Toy Soldiers: War Chest

TheSixthAxisDominic L

8/10

Toy Soldiers: War Chest brings its unique brand of tower defense to the new generation, and though there are some wrinkles caused by slight performance issues and questionable DLC practices, this is more of the same classic Toy Soldiers gameplay. There’s a lot to enjoy here in a well-rounded package, with plenty of replay value thanks to the range of different heroes, collectibles and high-scores to aim for, as well as the online and offline multiplayer options.

Playstation UniverseJohn-Paul Jones

7/10

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.

Toy Soldiers: War Chest really nails its toy aesthetic. Whether you have Battlecat running across a bunch of markers, or you blow up overly aggressive My Little Pony look-alikes (which naturally explode into rainbow hearts when defeated), the game is beautifully realised. There’s a healthy number of items to unlock, characters to level and modes to play will keep you coming back for more. It’s a pity then that it’s burdened by some painful attempts to demand players throw in some extra cash for the DLC.

Game SkinnyMatt_Paprocki

5/10

UbiSoft thinks it's okay to plaster paid DLC characters on the box art, which sums up what happened to the otherwise great Toy Soldiers series.

Game RantDalton Cooper

5/10

As someone that has greatly enjoyed the previous games in the series, Toy Soldiers: War Chest is a disappointing experience. The forced use of Uplay for much of the online content, DLC purchases being locked to the account that purchased it, and a myriad of technical issues hamper the quality of the game. For Xbox One owners, it's probably best to just wait for the Xbox 360 backward compatibility to be implemented as the infinitely superior Toy Soldiers: Cold War will be BC on day one. For PlayStation fans that haven't yet had a chance to experience the series and are intrigued by the concept,...

Impulse GamerJames Coles

If you're not familiar with tower defence games, Toy Soldiers: War Chest is the perfect introduction into the genre. It is the third installment in the

Pure XboxAdam Ducker

4/10

Toy Soldiers: War Chest could really be something great but unfortunately choppy performance, uninspiring missions and a repetitive single player experience put paid to this. The licensed properties present in the game aren't enough elevate the game to anything more than a very workmanlike version of your favourite childhood moments.

Metro GameCentralRoger Hargreaves

3/10

Mixing Tower Defense, third person action, and beloved ’80s toys should’ve been a recipe for success, but this bland sequel doesn’t do justice to any of its ideas.