Remember the movie tie-in? There was a time when virtually every new Disney/Pixar movie came with its own video game, with multiple versions released on every platform. These titles were often hit-and-miss, with some, like Disney’s Lion King and Aladdin, proving successful, while others, such as Disney’s Tarzan: Untamed, were seen as little more than lazy cash-grabs.

Toy Story 3 was much front and center of this era, and the 2010 video game is seen as one of the best, most complete tie-ins in the entire Disney catalogue. It’s easy to see why news of the game releasing on modern consoles was met with such warm enthusiasm.

Toy Story 3 Complete Edition is the perfect movie tie-in. This new release, a modernised port with improved visuals and a couple of extra features pulled together from different versions, proves that the original game has lost none of its charm.

Newcomers who didn’t get to play the original or veterans who want that sweet hit of nostalgia will be equally satisfied with this effort from Digital Eclipse and Atari.

Developer & Publisher // Digital Eclipse & Atari
Platforms // PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch/ Switch 2
MSRP & Release Date // $24.99, October 15th, 2026
Reviewed On // PS5

What is Toy Story 3: Complete Edition?

Toy Story 3: Complete Edition is split into two distinct sections. The first has players navigating through a small, self-contained set of levels loosely tied to the events of the acclaimed third entry in the Toy Story series. Playing as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie, you’re tasked with solving puzzles, platforming, and shooting your way through these fun-filled sections while making your way across a gameboard that serves as a sort of overworld.

The second, far more interesting section of the game is titled Woody’s Roundup, and puts you in a small open world filled with missions to carry out, characters to meet, and a town to customize. It’s an all-around fun time, and it’s undoubtedly where most of your time will be spent.

Toy Story 3’s Gameplay Explained- Playing Around With Woody and the Gang

Whichever one of the three protagonists you play as, gameplay is incredibly simple, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The controls are easy to get to grips with, making it easily accessible for younger players, and the variety of level designs helps keep things interesting.

Some levels let players switch between characters freely, whereas others lock you in to a specific one. Each character has different abilities. For example, Buzz can glide using his wings and throw his friends across large gaps, while Woody can use his lasso as a rope swing. Lastly, Jessie can make pinpoint-accurate landings.

Story Mode is loosely based on the movie of the same name and consists of 8 varied levels. Each of which is fairly short and, for the most part, a lot of fun, taking players from Andy’s Bedroom to Sunnyside Daycare Centre. Andy’s house is turned into a giant playground filled with obstacles to overcome and manoeuvre.

There’s even a stealth level, with Woody and Jessie sneaking around Sunnyside as they attempt to rescue their friends. One favourite level sees you racing across the sky as Buzz flies in and out of caverns before making your way through Zurg’s lair and confronting him in a showdown. The constant shifts between platforming, stealth, combat, and minigames help to ensure the campaign stays entertaining for the entirety of its relatively short length.

Woody’s Roundup – The Toy Box

Woody’s Roundup completely changes the pace, and tasks you with rebuilding a Wild West-themed town basically from the ground up. Players complete missions for various characters, fulfilling objectives and slowly unlocking collectables and customization items to tailor the town.

Missions include several activities: rounding up criminals dotted around the map and throwing them in jail, and unlocking wells to create a network of fast travel tunnels beneath the town. This creates a sense of accomplishment, something younger gamers in particular will appreciate.

The customization is truly impressive, with decorating buildings and characters with new costumes and cosmetics unlocked as you play. The freedom offered in this mode is as awe-inspiring now as it was in 2010, and favourite moments like unlocking Bullseye and traveling around on him really defined Woody’s Roundup as a standout part of the whole package.

The two distinct game modes welcomed contrast and added meat to the bones of what would otherwise have been a far-too-lean experience.

Toy Story 3 ‘Complete Edition’ Explained- More Port Than Remaster

Those hoping for a remaster, or something packed with new features and mechanics, will likely find themselves disappointed. This is little more than a port, with improved visuals and resolution (up to 4k and 60 FPS). There’s previously platform-exclusive content, like the ability to play as Zurg in Woody’s Roundup, but nothing that will massively change the experience.

Could Digital Eclipse have done more to add new mechanics and features? Sure. Did they need to? Absolutely not. The strength of the core game makes the lack of noticeable improvements far easier to swallow, and a new generation discovering this classic on modern consoles is a big selling point.

Sound and Visuals in Toy Story 3 Complete Edition- A Modest Makeover For Andy’s Old Favourites

The game’s sound is vintage Toy Story, and fans of the franchise will find themselves instantly transported into the world of the films. Despite only some of the original voice cast returning, those who don’t (namely Woody and Buzz) sound just like the characters do on the big screen thanks to some stellar voice acting.

The music also sounds like it was plucked straight from the franchise itself, and this remaster does a good job sharpening the visuals. In addition, the game regularly hits a high frame rate on the PS5 with no slowdown or frame rate dips. That said, don’t expect a sharp update in terms of how it looks overall, as it’s pretty much the same.

Final Thoughts on Toy Story 3 Complete Edition

Toy Story 3 Complete Edition evokes warm nostalgic memories from the moment you switch it on, and that never really lets up. Whether you’re navigating a moving train as Woody, helping toy soldiers in the basement of Andy’s house parachute to safety as Jessie, or flying through outer space as Buzz, you’ll consistently be having a great time.

The game will appeal to a wide demographic, from youngsters discovering it for the first time to young adults eager to revisit their childhood sixteen years after the original. Throw Woody’s Roundup into the mix, which provides the type of sandbox open-world gameplay that never really outstays its welcome, and you have a winning formula.

While less of a remaster and more of a port, it’s hard not to recommend it thanks to the low price, as well as the overall package remaining as strong now as it was in 2010.

Disclaimer – A PS5 key was provided by the developer for the purposes of this review.