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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Launches With Solid Co-Op Action as First Reviews Land

Early reviews frame it as great moment-to-moment co-op with limited longevity.

Overview

  • Toxic Commando launches today on Xbox Series X|S alongside other platforms, pairing Saber Interactive’s swarm tech with a four-player FPS focus.
  • Initial reception skews positive-to-middling, with Metacritic scores sitting around 74 on PS5 and PC and 72 on Xbox at press time.
  • The Swarm Engine powers vast enemy waves, while vehicles add standout gameplay options such as mounted guns and utility perks like ambulance-wide healing.
  • Coverage flags a short launch package of roughly nine to ten missions taking about five to ten hours, with repetitive objectives and modest class depth across four roles.
  • Reviewers note it plays best with human squads, though AI teammates are competent for solo runs; the standard edition is priced at £34.99 / $39.99 on Xbox.