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Shooter, Adventure, Action, Horror
OpenCritic73IGDB75
Take control of one of the commandos, team up with your friends and send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-be back to the underworld. Choose the class that matches your playstyle, pile into your favorite ride, and unload an array of gunfire, grenades, special abilities, and freaking katanas as you save the planet.
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Unpretentious, clear, epic and plot-driven.
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SelectButtonKevin MitchellMar 20269/10John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is the best game in years to carry the Left 4 Dead torch forward, not because it copies the formula, but because it understands why that formula worked and builds on it with open regions, vehicles, and swarm pressure that feel purpose-built for co-op. The bot experience is serviceable on easier settings but cannot replace human coordination when the game demands real teamwork, and while the cosmetic economy can get a bit pricey, it never gets in the way of the core progression. At $40, it punches above its weight, and with the right squad it is exactly the kind of co-op shooter that sinks its hooks in and does not let go.
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PlayStation UniverseBen FellowsMar 20268.5/10John Carpenter's Toxic Commando delivers pure co-op chaos with confidence and flair. Massive hordes, satisfying weapon variety, inventive vehicles, and clever salvage/defense mechanics create consistently thrilling missions. Class progression, skill trees, and temporary heavy weapons encourage experimentation and strategic play. Performance dips are minor in comparison to the spectacle, and while the game doesn't reinvent the genre, it refines a familiar formula in ways that feel fresh, especially with friends. Overall, it's a high-energy, replayable co-op experience that shines brightest in teamwork-driven chaos.
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TheGamerAllyson CochranMar 20264/5 starsJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando focuses on delivering a very specific pleasure. Four buddies, a towering horde of undead, and a soundtrack that sounds like it escaped from something covered in dust in your basement. It identifies that particular itch perfectly, and it leans into it with a sense of gleeful, gory enthusiasm.
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Life is XboxMar 202640/100Toxic Commando is a great example of how to market your game. Attach a well-known, beloved name to your project, have an impactful demo, and show no in-game screenshots on your store page. However, Toxic Commando is also a great example on how to not release your game. Seven actual levels of rinse and repeat game mechanics, with no-post game content or alternative game modes, makes this one of 2026’s worst releases so far. A short, bland, and forgettable story that even somehow manages to take the satisfaction of killing the final boss away from you.
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TechRaptorBlair BishopMar 20265/10It shoots loud, and it feels heavy, but not one element of Toxic Commando can agree on which should be the core focus, leaving a messy, tangled web of underdeveloped mechanics for the player to figure out.
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IGDB rating 7.7/10 from 11 ratings.
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