John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (PS5)

The Sludge God is one of the creepiest designs I've seen in a game this year, and the way it slowly terraforms the map keeps you on edge. The combat feels weighty and responsive, especially when you're juggling multiple enemies in the later levels. I've already put in about 10 hours just replaying m

The co-op mode is smooth as silk, even with three friends on screen at once—no lag at all. That Sludge God design is genuinely unsettling, and the way it warps the environment keeps you on edge the whole time.

The Sludge God’s design is genuinely unsettling, and the way it slowly warps the environment around you is a nice touch that keeps the horror fresh. I was hooked from the first mission, and the combat feels satisfyingly punchy on PS5.