Toy Soldiers: Cold War

 Xbox 360
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 128 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 12 out of 128
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  1. Anderhole
    Jul 4, 2016
    10
    Best game ever. You can spend hours playing the bonus game modes such as Survival and Mini Games. The online play is a blast and the campaign kicks ass to include all dlc.
  2. Refolox
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Great strategy, challenging levels, and a style that never gets old. Still cannot help but laugh when the soldiers start trotting near the toy box or when the commando starts spewing random one liners and laughing manically.
  3. TechSalvations
    Sep 30, 2011
    9
    If you loved the last Toy Soldiers as much as I did, you can not miss Cold War. With the co-op, mini games and a much needed rewind feature for when the game gets to hard. This is Signal Studios showing fans they can grow while listening to requests.
  4. Phantasystar77
    Sep 22, 2011
    9
    I was a huge fan of the first Toy Soldier game so I was thrilled when I heard they were making a new one. Could it live up to the greatness of the first TS game though? Why of course it can. If fact, this game is better then the original in nearly every way. I especially loved the Rambo wannabe soldier which you can take control of. If you like tower defense games and cheesy 80s culture,I was a huge fan of the first Toy Soldier game so I was thrilled when I heard they were making a new one. Could it live up to the greatness of the first TS game though? Why of course it can. If fact, this game is better then the original in nearly every way. I especially loved the Rambo wannabe soldier which you can take control of. If you like tower defense games and cheesy 80s culture, then I strongly urge you to give this game a try. My one gripe was that the game seemed a little short. Still its a minor complaint considering how much fun the rest of the game is.… Expand
  5. M4EOzzy
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    Toy Soldiers: Cold War was a fantastic sequel to an already great game. The amount of features for the price and depth of play is outstanding for the package. A must-play title on XBLA.
  6. syoung27
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    This is absolutely the best tower defense game ever made, barely beating out the original and Trenched. The comedy is great, the visuals are great, and the challenge is awesome. Being able to "Go Rambo" is one of the best ideas ever.
  7. coffeespanks
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    If you are looking for a fun Strategy/Tower Defense game than this is the game for you!
    With the addition of controllable Rambo style characters and a versus mode this game exceeded my expectations, Toy Soldiers and Toy Soldiers: Cold war are 2 of my top 10 XBLA games on the marketplace. The bosses are insane and the Tower Defense style is entertaining.
  8. SSully
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    Great tower defense game. It's a shame that it is getting so many negative user reviews, most of which make no sense. Hopefully they get sorted out.
  9. NachoNinja
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    This a fantastic game that takes uses unique game mechanics and adds a light-hearted theme, ultimately making more than the sum of its parts. Highly recommended!
  10. TiddlyWinks925
    Sep 19, 2011
    9
    Toy Soldiers is a fantastic game. It gives you exactly what you want out of an arcade game, something you can pick up and play for a little while and put back down. It is insanely creative with all of the weapons available and the "characters" and "bosses". My only complaint is that it was a little easy. I never had any troubles until the last level. I have seen a lot of people sayToy Soldiers is a fantastic game. It gives you exactly what you want out of an arcade game, something you can pick up and play for a little while and put back down. It is insanely creative with all of the weapons available and the "characters" and "bosses". My only complaint is that it was a little easy. I never had any troubles until the last level. I have seen a lot of people say the last level was insanely hard, but it just meant I had to concentrate a little more than usual. There are a lot more and varied vehicles available to the player in this version of the game, which mixes it up in a great way. Overall fantastic game.… Expand
  11. harmsarms
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome, love this series! Fantastic sound track! A great spin on tower defense, great idea bringing this series into the crazy cold war days of the 1980's. I highly reccomend giving the trial a go.
  12. grognard66
    Sep 19, 2011
    8
    Fun twist on the tower defense genre which lets you take control of units yourself; including tanks, helicopters, jets and special units like a "Rambo" inspired unit. The action movie vibe is amusing and production values are top notch. Don't let the Playstation fanboys spamming this game with negative scores throw you off. People who have actually played this game know this title isFun twist on the tower defense genre which lets you take control of units yourself; including tanks, helicopters, jets and special units like a "Rambo" inspired unit. The action movie vibe is amusing and production values are top notch. Don't let the Playstation fanboys spamming this game with negative scores throw you off. People who have actually played this game know this title is worth every penny.… Expand
  13. Zidan
    Sep 19, 2011
    9
    Not enough games make you smile. That wry smile that comes when doing something great in a game, beating a level and just having fun. The little details that a developer put in a game that you might not notice but they exist just for fun. Toy Soldiers: Cold War has them in every level and every detail, from it's menus to it's mini games. Yes, it's a tower defense game. Yes, the originalNot enough games make you smile. That wry smile that comes when doing something great in a game, beating a level and just having fun. The little details that a developer put in a game that you might not notice but they exist just for fun. Toy Soldiers: Cold War has them in every level and every detail, from it's menus to it's mini games. Yes, it's a tower defense game. Yes, the original Toy Soldiers did many of these things too. But the great thing about games is how iteration can lead to innovation and greatness. That's what was done here. A great game.… Expand
  14. jonnybob
    Sep 19, 2011
    9
    A very entertaining arcade game. I wasn't a big fan of the first toy soldiers but I love this one. The co-op element is one of the bigger draws for me. Being able to control the turrets is pretty awesome as well. Just an all around entertaining game.
  15. kiczyn
    Sep 16, 2011
    10
    i like this game and werry like toys and war games. This is it. This game is funny. I remember when i have a lot of toys . Bla bla bla lets play this amazing game
  16. playin_d_fiddle
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    My favorite arcade game now, there is everything u could hope for,split screen coop,versus mode,score challenges,minigames, survival mode and of course the campaign,and the fact that u can take direct control over your turrets,i really liked the first toy soldiers game as well but this one is a lot better., with the barrages and everything.
  17. VirtuousLumox
    Sep 15, 2011
    9
    So far I've only played the free trial, but from what I've played, Toy Soldiers: Cold War is a vast improvement over the original. The graphics are better, the colors are brighter, and the contrast between environmental objects is higher. Gone are the drab, foggy, dismal WWI aesthetics. All of this helps the gameplay tremendously. It is much easier to distinguish where groups of enemiesSo far I've only played the free trial, but from what I've played, Toy Soldiers: Cold War is a vast improvement over the original. The graphics are better, the colors are brighter, and the contrast between environmental objects is higher. Gone are the drab, foggy, dismal WWI aesthetics. All of this helps the gameplay tremendously. It is much easier to distinguish where groups of enemies are and target individual enemies when directly controlling towers. Combine this with the new gameplay mechanics such as kill combos, attack barrages, wavelist rewind, and more, and the over-all experience feels much more rewarding, less frustrating, and simply a lot more fun. Signal Studios clearly put some thought into making both gameplay styles (classic tower-defense and action-defense) more compelling and work together better. With the addition of mini-games and 2-player co-op there is a lot more in the toy box to play with than the last time Signal Studios brought out the toys.… Expand
  18. ElPresidenteTim
    Sep 14, 2011
    9
    If you like Tower Defense games and are hankering for one on Xbox 360 then this is the perfect choice. Cold War is a solid game, it has plenty of modes to mess around in and hands down one of the most enjoyable co-op modes to ever exist. It's easy for a person who is completely new to Tower Defense games like me to pick it up and get straight into the action. You owe it to yourself to atIf you like Tower Defense games and are hankering for one on Xbox 360 then this is the perfect choice. Cold War is a solid game, it has plenty of modes to mess around in and hands down one of the most enjoyable co-op modes to ever exist. It's easy for a person who is completely new to Tower Defense games like me to pick it up and get straight into the action. You owe it to yourself to at least check the demo out and see if it's for you, Signal Studios did an amazing job with the game overall and deserve at recognition for making an improved sequel with a pop culture filled era, refined game mechanics, and tons of vehicular mayhem.… Expand
  19. Keithdizzle
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    This game is an incredible value for $15. Playing as the Commando and Ivan are worth the price of admission alone. It's excellent that it supports split-screen for multiplayer as well! It's currently my favorite XBLA game.
  20. LocoElBob
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Now, Toy Soldiers Cold War is truly what you call a great game. It is absolutely jam packed with fun tower defense, shooting, and amazing content all at one great price. The game has tons of replay value, always making you want to get the highest possible score, there's really fun competitive and cooperative modes that anybody will absolutely love, and Signal Studios has added tons ofNow, Toy Soldiers Cold War is truly what you call a great game. It is absolutely jam packed with fun tower defense, shooting, and amazing content all at one great price. The game has tons of replay value, always making you want to get the highest possible score, there's really fun competitive and cooperative modes that anybody will absolutely love, and Signal Studios has added tons of great features and improvements from the original TS that make the game a lot better. All those low user review were all from spammers, this game is great and is a must have for any tower defense fan!… Expand
  21. LMoney187
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Do you own a 360? Do you play games? Do you have 1200 MS points? Do you have a pulse? Then this game is a no brainier! I enjoy play it daily since it came out and the community is only growing for multiplayer matches. The devs made big improvements from Toy Soldiers 1 and I can't wait to play whatever they drop next!
  22. Tamian
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Very good game :) I love game like this, can't stop playing. Cold War is one of best tower defense games and I think the best latest arcade game. I can write about it for long time but I must go play it again and again :) Cheers to all Toy Soldiers
  23. SeattleSeabass
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    Toy Soldiers a fresh take on tower defense games and its squeal brings in bigger boss, different set pieces and with Versus back and a tad bit better, you'll have hours and hours of play time over and over again.
  24. Palacefan
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    This game is a 10/10 all day long - amazing graphics and amazing gameplay - gets you hooked from the first time you play. The first one was the best game I downloaded on the Marketplace so I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on this one
  25. Mumbles74
    Sep 13, 2011
    9
    Signal Studios follow up their seminal hit Toy Soldiers with a brand new set of challenges from the 1980's. Enjoy the strategy of a Tower Defense game but throw in First Person Shooter skills too. In a crowded market place this game stands out as an awesome adventure. Try it now!!!
  26. TheVestman
    Sep 13, 2011
    9
    Signal Studios does it again with a great follow up to their first hit Toy Soldiers. Cold War brings a new campaign, with more action, bigger set pieces and ramped up bosses. The Survival mode as been flushed out and Versus is back and much better than before. Minigames are new, and a great little way to spend time and hunt down that leaderboard position that each person so badly desires.Signal Studios does it again with a great follow up to their first hit Toy Soldiers. Cold War brings a new campaign, with more action, bigger set pieces and ramped up bosses. The Survival mode as been flushed out and Versus is back and much better than before. Minigames are new, and a great little way to spend time and hunt down that leaderboard position that each person so badly desires. The only thing holding it back from 10 for me is the lack of a Russian Campaign.… Expand
  27. mysticfail
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    This is such an insanely diverse and fun game. There is so much variety in this game you could almost never get bored of trying to best your friends scores. There is just so much to do, I can't think of another XBLA title with as much replayability. Please don't listen to all the haters that popped up read any review from gamer sites and you would be hard pressed to find one that didn'tThis is such an insanely diverse and fun game. There is so much variety in this game you could almost never get bored of trying to best your friends scores. There is just so much to do, I can't think of another XBLA title with as much replayability. Please don't listen to all the haters that popped up read any review from gamer sites and you would be hard pressed to find one that didn't rate this lower then an 8/10. I have even just watched alot of people playing this game in streams it is hilarious and pure fun. Even the music reminds you and takes you back to the 80s Top Gun, Rambo, Iron Eagle this is love letter to 80's youth. So if you weren't luck enough to have been around in the 80's strap in you just got let into the club. I won't go into the details as too many people that are better writers then I have told you all you need to know, buy this game!… Expand
  28. NinjaStrike219
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    Best Tower D, Action, Shooter game ever! It has all those elements and so many different ways to play via Campaign, CoOp, Multiplayer, Survival, Head2Head action and minigames! I just want a ton of DLC so I see more of what this game can do :)
  29. GamerXAngelDSX
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    One of my new favorite titles on XBLA! The only thing I can recommend you do is to try out the demo and you will see the effort Signal Studios put into this game.
  30. ScottyF311
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    This an extremely enjoyable game. An amazing mix of Tower Defense and First Person Shooting, this game is full of nostalgia for anyone living in the 80s. With multiple difficulty levels and lots of new challenges, the depth in this game is extremely impressive for an XBLA game. The barrages really make the game...nothing feels better than mowing down enemy tanks as a Rambo-like character.This an extremely enjoyable game. An amazing mix of Tower Defense and First Person Shooting, this game is full of nostalgia for anyone living in the 80s. With multiple difficulty levels and lots of new challenges, the depth in this game is extremely impressive for an XBLA game. The barrages really make the game...nothing feels better than mowing down enemy tanks as a Rambo-like character. Well worth a purchase for anyone looking for a deep, fun, easy-to-pick-up game.… Expand
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#53 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#37 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#46 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Gamereactor Denmark
    Nov 17, 2011
    80
    Swooping through a virtual boy's room in a miniature jet while fighting a huge submarine is where this game topped for us. Rock solid and inexpensive entertainment for your Xbox 360.
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  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 14, 2011
    80
    The game we always knew it wanted to be. [Issue#77, p.103]
  3. Games Master UK
    Oct 23, 2011
    81
    A decent action/strategy game. [Dec 2011, p.87]
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