We can’t believe it’s been sixteen years since the original release. A decade and a half of waiting to finally return to another adventure with Woody, Buzz and Jessie. That’s what our nephews are saying, not us. Okay, it’s us. We totally couldn’t wait for this! Toy Story 3 Complete Edition brings one of the better movie adaptations of its generation to modern platforms. The game comes complete with improved visuals, previously exclusive content and plenty of Pixar charm. And, as if we weren’t spoiled enough already, it’s being released on the same day as Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! Check out the trailer, then join us below as we revisit its platforming adventure and the surprisingly entertaining Toy Box mode, especially with local co-op thrown into the mix.
Playing With Our Favourite Toys
The game offers two distinct modes, beginning with Story Mode, which loosely follows the events of Pixar’s third Toy Story film. Across eight levels, we accompany Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie through familiar locations and situations, including rescuing toys from a runaway train, exploring Sunnyside Daycare and surviving the dangers of the junkyard. Along the way, we’ve noticed that the developers also take some creative liberties with the source material. These new sequences expand upon the adventures we remember from the film in fun new ways.
Most of the gameplay revolves around running, jumping, climbing and solving environmental puzzles. There is a decent amount of variety, with occasional shooting sequences, stealth sections and other challenges breaking up the traditional platforming. Each character also has unique abilities that prove useful in different situations. Woody, for example, can use his pull string to swing across gaps, Buzz, of course, has the strength to pick up and throw other toys, while Jessie can land on narrow surfaces that her companions cannot reach. It’s a joy experimenting with their abilities, particularly during puzzles that require cooperation between the characters.
The levels also contain collectibles and optional challenges, which made us want to explore beyond the main path. Some sections, however, are fairly straightforward, although there are enough obstacles and environmental puzzles to keep things interesting. Our biggest complaint concerns the campaign’s length. It’s only eight levels. The adventure is over rather quickly and, considering how enjoyable the platforming can be, our nephews would have welcomed a few more stages. Okay, we totally would have, too.
Welcome to Woody’s Roundup!
Toy Box Mode takes us into a colourful Wild West environment inspired by Woody’s Roundup. Here, we have considerably more freedom to explore, complete missions and customise our surroundings. It’s a welcome addition that kept us occupied and more than satisfied long after the relatively short campaign was over.
We begin with a modest town that expands as we complete quests and earn gold. The money can be spent on purchasing buildings, unlocking additional locations and expanding the available activities. We can decorate buildings, change their appearance and even dress up the townspeople, which adds a rather amusing personal touch to the whole experience. There are plenty of other things to do, including riding Bullseye, taking part in races, searching for collectibles and exploring unusual locations such as the haunted house.
The missions are straightforward, but the steady progression and the number of customisation options kept us going. We liked being able to decide which activities to pursue and how to develop our little town. Toy Box also has considerably more content than the campaign, with additional locations, characters and activities to discover. So, if you enjoy exploring, collecting items and decorating your surroundings, this is a destination you’ll regret not visiting.
Two Players, Twice the Fun
We played Toy Story 3 Complete Edition in local co-op, and sharing the adventure with those same nephews was one of our favourite aspects of the experience. Both Story Mode and Toy Box support two players, allowing us to tackle platforming challenges together or spend time exploring and developing our Wild West town. The accessible controls and straightforward objectives also make it a particularly good choice for younger players, although we certainly wouldn’t limit its appeal to children. God forbid we dared do that!
As for the Complete Edition, Digital Eclipse has improved the graphical presentation, resolution and frame rate while preserving the original gameplay. The additional content includes four Toy Box theme packs and Emperor Zurg as a playable character, previously exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version. This is still very much the game that Avalanche Software released in 2010, however, with its original structure and mechanics largely intact. The improved presentation is welcome, but this is a remaster rather than a complete remake.
Still Worth Playing
Toy Story 3 Complete Edition reminded us why the original earned such a positive reputation. We enjoyed the varied platforming, exploring and customising our little Wild West town, and sharing the adventure through local co-op. The campaign could certainly have been longer, but Toy Box provides plenty of additional entertainment. Sixteen years later, Woody and his friends are still wonderful company, and we loved spending time with them again.
Our score: 9/10
- Game: Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition
- Developer: Avalanche Software (original), Digital Eclipse (Complete Edition)
- Publisher: Atari / Digital Eclipse
- Release Date: October 15, 2026
- Genre: 3D Platformer / Action-Adventure
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Modes: Single-player, Local Two-Player Co-op
- Version Played: PS5 Pro
- Played: Co-op
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