Sunset Overdrive

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7.2

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  1. RealNova
    Jul 31, 2020
    7
    Fun gameplay, some fun characters but it doesn't excels in anything. The story is over the top because this is a "self aware parody of action videogames" type, that is neither good or bad, it's very funny at times and cringe at others. It gets pretty ripetitive but it is generaly fun and you can have a good time playing it. If you like the non-stop action with huge movement abilities thisFun gameplay, some fun characters but it doesn't excels in anything. The story is over the top because this is a "self aware parody of action videogames" type, that is neither good or bad, it's very funny at times and cringe at others. It gets pretty ripetitive but it is generaly fun and you can have a good time playing it. If you like the non-stop action with huge movement abilities this is the game for you.… Expand
  2. dandalis
    Apr 13, 2020
    6
    Sunset Overdrive puts over the top fun factor above all else and does so without shame or regret, and while i did have fun playing it, it didnt reach such high amounts of it like it seemingly did for most critics and gamers who have shoveled it with such high praise.

    One of the first things that pop out upon starting playing the game is just how colorful and vibrant it is. Sunset city    Sunset Overdrive puts over the top fun factor above all else and does so without shame or regret, and while i did have fun playing it, it didnt reach such high amounts of it like it seemingly did for most critics and gamers who have shoveled it with such high praise.

    One of the first things that pop out upon starting playing the game is just how colorful and vibrant it is. Sunset city visually is a very bright and colorful world to play in. The city has varied districts each with their own visual flair and identity that translates into the arhictecture that you can play around with. The open world of Sunset is tailored to serve the game's traversal mechanics above anything. And the traversal is the main star of the show. You can grind, slide, bounce on and off almost everything in the environment, dash in mid air, surf on water on your feet, wall run, and for some time it's a blast making it feel like you're in some sort of a superhero game, however it eventually becomes 2nd nature gameplay aspect and wears off it's initial WOW factor. Game likes to throw a lot of OD's (game's name for it's zombies) at you aswell as robot enemies, of both of whom there are several types for each and who are quite agressive, fighting them on foot in traditional 3rd person shooter manner isnt very effective, as the game itself constantly reminds you to use the traversal systems to take them down, and when you do, combat comes alive, with combos and stuff, its pure mayhem. Aiding your combat abilities are ''amps'' and other powerups which are assigned to player's abilities and weapons. These powerups include all kinds of bonkers effects, from mini hurricanes, to electricity being spewed around you, to ground erupting in flames and others.

    Staying with the combat, Insomniac were sort of bragging about how cool they made their weapons for the game, and yeah, they're pretty creative. There are only few traditional shooter archetypes like a hand canon, assault rifle, odd shotgun, rest are quite unique, from fireworks launcher, to acid sprinkler, to RPGesque teddy bear bomb launcher, to nanite cloud gun that disintergrates enemies, just to name a few.

    Sunset Overdrive has quite decent character customisation, while not as deep as for example Saints Row, you can still create a reasonably unique looking guy or gal. Game also has a good amount of different outfit choices, some of whom you unlock by beating in-game challenges. You can mix and match different options at your leisure, or run around almost naked if you want to.

    The game's storyline offers plenty of cool missions, fun and bizzare characters, regular breaking of the 4th wall, but overall it wont stick around in your head for days after completion.

    If you're, like me, still using Windows 7, prepare for a less then optimal experience, as the game for some utterly stupid reason isnt officially supported on W7, yet it works, with some issues that is. The in-game's anti aliasing doesnt work for starters. There are issues with textures flickering in the distance, broken LOD i assume. There's also the occasional stuttering. Part of the core game are the ''defending the fort'' type of activities, which shift game to night time, once you beat such activity, it goes back to day time, but then textures around you start flickering, lighting goes off the rails, it requires you to restart the game in order to fix it.

    Despite the annoying issues of the port, all and all Sunset Overdrive is pretty decent fun for the while it lasts, but once you more or less finish it, there's little incentive to stay around.    … Expand
  3. antonzhalob
    Jul 25, 2022
    4
    Какая то супер-мега-веселая мешанина, которая мне не понравилась! Хотя думал что игра интересная!
  4. notbrianblessed
    Jun 2, 2020
    6
    Awkward to control. As far as I can tell, you just end up going round in a circle over and over, spamming fire at some enemies. Starts with you thrown into the action with no context, which itself almost made me quit. Please never, ever do this.

    And this is personal taste, but the "wacky" humour is just tedious.
  5. churros
    Oct 24, 2020
    7
    Pros:
    + amazing traversal mechanics
    + responsive controls
    + collectathon

    Cons:
    - uninspiring story and characters
    - mediocre combat
    - repetitive
  6. SL9M
    Jun 19, 2019
    7
    Optimization/Performance/Stability: 7

    My target framerate for this game was 75 FPS, Sunset Overdrive consistently fell below my target framerate and I have played many other modern open world games that could reach that target framerate without any problem. I and my friend had other issues such as the camera getting stuck, and keybinds not saving. I feel like 7/10 is generous, specs are    Optimization/Performance/Stability: 7

    My target framerate for this game was 75 FPS, Sunset Overdrive consistently fell below my target framerate and I have played many other modern open world games that could reach that target framerate without any problem. I and my friend had other issues such as the camera getting stuck, and keybinds not saving. I feel like 7/10 is generous, specs are below.

    I7-5820 @ 4.2Ghz
    16GB DDR4 RAM
    GTX 970
    HDD @ 7200 RPM

    Story: 3

    The story felt like it was tacked on, definitely wasn't the main focus. Nothing was really interesting about it. Only one memorable character, the story lacks depth.

    Graphics/Art Style: 9

    This game is very stylish, animations are cool, textures look nice. Only complain is that a couple of character models looked a little out of place.

    Mechanics: 10

    There is a lot to play around with in this game, every weapon is unique and has a different effect on each of the enemies. The traps allow you to be more strategic and make the defense missions really fun. The movement in this game is A+ no doubt.

    Content/Length: 7

    DIsclusing the DLC the length of this game is average but there is a bunch of collectibles to get. Not to mention the character customizer is great and there are a bunch of weapons and abilities to get. Some missions are slow and boring and some are really fun.

    7.2/10 or C
    I recommend it    … Expand
  7. michaelb1928
    Jan 23, 2019
    6
    way through Sunset City filled with humans who have turned into mutants after drine a bit hard to get used to coming from the XB1 version of the game, but it becomes second nature after you get a bit in. Mu
  8. tomariscool
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Awesome game! The controls are a bit hard to get used to coming from the XB1 version of the game, but it becomes second nature after you get a bit in. Multiplayer seems to not be up yet, but multiplayer isn't the main mode anyways.
  9. Fnj12345
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Sunset Overdrive is a great game. Although the controls is hard get it used, it is an enjoyable game to play.
  10. Fuccc
    Aug 17, 2020
    0
    Disgusting controls, unfunny characters breaking the 4th wall, repetitive tasks
  11. OHIC
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    I'd probably have given this more of an 8 score on the original XBox price, but for under £15 on PC the game is a steal and an easy 9. It's a little tricky to learn at first, but it rewards your engagement in spades after the first few hours.

    I thought it was going to be pretty limited, based on first impressions. How much scope can there be, I thought, in this skateboard-plus-shooting    I'd probably have given this more of an 8 score on the original XBox price, but for under £15 on PC the game is a steal and an easy 9. It's a little tricky to learn at first, but it rewards your engagement in spades after the first few hours.

    I thought it was going to be pretty limited, based on first impressions. How much scope can there be, I thought, in this skateboard-plus-shooting gameplay? Won't I hate the wacky humour? I was very happy to be proved wrong, as the game revealed some great level-design and new surprises, and the humour turns out to be much better pitched than the trailer suggested. Also, as someone who loves character customisation, I love the tweaking on offer here.    … Expand
  12. G4M3R_N0ST4LG14
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    My God, this game has to be the most fun ever. I've always been jealous of Xbox One because this is the only game they had that interested me, it looked fun, fast, and entertaining with their great writing. Now I get to enjoy that without having to pay for another console or an emulator to show up years later. The traversal system is the most fun I've ever used, Spiderman for PS4 was greatMy God, this game has to be the most fun ever. I've always been jealous of Xbox One because this is the only game they had that interested me, it looked fun, fast, and entertaining with their great writing. Now I get to enjoy that without having to pay for another console or an emulator to show up years later. The traversal system is the most fun I've ever used, Spiderman for PS4 was great but it lacked any skill what so ever, I could swing from any point and run up the tallest buildings in seconds. This game, however, is challenging with it forcing you to run walls, grind, and bounce at specific points to reach your objective. The guns are amazing too, other than the obvious clones used to give some guns an extra ammo pool, they all play differently giving you new styles and amazing kills. Quests are mainly fetch-quests but do not feel repetitive as a mountain of dialogue follows you with them filled with witty remarks and pop culture references that will make you either laugh, smirk as you get the reference, or make you question what the hell the characters are talking about. All of this makes a great cult classic as it brings back the feel of jet set radio and crams it with the action and intensity of most third-person shooters.… Expand
  13. pepegamer
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Спасибо за бэта тест коробковеды, Игра очень хорошая(спасибо бета тесту на коробке), сюжет более менее нормальный, очевидная породия на infamous на playstation
  14. kuczmcym
    Feb 8, 2019
    3
    Pros
    - Bright and colorful environments are interesting
    - Upbeat music

    Cons
    - Controls are awkward, especially with a keyboard and mouse.
    - The shooting feels off. You can't really aim weapons. Instead the game allows you to just spam click in the general direction of enemies and aiming auto-assist directs your shots.
    - Frame rate capped at 30 fps.
  15. Alex_Suckz
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    It is an incredible game, and i enjoyed a LOT.

    It's unique in its way, and the map is pretty good, yeah the controls in the PC version are a little bit **** but you get used to them. I don't give it a 9 because it gets a bit repetitive in some missions, and for the controls, but it is one of the most funny and unique games I've ever played in my life. I truly recommend this game    It is an incredible game, and i enjoyed a LOT.

    It's unique in its way, and the map is pretty good, yeah the controls in the PC version are a little bit **** but you get used to them.

    I don't give it a 9 because it gets a bit repetitive in some missions, and for the controls, but it is one of the most funny and unique games I've ever played in my life.

    I truly recommend this game for all of you. :)    … Expand
  16. philzlz
    Dec 19, 2018
    7
    In today's gaming world that innovates little, Sunset Overdrive is a refreshing experience. Grind, bounce and shoot your way through Sunset City filled with humans who have turned into mutants after drinking an evil corporations energy drink.

    First released for Xbox in 2014 some of its humor doesn't hold up today but the wide range of weapons, outfits and satisfying Tony Hawk like    In today's gaming world that innovates little, Sunset Overdrive is a refreshing experience. Grind, bounce and shoot your way through Sunset City filled with humans who have turned into mutants after drinking an evil corporations energy drink.

    First released for Xbox in 2014 some of its humor doesn't hold up today but the wide range of weapons, outfits and satisfying Tony Hawk like movement system make up for it.    … Expand
  17. ing17
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Simply epic! The fact that it is not full priced is a steal. Some minor graphical glitches but the style and gameplay more than makes up for it.
  18. VezFigo
    Jun 25, 2019
    9
    Dopo aver lanciato una delle serie più apprezzate del mondo PlayStation (Ratchet & Clank), Insomniac Games ci riprova con una nuova IP, questa volta pubblicato dall'azienda concorrente: Microsoft.

    Rilasciato nell'ottobre del 2014 per Xbox One, viene poi pubblicato quattro anni dopo anche per PC attraverso lo store di casa Redmond. Un ottimo gioco, nato in un periodo sbagliato, dove non    Dopo aver lanciato una delle serie più apprezzate del mondo PlayStation (Ratchet & Clank), Insomniac Games ci riprova con una nuova IP, questa volta pubblicato dall'azienda concorrente: Microsoft.

    Rilasciato nell'ottobre del 2014 per Xbox One, viene poi pubblicato quattro anni dopo anche per PC attraverso lo store di casa Redmond. Un ottimo gioco, nato in un periodo sbagliato, dove non solo la concorrenza tra Xbox e PlayStation era alta, ma anche arricchito da titoli molto attesi dalla comunità videoludica (Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!, Grand Theft Auto V e Super Smash Bros. sono solo alcuni).

    Sunset Overdrive è un TPS ambientato in un mondo colorato ed esplorabile, Sunset City, vivacizzato da un gameplay frenetico e divertente. La grafica rende molto l'anima del titolo, molto fresca e soddisfacente, e l'ottimizzazione fatta su PC è altrettanto buona (anche se non nego di esser incappato in bug abbastanza fastidiosi, uno dei quali mi ha costretto a dover ricominciare la partita).
    Peccato per una storia non che non riesce a dare abbastanza spazio ai vari personaggi che incontreremo e qualche (poche) missione noiosa, che rallentano la frenesia del titolo. Andrebbe rivisto anche il sistema dei Potenziatori e degli Overdrive (una sorta di abilità speciali), non molto convincente.
    Gameplay sorprendente, insieme a una buona personalizzazione estetica e caratterizzazione del personaggio principale.

    Titolo adatto per chi cerca qualcosa di nuovo e vivace per occupare il proprio tempo libero. Obbligatorio per coloro che sono iscritti a Game Pass.

    Preparatevi quindi per un'avventura piena d'azione (oltre che qualche risata)!    … Expand
  19. Chempion1
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Sunset Overdrive очень странная игра, конкретно для меня. Как у 99% населения планеты в 2014 году у меня не было Xbox One. По этому эту игру впервые, я увидел конечно на YouTube. И она мне ужасно понравилась!
    Когда эксклюзивы стали выходить на PC, покупать Xbox One желание отпало совсем. Но ждать пришлось 4 года!
    И вот игра всё же вышла на Win10, там я её и прошел. Скажу сразу,    Sunset Overdrive очень странная игра, конкретно для меня. Как у 99% населения планеты в 2014 году у меня не было Xbox One. По этому эту игру впервые, я увидел конечно на YouTube. И она мне ужасно понравилась!
    Когда эксклюзивы стали выходить на PC, покупать Xbox One желание отпало совсем. Но ждать пришлось 4 года!
    И вот игра всё же вышла на Win10, там я её и прошел.
    Скажу сразу, удовольствие было испорчено невозможностью игры загружать свои save. Оказывается она не понимает Win10 с русским текстом, притом сама игра была полностью озвучена. Пришлось шаманить.
    Окромя этого, претензий к портированию, не было ни каких.
    Игра чумовая во всём.
    В графике. Это какой то разлив гуаши по экрану, с взрывами в виде слова "BooM". К тому же в игре имеется специальная фича, ты можешь одеть или раздеть своего персонажа как угодно и во что угодно. Не знаю зачем, но здесь это работает. К примеру: можешь надеть на голову аниматорскую башку панды, лифчик поверх шубы, на жопу стринги, а на ноги лыжи и в таком виде проходить игру ууууу!
    В сюжете. Я даже не знаю, где логичнее ведут себя персонажи и развивается повествование, здесь или в "Южном парке". И ещё, и это важно, твой протагонист всегда понимает, что находится в игре!
    В боёвке. Здесь как в графике. Ты стреляешь из какого то говна, каким то говном, иногда в прямом смысле этого слова, при том перемещаясь по проводам, на электрической тяге ууууу! Ты будешь вызывать землетрясения, запускать торнадо, стрелять током, прыгать на 20 метров и летать! Что самое главное, это ни как не объясняется, можешь и всё!
    Враги. Это куски, опять же, какого то говна в которое превратились все, почти, люди, после испития некоего газированного напитка уууууу! Почему превратились? Превратились и всё!
    Но самое главное, что мне запомнилось, это партнёры нашего антагониста. Это, что то с чем то, не буду спойлерить. Скажу одно все они, явно, выходцы из сумасшедшего дома, все! Кто играл меня поймет. Кто не играл посмОтрите сами!
    Короче игра, это какой то сон наркомана. Весёлая, без башенная, отмороженная! Это я ещё молчу, про анимацию возрождения нашего альтер эго после гибели!
    К сожалению, я допустил одну ошибку, посмотрел игру на YouTube. По этому личное прохождение оказалось, для меня, не таким интересным, что и повлияло на мою оценку. В этом и странность. Не допускайте моих ошибок!    … Expand
  20. helpfulsage
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    You must play this game.Really play it.The mechanics are perfect.The jokes in the game is good.The story is fine.but game mechanichs is perfect.Sometimes I didnt use the fast travel.You should definitely play it.
  21. VigilanteOito
    May 22, 2021
    9
    Pura diversão.
    Graficos lindos, trilha sonora com punk rock, jogabilidade frenetica e bem humorado.
    Um dos melhores games da insomniac
  22. pedraww
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    Chaos, insanity and humor. Probably the only Xbox exclusive I've wanted to play. Great game.
  23. antonioprime
    Mar 14, 2020
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado , muy divertido, la historia es buena , también disparar es satisfactorio , el mundo es enorme y se siente vivo , lastima que tardaron mucho en portearlo a pc, totalmente recomendado si te gustan los shooter en 3 era persona.
  24. Tugulli
    Mar 17, 2020
    9
    I don't what's so special about this game but man it is fun. Sometimes it can be just a little frustrating but personally I like it. The mechanics, the simple story and the pure sarcasm are very good.
  25. Smile_Bot
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is a joy to play, A Action Oriented Third Person Movement Shooter with witty dialogue and fluid movement, unlike other games that came out around the same time (2014) Sunset has gotten better with age, with the gameplay and art design still holding up.

    The gameplay like previously stated is by far the best element of this game, being fast, responsive, and most    Sunset Overdrive is a joy to play, A Action Oriented Third Person Movement Shooter with witty dialogue and fluid movement, unlike other games that came out around the same time (2014) Sunset has gotten better with age, with the gameplay and art design still holding up.

    The gameplay like previously stated is by far the best element of this game, being fast, responsive, and most importantly fun, and the creators knew this, to the point that this is a fundamental aspect of the game that they keep intact for the entire game, so instead of making bosses that force the player to wait and bite their time, they have created enemies and main threats that will change the way you have to manivor, whether that is switching from one tactic to another or having to get higher up to avoid larger lethal ground enemies. The game doesn’t bog down it’s premise with useless filler, rather going for a compact package that respects your time. Collectibles do reside around the world, but by the end of the game I had already collected 70% so I feel it is much less tedious to collect all them then many other games with collectibles like these. All of this rings true for most of the game, until you reach the DLC, which as well as a difficulty spike, (which doesn’t mean much tbh) there is also a diversion from the main gameplay, and throws in gimmicks that seem to divert from the main consistent fast pace that the game normally holds.

    The Music as well as the atmosphere is energized and complements the gameplay in how active and lively it is, mainly composed of rock music that always fits so nicely to the gameplay. It is nothing that will be counted as “beautiful” but suits the game well.

    The Presentation still holds up, thanks to its many visual gags, and vibrant color palette that accentuate the cast of characters. The game visually still looks great, and heavily leans into the comic book/cartoon aesthetic at times which gives it it’s personality amongst other shooters that have gone mainly grey and flavorless. I will say this game has a personality, and is clearly very tongue and cheek about curtain aspects of it's own design which I found very enjoyable.

    Sunset Overdrive is a 8/10, even with frustrating problems appearing in the DLC missions as well as a few of the main quests feeling too similar to some of the previous, I still believe it’s worth every cent, and I plan on returning to this game in the future.    … Expand
  26. flamin_shotgun
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    It's rare to see a game with just so much EFFORT put into it. It's a game that really feels like it was made by people who play games. Usually when you play a game, even if it's really good, you have those little moments where you say "Man I wish they would've removed this bit" or "Man I wish they would've changed this" but in this game there are so many quality of life features I foundIt's rare to see a game with just so much EFFORT put into it. It's a game that really feels like it was made by people who play games. Usually when you play a game, even if it's really good, you have those little moments where you say "Man I wish they would've removed this bit" or "Man I wish they would've changed this" but in this game there are so many quality of life features I found myself saying that only twice.
    The game lives and dies on it's movement controls, so if you aren't into that then you will probably be disappointed. But on keyboard and mouse I found it natural, intuitive, and very easy to pick up. I really can't say enough good things about this game. My review doesn't do it justice, it's really something you have to experience!    … Expand
  27. CodeDuff
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    A massive game with great traveral, epic fights, that boasts an open world full of missions and collectables. Sunset Overdrive is a open world game that puts emphasis on style, grinding, and wall running while juggling massive hordes of enemies and minibosses. The comat is fluid with the trevel controls and it rewards you for mixing up your strategy with "style",a system which unloks superA massive game with great traveral, epic fights, that boasts an open world full of missions and collectables. Sunset Overdrive is a open world game that puts emphasis on style, grinding, and wall running while juggling massive hordes of enemies and minibosses. The comat is fluid with the trevel controls and it rewards you for mixing up your strategy with "style",a system which unloks super abilities the more innovate. This game also relies on a system of badges, you earn by killing certain enemies or simply traveling for certain ways for a bit of time, you then spend these badges on abilities that are always present. Though its level system leaves a lot to be desired and its theme is almost "trying to hard" punk counter culture, which breaks the 4th wall constantly... it's a welcome breath of fresh air. Good job Insomniac… Expand
  28. Mrmaleki234
    Nov 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought that yesterday ,Didn't like that، it would be better if insominiac made something else,… Expand
  29. elinbarrage
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    one of the best and most fun games ive played,im giving this ten cuz i had no technical issues while playing it.
  30. Yoow
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Мне она понравилась, прошел дня за 4, прямо на одном дыхании.
    В игре отдельной похвалы заслуживает юмор, он тут отличный, шутейки то тут, то там проскакивают постоянно, как раз из-за юмора, мне было интересно слушать буквально каждый диалог! И главное, юмор тут отлично вплетён в сюжет, он полностью уместен (разработчикам новых ассасинов стоило бы поучиться), любят тут и разрушать    Мне она понравилась, прошел дня за 4, прямо на одном дыхании.
    В игре отдельной похвалы заслуживает юмор, он тут отличный, шутейки то тут, то там проскакивают постоянно, как раз из-за юмора, мне было интересно слушать буквально каждый диалог! И главное, юмор тут отлично вплетён в сюжет, он полностью уместен (разработчикам новых ассасинов стоило бы поучиться), любят тут и разрушать четвёртую стену (невольно вызывая у тебя улыбку), поглумиться над всевозможными клише, да что там говорить, игра и сама над собой любит подшутить.
    Из вышесказанного, можно сделать вывод, что юмор-это единственное чем цепляет игра, но это не так, механика передвижения по городу очень хорошо сделана, она создаёт динамичный геймплей, который не надоедает до самого конца, стрельба из оружия приятная (хотя из-за свей криворукости в игре на геймпаде, я иногда мазал прям в упор, но не суть),
    сами оружия нескучные, и варьируются от абсолютно обычных до мега-упоротых.

    Вывод: игра весёлая сатира над собой и другими экш-играми, скучно не будет, я рекомендую!!!    … Expand
  31. Csn69
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    The most coolest game of the 21st century. If you like Deadpool, Spiderman, Borderlands, Punk Rock music, then this game is definitely for you.
  32. PalitoNoob
    Jan 31, 2021
    8
    It is a good game, it hurts that it is a bit short, it is a game with funny dialogues and a well structured story
  33. unbiasedfrank
    May 13, 2022
    10
    I have been playing this game non-stop for 2 months now and still can't get enough of it. Everything from the arcade-like gameplay and fun storytelling is good and entertaining. All the environments are full of color and the simplest task of even walking around is enjoyable (something like Spiderman type of enjoyable.)
    The loading screens are fast, the gameplay is fast and even spawning    I have been playing this game non-stop for 2 months now and still can't get enough of it. Everything from the arcade-like gameplay and fun storytelling is good and entertaining. All the environments are full of color and the simplest task of even walking around is enjoyable (something like Spiderman type of enjoyable.)
    The loading screens are fast, the gameplay is fast and even spawning is fast.
    Even if you lose progress by mistakenly falling from a building, it will not make you run all the way back up, but a portal opens up and you are back where you were (In the main story missions only.)
    If you have a low tolerance like me at videogames and want to walk straight into the action and not wait around for the game to explain itself, this game is for you.    … Expand
  34. KinimodYunmi
    Oct 10, 2022
    9
    Das Spiel ist echt genial und auf einem Level mit Saints Row!

    Das Grinden, Bouncen und Co mag am Anfang etwas ungewohnt sein, aber es kommt auch einfach drauf an permanent in Bewegung zu bleiben, man gewöhnt sich da auch schnell dran. Die Story ist so verrückt wie in Saints Row, sau viele Anspielungen auf alles mögliche wie in Borderlands z.B. und dein Charakter spricht die ganze Zeit,    Das Spiel ist echt genial und auf einem Level mit Saints Row!

    Das Grinden, Bouncen und Co mag am Anfang etwas ungewohnt sein, aber es kommt auch einfach drauf an permanent in Bewegung zu bleiben, man gewöhnt sich da auch schnell dran.
    Die Story ist so verrückt wie in Saints Row, sau viele Anspielungen auf alles mögliche wie in Borderlands z.B. und dein Charakter spricht die ganze Zeit, entweder mit dir um einem Tipps zu geben, dass man auch Schnellreisen kann oder kommentiert irgendwas z.B. "nein das geht nicht, dann würde das Spiel abstürzen" und gerade das ist so genial, unser Spielcharakter weiß, der Sie/Er in einem Spiel ist und bei gefährlichen Missionen kommt dann mal der Spruch "kein Problem, also ich kann einfach respawnen".

    Es gibt auch sau viele Waffen, die alle besonders und natürlich total verrückt sind, man wird die ganze Zeit bespaßt und es wird tatsächlich nie langweilig, liegt wohl auch daran, dass sich das Spiel sehr schnell spielt, aber das ist doch geil, oder? :D    … Expand
  35. Poldindro_UA
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличная игра! - бывшый эксклюзивй Xbox ONE показывает себя сегодня велеколепно!
    1. Увликательный геймплей стиль игры.
    2. Хороший юмор - отмосфера, +Смешные персонажи.
    3. Очень много побочных заданий и квестов.
    4. Графика, особенно на 2014, такую графику очень приятно видить, особенно работа с освищением, физика, ефекты: воды, пыли, освещение и тд. Не скажышь что игре почти 9 ЛЕТ!!!
    5. Открытий мир и его обитатили, куча интересных мест чтобы не заскучать!
    6, Искуственный интилект, в этой игре хорошо проработан ИИ персонажей, НО всётаки не хватает разновидности противников и тд. А так всё с ИИ и Противниками хорошо)
    7. Отличный музыкальный саунтрек, и энбиэнд. Музыка даёт нам максимальное погружение в мир "Sunset Overdrive".
    Ну а теперь минусы.
    1. Плохое - не самое лучшое управление на клава-мыши.
    2. Баги, и вылеты на новых видеокартах, ВНИМАНИЕ! Только на АМД видюхах!
    3. Разлом 4ой стены, нуу так себе недостаток.

    Sunset Overdrive в 2023 -2024 Отличная игра чтобы почуствывать вайб, или просто получить удовольствия от происходящива.
    Жаль что мы упустили такой класный, и геймплейно уникальную игру, Insomniac скатываются современям.    … Expand
  36. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 29, 2019
    7
    Sunset Overdrive is a stylish open-world action game focused on using highly agile movement and silly weapons to fight a variety of foes. You play as a nameless protagonist, a former member of the janitorial staff who manages to barely escape from a horrible horde of people who have been mutated into monsters by drinking an energy drink.

    No, seriously. The game’s core gameplay is    Sunset Overdrive is a stylish open-world action game focused on using highly agile movement and silly weapons to fight a variety of foes. You play as a nameless protagonist, a former member of the janitorial staff who manages to barely escape from a horrible horde of people who have been mutated into monsters by drinking an energy drink.

    No, seriously.

    The game’s core gameplay is very good. The protagonist has the ability to grind along things like power lines and the edges of roofs, bounce high off of cars and dumpsters as if they were springboards, swing around off of poles to get higher, and smash the ground with a ground pound attack then immediately jump for a super jump. Combined with the ability to skate across the surface of water, air dash, and wall run, the protagonist is hyper-agile, and the game exploits this to its fullest. Enemies will spawn in large numbers and swarm you, and if you stand still, you’ll quickly get surrounded and pounded on; by moving around the environment, you both avoid getting hit as well as give yourself more breathing space to aim and fight. All of this naturally encourages you to exploit the movement mechanics to their fullest.

    The weapons, too, are fun to use. Unlike all too many third person shooters, this game has an enormous variety of weapons, and they *feel* highly varied. There are some classics – the grenade launcher (reflavored as a launcher that launches teddy bears with explosives strapped to them), a rocket launcher (a rigged-up propane tank launcher), a hand cannon style pistol, a shotgun (with a pair of metal balls on it that definitely aren’t compensating for anything), and an assault rifle. But you also get many strange weapons – deployable sprinklers that spread acid all around them, pistols taped to propellers that float around and shoot nearby foes, a vinyl record launcher that bounces records between enemies, a freeze bomb. There’s even special weapons that are given out on specific missions, like a nuclear powered magical sword and a kitty launcher that summons a robotic dog to tear apart your enemies.

    The protagonist also has a crowbar they can use to beat up enemies in melee combat, swing around in a circle while grinding on stuff to clear off nearby enemies, or use to pound the ground.

    On top of all this, there’s special amps that you can equip to yourself and to your weapons which add additional effects. Weapon amps add things like random nuclear explosions when you kill enemies, or extra ammo drops, or levelling up your weapons faster (as weapons gain xp in the game by using them more often, and become more powerful as you do so). There are melee amps which add special effects when you attack enemies, mostly in the form of expanding the AoE with some sort of added effect, like setting enemies on fire or pushing them away with wind. There are “epic amps”, which shoot out fire and lighting around you.

    All of these amps are activated by building up enough “style” in combat, which is gained by doing special maneuvers (like grinding or wall running) and killing enemies; the more you do these things, the higher your meter gets, and the more of your amps turn on. Standing around or not doing much in the way of special maneuvers will cause the meter to drain, further encouraging the player to keep moving.

    This all adds up to a very dynamic combat system, and it is a lot of fun maneuvering around the city and shooting stuff.

    Where the game ends up struggling a bit is with repetition. Like most open-world games, the game has a main storyline, as well as some sidequests. Unlike most open-world games, there’s actually relatively few sidequests, and they mostly do something at least quasi-interesting. The game will periodically add in new random mechanics or minigames to try and mix things up, like defending a moving boat or fighting with a unique quest weapon. There are also challenges, which are all minigames, often focusing on platforming or killing a lot of enemies in a short period of time. And this is all well and good.

    But the game clocks in around 30 hours long, including all the DLC, but there’s only 14 types of enemies, and none of them are especially threatening. While the game spaces out its new enemies, gradually introducing them over the course of the game, you do end up spending a lot of time throughout the game fighting the same sorts of enemies over and over again, and the enemies can't really threaten you.

    If you’re a fan of open-world games, this is a great example, and you’ll probably think it is pretty great. And if you want to unleash your inner 12 year old, this game will definitely do that.

    But if you don’t like open-world games, this won’t be what changes your mind.    … Expand
  37. cylentstorm
    Aug 18, 2023
    6
    This amphetamine-fueled action platformer was definitely designed for those with short attention spans, but the goofy R&C-style action and relentless low-brow sense of humor combine to make this a solid choice for a few hours of entertainment. Unfortunately, Sunset Overdrive takes too long to provide the abilities needed to make traversal fun AND functional. At that point, I was ready toThis amphetamine-fueled action platformer was definitely designed for those with short attention spans, but the goofy R&C-style action and relentless low-brow sense of humor combine to make this a solid choice for a few hours of entertainment. Unfortunately, Sunset Overdrive takes too long to provide the abilities needed to make traversal fun AND functional. At that point, I was ready to shelve it. The game rarely backs down from its constantly intense pace, which has the effect of causing the high points to feel even more mindlessly repetitive. It's exhausting.

    The world is a bright and saturated playground built to bounce, grind, and blast your way through endless hordes of enemies and stunt challenges. A self-aware story drives the chaotic gameplay, but the non-stop jokes and cliches wear thin long before your character unlocks the basic abilities necessary to make combat and traversal less of a chore. The soundtrack and voice-acting are actually pretty good, but can't save the game from tripping all over itself in terms of mechanics and flow. Some bits feel overly designed, while others seem like afterthoughts that were tacked-on to a collection of common tropes to artificially extend what should be a much shorter experience.

    SO can be really fun--with enough stimulants and in short doses--but it was clearly targeting the forerunners of the TikTok generation as its audience. The PC port is also lacking basic polish and refinement, yet I encountered no major issues in my time with it.

    All these years, i thought that I had missed out on an Insomniac gem, but it turns out that it was mostly hype. Not bad, just mediocre.    … Expand
  38. Muismi
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Sunset Overdrive ha sido toda una sorpresa para mí. Uno de los mejores juegos de Insomniac Games. La estética que tiene es única y recuerda a Jet Set Radio. Su mundo es muy colorido, el punto de vista desenfadado. La acción está asegurada con muchas muchas armas raras y geniales, a cada cual más loca y bizarra. Recomiendo mucho jugar a este juego, su apartado artístico, sus locuras, susSunset Overdrive ha sido toda una sorpresa para mí. Uno de los mejores juegos de Insomniac Games. La estética que tiene es única y recuerda a Jet Set Radio. Su mundo es muy colorido, el punto de vista desenfadado. La acción está asegurada con muchas muchas armas raras y geniales, a cada cual más loca y bizarra. Recomiendo mucho jugar a este juego, su apartado artístico, sus locuras, sus trama con numerosos guiños y referencias, habla del mimo que han puesto en esta creación. Una pena lo que se le criticó por ser exclusivo de Microsoft.… Expand
  39. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    ALTIN zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  40. borla
    Feb 19, 2022
    7
    Gameplay: Fun
    Soundtrack: Loud and pure garage rock and roll
    Bugs: Uncommon
    Graphics: Good
    Game Narrative: Cringe, very very cringe
  41. zyllus
    May 1, 2022
    9
    If you wanted to play Playstation Marvel's Spiderman 2018 on PC, this is the game that gets closest to it. Except for web swinging, It has all the mechanics like wallrunning, pole swinging and super jump as its made by the same developers, Insomniac Games. The open world is filled with challenges, platforms to jump on and collectibles. The 4th wallbreaking is hilarious at times andIf you wanted to play Playstation Marvel's Spiderman 2018 on PC, this is the game that gets closest to it. Except for web swinging, It has all the mechanics like wallrunning, pole swinging and super jump as its made by the same developers, Insomniac Games. The open world is filled with challenges, platforms to jump on and collectibles. The 4th wallbreaking is hilarious at times and respawn animations are the best I have seen. Its sadly a hidden gem and not many people know about this game.… Expand
  42. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    assssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  43. infraRecon
    May 7, 2023
    8
    This is a rare game that many Playstation Fans will probably never experience, I am surprised that this game has so much charm and so many fun systems taken from Ratchet and Clank for an XBOX and PC exclusive.

    While I have not entirely Finished the game, from the few hours I've played, it's been a long time since I I actually enjoyed a bit of a challenge with fun gameplay. This game    This is a rare game that many Playstation Fans will probably never experience, I am surprised that this game has so much charm and so many fun systems taken from Ratchet and Clank for an XBOX and PC exclusive.

    While I have not entirely Finished the game, from the few hours I've played, it's been a long time since I I actually enjoyed a bit of a challenge with fun gameplay.

    This game with some technical problems at the moment is an 8/10, this is quality. This game is what I call a modern Parody of Video Games, clearly Insomniac wanted to make a game that parodies not only the development of Video games, the way games are these days, with some little nudges at real-life stuff that happens but they also wanted to wrap it up in a fun world that makes you actually enjoy killing enemies for no apparent reason, The OD hordes are indeed fun.

    This is a game that needs a Sequel, PlayStation should really look into Insomniac doing a Sequel for this game, this is their strength. The game reminds me of the Franchises that Insomniac is known for.
    If not a Sequel then how about a Resistance game or a new IP, with that horde system?

    Sure Spider-Man and The Wolverine game is gonna be awesome but let Insomniac just go back to what they are known for, for just a bit, so they can combine that Horror, Fun, and Insomniac Magic into a new IP.

    Maybe one-day Insomniac will combine everything they learned once more into a great Parody of Videogames, until then I'll enjoy my time with this. This game is truly Rad.    … Expand
  44. dmitriy_savenok
    Aug 30, 2023
    7
    Качественный геймплей, но слабый нарратив.
    Играется очень весело и интересно, но пресная история не даёт прочувствовать мир на все 100.
    Слом четвертой стены хоть и вытягивает всё это, но не полностью. Думаю, свежее выглядеть проекту помог бы рейтинг R (18+), а не тот что есть у игры сейчас. Иногда создавалось впечатление, что приходилось играть за зацензуренную версию Дэдпула. Хоть    Качественный геймплей, но слабый нарратив.
    Играется очень весело и интересно, но пресная история не даёт прочувствовать мир на все 100.
    Слом четвертой стены хоть и вытягивает всё это, но не полностью. Думаю, свежее выглядеть проекту помог бы рейтинг R (18+), а не тот что есть у игры сейчас. Иногда создавалось впечатление, что приходилось играть за зацензуренную версию Дэдпула.
    Хоть персонаж мне в целом импонировал, но во встроенном дополнении про Бриллиантина он всё же умудряется немного разочаровать, ляпнув одну максимально дегенеративную фразу, а точнее утверждение. Понимаю, что это возможно часть лора, но по уху резануло конкретно. Короче говоря, ляпнул он, что астрономия и астрология - одна фигня.
    У проекта есть свои субъективные недостатки, но всё же игруха получилась весьма годной.
    Видно откуда у Человека-Паука от Sony ноги растут.
    7/10    … Expand
  45. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  1. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2019
    85
    With its great mechanics, frantic pace, absurd story and insane missions Sunset Overdrive is mad and uncompromising, and that’s exactly what we need in the age of increasingly serious open world games committed to imitating reality. [01/2019, p.70]
  2. Wccftech
    Jan 21, 2019
    80
    Sunset Overdrive is one of the very few open-world games that sets itself apart from the competition with its unique and wacky setting, Parkour system and hectic gameplay experience, and all these are faithfully represented in the PC port. While solid, the port does lack some features that are expected out of a PC game in this day and age: this, coupled with the removal of co-op multiplayer, ends up damaging the experience. If you have no other mean of enjoying the game, however, Sunset Overdrive on PC is more than worthy of your time and money.
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  3. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Dec 21, 2018
    80
    Sunset Overdrvie brings the fun on Xbox One to the PC platform. If you looking for a fun game, it's a very good alternative on the PC.
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