TOO MANY GAMES: Toxic Crusaders, a Troma 4 Player Beat-em-Up

This series covers Too Many Games 2024’s independent games, offering a diverse range of arcade, tabletop, and video games. Toxic Crusaders, an action-packed beat ’em up game, features seven characters, four-player co-op, and references to Troma cult movies. Fully-voiced motion comic cutscenes enhance the immersive experience. Visit the convention’s website for more details.

June 21, 2024

1–2 minutes

Entertainment, Infolink

This series is part of External Gazer’s special coverage of Too Many Games 2024. We’re taking a look at the featured independent games before heading to the con to play them! The independent games showcase at Too Many Games 2024 offers a wide variety of arcade games, tabletop games, and video games for players of all types. For more information on the Too Many Games 2024 convention, visit their site.

If you’re looking to check out another demo from the games featured at Too Many Games Independent Games Showcase, look no further than Toxic Crusaders. You can check out the info on the game from steam below, and grab the demo for yourself here.

Toxic Crusaders is an action-packed beat ’em up game where players take control of one of seven playable characters, each with their own unique moves and abilities. The game features up to four-player, local co-op — allowing friends to team up and take on hordes of Radiation Rangers, mutated thugs, and zombie chickens across seven disgusting levels, rendered in beautiful full-color pixel-art graphics.

FOUR PLAYERS AND SEVEN PLAYABLE CHARACTERS

Toxic Crusaders allows up to four players to battle together in local co-op, making it a perfect game for a group of friends. Players can choose from seven playable characters, each with their own unique moves and powers, including the beloved Toxie, No-Zone, Junkyard, Major Disaster, Headbanger, and (for the first time) Yvonne and Mrs. Junko!

FIGHT THROUGH CARTOON AND MOVIE LEVELS

Season 2 of the 1990s Toxic Crusaders cartoon sadly never happened, but this game continues the cartoon’s plot! This original storyline is also packed with references to the iconic Troma cult movies, complete with hilarious Easter eggs and cameos from fan-favorite characters. Whether you’re a die-hard Troma fan or a newcomer, you’ll enjoy the off-beat humor.

FULLY VOICE ACTED WITH MOTION COMICS CUTSCENES

Toxic Crusaders features fully voice-acted motion comic cutscenes that add depth and immersion to the game’s story, creating a cohesive and immersive experience that will keep players engaged from start to finish. Voice acting by TeamFourStar, industry veterans, and actual Troma film actors.