John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (PS5 Pro) Review

Despite an explosively promising start, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is a game that ends up feeling more like a zombie-infested slog than an undead-slaying massacre. Utilizing the same engine that brought to life the impressive hordes of enemies in 2024’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive’s latest game follows suit with a staggering amount of on-screen undead to mow through.

Unfortunately, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando on PlayStation 5 Pro is less than an optimal experience, negating the spectacle of the number of zombies that infest the screen. Throughout the roughly 10-hour adventure, I was left feeling less than impressed with Toxic Commando’s performance, which felt more rocky than the muddy terrain the game forces players to trudge through.

Performance woes are made worse when taking into account John Carpenter’s Toxic Commandos overall aesthetic. Even during the brief lulls of respite when not overwhelmed by... Read more