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Review – John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (PS5)
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a cinematic first-person shooter developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment Publishing. While the game features impressive visuals, sound design, and voice acting, inspired by John Carpenter's film work, its gameplay can be overwhelming with constant swarms of enemies and a generic plot. The co-op focused shooter offers a variety of weapons and abilities, but may struggle to retain players seeking a deeper narrative.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is out today - Prepare for relentless Zombie Carnage!
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This 4-player co-op shooter, built on Saber Interactive's Swarm Engine, features waves of zombies and bosses inspired by grindhouse horror. Players can team up with crossplay support, drive vehicles to crush enemies, and utilize a variety of weapons and abilities.
John Carpenters Toxic Commando Review Gamerhub UK
John Carpenter has collaborated with the developers of Space Marine II to create Toxic Commando, a co-op shooter that draws inspiration from Left 4 Dead. The game aims to deliver a compelling cooperative experience.
Blast Zombies With Friends In John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a co-op first-person shooter developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game throws players into a monster-infested future inspired by 80s action-horror cinema, featuring teamwork, extensive firepower, and dark humor.
John Carpenters Toxic Commando Review - Lost in the Horde | COGconnected
This review evaluates John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, questioning if it will successfully translate the director's unique style into a compelling interactive experience. The game appears to be a horde-based action title with horror elements.
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.
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 Best Video Games Based on Horror Movies
This article lists and describes several video games based on popular horror movies, highlighting how they adapt or interpret their source material. Titles like The Thing: Remastered, Alien: Isolation, and Dead by Daylight are featured for their ability to capture the essence of their respective films.
15 Box Office Failures That Became Beloved Cult Favorites
This article discusses 15 films that, despite initial box office failures, have achieved beloved cult classic status. It highlights how these movies, ranging from Westerns and sci-fi to animation and comedies, found enduring appeal through critical reevaluation, home video, and dedicated fanbases, proving that commercial success doesn't always equate to lasting cinematic impact.
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.
Where To Preorder Toxic Commando, John Carpenter's Official Video Game
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a squad-based first-person shooter set during a zombie apocalypse, is available for preorder on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a release date of March 12. Preordering grants access to the "Leon's Secret Stash" DLC, which includes character skins and weapon upgrades. Developed by Saber Interactive, the game features co-op gameplay for up to four players in open-world maps with vehicles and challenging boss monsters.
15 Movies That Bombed Big but Became Beloved Cult Hits
This article highlights 15 films that, despite initial box office failures, have achieved beloved cult classic status. These movies, ranging from Westerns and sci-fi to comedies and dramas, are celebrated for their lasting influence, artistic merit, and devoted fan followings, proving that commercial success is not the sole measure of a film's legacy.
Nintendo, Blumhouse Games, Double Fine Productions Join PAX East 2026 Lineup
PAX East 2026 has revealed its full exhibitor lineup, featuring over 300 companies including Nintendo, Blumhouse Games, and Double Fine Productions. The event will take place from March 26-29, 2026, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. The expo floor will showcase video games, technology, and tabletop industries, with special panels and events planned.
Gunship has created 'its most ferocious track yet' for Toxic Commando — 'When John Carpenter…
Synthwave trio Gunship has released a new single, "Tell Me When the World Stops Ending," for the upcoming zombie shooter John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. The song, described as the band's most ferocious track yet, blends retro synth lines with heavy riffs. John Carpenter, known for his horror films, has collaborated with Gunship previously and is also involved in the development of the game.
Halloween Slashes Into PAX East With First Ever Playable Demo
The first playable demo for the asymmetrical stealth horror game Halloween will debut at PAX East, featuring a 1v4 multiplayer experience where one player controls Michael Myers and four others attempt to survive. Developer IllFonic, alongside partners, will host a panel with John Carpenter and attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Michael Myers. The game launches September 8, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
