Sunset Overdrive

 Xbox One
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1530 Ratings

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  1. busbfran
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Sunset Overdrives has a huge ego and embraces its cockiness head on with hilarious conversation and outraged game play. The fantastic art design, stylish characters and refreshing originality makes this one of the best Xboxone exclusives. Zipping, bouncing, and shooting are redefined! This is next gen gameplay! You will be left with nothing short of a masterpiece.
  2. Starfish_Prime
    Dec 27, 2014
    9
    Received this game as a gift for Christmas. It's a genuinely fun game, and a great addition to the expanding XB1 library. What's more, the game improves the longer you play (I've logged about 4 - 5 hours so far), as controls become more intuitive and capabilities (i.e. amps and the like) become more encompassing and potent.

    Highly recommended for XB1 owners. Insomniac did not    Received this game as a gift for Christmas. It's a genuinely fun game, and a great addition to the expanding XB1 library. What's more, the game improves the longer you play (I've logged about 4 - 5 hours so far), as controls become more intuitive and capabilities (i.e. amps and the like) become more encompassing and potent.

    Highly recommended for XB1 owners. Insomniac did not disappoint, and SSOD offers a great balance to any other serious game in your collection. If you don't have an XB1, this isn't a system seller, but collectively, the catalog is too strong to ignore, and is only improving--in addition to the console's excellent multi-tasking capabilities and features. From that perspective, not only do I recommend the game, but the console as well.    … Expand
  3. readbeard
    Dec 26, 2014
    9
    This game is a breath of fresh air. I know you're thinking, "The game looks slow and boring." I completely agree BUT you have to look at it as an action-platformer game to really appreciate the gameplay; think Ratchet and Clank, or Jak & Daxter. Some guns have the generic feel (like the AK-looking rifle, and shotgun) but most have fun qualities about them. And what makes them even moreThis game is a breath of fresh air. I know you're thinking, "The game looks slow and boring." I completely agree BUT you have to look at it as an action-platformer game to really appreciate the gameplay; think Ratchet and Clank, or Jak & Daxter. Some guns have the generic feel (like the AK-looking rifle, and shotgun) but most have fun qualities about them. And what makes them even more fun are the Amps, which act like perks. Essentially, the gameplay is all about shooting cool weapons while jumping and grinding around, just as you would in a game like Ratchet & Clank. I appreciate the story, and overall vibe, because it focuses on having fun, sort of like Saint's Row but without the lewdness. Really, from the games I've seen so far since this current-gen began, no other game is like Sunset Overdrive.

    tl;dr - If you liked the PS2-era of action-platformers (Jak & Daxter, Ratchet and Clank), or just a casual shooter-platformer with a "blow $&@% up" vibe, then you should definitely check this game out.    … Expand
  4. DavidWarden
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    I got to use a fireworks launcher and it reminded me of my favorite song Katy Perry Fireworks 10/10 .
  5. AverageMan
    Dec 21, 2014
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is a good game if you have an Xbox One I recommend you pick this one up.
    It doesn't take itself too seriously which is kind off refreshing for Xbox seeing as most the exclusives usually are you more typical frag head protagonist running around shooting things for very little reason other than bad guys are threatening your existence, The game is packed with humor even    Sunset Overdrive is a good game if you have an Xbox One I recommend you pick this one up.
    It doesn't take itself too seriously which is kind off refreshing for Xbox seeing as most the exclusives usually are you more typical frag head protagonist running around shooting things for very little reason other than bad guys are threatening your existence, The game is packed with humor even dying has its rewards with each death bring its own humorous resurrection to the table.
    The game is not too hard yet not too easy and has a fairly good variety of enemies throughout the game to keep things interesting with a few cool bosses thrown into the mix.
    One of the best things Sunset Overdrive has to offer is its weapons they are goofy and creative and Amps can also spice the game up with plenty off challenges to keep you playing hours past the main storyline not to mention it has Co-op so you can jump in with a friend at anytime.
    The only things that hinder the game are its Graphics now this Game is an exclusive to Xbox One so they should have no excuse pushing the hardware to impress but it doesn't this game at times looks like it was ripped straight from Saints Row 3 and although the game is Cartoony it still looks a little sketchy mostly in cutscenes for this game to NOT hit 1080p is pretty embarrassing for the Xbox One and really brings up questions to exactly how powerful the console truly is hell Bayonetta 2 on the Wii U looks better and the Wii U is constantly bashed for its underpowered Hardware.
    Sunset Overdrive is not the best game you will ever play but it is a fun addictive adrenaline ride worthy of a purchase 8/10.    … Expand
  6. Dukay66
    Dec 18, 2014
    5
    Sunset Overdrive is a valiant effort from Insomniac Games that doesn't quite live up to all the rage. It has a great look that is unrivaled on the X-Box One and it is accompanied by a so-so story that admittedly has some funny moments in it. Where Sunset fails is its gameplay. While traversing the environment can be fun a certain points, it never feel truly amazing. Gun-play is fineSunset Overdrive is a valiant effort from Insomniac Games that doesn't quite live up to all the rage. It has a great look that is unrivaled on the X-Box One and it is accompanied by a so-so story that admittedly has some funny moments in it. Where Sunset fails is its gameplay. While traversing the environment can be fun a certain points, it never feel truly amazing. Gun-play is fine mechanically, but it also disappointing. One thing the game does, that seriously hurts itself is force the player to always be moving while in combat. If you want to walk around and use cover, you can't. The game basically slaps you on the wrist by doing so, you will certainly die trying to play the game conventionally. Sunset Overdrive gives signs of true greatness, but bland gameplay and odd decisions put the game in Neutral for me. Hopefully Insomniac gets another go at it and fixes some of the mistakes.… Expand
  7. Starkiller94
    Dec 18, 2014
    4
    I really wanted to love Sunset Overdrive, I really did. But it's glaring flaws can not be ignored. I'm sorry, but this game is just far too repetitive for it's own good. I found myself getting irritated with the constant fetch quests that the game sends you on. It's basically the same tried-and-true formula of, "Go here, kill these guys, grab the stuff and come back." Not saying that allI really wanted to love Sunset Overdrive, I really did. But it's glaring flaws can not be ignored. I'm sorry, but this game is just far too repetitive for it's own good. I found myself getting irritated with the constant fetch quests that the game sends you on. It's basically the same tried-and-true formula of, "Go here, kill these guys, grab the stuff and come back." Not saying that all fetch quests are bad, they just have to be done right. But the combat is so simplistic and uninspired that it feels like a chore doing those types of quests.

    Did I mention the combat was simplistic? Oh yeah, that's basically an understatement. The combat is simplified to the point where all you have to do is pan your camera over an enemy and you automatically lock on. This makes the game seem extremely easy, especially when you're grinding on power lines whilst obliterating enemies who can't even hit you. The A.I. seems to have pathing issues or something because they frequently slam themselves into cars and buildings while running after you. I honestly felt like I was playing a game meant for a five-year-old. The only enemies who really gave me a problem were the beefy ones with a lot of health.

    If there's one good thing I can say, it's that the graphics and effects are gorgeous. You can explore the city freely and grind all day long. Some people disagree with the cartoonish art style but I think it fits the setting well.

    In conclusion, Sunset Overdrive seems like it wasn't really baked fully before it was released. They could have done so much more with the concept. I really do feel sorry for this game...    … Expand
  8. Meikla
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    This is my GOTY. Such a great game. endless fun, so much love for detail. Truly "next Gen" and great writing! its like a mix of Crackdown and Tony hawk in every positiv way
  9. IThinkItsMatt
    Dec 13, 2014
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is a game that doesn't take itself or the industry in a very serious light. It knows very well that the game is meant to be for fun and pokes fun about its own game mechanics and various video game cliches as a whole. Pretty visuals combined with fluid gameplay makes this a fun experience with ridiculous weapons used to kill ridiculous enemies. The only multiplayer knownSunset Overdrive is a game that doesn't take itself or the industry in a very serious light. It knows very well that the game is meant to be for fun and pokes fun about its own game mechanics and various video game cliches as a whole. Pretty visuals combined with fluid gameplay makes this a fun experience with ridiculous weapons used to kill ridiculous enemies. The only multiplayer known as "Chaos Squad" is the only major downfall of the game. Search time for games often take several minutes and is just the same small handful of missions for each area so can become very repetitive. Overall the game is worth picking up, but the multiplayer is not the main draw to the game.… Expand
  10. RabbitotheT
    Dec 12, 2014
    4
    This game is plain Awful. I am an Xbox user since day one, and after playing this game, both story and multiplayer for 10 hours, I have decided that that's enough. This game has flashes of brilliance, but they fizzle out so quickly that it almost becomes tiresome to even look at the game. I had high hopes for this one, but it's just awful.
  11. homer_vi
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    I had very low expectations, but this is easily my favorite single player game of the year. It may seem like such a dumb thing, but it's been a long time since I've truly been able to enjoy going from point A to point B so much in a game. People get wrapped up in finishing objective after objective in games, but with Sunset Overdrive you just get lost in the movement. Sure, it'sI had very low expectations, but this is easily my favorite single player game of the year. It may seem like such a dumb thing, but it's been a long time since I've truly been able to enjoy going from point A to point B so much in a game. People get wrapped up in finishing objective after objective in games, but with Sunset Overdrive you just get lost in the movement. Sure, it's possible to fast travel to a spot much closer to the objective to save time, but more often than not I found myself taking my time, grinding and jumping to my objective, stopping to kill the occasional group of baddies here and there, and generally making sure to stop and smell the roses. It is very easy to get lost in this game (in a good way).

    All that being said, the music is great (not what I would listen to normally, but fits the game very well), the graphical style is excellent, the weapons are hilarious and enjoyable, and there is PLENTY of content available to those looking. Sure, the humor can be childish at times, but maybe that's my cup of tea. I personally found myself laughing at nearly all of the dialog throughout the entire game.

    Note that I'm giving this game a 10 without ever touching the multiplayer. Even if the multiplayer is absolutely awful, it won't tarnish my view of the single player campaign and how much I enjoyed it.

    Go buy this game, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  12. pealzheer
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    This is the best game I have played in a long while. The running system is always fun, and the unconventional weapons and storyline had me laughing frequently. However, the game's free running system can feel like "press x to win" sometimes.
  13. RetroLink
    Dec 6, 2014
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is a mesh between Saints Row and Tony Hawk, for me that's a beautiful combo. It only took 8 hours to complete the story but so far I've put 35 hours into the game. What kept me playing is the collectibles, challenges, and side quests. I usually don't go this far with a game very often. I normally not the type of person that has to collect every collectible or get everySunset Overdrive is a mesh between Saints Row and Tony Hawk, for me that's a beautiful combo. It only took 8 hours to complete the story but so far I've put 35 hours into the game. What kept me playing is the collectibles, challenges, and side quests. I usually don't go this far with a game very often. I normally not the type of person that has to collect every collectible or get every achievement or get the highest score in certain missions, but with Sunset getting collectibles was enjoyable for me I made it a game for myself where I would try not to stop moving to collect something so if their was a roll of toilet paper on a pole, a sign on a wall and a security camera near, I would try to pole swing, wall run and, shoot the security camera all without stopping. The movement is what got me hooked getting these random pieces wasn't for the achievement or being able to buy amps (I was pretty set on amps before but now I have all of them) I really enjoyed just moving around the world and I felt this game really deserves more then just a story playthrough or a meager 15hrs time played. So I kept at it, completed all side objectives, collectibles, and got gold on every challenge and even replayed challenges after getting gold just to better my score. But after all this praise there were some issues, of course the story being short was a issue but I did enjoy every minute of it. Most of the quests were go collect something and bring it back missions which suits this style of game but I felt that it was over done and wished their was more mission variety. The fetch quests isn't my biggest complaint, fetch quests were bearable because I did enjoy moving around the world so I didn't mind too much but someone looking for more variety probably wouldn't find enjoyment out of the repeated fetch quests. My biggest complaint would have to be the AI for the enemies most notably for the OD, in certain missions if you cleared out a wave of OD and stayed in the same spot the rest of the OD on the map wouldn't aggro and just stand in one spot frozen. This was especially frustrating when trying to do point challenges when moving too much could cause a error and make you fall to the ground and lose your combo (I understand if you fall to the ground you can keep your combo as long as your killing enemies but by the time the fact I have fallen to the ground to register in my mind I would have already lost the combo) Movement is key as I said in previous parts but on certain challenges letting the OD come to you was more beneficial, like for example the charge beam challenge every time I got close to getting gold was because I bounced and grinded in the same spot, once I had to move from that spot out of my comfort zone because OD wouldn't move I ended up failing. Its a minor pet peeve and it possibly is meant to do that to keep you from getting comfortable I just got aggravated that some OD would aggro and large chunks would just sit motionless. But so far I have enjoyed that game it definitely doesn't deserve a perfect score but I think a 8 does this game justice, anyone that likes the humor of the recent Saints row games, and the movement of Tony Hawk will love this game just as I have. :)… Expand
  14. TheLooseHunter
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    Everyone who gives this game a 0 is or a sony fan or doesn't even know what a 0/10 means.
    This game is much more original than other games. It has some problems but it's one of those good games you'll remember. It's design is original, the characters are original. I hope Microsoft will continue this way for more awesome game such as Quantum break and many others!
  15. revrevolution
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    The overall user reviews are a terrible point of reference. The number of reviewers giving it a flat 0 is ridiculous, the only way a game truly deserves a rating that low is if it is literally unplayable. Sunset Overdrive is an incredibly original IP that brings a fresh sense of exploration to the table. The punk style of the game almost feels like a direct throwback to the 90's,The overall user reviews are a terrible point of reference. The number of reviewers giving it a flat 0 is ridiculous, the only way a game truly deserves a rating that low is if it is literally unplayable. Sunset Overdrive is an incredibly original IP that brings a fresh sense of exploration to the table. The punk style of the game almost feels like a direct throwback to the 90's, delivering a nostalgic feeling like playing a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game. The gameplay is fast at all times, so don't plan on standing still for very long. The character customization is really good, and adds to the enjoyment of riding through the wacky campaign. The humor is a bit on the weak side, but I personally appreciated the random silliness as I tore through Sunset City. Technically speaking, the game seems to have been patched up well and delivers a fairly seamless multiplayer experience. All in all, Sunset Overdrive is in my opinion one of the more overrated titles on the Xbox One, and deserves credit for thinking way outside the box to deliver a game that feels old school and yet new school all in one.… Expand
  16. JCOOL
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    Very few games can make you laugh but this game had me itching for the next missions set dialogue.
    The game mechanics make it easy to zip from one place to another while simultaneously driving bullets down your enemys throat. This is probably the first game I didnt take advantage of its fast travel option because it was so fun to just move from place to place. Great humerus story with    Very few games can make you laugh but this game had me itching for the next missions set dialogue.
    The game mechanics make it easy to zip from one place to another while simultaneously driving bullets down your enemys throat. This is probably the first game I didnt take advantage of its fast travel option because it was so fun to just move from place to place. Great humerus story with even better gameplay    … Expand
  17. ChosenOne
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    This game is not perfect. Over-saturated colors and never-changing pace of action makes me tired. Guns are bit too crazy for me...
    But overall - this is a one of the best games I EVER played!
  18. EpikRaikku
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    This game is great! The music is perfectly mixed in with the great gameplay this game features. I recommend picking this up if you want to start your next gen experience with a blast. This game will also make you laugh and break the 4th wall more times than you can cough in a day. Don't listen to the bad reviews. Like one of the reviews stated they gave it a zero just for not being on theThis game is great! The music is perfectly mixed in with the great gameplay this game features. I recommend picking this up if you want to start your next gen experience with a blast. This game will also make you laugh and break the 4th wall more times than you can cough in a day. Don't listen to the bad reviews. Like one of the reviews stated they gave it a zero just for not being on the newest playstation which is NO way to rate a game just because it isn't on your favorite **** console. Just go buy this game and have fun.… Expand
  19. CaptainDahl
    Nov 26, 2014
    7
    This is the first game that has made me proud of my Xbox One purchase. It has some extraordinary art and keeps you smirking with it's hilarious antics. I can best describe this game by mixing Deadpool, SSX and Tony Hawk. Unfortunately, after about 12 hours of game-play, it starts to become evidently repetitive and shows no new tricks for the final chapters of the game. If you areThis is the first game that has made me proud of my Xbox One purchase. It has some extraordinary art and keeps you smirking with it's hilarious antics. I can best describe this game by mixing Deadpool, SSX and Tony Hawk. Unfortunately, after about 12 hours of game-play, it starts to become evidently repetitive and shows no new tricks for the final chapters of the game. If you are looking for an interesting cartoon that has simple mechanics then this would be the pick, but look elsewhere if you are searching for a challenge.… Expand
  20. Serioga007
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Rock'n'Roll! This game is totally awesome! I laughed a lot, the game has fun story, bosses are cool, weapons are awesome. Game mechanics are also fantastic with all the jumps, slides on water and rails, air boosts, slam downs and so on. I didn't enjoy a game so much for a long time, I've finished it and had a huge smile on my face. A definite must have and probably a reason you should buyRock'n'Roll! This game is totally awesome! I laughed a lot, the game has fun story, bosses are cool, weapons are awesome. Game mechanics are also fantastic with all the jumps, slides on water and rails, air boosts, slam downs and so on. I didn't enjoy a game so much for a long time, I've finished it and had a huge smile on my face. A definite must have and probably a reason you should buy Xbox One for (or at least rent it to play this one game). Everyone should try this game!… Expand
  21. noscoperaiders
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    THIS IS A SPOILER FREE, NON-BIAS, AND IN DEPTH REVIEW.
    When sunset overdrive was first pitched, I was skeptical, but after getting my hands on it I must say this is truly one of the best games I've played this year based on the fact it gives the finger to the way other games try to present themselves as "THE NEXT GEN EXPERIENCE" or "THE REVOLUTIONARY NEXT STEP IN GAME DESIGN" and actually    THIS IS A SPOILER FREE, NON-BIAS, AND IN DEPTH REVIEW.
    When sunset overdrive was first pitched, I was skeptical, but after getting my hands on it I must say this is truly one of the best games I've played this year based on the fact it gives the finger to the way other games try to present themselves as "THE NEXT GEN EXPERIENCE" or "THE REVOLUTIONARY NEXT STEP IN GAME DESIGN" and actually sort of does that by simply doing what many games forget is the most important thing about video games... HAVING FUN. Sunset overdrive is a colorful and beautiful world and I absolutely dig the 80's punk style world. Despite an actually effective story, it's high points in story telling is just being hilarious from making fun of itself to just breaking the forth wall commenting on things like flawed game design, commenting on situations, and just having fun with it all. Not once did I not feel I wasn't having fun as even dieting can be a blast cause I'll never know if I'll come back by being dropped off by a UFO of crawl out of a tv like the ring or so on. Gameplay is also really smooth and fast paced. With unique enemies and many different weapons and abilities, combat can get pretty insane. But more importantly the games most fun feature is its platforming. Is it realistic... HE'LL NO, but its amazing bounce 50ft in the air from jumping on a car just to land and grind on a telephone line while shooting enemies, just to jump across and slide on the water like Jesus at a swimming race and so on. Even when I was so pressured and caught up with the combat and mashing buttons I was still doing sick movements and few times did my character not do what I want. It's crazy that I can get this guy to bounce of a umbrella and grind on a fence before running on a wall without a problem, yet it's a pain in the ass to get Arno from ac unity to jump between roof tops. The movement also owes credit to smart map design which has plenty of chances for to to experiment with your superman park our skills. Even simple missions like fetch quests and so on feel fresh as I was always doing something different from using a wrecking ball, to controlling a killer robot dog, to even entering a twisted reality after drinking a bottle of medicine half-naked with leeches all over me( don't even ask) . My only complaint is while I didn't mind the missions themselves I did start to get annoyed with how long you goals drag on. For example, after to accidentally break a guys plane, you try to find a propeller to fix it. I went from having to protect a nerd, to leading him back to his friends, to do and get certain things for each of his four friends ( each thing is a mission of itself), to find a part they needed to finish the propeller, to participate in a murder game show for a hill billy so he'll give me the part, to bring it back to the guy to finish his plane. Few! At some points I even forgot what my main goals were, but despite that it doesn't matter cause for the smooth responsive gameplay to clever writing and stylish world, sunset overdrive is easily one of the most unique games I've ever played and a great exclusive for Xbox to have under their belt. A 9.5 out of 10!    … Expand
  22. KamelKid
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally, I wasn't too hyped about sunset overdrive. Nevertheless, on day one, I picked the game up. I really enjoyed the games campaign which I completed in roughly 11 hours (Yes, I was a noob). After the campaign I thought there wouldn't be a lot to do, but I can tell you, I was wrong. I really enjoyed doing all the quests after and each was different and diverse. I done a quest about collecting comics, where the person you was doing the quest for, was making a comic up about you. I thought that was really cool. I also enjoyed the humour of the game and found myself laughing quite frequently. The game also has so much content with all the weird and wacky weapons, overdrives (which are essentially perks), amps (perks, different than overdrives) and also things such as collecting essentials to make amps. Toilet paper, fizzie balloons, shoes just to name a few. The exciting thing is Insomniac are going to be adding more DLC so you're never going to get bored (who gets bored of killing zombies, anyway?!) My only negative of the game would be some of the missions in the campaign seem to drag on. Especially when trying to find the propeller, to what you think, you're going to escape the city. All in all Sunset Overdrive is an amazing game, heaps of fun and I would recommend to most, If not all, Xbox one owners.… Expand
  23. RoboticGaming
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    This game is sure to entertain even the most stubborn of people. Coming with a bundle of a white Xbox One (optional) you're in for a good deal, this game doesn't take itself seriously under any circumstances, the appeals to all audiences (mostly pointed towards people 13+). This game is amazing with its open world counterpart. Go buy this game now!
  24. Nero_Apollo
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    This is the gamer's game I've wanted to play for a while. It condenses gamer culture into witty humor in the writing and dialogue and well as how they teach you how to play. It's a fun adventure with awesome traversal mechanics and crazy beautiful colors and graphics, that runs smoothly all the time, even if there's a ton of stuff happening on screen at once. The only thing that is keepingThis is the gamer's game I've wanted to play for a while. It condenses gamer culture into witty humor in the writing and dialogue and well as how they teach you how to play. It's a fun adventure with awesome traversal mechanics and crazy beautiful colors and graphics, that runs smoothly all the time, even if there's a ton of stuff happening on screen at once. The only thing that is keeping me from giving it a perfect score is the co-op, it's fun and captures the game-play great, it just lacks the humor hat I loved in the single-player. However, this is one of the games I wanted an Xbone for and I'm glad I got my hands on it.… Expand
  25. SwiggittySwagg
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    + You can defy the laws of physics in nearly countless ways such as: jumping 30 feet in the air from a dead stop, running horizontally along vertical walls, bouncing on solid cars like they're trampolines, and grinding uphill along rails.
    + You can kill people and/or mutants and/or robots with a harpoon launcher, a fully automatic vinyl record rifle, an acid sprinkler slingshot, a bowling    + You can defy the laws of physics in nearly countless ways such as: jumping 30 feet in the air from a dead stop, running horizontally along vertical walls, bouncing on solid cars like they're trampolines, and grinding uphill along rails.
    + You can kill people and/or mutants and/or robots with a harpoon launcher, a fully automatic vinyl record rifle, an acid sprinkler slingshot, a bowling ball cannon, and a gun that shoots exploding teddy bears.
    + You can use energy drinks as currency.
    + You can fast travel by getting drunk and waking up in a port-a-potty.
    + You can make your character a bearded woman.

    10/10
    Game of the Year    … Expand
  26. startainfection
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    this is what happens when insomniac is allowed to do what they want unlike what they did for the entire ps3 generation, they make phenomenal games and sony missed out big time by not green lighting this project, best insomniac game since R&C 2
  27. Peragulator
    Nov 20, 2014
    2
    This game is repetitive and no way open world. Go one block off your mission and you die. Dialog is unfunny. I'm not sure if the great reviews here are planted, but this game is nothing special.
  28. Siddhartha19
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    Last time I had this much fun with a game I was playing prototype, and although its not quite like that game it has many similarities: Huge open world to traverse, creative ways to kill enemies, and its so much fun to simply move around.
  29. DrZomboid
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    Colorful eyecandy with crazy fun gameplay and active parkour. Sometimes game looks like CGI. Way better than Ratchet and Clank, only the story could be better.
  30. Sypher1
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is a fun, colorful new take on the zombie-killer genre, but with a twist. Overall, game play is enjoyable, however dialogue is extremely annoying as the game tries too hard to be funny, cool and in-your-face. The main character manages to be really annoying and badly written. The character customization is neat and I really like how you can customize your character as muchSunset Overdrive is a fun, colorful new take on the zombie-killer genre, but with a twist. Overall, game play is enjoyable, however dialogue is extremely annoying as the game tries too hard to be funny, cool and in-your-face. The main character manages to be really annoying and badly written. The character customization is neat and I really like how you can customize your character as much as you like, whenever you like. I don't enjoy the voice chosen for the male protagonist as it sounds too cartoony for an M-rated game, even one that doesn't take itself seriously. I'm also disappointed by the lack of destruction, which the game has but obviously not enough. There aren't any choices for melee weapons besides the fact that you can customize the look of it and add amps to improve its ability (flinging fire balls, for example).

    Overall, a solid game for the Xbox One and a god addition to the Xbox's exclusive library. It feels like Jet Set Radio, Dead Rising 3, Tony Hawk Pro Skater and Infamous all jumbled up into one game, and that's not a bad thing at all.    … Expand
  31. HazardXMediaz
    Nov 18, 2014
    3
    When the main game mechanic of your game is grinding and standing on the ground makes you better in combat, you should realize that you need to change the mechanic.
  32. Brosman
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    My choice for GOTY so far. Its just so much fun. The humor is spot on, and I just love the style of the game. Punk is my favorite, and a game that reminds me of Scott Pilgrim AND Tony Hawk Pro Skater is a serious win.
  33. Crongdyne
    Nov 17, 2014
    7
    Sunset Overdrive is a brilliant and challenging fast paced action game, I bought it 3 days ago and I must say we needed a bit of originality in the gaming market with all this over-hyped "ultra realistic " fps and ripoffs of the same three games.
    Certainly the quests are a bit repetitive but still enjoyable and funny. The combat system is good after you understand how to aim, in games so    Sunset Overdrive is a brilliant and challenging fast paced action game, I bought it 3 days ago and I must say we needed a bit of originality in the gaming market with all this over-hyped "ultra realistic " fps and ripoffs of the same three games.
    Certainly the quests are a bit repetitive but still enjoyable and funny. The combat system is good after you understand how to aim, in games so fast you can't put a real aim system because soon you'll get overwhelmed by swarms of enemies running against you.
    I also bought the season pass and hope for good dlcs to come out.    … Expand
  34. D4rks1d3
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    This game is just hilarious and absolutely a blast to play. It looks a little hokey watching the commercials or videos but playing this game is where it's at. I'm glad I stuck with the Xbox one because it's just getting better and better.
  35. RileyHerbs
    Nov 14, 2014
    10
    Great game! Sunset Overdrive delivers on so many levels. The unique combat/traversal system is fun to play with and the variety of weapons to level up and wreck havoc with will keep you entertained for hours. It's one of the best games one next gen for sure, and there's nothing bad i can think of to say about it. Definitely worth picking up full price!
  36. TSapper
    Nov 14, 2014
    10
    Think Jet Set Radio Future rail-sliding, Borderlands weapons, Crackdown baddie stomping, and over-the-top slapstick comedy routines in a candy-coated wrapping of fun.
    This game is a hoot.
    Now give me a map editor, loot table editor, and a baddie editor and I'll buy SO2 and 3 before they're even announced.
  37. CheezeWuz
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    Not bad, kinda repetitive but I had fun playing it, but I will say the game does lake in the online department... such as game modes... and no co-op....I would have liked co-op (story co-op)
  38. Mermdaddy
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    This game is great. The hate comes from the sony fanboys that just hate everything mircosoft and havent actually played the game. The humor can be hit or miss(although i enjoyed it for the most part) and the first hour or 2 can be quite boring as they explain every detail of the game. after that though the world is open to you and it gets much better. the combat is the strength of thisThis game is great. The hate comes from the sony fanboys that just hate everything mircosoft and havent actually played the game. The humor can be hit or miss(although i enjoyed it for the most part) and the first hour or 2 can be quite boring as they explain every detail of the game. after that though the world is open to you and it gets much better. the combat is the strength of this game. Really fun and it actually makes what may have been a more boring sidequest into a fun experience. The movement is extremely well done and the map design is a huge part of that. I found myself only sparingly using the fast travel because i enjoyed moving across the map using the rails and bounces. Great game and one that every xbox one owner should have!… Expand
  39. SegmaMaster
    Nov 13, 2014
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game gives you that feeling of "oh haven't I already seen this before" as soon as you begin the game. The character customization is very limited for a game that boasts that it has a "wide variety of different cosmetic pieces of clothing or hair to choose from". Also right from the getgo the characters and the protagonist try waaaay to hard to be funny and amusing. What the game gets somewhat right is the map size, it is a huge map that has many different places to explore as well as a unique way of traversing through Sunset City. The issue though, is there is no incentive to explore the map whatsoever. The way they approached their combat and literally tried to change the meaning of an "on-rails shooter" is a fantastic idea but Insomniac Games executed it poorly in my book. It's very difficult to aim and the first mission they give you is killing a wave of enemies, that seems perfectly fine doesn't it? The issue is that every single mission seems the exact same as the last. There is no variation in mission type whatsoever and it forced me to return the game to Gamestop hours after I bought it.… Expand
  40. mririshfox
    Nov 13, 2014
    5
    this game is very colorful and fun and i cant help but love the game for it's arcady feel. however i cant score it higher than 5 because WHY THE HELL IS THIS GAME AN EXCLUSIVE?! this is an awesome game to play and a game from Insomniac of all things. by making it an xbox exclusive your essentially telling 2/3 of all your potential customers to f@#$ off.
    and in this day and age when the    this game is very colorful and fun and i cant help but love the game for it's arcady feel. however i cant score it higher than 5 because WHY THE HELL IS THIS GAME AN EXCLUSIVE?! this is an awesome game to play and a game from Insomniac of all things. by making it an xbox exclusive your essentially telling 2/3 of all your potential customers to f@#$ off.
    and in this day and age when the cost of making games is increasing exclusivity makes no sense.    … Expand
  41. Tobi_Whatever
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    This game would really benefit from being a bit faster and using less real life references.
    It's also by no means innovative. It really felt like a Ratchet and Clank game.

    That said, I still had my fun playing it. Just don't expect any depth.
  42. BeenjaminPepka
    Nov 13, 2014
    0
    I Played Sunset Overdrive for 3 hours and was not impressed. I felt like i was playing ultra repetitive dead rising 3 meets infamous. It seems like more of an Xbox Live arcade game for kids under 17. Don't waste $60
  43. Overload8
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    PS4 FANBOYS HATE THIS GAME BECAUSE THEY DONT HAVE IT. This game is absolutely incredible. Dont forget to buy it it is totally worth it. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  44. LionIsPretender
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    Best arcade game of the year, it's fun, you can use plenty of weapons, all your disposision, if you like the style of the infamous, you'll like this.
    A story fun to hang out this incredible passing game.
    Its effects are amazing, the cartoonish style that makes it look beautiful.
    9/10 Amazing!
  45. atvman29
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    This game was the surprise of the year for me. I watched some of the early gameplay trailers and swiftly wrote the game off. I actually got this game as part of the white Xbox One bundle, and man what a treat this game is. VERY entertaining and fun, which really is what video games should be all about. Cruising around the city is ultra entertaining, which makes the slight repetition ofThis game was the surprise of the year for me. I watched some of the early gameplay trailers and swiftly wrote the game off. I actually got this game as part of the white Xbox One bundle, and man what a treat this game is. VERY entertaining and fun, which really is what video games should be all about. Cruising around the city is ultra entertaining, which makes the slight repetition of the missions a very ok thing. As others have said, I almost never use fast travel unlike other games where I almost immediately start using it. I love the style, the controls are solid, though initially challenging and overwhelming, and just the overall feel of the game. This is a must own for any Xbox One owner.… Expand
  46. Tfort
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. I don't understand how anybody that likes a good shooter would pass this up or not like this. It's incredible. Grinding on rails does seem childish but when you see how it is used it makes so much sense. Battles tend to be scary as you'll see a ton(and i mean a ton) of things you got to shoot and just because it's a cartoon doesn't take anything away fromThis game is absolutely amazing. I don't understand how anybody that likes a good shooter would pass this up or not like this. It's incredible. Grinding on rails does seem childish but when you see how it is used it makes so much sense. Battles tend to be scary as you'll see a ton(and i mean a ton) of things you got to shoot and just because it's a cartoon doesn't take anything away from the action. It's hilarious and at the same time intense and I don't think I have ever played a game quite like this. It's unique and all the comparisons to dead rising 3 are awful because none of the zombies had guns or as you'll see what happens in this game.And what has become real addictive is the multiplayer chaos mode. I'm not gonna explain it because it shows for itself. I think that this game is definetly in my top 5 games of 2014 for sure. GO get IT!… Expand
  47. Sploolordcam
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    If you're tired of the same old on Microsoft consoles, Sunset Overdrive is the cure. The team from Insomniac did a great job with this game. It reminds me a bit of Jet Set Radio with a soundtrack of punk rock which sounds like it comes right out of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise. The story of the game loses itself in parody, but it feels as though the developers didn't actually wantIf you're tired of the same old on Microsoft consoles, Sunset Overdrive is the cure. The team from Insomniac did a great job with this game. It reminds me a bit of Jet Set Radio with a soundtrack of punk rock which sounds like it comes right out of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise. The story of the game loses itself in parody, but it feels as though the developers didn't actually want the game to be judged on story. It makes fun of itself constantly and makes comments on tropes in many open world games. The humor in the game is a big part of the experience but it was quite hit or miss with me. Sometimes it gets me laughing (Such as the various respawn animations) and other times it makes me cringe a bit (Like the reliance on tired memes for some of the humor). The game makes direct references to the likes of Reddit, NeoGAF, and Facebook, which doesn't sit well with me but could be funny for others. The best portion of the game is in the gameplay though. Missions aren't too varied, but the method of combat and travel is in my opinion one of the most interesting in any open world game I've played. The game punishes you for staying on the ground, and gives you ample opprotunities to swing, run, and grind around buildings and in the air while fighting. There's a certain joy that comes out of pulling off combinations of stylish moves without stopping as you blast through the OD hordes. Overall I think Sunset Overdrive is a fun and self-aware new IP that deserves attention compared to the usual yearly releases, and Microsoft would do well to continue to reach out in this way.… Expand
  48. markusdevine
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Simply put, one of the most bonkers and fun games I have ever played! The art style is fantastic, the guns are just nuts and the city is a joy to traverse. A great new IP.
  49. Rugroli
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    If you like the Art and these kind of Games, it is a must have for you. Over the First 1-2 Hours you learn how to play this amazing pice, after that, it is just FUN and ACTION...by far, one of The Best Games this year!
  50. GamerNetworkFr
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Sunset Overdrive signe avec brio le retour en force d'Insomniac Games. Techniquement irréprochable, cet open world déjanté séduit avant tout pour son ambiance délirante et son gameplay exigeant. On ne s’ennuie jamais grâce à des objectifs de mission variés et des dialogues savoureux qui suffisent à justifier l'expérience et cela malgré son mode multijoueur anecdotique ou sa bande-sonoreSunset Overdrive signe avec brio le retour en force d'Insomniac Games. Techniquement irréprochable, cet open world déjanté séduit avant tout pour son ambiance délirante et son gameplay exigeant. On ne s’ennuie jamais grâce à des objectifs de mission variés et des dialogues savoureux qui suffisent à justifier l'expérience et cela malgré son mode multijoueur anecdotique ou sa bande-sonore redondante. Sunset Overdrive est finalement la rencontre concluante de Jet Set Radio et Crackdown, qui démontre que le genre action en monde ouvert a de beaux jours devant lui. On en redemande.

    http://gamer-network.fr/actualites/reviews-item/test-sunset-overdrive    … Expand
  51. Gamingking007
    Nov 10, 2014
    10
    FUN!FUN!FUN!
    That is the nest thing way to describe this game!The humour was so amazing i kept laughing at all the funny insults, awkward moments and an array of many different emotion! Ifelt happy,sad,touched,kicked off my chir by the amazing way it just was a complete and perfect game. The guns were out of this world and ridiculous but in an awesome way!I love this game! easily in my    FUN!FUN!FUN!
    That is the nest thing way to describe this game!The humour was so amazing i kept laughing at all the funny insults, awkward moments and an array of many different emotion! Ifelt happy,sad,touched,kicked off my chir by the amazing way it just was a complete and perfect game. The guns were out of this world and ridiculous but in an awesome way!I love this game! easily in my top 3 for this year so far!Love you insomniac!    … Expand
  52. fifthmusketeer
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    If you own an Xbox One then this game is a must own. I give it a 9 out of 10. The writing is top notch - I actually laughed out loud more than once. The jokes about Breaking Bad or the respawn animations alone will entertain you. The colourful graphics are a breath of fresh air. While the gameplay takes some time to get used to, it is pure fun once you start pulling off combos with yourIf you own an Xbox One then this game is a must own. I give it a 9 out of 10. The writing is top notch - I actually laughed out loud more than once. The jokes about Breaking Bad or the respawn animations alone will entertain you. The colourful graphics are a breath of fresh air. While the gameplay takes some time to get used to, it is pure fun once you start pulling off combos with your weapons and amps. The gameplay is fast, but you will have a fun journey on the way. If I had one complaint it is the mission variety, but this is not to say the missions are not fun, it is just that we have seen similar fetch quests in other games, just in this game they are much more over the top.

    The theme for this game should be FUN. Lots of games take themselves too seriously and forget about fun; this game is fun, fun, fun. The weapons are fun, the gameplay is fun, and the game design is fun. And it is a much needed break from shooters, racing games and sports games (all of which I love). It is in a genre all by itself - the fun game genre. I hope they make a sequel because this is a world I would love to go back to. I strongly recommend this game.    … Expand
  53. xXSwegYoloSexXx
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    When I first saw this game, I was extremely skeptical about it, it seemed so wacky that I thought I simply wouldn't enjoy it, that was until I played it, the campaign was extremely fun and the idea that contaminated energy drinks caused mutations may seem absolutely rediculous but they somehow pulled it off. They customisation was not something I was expecting to like, but they gave youWhen I first saw this game, I was extremely skeptical about it, it seemed so wacky that I thought I simply wouldn't enjoy it, that was until I played it, the campaign was extremely fun and the idea that contaminated energy drinks caused mutations may seem absolutely rediculous but they somehow pulled it off. They customisation was not something I was expecting to like, but they gave you crazy amounts to alter and design a new look from your character with in game points. However for me the movement system was so fluent, when I first started to grind and build up my combo I was hooked, It was instantly fun to move around the map/area in such an overly dramatic way and taking out enemies along the way, also the 'Bosses' or different enemies was super fun to play/go up against and I like that they were all so different which was super enjoyable. I've even enjoyed watching multiple streams/play throughs of this game and would recommend playing it/watching it!… Expand
  54. Bonchops
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    Sunset Overdrive is a fresh game that is artistic, and fun to play. The wide range of enemies and weapons allows variety, along with ten hours of story missions. Traversal in the game is the best with everything being made so you can grind on it. There are also many post credit activities, although the quests might get repetitive. Much of the ensemble are hilarious and the voice acting isSunset Overdrive is a fresh game that is artistic, and fun to play. The wide range of enemies and weapons allows variety, along with ten hours of story missions. Traversal in the game is the best with everything being made so you can grind on it. There are also many post credit activities, although the quests might get repetitive. Much of the ensemble are hilarious and the voice acting is well. I have come across a few minor bugs of clipping into objects, but nothing game breaking. Overall, this new I.P. to the Xbox One was much needed and the traversal mixed with gun play, along with a funny story, creates a great game and a must own.… Expand
  55. joselito6699
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    Well when i first saw sunset overdrive, i honestly was going to wait till it went on sale. After some great reviews, i just bought it to give it a shot. At 8 o'clock in the morning, i started the game, i wasn't really blown away by the presentation, seemed like a very colorful, almost childish looking game. Well the next thing i knew it was 5 o'clock in the afternoon still playing sunsetWell when i first saw sunset overdrive, i honestly was going to wait till it went on sale. After some great reviews, i just bought it to give it a shot. At 8 o'clock in the morning, i started the game, i wasn't really blown away by the presentation, seemed like a very colorful, almost childish looking game. Well the next thing i knew it was 5 o'clock in the afternoon still playing sunset overdrive!! Enough said, anyone here who gives it below a 8 is delusional, probably don't know how to play the game, or is a Sony fan-boy. The story is not what this game is about, its more about the game-play....its addicting!! Could have added an on-line competitive mode. The several pros out weights the couple cons! 60 bucks for this game is completely worth it for me at least! This game is a system seller!!… Expand
  56. entitet
    Nov 9, 2014
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is a beautiful, fun and fast paste game and it's definitely a must have game for the XO. I had a ton of fun with it for several days and i played it obsessively. Unfortunately - unless you're an achievement hunter - the game completely DIES when you finish the campaign and all the side missions, which is really sad. I have never before experience an open world game -Sunset Overdrive is a beautiful, fun and fast paste game and it's definitely a must have game for the XO. I had a ton of fun with it for several days and i played it obsessively. Unfortunately - unless you're an achievement hunter - the game completely DIES when you finish the campaign and all the side missions, which is really sad. I have never before experience an open world game - that's so rewarding during the campaign - die so hard. I guess you shouldn't complain considering that you get all that fun for so many hours, but a game like this, with all possibilities with an open world to do so much more, it's very very sad that there's pretty much no incentive to continue playing. You could kill more monsters to get all the guns and all the gear, etc, but for what? So you could continue killing more monsters for no reason? Meh. They could've done something more inventive with the multiplayer.… Expand
  57. youlouz
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    PROS- This is an outstanding game with many Pros. Some being HD graphics, fun combat, parkour, much to explore, action, and a great story that you can follow.

    CONS- There is only one con, which is that it is a little confusing
  58. RedBaron1971
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    Sunset Overdrive is a real video game. It's fun, sometimes challenging and does not want to be serious in its atmosphere and story. As soon as you get used to bouncing and grinding, which takes 1-2 hours, you'll get a crazy world to explore and some real fun missions. The size of the open world and length of story is fine with me. Compared to GTA V I would rank the game with a 80% in termsSunset Overdrive is a real video game. It's fun, sometimes challenging and does not want to be serious in its atmosphere and story. As soon as you get used to bouncing and grinding, which takes 1-2 hours, you'll get a crazy world to explore and some real fun missions. The size of the open world and length of story is fine with me. Compared to GTA V I would rank the game with a 80% in terms of details and things to do in the open world. But still it has many collectibles and it becomes real fun to travel over the city like a super hero. Definitly a buy for me.… Expand
  59. Bloodsugar
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Hands down best game I've ever played. While it can be too crazy for some folk, this game is hilarious and a nonstop joy to play. Like others are saying, do not listen to the negative reviews. This game is impossible to rate badly upon as they did everything nearly perfect. (I actually reported the guy who gave it a 0/10) My only gripe with this game is that not everyone will be able toHands down best game I've ever played. While it can be too crazy for some folk, this game is hilarious and a nonstop joy to play. Like others are saying, do not listen to the negative reviews. This game is impossible to rate badly upon as they did everything nearly perfect. (I actually reported the guy who gave it a 0/10) My only gripe with this game is that not everyone will be able to enjoy this game due to it being xbox one exclusive.… Expand
  60. jcarl663
    Nov 8, 2014
    8
    It's the most video-gamey video game you'll video game this year. It's just fun gameplay. It's not deep, it doesn't take itself seriously, and it doesn't pretend that it should be. If you long for the day when you could just play a game for fun then this is what you're looking for. The negative reviews are all from people who think you need to be a "man-child" to enjoy a simple game withIt's the most video-gamey video game you'll video game this year. It's just fun gameplay. It's not deep, it doesn't take itself seriously, and it doesn't pretend that it should be. If you long for the day when you could just play a game for fun then this is what you're looking for. The negative reviews are all from people who think you need to be a "man-child" to enjoy a simple game with fun mechanics.… Expand
  61. pinball123
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    Ignore the 0 reviews, they are quite clearly ps fanboys trying to bring the score down. I can see how the game wouldn't be for some people but no serious review can give any well made AAA game a 0. It's pretty obvious some people haven't actually played this game when they make posts about it being for 5 year olds and children despite the language and themes present that aren't suitableIgnore the 0 reviews, they are quite clearly ps fanboys trying to bring the score down. I can see how the game wouldn't be for some people but no serious review can give any well made AAA game a 0. It's pretty obvious some people haven't actually played this game when they make posts about it being for 5 year olds and children despite the language and themes present that aren't suitable for kids.

    Anyway I'd have to say this is the best game of the xbox one/ps4 generation so far for me. I went in expecting the jokes to be forced and cheesy but I was surprised that there was actually some well written humour in there and I didn't find it annoying at all (again unexpected).

    The game isn't any more repetetive than any other sandbox game such as GTA, Infamous, Dead rising etc. The "boss" encounters in this game are fun and varied (more so than any of the above mentioned games) and the presentations and animations are top notch with their comic book style intros and cut scenes. The art direction in general is pretty cool.

    The controls didn't take me as long to get a handle on as some claimed, if you have played tony hawks in the past you'll pick them up pretty easily but it does take a little bit of time to get your hands around pulling off some of the moves quickly while aiming.

    The main story is a little on the short side for this genre (good length for fps but not for a sandbox - roughly 12-15 hours for the main story with minimal side quests) but there is a bunch of side quests and activities so if you are doing those while playing the main story (and really who plays a sandbox to pump through the main story?) it's a decent length.

    Performance wise I've had zero issues, no pop ins, no screen tear, no lag. Those zero reviews really haven't played this game.

    Anyway if you own an xbox one you should give this game a go, it's a lot of fun and a breath of fresh air with it's self aware humour. Too many games these days are taking the dark approach and this looks and feels different.    … Expand
  62. shaine
    Nov 7, 2014
    3
    I really got on the hype wagon for Sunset Overdrive, "finally a game that will prove my purchase of an Xbox One was worth it" I thought and after 6 hours of play time I can not hide my disappointment.

    For Sunset Overdrive I have two major complaints and for me they bother me that much I can no longer continue playing the game: 1. The humour is not only forced down your throat in a "i    I really got on the hype wagon for Sunset Overdrive, "finally a game that will prove my purchase of an Xbox One was worth it" I thought and after 6 hours of play time I can not hide my disappointment.

    For Sunset Overdrive I have two major complaints and for me they bother me that much I can no longer continue playing the game:

    1. The humour is not only forced down your throat in a "i really hope you like our jokes" kind of way they are also constant. You can not go more than a couple of minutes without some NPC thinking he/she is the funniest person in the world, and the jokes aren't new or original they are just lame gamer jokes pointing out websites like NeoGAF or Reddit. i despise these sites in person, so i don't want them in my games.

    2.The core game play mechanic of grinding is not only tedious it is also a mechanic that wasn't revolutionary 10 years ago and for Sunset Overdrive a game in 2014 their should be some way they could of brought that mechanic up to date. The mission structure is also very strange, 90% of the time you are either protecting something or fetching something and whilst RPG's make these types of missions personal and generally fun Sunset overdrive makes them as tedious as the Dead Rising 3 fetch quests.

    All in all despite Sunset Overdrive's colourful graphics the game is dull, unimaginative and tedious. the way I describe the game to people is like being given a big juicy looking strawberry, biting into it and discovering that it tastes like dry wall. you just cant hide that sort of disappointment.    … Expand
  63. Pyield
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic. It is what it is, a bit odd but that's what I LOVE about it. I work hard and have to be serious all the time, this game is the opposite of that. It let's you do what ever you want and be as silly and or absent minded as you want while still providing interesting challenges + humor! It's a game pure and simple, a good one at that.
  64. AngeAlexiel
    Nov 7, 2014
    9
    i was supiscious when insomniac showed the trailer, at first, but then i finally got my white xbox one , after a year of playing it enterely on ps4 , and what a breeze of fresh air, if u loved JET SET RADIO and RATCHET AND CLANCK , i guarante u love the game, great gameplay , beautiful and smooth game, so much fun playing it, this end of the year, its really to the best place to play withi was supiscious when insomniac showed the trailer, at first, but then i finally got my white xbox one , after a year of playing it enterely on ps4 , and what a breeze of fresh air, if u loved JET SET RADIO and RATCHET AND CLANCK , i guarante u love the game, great gameplay , beautiful and smooth game, so much fun playing it, this end of the year, its really to the best place to play with the Wii U , with forza horizon 2, D4, sunset and the upcoming halo , xbox one is really making me enjoying the games, and god thank you for coming back to xbox live, , because benn 1 year on PSN, and it's so bad compared to xbox live in term of outage and stability... anyway , great funny game, big surprise for me, was not really especting to be this good.… Expand
  65. WICKEDGAMER
    Nov 7, 2014
    8
    Well, i had a few days with this game...and all i can say is WOW, the first thing you notice are the colors, the vibrant world, it feels next gen. So where to begin, the game has elements of Jet Set Radio and Crackdown mixed with a bit of Dead Rising 3, and they blend seamlessly, the shooting mechanics are satisfying, the enemies are fun and their is no pressure to always succeed, it'sWell, i had a few days with this game...and all i can say is WOW, the first thing you notice are the colors, the vibrant world, it feels next gen. So where to begin, the game has elements of Jet Set Radio and Crackdown mixed with a bit of Dead Rising 3, and they blend seamlessly, the shooting mechanics are satisfying, the enemies are fun and their is no pressure to always succeed, it's like the game knows that you will die a lot so it is very forgiving when you fail. The missions are fun but nothing special, Sunset Overdrive is just a fun game, it doesn't take itself seriously and with a lot of games going for the more serious direction Sunset Overdrive is a breath of fresh air, if you are looking for a fun, stress free gaming experience in 2014 Sunset Overdrive is for you.… Expand
  66. Wolverine_E2149
    Nov 6, 2014
    10
    If you look at the negative reviews they are mostly people who give all xbox exclusives downvotes. Real fun game give it a shot. It is a great game to just let loose with.
  67. f_lombardi3
    Nov 6, 2014
    8
    This game is a reminder of how fun games can be. Don't get me wrong, this game is pretty repetitive from time to time but honestly, what games don't get repetitive? It's fun to play and it breaks away from the norm. Honestly, I think we need more games like this.
    +Beautiful color scheme
    +Gorgeous Texture +Entertaining game play -Repetitive game play -Gets boring really fast -Lame    This game is a reminder of how fun games can be. Don't get me wrong, this game is pretty repetitive from time to time but honestly, what games don't get repetitive? It's fun to play and it breaks away from the norm. Honestly, I think we need more games like this.
    +Beautiful color scheme
    +Gorgeous Texture
    +Entertaining game play

    -Repetitive game play
    -Gets boring really fast
    -Lame enemies

    All in all I think you should buy this game. Either pick it up at full price or buy it when the price drops. Either way, you will be pleased with your purchase    … Expand
  68. elysealka
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    This game is the most fun I've had in such a long time! It speaks exactly to my style and taste. It's bright, fun, colorful, weird, crazy, funny, wacky. It takes everything to the extreme. Any minor complaints I might have are drowned out by how much fun I'm having and how much I enjoy the world of Sunset City. It feels real and alive despite it being the apocalypse. If you countThis game is the most fun I've had in such a long time! It speaks exactly to my style and taste. It's bright, fun, colorful, weird, crazy, funny, wacky. It takes everything to the extreme. Any minor complaints I might have are drowned out by how much fun I'm having and how much I enjoy the world of Sunset City. It feels real and alive despite it being the apocalypse. If you count verticality (which you should) the map is HUGE! There is graffiti everywhere, billboards you can deface yourself, countless challenges to perfect to win clothes to customize your character. Items to collect that don't feel useless. tiny tiny SPOILER ahead i guess? idk : Satellites to hack and listen in on the citizens. SPOILER OVER :P Tons of side quests and generally an amazing city to discover. Everywhere you go you'll find something else interesting to see. Seriously, these game designers could be architects and city planners. There are also lots of nice touches and surprises. Certain things in the world act the way you would expect. If I smash that fire hydrant will it explode out a stream of water? yep! If I smash that atm or newspaper machine will money be found inside? yessir! And all throughout the city if you ever think, can i grind/bounce/wall run/vault/etc. on that thing? The answer 99.9% of the time is yes. This game uses so many different mechanics and mission types that every mission feels new and different even if it's just a combination of the things you did before. Defend this item/person, kill these enemies, find these objects, carry this object to this place, shoot this thing, etc. And yet they all feel unique. Missions that might be boring in another game, fetch quests, kill x amount of enemies, are surprisingly fun. It features many different enemy types and tons of different types of weapons so that how you play is somewhat unique to you and can change on a dime. Get new weapons, amps, and overdrives (smaller boosting abilities earned through badges) and mix and match to fit your play style. You're rewarded for how you play, earning badges that can be used towards the overdrives. Using your weapons levels them up, etc. A lot of the negativity that I've heard is people disliking the humor and the writing. Which I guess sometimes can miss the mark slightly. But I'm so in love with the gameplay/characters/environment/customization that I don't care. Maybe they'll improve that in their DLC or their next game if they make another (please make another!!). Seriously, I challenge you to play this game and try to get into it and not fall in love. I think people that dislike this game either take themselves too seriously or were trying to take the game too seriously. It knows it's a video game, you know it's a video game, just have fun!! (:… Expand
  69. penemue
    Nov 5, 2014
    7
    I played through approximately 50% according to the game itself, and it is good, however it's best not to let your hype take over when reviewing a game. I've played most every Insomniac game made and it's good but not one of the best.

    The gameplay is too repetitive, this comes from the open-world style missions being mainly fetch quests go here kill this, or go here get item. However    I played through approximately 50% according to the game itself, and it is good, however it's best not to let your hype take over when reviewing a game. I've played most every Insomniac game made and it's good but not one of the best.

    The gameplay is too repetitive, this comes from the open-world style missions being mainly fetch quests go here kill this, or go here get item. However there are some good bosses that are thrown in the mix, and some interesting missions that break the mold a little bit like chasing after a monorail. The other reason is because it's an open world the layout never really changes, if the entire world was black and white all over and you only had gameplay to tell the difference between one area from the next you couldn't, as the way you jump, grind and traverse does not change from area to area, lacking any real platforming challenge or involvement makes it feel again, repetitive. Then there is enemy types, there are a few, but not nearly enough, they also seem to be only slightly modeled after being ripped straight out of Resistance 3, I did enjoy the leveling up system for the guns though, similar to R&C. The writing was sometimes a terrible experience, really an example of trying way too hard and being in your face and paying out games without realizing it's paying itself out, that's the problem, if it said to itself that it was tropey and cliche it would be funny but it doesn't ever do it, it just acts like it's different to all other games, when it's not. The game itself does have some funny witty moments, under it all though.
    The art style is nice and varied for the locations and environments but the character models look... strange when close up, but the customization is good however. The music though is pretty generic and nothing really stands out. This is a good example of a good game, it's not doing anything so new or exciting to be called great, and far out from excellent, but it is damn good at what it offers; an open world game with gameplay you would expect and maybe only a little more.    … Expand
  70. Zoxis
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    If you like old skool fun games, this one is for you. You don't have to think too hard, you just get to jump in and play. Story? Sure, I guess. Fun? Hells yeah.
  71. BestReviewer
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    Whoever said that Sunset Overdrive was 'repetitive' was not playing the same game I played. In fact, Sunset Overdrive may be the most diverse gameplay experience I've had in a game in a long time. Defending, Collecting, Grinding, Train-hopping and of course Boss-fighting are some of the many things you do in this wild, insane ride. The best way to describe this game would be a crossWhoever said that Sunset Overdrive was 'repetitive' was not playing the same game I played. In fact, Sunset Overdrive may be the most diverse gameplay experience I've had in a game in a long time. Defending, Collecting, Grinding, Train-hopping and of course Boss-fighting are some of the many things you do in this wild, insane ride. The best way to describe this game would be a cross between Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Saints Row and Jet Set Radio. You are constantly on the move, grinding and shooting your foes from place to place. The breakneck pace of this game can wear down on you after many hours, but it doesn't 'get old'. So if I'm saying all this great stuff, why didn't I give it a 10 instead of a 9? Well my problem is the lack of other activities to do in the open world. I can play and replay all the missions and side missions to my hearts content but... what else can i do? It has become the standard of open world games to have collectibles, activities and mini-games to waste your time when you aren't doing the main missions. Sunset Overdrive checks all of these boxes except for activities. Can I forget about the lack of activities and still enjoy Sunset Overdrive? Of course I can! It's a f@#*ing video game!… Expand
  72. Seanygoodtimes
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    Sunset Overdrive is a furiously fast take on the open world third-person shooter that delivers high-quality gameplay and good times through all of its excessively loud silliness

    WHAT THE GAME DOES WELL You are meant to traverse around the city as fast as possible by using your super human ability to turn an entire Metropolitan city into your own personal skateboarding park. Enemies    Sunset Overdrive is a furiously fast take on the open world third-person shooter that delivers high-quality gameplay and good times through all of its excessively loud silliness

    WHAT THE GAME DOES WELL
    You are meant to traverse around the city as fast as possible by using your super human ability to turn an entire Metropolitan city into your own personal skateboarding park. Enemies move at you very quickly, so you have to use your physical talents to zip-line, grind-rail and bounce to both escape and attack enemies. The action is almost like a rail shooter, except you still maintain control of your character at all times.

    It took me a couple of hours to get the feel for how to really control your character. There’s definitely a learning curve, but once you get the hang of how to move using the environment, you become capable of doing a lot of really cool stuff that’s not that difficult to execute.
    Sunset Overdrive does a fantastic job saving your progress. I wish more games would adopt their generous re-spawn points, because I don’t like having to replay a part I already did over and over again. The game also now claims the title of most humorous re-spawn animations, as they cleverly spoof other video games and movies so well it almost makes you look forward to dying.

    Most of the humor in the game comes from breaking down the fourth wall and simultaneously pointing out the foibles and absurdity of Sunset Overdrive and all videogames in general. This is not the first game to do that type of humor, but they are one of the better ones at it, as most of the time the jokes land. This is easily one of the funniest games of the year.

    WHAT THE GAME DOES EVEN BETTER
    I started trying to create a character that looked like me, but it ended up looking like Bruce Vilanch and Zack Galifianakis did the nasty and created a baby.

    You can change your character’s appearance at any time, but when it looks like the love child of Bruce Vilanch and Zack Galifanakis, why mess with perfection?

    WHAT THE GAME COULD HAVE IMPROVED
    It did take a little longer than normal before I really got into the swing of the game and some people will be turned off because of that. The game feels like it controls a little stiff and difficult out of the gate, but as you become more and more familiar with the game mechanics, you soon realize that it always handled amazingly and you just had to work on technique.

    The campaign and side quests don’t take that much time as I completed them in under 20 hours and there’s nothing that really makes me want to go back and play any of the missions over. The game does have replay value, but it comes from going after the collectibles hidden throughout the open world. Because of how much fun it is to move through the city like a superhero, collecting scraps of toilet paper and stinky shoes becomes more fun than tedious.

    There is multiplayer, but it didn't do a whole lot to make me want to play it for very long. All you do is complete missions while working together with 8 players while also simultaneously competing against them for points. The first time I played it I finished 2nd and thought it was kind of cool. The second time around I finished 5th and then promptly lost interest.
    OVERALL
    The best Xbox One exclusive game yet. Sunset Overdrive is a game that above all knows how to have fun at all times and just like the poisoned energy drink in the game that turned everyone into mutants, it's contagious.

    9/10    … Expand
  73. HappyPizzaMonk
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    Super fun to play, awesome weapons, very funny. It's another great Xbox One game that you should buy. Everything about this game is super fun. The only reason this game gets negative reviews is because fanboys are jealous
  74. anxiousAdvocate
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing, it contains all you would want in a open world game. Imagine being able to create your own character with game play similar to saints row, infamous, and Jetset radio. Brilliant game, can't imagine why anyone put a negative review.
  75. MerlinJnr
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    I don't normally get on with 3rd person shooters, but this game just gelled. After an hour getting used to some tricky and un-natural feeling controls (right bumper and x whist in the air for example), the game soon became natural and movement flowed like I imagine the developers imagined. So, be prepared for a small learning curve and some dexterous fingers in the early stages of theI don't normally get on with 3rd person shooters, but this game just gelled. After an hour getting used to some tricky and un-natural feeling controls (right bumper and x whist in the air for example), the game soon became natural and movement flowed like I imagine the developers imagined. So, be prepared for a small learning curve and some dexterous fingers in the early stages of the game. Luckily, the early stages are the weaker area of the game, (the dialog, missions and abilities, are all somewhat poorer than the later stages of the game. (About 2 hours in, things pick up).
    This game, for me, is new, fresh and amusing. The story is bonkers as are the weapons. The city looks fab and I personally love the soundtrack, those who don't like some lightweight punk music may not like it so much, but it so fits the game. Characters are funny, even though I did prefer the female voice for the main character. The in game cut-scenes are fantastic (where beating a boss especially).

    Would I recommend this, of course I would. (And with it appearing as a digital download for way under £50 (unlike all other AAA titles at launch), digital is almost as competitive as buying a copy at Tesco.

    Great game, just what the Xbox One needed.    … Expand
  76. northernlad
    Nov 4, 2014
    7
    Amazing art style love it the game itself was good i dont know about replay value after a while quests did feel abit a to b but on whole the world and setting is top notce would love to see it on ps4 in 1080p couldnt resist the game is in my opinion the best on the xone
  77. EOD_x_strang
    Nov 3, 2014
    8
    Sunset Overdrive as one the best games I've played since September. It brings to the table that other triple A games failed to do so. The color pallet is vibrant and eye-popping, the Sunset City is huge and begging to be explored, and you've got the front seat to help uncover the issue at hand with the OD. The story doesn't take itself seriously, and you shouldn't either. The grinding andSunset Overdrive as one the best games I've played since September. It brings to the table that other triple A games failed to do so. The color pallet is vibrant and eye-popping, the Sunset City is huge and begging to be explored, and you've got the front seat to help uncover the issue at hand with the OD. The story doesn't take itself seriously, and you shouldn't either. The grinding and combat mixture is innovating and fun. The co-op is just as fun. This is a game NOT to be missed this year.… Expand
  78. JoshLuck1995
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    A new fun game that doesn't take itself seriously, this game is great fun and in ways it's humour is cheesy but for the most part it's quite amusing especially the references to gaming forums. The frame rate Is solid with plenty of action on screen, it's a fun fun game.
  79. tehace
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    yep the story is cheeze, but the game never try to be serious, its really fun for me, its kind of a combination of old tony hawk skater games with a shooter. Game plays really well so you can pull off some fancy moves without much trouble and I just love the art-style. If you're looking for having some fun its a great game.
  80. DoctorAkke
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    This game is a lot of pure and simple fun. Everything in it is refreshing and makes me think about the next time ill have the opportunity to play it again like very few games. I strongly recommend it. And if you don't have the XB1 get the white bundle for $350. Cant get any better than that.
  81. UShallntPASS
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    A superb start for a new franchise, Sunset Overdrive brings the old style of games that we all used to love, a simple and colorful game just focused on the fun and on the amusement, but Sunset Overdrive is more, a very big open world game with great and easy fun, brilliant jokes about everything (but the best ones are about games), Sunset Overdrive is superb in all the ways, the gameplayA superb start for a new franchise, Sunset Overdrive brings the old style of games that we all used to love, a simple and colorful game just focused on the fun and on the amusement, but Sunset Overdrive is more, a very big open world game with great and easy fun, brilliant jokes about everything (but the best ones are about games), Sunset Overdrive is superb in all the ways, the gameplay is precise, the graphics are gorgeous, the fun is awesome and the explosions, well, just superb.… Expand
  82. llLeonhart
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    This game is extremely fun, the art style is terrific and it does a hell of a job making fun of itself, the characters are charismatic, fun and just likable. Gameplay is superb and the animations are well done and fluid, the small details in sunset overdrive make it a great game, but its not without it's flaws, Story though funny it's not really interesting. Also the missions can get a bitThis game is extremely fun, the art style is terrific and it does a hell of a job making fun of itself, the characters are charismatic, fun and just likable. Gameplay is superb and the animations are well done and fluid, the small details in sunset overdrive make it a great game, but its not without it's flaws, Story though funny it's not really interesting. Also the missions can get a bit repetitive at times.
    All those people giving it zero are just fanboys.    … Expand
  83. DrMalito
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    For me is one of the most entertaining games in years, forget about the physics, forget about the realism that only make games boring and linear.... hell of a trip !!!
  84. calsgodoi
    Nov 3, 2014
    5
    É um bom jogo. Muito divertido e alucinante no começo.
    Porém depois de algumas horas você começa a sentir o tédio. É uma carateristica da Insomniac Games dar bastante foco aos personagens e armas, porém apenas essa formula não consegue mais prender o jogador da mesma forma que outros games como Ratchet And Clank prendiam
    É uma fórmula gasta que já não deu certo nos games Fuse e na série    É um bom jogo. Muito divertido e alucinante no começo.
    Porém depois de algumas horas você começa a sentir o tédio. É uma carateristica da Insomniac Games dar bastante foco aos personagens e armas, porém apenas essa formula não consegue mais prender o jogador da mesma forma que outros games como Ratchet And Clank prendiam
    É uma fórmula gasta que já não deu certo nos games Fuse e na série Resistance. Por ser extremamente colorido o game chama a atenção de cara, mas o apelo leve e caricato acabam por piorar a sensação de descompromisso e repetição.

    Não recomendo a compra no lançamento. Esperar promoções e ponta de estoque para comprar esse game.    … Expand
  85. dandiesel
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    I am certain that the negative user reviews on here are from Sony Fanboys. If you've played this game you'll appreciate it's many plus points.. It looks amazing, the gameplay is fast and fluid - it's dead rising crossed with Tony hawks and so much more! The art style is just gorgeous. A must own for Xbox One owners.
  86. Killbom
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    Have you ever played a mix between Tony Hawk, Crash Bandicot and GTA? No? If you want to try, this is the game to play!

    Humorous quests, fun gameplay and weapon handling, getting high combos increases mayhem, fun and explositivity. I'm having great fun playing this game single player or with random people from around the world. The graphics and frame rate feel great, no slowdowns    Have you ever played a mix between Tony Hawk, Crash Bandicot and GTA? No? If you want to try, this is the game to play!

    Humorous quests, fun gameplay and weapon handling, getting high combos increases mayhem, fun and explositivity. I'm having great fun playing this game single player or with random people from around the world.

    The graphics and frame rate feel great, no slowdowns even in the most chaotic fights, with fireworks and explosions all over the screen.

    If something would have to be negative it would be that the main quest can feel a bit short. Else it is only great fun if you want a laid back AAA game!    … Expand
  87. AdddY
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    Sunset Overdrive is a fast-paced, highly stylish and beautiful attempt to infuse the generally pretty dull sandbox genre with loads of fun. And it succeeds brilliantly. After a few minutes of playing the game you start to get a feeling for how the moving mechanics work and from there on out you don't want to put the controller down again. It just feels so good.

    The game does not take    Sunset Overdrive is a fast-paced, highly stylish and beautiful attempt to infuse the generally pretty dull sandbox genre with loads of fun. And it succeeds brilliantly. After a few minutes of playing the game you start to get a feeling for how the moving mechanics work and from there on out you don't want to put the controller down again. It just feels so good.

    The game does not take itself serious at all, the characters you meet are silly the best way possible, customization options are vast and very diverse.

    I do not know if this is the game you should get an Xbox one for, but if you already have an One sitting there in your living room you should probably Sunset Overdrive a go.
    I for one enjoyed it thoroughly.    … Expand
  88. AngelEm
    Nov 3, 2014
    6
    So much potential, hurt by it's own story and characters, creating a "cringe-tastic" game where you end up hating pretty much every character you come across and wanting to slap some sense into the game industry on how to handle things like tutorials and story telling. I get that the game wants to be fun, it just tries too hard.

    Fourth wall jokes and Easter eggs are fine, but when the    So much potential, hurt by it's own story and characters, creating a "cringe-tastic" game where you end up hating pretty much every character you come across and wanting to slap some sense into the game industry on how to handle things like tutorials and story telling. I get that the game wants to be fun, it just tries too hard.

    Fourth wall jokes and Easter eggs are fine, but when the game is literally nothing but that it becomes dull, repetitive, and wears down your nerves to the point you dread talking to people. It's funny to make a nod to something but when you make a joke then turn around and go "Did you see what we did there? Funny right? God we're so clever." It makes me want to hit you with your own severed arms.

    The music is bland and boring, stock music would have been more fitting and immersive than what I ended up muting (seriously, if you play this game just use your own playlist). For Insomniac to go on about how music inspired the game and how it was used during it's creation, it's disappointing to get in there and feel like you're listening to a kid's Garage Band sample tracks.

    The game gets repetitive, FAST. I quickly ended up leaving the missions behind to explore the world, which I loved. It's huge, so much fun to zip around and find the fastest way to get somewhere, and I spent more of the game trying to find things and doing side quests until forced to do the main quest line to unlock more side quests. I didn't care for the Amps, as important as they make them seem I only bothered to use 2 the entire game.

    The level difficulty is random, one second I'm blowing through monsters, the next I'm stuck in an infinite death loop, only to be running down the next group of baddies. An added annoyance is gaining a fun toy only for it to be taken away for good.

    To make it better I would add more unique missions, put in better music, and remove half of the commentary. The game was fun until you had to talk to someone and hear their "ha ha get it, because it's a game" or "don't worry but seriously, do worry" and the always popular "I'll just re-spawn" jokes. And the Narrator, just completely remove the narrator, he's not funny.

    While the idea of the game is great, the execution felt sloppy. All in all it was OK, not bad, but not great.    … Expand
  89. moolymangler
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    This game is **** amazing. Great story, great traversal set up, great graphics, they need to turn this game into a franchise. I was pulled into the game the moment i started it up. If i did not own an xbox one i would certainly buy it just for this game it is that fantastic.
  90. SilentLoup
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    This is a very fantastic game. I beat the story, all the side quests, and a lot of the challenges. While the missions are generally the same, they are a blast because the movement system is so fluid. The game is also downright hilarious because of the fantastic voice work. The graphics are AMAZING and the game is one of the few games I would call truly "next gen." Lastly, Chaos Squad is aThis is a very fantastic game. I beat the story, all the side quests, and a lot of the challenges. While the missions are generally the same, they are a blast because the movement system is so fluid. The game is also downright hilarious because of the fantastic voice work. The graphics are AMAZING and the game is one of the few games I would call truly "next gen." Lastly, Chaos Squad is a big surprise because it feels kind of like Mario Party in a very weird way. Overall, Sunset Overdrive is the reason to own an Xbox One and I would even say that it is worth buying an Xbox One. The poor reviews are probably just haters so don't listen to them!… Expand
  91. twistedownz
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    Don't listen to the negative reviews most of them are sony fanboys. This game is fantastic. All the fanboys wish they had this game on their console or should i say any kind of game to play on their ps4's.
  92. Yay111
    Nov 2, 2014
    8
    I got an white xbox one with sunset overdrive, never played on xbox one before but I was presented with a fun, interesting and unique game. This game has amazingly random and fun weapons I.e teddy bear launcher. One thing other reviews haven't complimented is the amazingly crafted city, every street looks and feels completely different. The only thing wrong with this game is that thereI got an white xbox one with sunset overdrive, never played on xbox one before but I was presented with a fun, interesting and unique game. This game has amazingly random and fun weapons I.e teddy bear launcher. One thing other reviews haven't complimented is the amazingly crafted city, every street looks and feels completely different. The only thing wrong with this game is that there isn't enough!!!!! I wish there were more mission, I was able to complete campaign with s couple side missions in 10 hours… Expand
  93. Makaveli
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    I'm just going to throw this out there right now.. I own a PS4 I do not own an Xbox one but my buddy does... I'm kind of sick of seeing user scores for Xbox One games because it's always the same Sony fanBOYS that rate all PS4 exclusives high and all Xbox exclusives a 0. These people should be banned from reviewing games. I will say that this game is a lot more fun than infamous SSI'm just going to throw this out there right now.. I own a PS4 I do not own an Xbox one but my buddy does... I'm kind of sick of seeing user scores for Xbox One games because it's always the same Sony fanBOYS that rate all PS4 exclusives high and all Xbox exclusives a 0. These people should be banned from reviewing games. I will say that this game is a lot more fun than infamous SS

    Anyway, I played this for hours at a buddies house and I really liked it, it reminded me of the good ole days with jetset radio but with guns and killing zombies.....I also love the fac tthat it does not take itself too seriously, it knows that it is a video-game and it is refreshing to see.... I didn't like the art style at first but I said the same about Borderlands and I got use to it..

    The user score definitely deserves better than infamous ss, I own that game and it was boring to me and the weakest out of the series.. I apologize for the sony fanBOYS that hate on every Microsoft exclusives just to justify their purchase in the over-hyped PlayStation 4 that has crappy a network that we pay for now but they still defend the system, it never does wrong..

    I know this was more of a rant, but anyway enjoy the game, it's old school and it's fantastic. User score should be at-least an 8.5    … Expand
  94. hollowfication
    Nov 2, 2014
    5
    Game is good funny but its get boring u do same mission then u have to do amps mission which is same each time u do it i finished it like yeah that was "fun"

    The are funny moment but its all true repetitive the game environment is not bad but weather does not change nor setting of world the no night time no dusk no nothing only night time only in amps mission which is lame then goes    Game is good funny but its get boring u do same mission then u have to do amps mission which is same each time u do it i finished it like yeah that was "fun"

    The are funny moment but its all true repetitive

    the game environment is not bad but weather does not change nor setting of world the no night time no dusk no nothing only night time only in amps mission which is lame then goes back to daylight, but the no rain no wind no nothing

    i already return my copy of game    … Expand
  95. Barefoot_Gamer
    Nov 1, 2014
    6
    Almost every game that has so been released on next gen consoles has been mega-hyped. This is another one of those extremely simple games that has advertised as if it is a masterpiece of gaming. What can be said for the game - unlike many recent releases - is that it at least tries to be unique. Basically to stay alive - stay high and don't touch the floor. After a while the wild artisticAlmost every game that has so been released on next gen consoles has been mega-hyped. This is another one of those extremely simple games that has advertised as if it is a masterpiece of gaming. What can be said for the game - unlike many recent releases - is that it at least tries to be unique. Basically to stay alive - stay high and don't touch the floor. After a while the wild artistic graphic style and the excellent humour - making fun of itself almost - gets boring and very repetitive. It is a great looking game and it does have a uniqueness about it. For me it was enjoyable for the first few hours and then - well it was back to a game that had more to it than zipping around on high wire shooting at mutants. This game will only appeal to a select group of gamer. Thing Rachet and Clank crossed with Infamous and you may be getting just a little idea of the game style. Not for me I am afraid.… Expand
  96. talal1007
    Nov 1, 2014
    0
    repetitive at it's best. this game is nothing but just another game that was on the hyper bus from the hype it has received, nothing is good about it except the art style. everything else is boring and limited.

    pros:
    art style

    cons:
    everything else
  97. wesker2012
    Oct 31, 2014
    6
    Sunset Overdrive is a game I really wanted to like as the style and the focus on fun really appealed to me. The game is like a mix of Dead Rising and Tony Hawk. So if you like those games, you would probably enjoy this game. The problem for me was the game was insanely repetitive from the very beginning of the game. Most of the game is running and jumping from mission to mission, placeSunset Overdrive is a game I really wanted to like as the style and the focus on fun really appealed to me. The game is like a mix of Dead Rising and Tony Hawk. So if you like those games, you would probably enjoy this game. The problem for me was the game was insanely repetitive from the very beginning of the game. Most of the game is running and jumping from mission to mission, place to place which gets old fast since we've already done this in many sandbox games. Also, there is way too many tutorials that keep interrupting the flow of the gameplay. Everytime I'm getting excited to play, another tutorial interrupts the game. This would be tolerable if the rest of the game was worth it, but the shooting aspect of the game just feels like busywork. The things I liked about the game was the style and the different kinds of weapons you could get. Overall though, the humor fell really flat and was very juvenile. I think this game would appeal to younger gamers. Its not a bad game, but if you've played this style of game before, this one doesn't really bring anything new except the art style.… Expand
  98. geeklypodcast
    Oct 31, 2014
    9
    What a hodgepodge game full of style over substance with Juvenile yet sharp humor , even though it borrows from Borderlands, Jet Set Radio, GTA , Infamous , Dead Rising and others of that ilk, this game still feels fresh and new and just so vibrant and lively !!! Please play this with the profanity filter on it's even more hilarious , don't ask me why, see ya in Sunset Overdrive.
  99. Captain_Mendez
    Oct 31, 2014
    9
    This game is incredible from start to finish. This beauty is a Sandbox game, but don't think of GTA or even Saints Row because this game is in a different playing field entirely. In fact, so far its in a different field from most games, because this game has twisted Genres into something new and unique.

    Movement is one of the biggest stars in mechanics here, and it is based off not    This game is incredible from start to finish. This beauty is a Sandbox game, but don't think of GTA or even Saints Row because this game is in a different playing field entirely. In fact, so far its in a different field from most games, because this game has twisted Genres into something new and unique.

    Movement is one of the biggest stars in mechanics here, and it is based off not cars, not running and not flying - but it feels way cooler than any of those alternatives. In this game you use almost every surface to grind, bounce, swing, slide and wall run your way around the city. And this game was brilliantly designed with this in mind - every ten feet or so there are opportunities to travel in style as opposed to staying on the ground. It's so well designed that you don't need to know the layout of a area to effectively travel it - after the first hour of game play you can confidently jump off any building or power line and mid-flight find something to aim for to continue your line unbroken. There is literally no areas where you can't do this - even a giant harbor splitting parts of the city has ways to bounce and swing over it without pause. It hits an incredible balance of fun, convenience, and challenge. In fact, the game offers fast travel, but even if my destination was on the opposite side of the map (which, by the way, is not huge, but impressively diverse and large nonetheless), I would forgo the fast travel because its just a blast to move around.

    The second mechanic, the fighting, is ridiculous, explosive, and always interesting. There are a few normal guns - but those all take the backseat the the home-made guns that are born of a crazy and brilliant mind. There are launchers that shoot Chinese fireworks instead of grenades, a flamethrower-shotgun abomination - a freaking pack of roman candles converted into some form of automatic flaming storm of colors and pain.

    Combine these two elements, with style, and you get Sunset Overdrive. You can fight enemies from the ground, but you will just make an easy target to be overrun. No, instead you will bounce off cars, grind handrails, and fling yourself off streetlights - all while gunning down hordes of enemies, which will not be difficult since you only have to aim NEAR any enemy for the gun to lock on. so the game does help with aim assist, but that's really just because you are probably in the middle of a sick grind and is kind enough to let you focus on both while trying to not frustrate you. Do this, and you will build up a combo multiplier - essential, because you can pick and choose abilities that activate at these certain levels that really turn the tide of combat. And the design of the environment means there is never a lack of options on how you want to avoid having your boots on the ground while fighting.

    This is a brilliant combination of mechanics, and I'll tell you why: Sunset Overdrive is not that hard to play. You can just sit on one rail or bounce off one object and, at least with enemies that have no guns, just shoot at the horde while staying out of their grasp. But in the same sense, you could always just snowboard straight down a mountain or go through a skate park while avoiding any ramps or rails.
    You don't want to avoid those opportunities for tricks. You want to build that combo chain. And those enemies are just one small part of the chain - a kill counts in your combo. You want to see if you can shoot six people while leaping from the kiosk to the firetruck. You want to end your wall-run with a leap to an air vent a bandit is on to split him in half and jump to the next handrail in the same moment. You want to feel cool and look cool while doing it. This combat, combined with the movement and combo, means you can try to tackle the sweetest moves you can manage while taking on the enemies, and if you can't handle both you can always slow down or take less chances in where you jump. In a sense, you can choose the difficulty on the fly, and focus on whats important as you go - do it quickly and easily and with some style, or do it like a flying, unstoppable bad ass?

    I spent all my words writing about the mechanics, but that doesn't mean the rest of the game is lacking. The graphics are great, stylish and colorful like album art or a concert poster come to life. In fact, the same could be said of the characters and music - unforgettable and interesting. The dialogue is hilarious and clever, fourth-wall breaking fun that is self-aware. No lines feel forced or lame. The character customization is fairly deep, and your character is fully voice-acted and feels like a real part of the world. The only complaint is the story is a bit short - but there is very little repetition, every mission is a blast and can be replayed anytime.

    This game is pure, quality fun. Which is what a game should be - and S.O. delivers that in spades.    … Expand
  100. ooGODLESSoo
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    Great game. ..arcade shooting action nonsense at it's best. . it's like dead rising 3 on a speed. . .meth. .and acid combo.

    ignore the Sony fanboys down voting it, they're just deeply hurt it's not on the PS4. . .

    Really .. .VERY. . deeply hurt.. .
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Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#1 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 89
  3. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    80
    Probably the best next gen exclusive we've seen so far. It's not perfect but a great return to form for Insomniac. [Issue#257, p.56]
  2. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2015
    80
    A game that would be even cooler if it didn’t try so hard to be cool. To love it you need to switch off the part of the brain responsible for good taste, but in return Sunset Overdrive relentlessly strokes the part responsible for pleasure. [13/2014, p.76]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 5, 2015
    60
    Fast, playful and colorful game that does have style and dynamic action, but also a pretty dull story that soon becomes boring. [Issue#248]
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