Ah, the Toy Story 3 video game. An absolute gem from 2010 that remains very much adored even now in 2026. When word of a remastered version spread, it became clear that this was going to be one to look forward to, and thankfully, this is one hell of a revisit to a gem of the Disney video game line-ups of yesteryear. Oh god, is 2010 ‘yesteryear’?
The beauty of Toy Story 3 was its ambition. A precursor to Disney Infinity, this game was large, expansive, utterly customisable and immensely enjoyable. It was one of the very few tie-in movie games of the era that wasn’t complete bobbins and in celebration of that, we’ve got a shiny new version of a game that generally, redefined a genre.
A platformer first, Toy Story 3 has you jump between Woody, Buzz and Jesse to solve puzzles and platform your way around familiar areas from the movies, and you’ll be helping out the expanded cast in various situations as you tear through each mission. A particular favourite of mine was always saving the green soldiers down in the basement, relying on the skills of each character to find them all hidden across the level. It felt a little Command and Conquer-ish at times, just with Andy’s favourite toys and quips coming at you. It was a delightful reminder of what this game had to offer over so many others way back when.
The very first level has you play out the escaping train sequence from the Toy Story 3 movie opening. It’s so much fun as Woody saves ‘orphans’ from evil Dr. Porkchop, with Buzz flying around you at all times ensuring they get the captives to safety, throwing tennis balls at the Pizza Planet aliens. It’s exactly what it’s meant to be, recreating a kid playing in his room with his toys and it’s brilliantly executed.
But really, it gets even better when you’re away from the main story and jump into the now infamous Toy Box mode. This is where my hours went in 2010. A space where you can build your own wild west town and have seemingly endless hours of gaming goodness stuffed inside it. The quests are endless, the custom options seemingly limitless, inviting new characters to join your town and bring it to life.
Yet again, it speaks to the quality of this game of its time because in 2010, they didn’t need to go this hard. Nobody else was?! Whoever decided to create a solid as hell platformer ‘on top of’ an absolutely superb sandbox mode deserves their flowers. Whoever you are, I salute you.
And it’s easy to forget that this game is 16 years old when the Toy Box hub is included. It feels fresh, full of life and will keep you or your younglings entertained for hours, just like it did me back in 2010.
Toy Story 3: Complete Edition feels like a genuine celebration of the entire franchise, and there’s very little as joyous on this earth as Toy Story, so it’s very difficult to complain. This game remains an essential experience, the most complete Toy Story game ever and now has a cracking remaster. I’m delighted.
Ride like the wind, Bullseye and get this added to your library.
Our review of the Toy Story: Retro Round-Up is also live now.
Toy Story 3: Complete Edition is available now on PS5 (reviewed), PS4, Nintendo Switch 1, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam.
Developer: Digital Eclipse
Publisher: Atari / Digital Eclipse
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