Terrence Johnson
ZTGDJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (XSX) Review
Published 4/23/2026
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 3/12/2026
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
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.
- Developer
- Saber Interactive
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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Critic avg
72
41 scored reviews
Total coverage
41
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 72 across 41 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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41 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 2%
80–8915 reviews · 37%
70–7916 reviews · 39%
Below 709 reviews · 22%
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Matt Kowalski
Niche GamerJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Review - Niche Gamer
Published 4/7/2026
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalStuart Cullen
TechStomperJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando review - Braindead Holiday
Published 4/4/2026
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCraig Edwards
Invision CommunityJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando PS5 Review – Chaotic Co-op Zombie Shooter
Published 4/4/2026
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalFraser Billington
Gamer Social ClubJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando – Review
Published 3/27/2026
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85
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam Aberdeen
Nexus HubJohn Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Published 3/27/2026
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAsh Wayling
WellPlayedJohn Carpenter's Toxic Commando Review
Published 3/26/2026
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Hawes
WayTooManyGamesReview - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Published 3/24/2026
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75
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJay Krishnan
Gameffineohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Review: Undead Mayhem Unleashed
Published 3/24/2026
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalSimon Bowes
Qualbert.comJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Review (Series X)
Published 3/20/2026
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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