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John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

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John Carpenter's Toxic Commando review - from the director of The Thing

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a competent co-op shooter that, despite its association with the acclaimed director, feels like an Xbox 360 era throwback. While the music and gunplay are solid, and the siege and vehicle sections are fun, the game suffers from unoriginal ideas, underdeveloped abilities, and a weak script. It offers a reasonably priced diversion for friends looking for a new co-op experience, but its connection to John Carpenter is limited primarily to the soundtrack.

Shack NewsPositive

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando review: Steering through the apocalypse

Saber Interactive's zombie shooter John Carpenter's Toxic Commando offers enjoyable co-op gameplay, though its scope is limited. The game provides a decent experience for players looking for cooperative apocalyptic fun.

Gaming BoltVery positive

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Interview – Hordes, Boss Fights, Nintendo Switch 2, And More

Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits discusses John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, detailing its advanced Swarm Engine for massive enemy hordes, unique special enemies like the Skunk and Stalker, and event-style boss fights. The interview also covers the significant role of vehicles, drawing on expertise from SnowRunner, player progression systems, mission structure, performance targets for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 version.

Game CriticsPositive

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Review

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a zombie shooter that features satisfying moments like clearing hordes with EMP towers, but is hampered by poor AI for bot partners. The game also features a character design that bears a striking resemblance to George Romero.

Checkpoint GamingNegative

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Review - New Song, Old Beat

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a competent but unremarkable co-operative shooter that offers a brief campaign and familiar gameplay mechanics. While it features solid gunplay, 80s synth vibes, and interesting zombie designs, its first-person perspective hinders its swarm technology, and the mission design and narrative are repetitive and threadbare. The game is best enjoyed with friends, as single-player with AI companions is a compromised experience.

The Sixth AxisVery negative

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Review

This review discusses John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, noting its resemblance to an actual film. Further details on gameplay, mechanics, and overall quality are not provided in the excerpt.

PC GamesNVery positive

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is the mindless zombie shooter I've been looking for

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is presented as a straightforward and enjoyable zombie first-person shooter. The game aims to provide a fun, mindless experience for players seeking a zombie-themed FPS.

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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando release countdown: Exact date and time

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is set to launch globally on March 12, with release times specified for various time zones including 5am ET and 10am UTC. The game is a co-op shooter where players team up to fight zombie hordes using a variety of weapons and vehicles.

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New Video Game Releases in Week 10 of March 9, 2026

Several new video games were released in the week of March 9, 2026. Notable titles include Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, WWE 2K26, Timberborn, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, and R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos.

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This week in PC games: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, and a myth-inspired match-3 game where you combine three dogs into Cerberus

This week's PC game releases include John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a four-player co-op shooter, and the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Other notable titles are Mythmatch, a match-3 game where combining three dogs creates Cerberus, and Iter-8, a tower defense game with mining elements.

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Coming Out in gaming this week — March 9, 2026

Several new games are set to release in the week of March 9, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include the survival craft game Blossom: The Seed of Life, the horror experience Crabmeat, and the city-builder Timberborn. Other notable releases are Solasta II (Early Access), GreedFall: The Dying World, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, 1348 Ex Voto, WWE 2K26, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

GTOGGPositive

Missed Steam Next Fest? Don’t worry, some of its best demos are still available for you to try – GTOGG

Although Steam Next Fest has concluded, many of its game demos remain available for players to try. The article highlights several notable demos, including Altered Alma, DownSouth, Iron Blight, Follow Us, The Occultist, REPLACED, and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, which offer a variety of genres and experiences.

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These 10+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (9th-15th March)

Several new games are scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between March 9th and 15th. Notable titles include the remake of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. The week also features releases like 1348 Ex Voto, Ghost of Yotei Legends, and WWE 2K26.

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These 10+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (9th-15th March)

This week, from March 9th to 15th, several new games are launching on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Notable releases include Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. The week also features updates and new titles across various genres like horror, action RPG, and farming simulation.

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 9 to 13

This weekly feature highlights new game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between March 9 and 13. The lineup includes titles across various genres such as horror, RPG, sports, puzzle, and platformer, with several optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Xbox Game Pass.

Gaming BoltPositive

15 First Person Shooter (FPS) Games of 2026

This article highlights upcoming first-person shooter games slated for release in 2026, showcasing a diverse range of titles from militaristic combat to sci-fi horror. Featured games include Marathon, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Better Than Dead, Resident Evil Requiem, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, DEFECT, NO LAW, Road to Vostok, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, ExeKiller, ILL, Rogue Point, Witchfire, and Valor Mortis, each offering unique gameplay mechanics and settings.

IGNVery positive

'When You Watch the Movies, They're Kind of Like Video Games' — John Wick Game Dev Teases a Younger Keanu Reeves - IGN

Saber Interactive's upcoming John Wick game is set before the events of the first movie, featuring a younger Keanu Reeves. Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits described the game's structure as similar to the movies, with escalating enemy encounters and boss fights. The combat will be more instinctual and slightly more clumsy to reflect the protagonist's earlier development.

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NVIDIA reveal games coming to GeForce NOW during March including Crimson Desert

NVIDIA has announced new games coming to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in March, including the highly anticipated Crimson Desert. The service will also see additions like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, and Slay the Spire 2. GeForce NOW is accessible on platforms such as Linux and Steam Deck.

NvidiaPositive

March Into the Cloud With 15 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 15 new games in March, including Crimson Desert and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The month's lineup features a variety of genres and new releases, with more titles to be announced throughout the month. Several games from February have also been added to the library.

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Monthly Video Game Releases: March 3rd to 31st | Console Creatures

This article provides a comprehensive list of video game releases, DLC, expansions, and updates scheduled for March 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, iOS, and Android. It also includes a preview of major releases planned for April 2026.