Release Date: March 12, 2026
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a postapocalyptic FPS inspired by John Carpenter's movies. The players control titular commandos, hunting a monster turning people into zombies.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a first-person shooter based on the works of John Carpenter, an American director mainly known for his 1980s horror movies (including The Fog, The Thing and Christine). It was developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment.
The game is set in the near future. A failed attempt to control Earth's nuclear energy has released an eldritch monster - the Sludge God. The beast starts terraforming the area, destroying the soil and turning people into zombies.
The last hope humanity has against the monster is the scientist who's freed it in the first place. In order to carry out his plan, he needs a group of mercenaries. They're all, unfortunately, too expensive, and so he must make do with the titular Toxic Commandos.
The player controls one of the titular characters, fighting against the Sludge God's undead hordes alone or alongside friends. The game features several character classes, which differ in terms of playstyle and equipment.
Our characters can be equipped with short and long firearms, grenades and katanas. We can cut down undead using our characters' special abilities or running them down with vehicles.
The game's story campaign can be completed in its entirety in singleplayer and online co-op.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Saber Interactive
Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
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System Requirements for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
(30 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 580, 58 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
(60 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / 16 GB Radeon RX 6800 XT, 58 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Game Ratings for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Video Game.
Game Hype UK: 71 / 100 by Aaliyah Bennett
Director of The Thing (1982) and composer of the Halloween movie soundtrack, John Carpenter should be a household name. Today, the Carpenter name reaches beyond the film industry and into gaming with the release of John Carpenter's Toxic Commando.
Game8: 84 / 100 by Aaron Bacabac
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is bursting at the seams with how much gameplay depth, artisanal vision, and genre innovation it manages to pack within its very few open-world levels. Had it the scope to contain its quality, it would’ve been the best horde-shooter for everyone out there, though it still may be for some. It’s simply too awesome for its own good.
The Outerhaven Productions: 4 / 5 by James Clarkson
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is a fast-paced co-op shooter that fully embraces its B-movie horror roots, delivering chaotic gunfights, grotesque enemies, and a thumping synth soundtrack. While its mechanics are familiar and progression is fairly light, the game shines when played with friends, turning every mission into loud, messy fun. It’s a confident, no-nonsense experience that values atmosphere and teamwork over depth, and succeeds by knowing exactly what it wants to be.
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