Toy Soldiers

 Xbox 360
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Metro GameCentral
    70
    World War I has never been so much fun in this successful mix of Tower Defence and shoot 'em-up action.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    But casual strategy fans will enjoy dispatching waves of cavalry, artillery, and airplanes in head-to-head online multiplayer matches. Just be prepared to take a few beatings while you find your footing.
  3. RealGamer
    70
    The mix of strategy and survival shooter works surprisingly well, some niggling flaws however stop this XBLA title living up to its full potential.
  5. D+PAD Magazine
    70
    With the game sporting high production values and an encouraging learning curve, it’s easy to recommend Toy Soldiers.
  6. NTSC-uk
    60
    Toy Soldiers just tries too hard to be different, in the end.
  7. Gamer.no
    60
    A wonderful Tower Defense concept in a disappointing package. There's a lot of strategic potential here, but the levels often end when you are getting the grip on things.

Awards & Rankings

47
#47 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
87
#87 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 107
  3. Negative: 8 out of 107
  1. Watermelon789
    Jul 25, 2011
    8
    Intuitive , a different strategy game based on placing the artillery, soldiers etc . For instance it may sound hard, when I say that hordes ofIntuitive , a different strategy game based on placing the artillery, soldiers etc . For instance it may sound hard, when I say that hordes of Nazis or whatever aren't stopping in an specific place, they don't do that, they come directly to you , so you need to stop them before they sabotage or enter your Toy Box. Heck, there's a Cold War game right now.… Full Review »
  2. IdiotProduction
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This is an amazing game. I cannot forget about this game, all the hours I spent destroying my brother in split screen, the many times I tried to destroy the tsar tank before destroying my toy box in campaign. Such a good game. I recommend to everyone who can get their hands on this game. Enjoy your hours playing this game!… Full Review »
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 14, 2018
    8
    Rather than going for realism this tower defense game has World War I dioramas coming to life and battling it out. There's an impressive levelRather than going for realism this tower defense game has World War I dioramas coming to life and battling it out. There's an impressive level of detail such as moving gears in your wind up tanks and soldiers. The concept and time period give Toy Soldiers a unique personality. Although the theme of imaginary battles between figurines taking place never quite took off in all the ways I wanted it too. Sometimes I forgot that the locations were dioramas, as in the moment they feel as believable and grounded as any other game with a war setting.

    This doesn't detract from the excellent gameplay though. You're given numerous strategic options. Limited unit placements requires quick thinking from the player. There were times where I found myself switching out different defenses on the fly in between waves. The thing that sets Toy Soldiers apart from the plethora of other options out there is the ability to take direct control of your emplacements during battle. Being able to get directly involved like that is a nice change of pace from the usual sit back and watch approach this strategy game subgenre is known for. This is especially fun in certain stages that give you access to planes and tanks. It allows the game to have a more action-packed approach that allows the player to feel directly involved and is sometimes necessary to ensure victory. It's also perfect for those who would like to do a bit more micromanaging.

    Toy Soldiers is also very accessible to gamers of all skill levels thanks to a well thought out variety of difficulty levels. The only issues I found with gameplay were related to the camera which can sometimes obscure your view. As a result I found myself making use of the overhead view of the battlefield which is like that of a traditional RTS. There's a nice bit of content too thanks to the multiplayer, survival, and campaign+ options. The novelty of Toy Soldier's theme and core gameplay mechanic do a lot to inject a greater appeal into the overall package. Plus, how many other WWI games do you know of out there? Simply put, I think this should be your next tower defense game. On top of being very well made it is also unique. The originality Signal Studios put into this make it worth your purchase.    … Full Review »
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