactions allow the game to be released at a lower price point.”
    • “After they'd dropped the ball out of the gate, Ubisoft threw microtransactions at me.”
    • “I experienced long load times, microtransactions, and paid DLC that is part of the game.”
    • “Fucking microtransactions in my $15 game.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clear and satisfying design aesthetic, while others criticize them as dated or lacking in options. Many users report no significant issues, but some express frustration over performance demands and limited graphical settings that hinder gameplay. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered good, they may not meet the expectations of all players, particularly on PC.

    • “Graphics and animations were great.”
    • “The game does have good graphics and looks very good and cartoony.”
    • “Great graphics.”
    • “Overall, after playing this game, I've come to the conclusion that you need one hell of a graphics card to play this at 50fps, and that the controls are quite poor on the PC.”
    • “Although my system meets recommended performance levels, with resolution and graphic settings set to conservative, the frame rate is dismal.”
    • “Besides next to no graphics settings, the only resolution it has leaves at least 50% of my screen blacked out, making the game absolutely unplayable.”
  • story9 mentions

    The story of the game consists of a relatively short 12 missions, which some players feel is lacking compared to previous titles in the series that offered more content for a similar price. While the gameplay encourages replaying missions with different factions and weapons, the overall narrative experience is described as anti-climactic and marred by technical issues, such as crashes during early missions. Additionally, the reliance on microtransactions and a randomized upgrade system detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story.

    • “You generally get all of the upgrades by the end of the campaign by either unlocking them by leveling up; however, it is randomized meaning you can get 2 of a kind, but this problem is solved with silver, which is the stuff you get after every mission, at least 1000 each time I'd say, which is more than enough, along with stored silver, to buy the cheap upgrades.”
    • “The game has a 12 mission story, compared to its predecessors which both at least doubled that for 2/3 the price.”
    • “Toy Soldiers: War Chest is an anti-climactic bundle of stale tactics, drawn-out missions, and taped-on microtransactions.”
    • “Once you get to mission three or after doing the survival for a while, you'll realize you must go into a tower to control it.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting poor performance, including low frame rates and crashes, even on systems that meet recommended specifications. While some users experience smooth gameplay, others encounter significant issues such as inability to alt+tab, long load times, and general unresponsiveness, indicating a need for further optimization. Overall, the game's performance is considered subpar, with various glitches and a lack of polish affecting the experience.

    • “I had one slowdown to like 5 fps, but the game runs smoothly for me.”
    • “The game is also a bit on the homely side, and performance seems a touch unoptimized.”
    • “The base game ran poorly; I'm fairly untrained in the art of being bothered by 30fps, but even I could tell the game looked and felt 'off' in the performance department.”
    • “Although my system meets recommended performance levels, with resolution and graphic settings set to conservative, the frame rate is dismal.”
    • “What I can't get past is a poorly explained RMT model to unlock upgrades and just a general lack of optimization for the PC.”
  • stability9 mentions

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experienced long load times and freezing issues, particularly during character selection, leading to a frustrating overall experience. Overall, the game appears to require further updates to address these stability concerns.

    • “Tons of bugs and glitches.”
    • “Of course there are problems including reports of crashes and buggy gameplay, stiff performances on high-end computers, etc.”
    • “Even though it took me 3 attempts at loading it to get to the main menu, freezes on the character select screen whilst it checks the Uplay servers to see what characters you have bought. I can forgive that if it is fun, but it isn't any more fun than any one of the countless free games out there.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its funny atmosphere and amusing character interactions, particularly in the context of battles and unique armies. While some find it entertaining and reminiscent of the original titles, others feel it may not fully live up to its predecessors in terms of comedic quality. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the gameplay experience.

    • “Then you might enjoy it for its nice battles and funny atmosphere.”
    • “Well, you have 8 funny armies and it's pretty cool to play them.”
    • “If you liked the slight humor and fun of the original Toy Soldiers and Cold War, then this will be right up your alley.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, with some noting that while it is not pay-to-win, there are options to purchase time-saving features. The grinding is reminiscent of previous titles in the series, but uneven multiplayer matching and repetitive single-player levels contribute to the overall frustration.

    • “The game isn't pay-to-win; it just gives you an option to save time by purchasing rather than farming tokens.”
    • “This means a lot of grinding, which was present in the previous games as well.”
    • “Multiplayer matching is uneven, and single-player levels often get tedious.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the engaging gameplay and character customization, others criticize the lack of variety in turrets, vehicles, and campaign missions, leading to diminished replay value compared to previous titles.

    • “The previous titles were wonderful, fantastic value, and offered great replayability for their price.”
    • “Great toy soldiers gameplay with plenty of replay value. The characters and armies are well-realized, and there is a good level of control customization.”
    • “There are fewer turrets than before, fewer vehicles than before, and the maps are poorly designed. The campaign is the exact same for all heroes, so it has no replay value.”
    • “The lack of variety in missions makes it feel like a chore to replay the game.”
    • “Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a blend of enjoyable battles and a humorous tone, contributing to an overall engaging experience.

    • “The game immerses you in a beautifully crafted world that feels alive and vibrant.”
    • “The atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its mysterious depths.”
    • “Every corner of the game is filled with rich details that enhance the overall ambiance.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express strong emotional reactions to Ubisoft's content, indicating a significant disappointment that has led to a decision to avoid their games in the future. This sentiment reflects a deeper sense of betrayal or dissatisfaction with the company's offerings.

  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for lacking the vibrant and engaging qualities typically associated with musical elements, drawing a comparison to a sequel of "The Wizard of Oz" that omits its iconic musical aspects and colorful presentation.

    • “I dunno... it's like making The Wizard of Oz Part 2, but skipping the musical part, the witches, and the whole technicolor thing.”
    • “The music feels completely out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere at all.”
    • “It's as if they forgot to include any memorable tunes; everything just blends into the background.”
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Play time

4hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
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