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. TomBee94
    Sep 5, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing! Don't believe the low user score. I didn't play the first toy soldiers, as It was only 1 player locally, so when U heard the next game was going to be splitscreen I was excited. I waited for this game to be released from when it was first announced, and having played it doesn't dissapoint. I think any one who likes strategy games should purchase this game, especiallyThis game is amazing! Don't believe the low user score. I didn't play the first toy soldiers, as It was only 1 player locally, so when U heard the next game was going to be splitscreen I was excited. I waited for this game to be released from when it was first announced, and having played it doesn't dissapoint. I think any one who likes strategy games should purchase this game, especially if you want to play cooperatively online or off.… Expand
  2. purgat0ri
    Aug 18, 2011
    10
    Why is it only the $15 Arcade titles who are properly tackling the
    long-neglected action/RTS hybrid? First there was the original Toy
    Soldiers, then there was the excellent Trenched, and now we have probably the best modern attempt yet in Toy Soldiers: Cold War -- while all the while, the big end of town continues to churn out uber-conservative RTSes and mindless shooters without seeing    Why is it only the $15 Arcade titles who are properly tackling the
    long-neglected action/RTS hybrid? First there was the original Toy
    Soldiers, then there was the excellent Trenched, and now we have
    probably the best modern attempt yet in Toy Soldiers: Cold War --
    while all the while, the big end of town continues to churn out
    uber-conservative RTSes and mindless shooters without seeing how one
    genre might make up for the limitations of the other. Toy Soldiers: Cold War improves on its predecessor in almost every
    way, despite being a little thinner on campaign content. Improved
    graphics, an excellent selection of game modes (including a very
    robust VS. mode), and a wide variety of units with pretty finely
    balanced strengths and weaknesses are just a few of the things that
    this sequel brings to the table. It doesn't quite rise to the level of
    complexity of the great late 90s PC game, Battlezone, but then no game
    has.

    On that note, I hope that Signal Studios do well enough out of this
    game to perhaps follow it up with a retail release sequel. With a
    bigger budget, and higher profit expectations, I think that these
    developers could equal or surpass the lofty heights reached by the
    aforementioned Battlezone. Until then, they have treated fans of the
    RTS/action and tower defence genres to a truly great game.    … Expand
  3. ReaperFIN
    Aug 17, 2011
    10
    My favorite arcade game now, theres 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. Buy it if ur looking for an awesome arcade gameMy favorite arcade game now, theres 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. Buy it if ur looking for an awesome arcade game that has it all. the only thing i could have hoped for would have been zombies,cus zombies make everything better ;)… Expand
  4. Maxxximum
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    I have always been a fan of tower defense for a longtime. Both Toy Soldiers give you their own unique gaming experience. Both are well finished and the attention to detail is fantastic. A must have in your Xbox Live Arcade Library. Two thumbs up.
  5. Darlos
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    Tower Defense, toy nostalgia, spray-can flame thrower. Whats not to love?
  6. Jrocker23
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    Well, what can I say about Toy Soldiers 2? If you are familiar with the first one, then you can understand how good it was. Taking your childhood favorite toy and being able to not only have them fight, but the option to set up your battlefield & upgrade as the battle went on. Well they have taken what was so good and brought it to the next level. If you never played the first one, yourWell, what can I say about Toy Soldiers 2? If you are familiar with the first one, then you can understand how good it was. Taking your childhood favorite toy and being able to not only have them fight, but the option to set up your battlefield & upgrade as the battle went on. Well they have taken what was so good and brought it to the next level. If you never played the first one, your missing out but you really need to jump into the second installment and see how well done and fun this game is. Download the demo & give it a try, I guarantee you will be back to thank me and the rest of us who sent you out into the battlefield... Now move out soldier!!!… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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 :)
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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!
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. LevelsAndGear
    Aug 24, 2011
    9
    The best word to describe Toy Soldiers: Cold War is Fun. The sequel to the popular XBLA Toy Soldiers, this tower defense/shooter hybrid has you controlling the US Military against the Soviets in a Cold War era toy showdown. Your goal is to place and then optionally control turrets to prevent the army of plastic Russian soldiers, tanks, and planes from entering your toy box. A variety ofThe best word to describe Toy Soldiers: Cold War is Fun. The sequel to the popular XBLA Toy Soldiers, this tower defense/shooter hybrid has you controlling the US Military against the Soviets in a Cold War era toy showdown. Your goal is to place and then optionally control turrets to prevent the army of plastic Russian soldiers, tanks, and planes from entering your toy box. A variety of towers including Machine Gun, Anti-Tank, Anti-Aircraft, Mortar and more â… Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. mightbe
    Sep 13, 2011
    9
    This is a great tower defense title that really shines in co-op. It also packs in the 90's nostalgia with loads of references to classics like Top Gun and Iron Eagles. Unlike most tower defense games though, your towers will get destroyed and a lot of the skill of the game is done by controlling specific units in first or third person. It's a nice refreshing take on tower defense and atThis is a great tower defense title that really shines in co-op. It also packs in the 90's nostalgia with loads of references to classics like Top Gun and Iron Eagles. Unlike most tower defense games though, your towers will get destroyed and a lot of the skill of the game is done by controlling specific units in first or third person. It's a nice refreshing take on tower defense and at the price that they're asking, it's a steal.… Expand
  30. TheAngryBaron
    Sep 13, 2011
    9
    Toy Soldiers is an excellent game from start to finish. An brilliant spin on the tower defence genre bundled with buckets of action. One of the finest looking and enjoyable downloadable titles I've ever played. Oh, and you can play as Rambo.
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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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