Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! Reviews
Toy Story: Retro Roundup is filled with tons of great modern-day features and extras that make it a great choice for anyone who played these games in the past and wants a burst of nostalgia.
While there are some games in the pack that don't have much to offer, the good stuff is really good. A must-own for any fans of Disney-Pixar 3D platformers.
Toy Story: Retro Roundup! offers a decent selection of classic Toy Story games across multiple platforms, enhanced with useful modern features and interesting documentary content. However, the incomplete lineup, limited archival material and awkward menu structure are disappointing for a collection from Digital Eclipse, especially given the studio's previous standards.
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In its careful historical preservation and attention to detail, Toy Story: Retro Roundup! is flawless. However, this unwavering fidelity to the past carries the weight of decades: without adjustments to soften the impact of the years and relying only on a few external tricks to overcome its limitations, both outdated mechanics and visuals may frustrate those seeking even a minimal contemporary experience. This will certainly test the player's patience.
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Whether you want to satisfy a nostalgic craving or introduce a new generation of gamers to these classics, the Toy Story collection hits the mark. It delivers incredible value for your money and is well worth picking up.
Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! is far more than a simple nostalgic collection; it is an exemplary project of video game preservation. By bringing together classics that defined the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit eras, the package celebrates the creative ingenuity of developers who adapted these iconic universes across both home consoles and handhelds. While certain game mechanics and camera issues naturally reflect the era in which they were created, the modern quality-of-life enhancements—combined with a rich museum archive of behind-the-scenes footage, artwork, and mini-documentaries—turn this collection into a true interactive exhibition. Offered at an accessible price point, it is an essential pick-up for nostalgic fans, retro-gaming enthusiasts, and a new generation of players alike.
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Toy Story: Retro Roundup! is a collection designed for those who want to revisit an important era of Pixar games without losing sight of what these titles originally were. The excellent presentation, various display modes, and features such as Rewind make revisiting these games much more comfortable on PS5, while the historical bonus content highlights the care taken with game preservation. Not all the games have aged equally well, and the lack of Portuguese-language support in the original titles may discourage younger players. Still, for fans of Toy Story and classic video games, this is a thoughtfully curated trip down memory lane.
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I’ve looked at the remaster of the 2010 Toy Story 3 game, so I thought I’d give Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! a go as well. This title feels more dated with its rougher textures and familiar artwork. Furthermore, there is a sense of authenticity thanks to the clunky controls, sharp colours, and simple ideas. Atari has pieced together this collaboration of 90s and early 2000s games. It is a single-player and local multiplayer title that incorporates 6 unique titles and 11 different versions combined. It’ll appeal to retro lovers and those who wish to experience a bygone era. If you only play modern games, this will not be the title for you.
This is an essential remastered collection for any fan of action, platform, or racing games, as it brings together a wide variety of titles set in the world of Pixar toys. Plus, if you're a fan of the franchise, you'll obviously love it even more.
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Revisiting these childhood adventures was a wonderful experience, and it highlights how great movie tie-in games can be enjoyable experiences. While retro collections of iconic franchises are always welcome, the movie game tie-in games should be preserved too. With its wealth of quality fun for the whole family across a wide range of game genres, deep quality-of-life features to make each game an inviting experience, and a history section filled with amazing game development insight for those wanting to learn more about each title, Toy Story Retro Roundup is easily one of Digital Eclipse's best retro collections on the market.
Toy Story: Retro Roundup! is a purrfect nostalgia trip, bringing classic Pixar games together with helpful quality-of-life features, bonus content, and a unique “How to Play” mode. While the dated mechanics can be frustrating, it’s still a wonderful collection for fans who grew up with these titles.
If you have a soft spot for 90s licensed games or want an easy trip down memory lane, Toy Story Retro Roundup is a fantastic retro package that is well worth picking up.
It is precisely this feeling of nostalgia, coupled with the possibility of discovering or rediscovering these experiences, that makes the collection worthwhile. Not all the games have aged well, it's true, but that doesn't diminish their importance to the franchise's history and to the memories of so many fans.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Toy Story: Retro Roundup is a great collection of the Toy Story and A Bug's Life titles that defined many of our childhoods, as well as a perfect introduction for a new generation. While some games included are a bit hit-or-miss, others are all-time classics and are just as fun as many of us remember!
Toy Story: Retro RoundUp! is no longer for me; I’m okay with that. But these games — with their clunky platforming and vintage graphics — are also no longer for the children growing up on Toy Story today, with Mario Kart World and LEGO Star Wars a button press away. Retro children’s games are difficult for me to judge, as they were meant to be colorful and simple years ago, but as a result, they don’t feel fun for me and likely not for my nephews who are used to glossier graphics and more interesting gameplay. Having multiple versions of the same game included in the collection is nice for record-keeping, but not a very fun experience as a player.
The Toy Story Retro Roundup is a fantastic collection for Disney and retro platforming fans. This was my first time playing Toy Story 2, and while it has a few kinks, like unpredictable movement, it is still a gripping game that had me playing from start to finish in almost one sitting. This is why game preservation matters: we can enjoy past experiences for the first time, relive them, and help future developers learn from gaming history.