Sunset Overdrive

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1530 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. lgrindey
    Dec 30, 2014
    9
    wow is all i can say, this game is great! it that wacky , funny and exciting game you play when your bored and tired of playing repetitive games like CoD and Battlefield. Although awesome , i wouldn't give it a perfect score just some little things that you can usually ignore.
  6. Ozs
    Jan 4, 2015
    9
    This game is just stunning, it's so open and vivid, truly next gen.
    I've put around 25 hours into this game, I never want it to end. Everything is great from the weapons to the movement. This game nails everything needed for a fun game.
  7. Frank_Dukes
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    Awesome game is awesome game! If you have an Xbox one you NEED SUNSET OVERDRIVE! From the campaign to the art style to the humor. Everything in this game is superb. One of the most fun games I've ever played in my life. Of course its only on XBOX ONE and as you can see there is plenty of people drinking the Xbox haterade cause they wish they had a game as superb as thus on their system ofAwesome game is awesome game! If you have an Xbox one you NEED SUNSET OVERDRIVE! From the campaign to the art style to the humor. Everything in this game is superb. One of the most fun games I've ever played in my life. Of course its only on XBOX ONE and as you can see there is plenty of people drinking the Xbox haterade cause they wish they had a game as superb as thus on their system of choice.. All I can say is give it a try.. I promise you won't be disappointed!… Expand
  8. kaiserkiwi
    May 21, 2018
    9
    It’s a pretty fun game. Has some similarities to Infamous Second Son, if you come from the PS4 side of Gaming. It just much more crazy and funny.
  9. Ripper89
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    Good fun game that is seriously underrated and takes the piss out of being a game. Cool weapons and upgrades, pity i didn't feel like playing more side quests after the story, as there is not that much more to do accept maybe get what you consider to be the best gear. The DLC looks good, but should have made it free to get more people playing.
  10. Luanzinho
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Recently finished this game and enjoyed it, it's very funny, really fun to play and gorgeous, and i think that Insomniac should make a sequel to this game.
  11. Ladders44
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    The game is fantastic, the in your face attitude can put some people off but it doesn't bother me, the game doesn't take itself seriously and it has lots of funny stabs at the video game industry. The gameplay is addictive and fun, weapon design is creative and amusing as you would expect from insomniac, the traversal and character movement is also addictive, chaining up your style meterThe game is fantastic, the in your face attitude can put some people off but it doesn't bother me, the game doesn't take itself seriously and it has lots of funny stabs at the video game industry. The gameplay is addictive and fun, weapon design is creative and amusing as you would expect from insomniac, the traversal and character movement is also addictive, chaining up your style meter by staying off the ground and using the environment to do so (for example, using tree tops to bounce up in the air) never gets old. The story is weird to say the least but it can be very funny, it's nothing mind blowing but it suits the games style and themes. Characters can be memorable but the majority are pretty forgettable, the graphics are colourful and get the job done, again nothing mind blowing but they suit the game. The upgrade system is a strange one, there are multiple layers to upgrading your character and some are better than others. Overall the game is a blast and should be played if you own an Xbox one, just come in with a open mind and give the game a chance and you will end up loving it like I did.… Expand
  12. TheMantiman
    Apr 5, 2015
    9
    The best Xbox One exclusive you can get. With amazing grinding on wires and rooftops and running on buildings, Sunset Overdrive crushes every PS4 game out there.
  13. Werepuffin
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    This game is A LOT of fun and DO NOT let the Sony Ponies nay-say you.

    It's goofy, brightly colored, and A LOT of FUN. It's a Tony Hawk meets Dead Rising. If you like Punk Music, Silliness, Cursing, Goofy humor, and crazy multiplayer; this is the game for you. If you want a serious experience, well... not so much. Sunset Overdrive is fun and refreshing take on the whole Zombie    This game is A LOT of fun and DO NOT let the Sony Ponies nay-say you.

    It's goofy, brightly colored, and A LOT of FUN. It's a Tony Hawk meets Dead Rising.

    If you like Punk Music, Silliness, Cursing, Goofy humor, and crazy multiplayer; this is the game for you.

    If you want a serious experience, well... not so much. Sunset Overdrive is fun and refreshing take on the whole Zombie Apocalypse game.

    Also, you can wear a kangaroo mask as your pants.    … Expand
  14. Predise
    Aug 24, 2015
    9
    One of the best games to spend your time on if you don't know what to do. Something not so positive about it is that it is xbox exclusive, and that you can't play all of todays games over consoles.
  15. LoopyLocokiller
    Feb 28, 2016
    9
    This game is simply amazing. The combat is different, fast, and fun. The game is also hilarious. Sunset Overdrive is an amazing game and it is definitely a reason to buy a Xbox One. I recommend it to all gamers (except filthy casuals)
  16. Samsoon
    Nov 3, 2015
    9
    It is one of the best Xbox One exlusive titles! If you are looking for a great deal of fun then do not hesitate and grab this game! Hope there are more xbox 1 exlusives like this one!
  17. Borgees
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    Um dos melhores exclusivos do Xbox One. Obrigatório para os donos do console, pena que o jogo não vendeu bem. Uma obra prima pouco valorizada. Espero uma sequência.
  18. cobaltskky
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved the irreverence. The entire game was tongue in cheek. Some times it went into stinky Limburger realms, but instead of making me groan, it endeared me to the story. Love the over the top punk aesthetic. Funny ridiculous story, hilarious dialogue, funny as hell caricatures for characters, extremely inventive - taking the "corrupt evil corporation converts the city into blood thirty zombie monsters" into a whole new direction. The team at Insomniac made that story their own. The parkour was very fun, controls were very responsive. Over all, very solid cohesive game. I hope a sequel is in the works!… Expand
  19. jsands7
    Dec 24, 2015
    9
    Sunset Overdrive is fun. Many games that I feel are an 8.5 out of 10 I round down to 8, this one I'm going to go with a 9. There is a lot more that I could have done to explore the city, but I remember enjoying my time with the game quite a bit and feeling very satisfied chaining together combo attacks and stuff. I highly recommend.
  20. gameguardian21
    Jun 9, 2016
    9
    Sunset overdrive is a fun and beautiful. The graphics are amazing with details in character and world settings. The story is funny and creative, and the multiplayer is good, but does not match the story.
  21. kewldawg6969
    Jan 20, 2016
    9
    Literally no complaints or anything wrong I have with this game for what it has to offer!
    It's gameplay and how it breaks the fourth as well as the art design and graphics makes this game a joy to jump around and explore in
    Awesome: characters, graphics, art style, gameplay, guns, mutants, story, character customization, and traversal
  22. Pachuli1981
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Una alocada aventura llena de momentos muy locos y bizarros con un apartado artístico sublime.
  23. Johny22
    Apr 5, 2016
    9
    Очень веселая, яркая, с отличной музыкой юмором и подачей - однозначный маст хэв для всех владельцев Xbox One. Море оружия, фана, интересных противников, боссов да даже воскрешение в этой игре сделано так, что хочется умереть еще раз.Очень веселая, яркая, с отличной музыкой юмором и подачей - однозначный маст хэв для всех владельцев Xbox One. Море оружия, фана, интересных противников, боссов да даже воскрешение в этой игре сделано так, что хочется умереть еще раз.
  24. Juankyz
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Gran juego con un apartado técnico estupendo y muy divertido...nos da total libertad para explorar toda la ciudad a nuestras anchas...recuerda mucho al gran Jet Set Radio....imprescindible.
  25. mromalv
    Jul 4, 2016
    9
    This is, basically, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland on acid...and that's saying a lot!

    I can't believe i'm just trying this game now, i'm having so much fun playing it. Would recommend it 100%.
  26. MagMachina
    May 21, 2018
    9
    Guess there are not many things that will be unforgotten after playing this game. But the pure joy and excitement you felt while bouncing, grinding and shooting with high speed at tons of enemys for sure wont be!
  27. Richard21
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    Sunset Overdrive is an addicting game with a great story, big open world, crazy monsters, loads of guns, MANY challenges and collectibles, and an awesome online multiplayer mode.
  28. JusticiaXboxer
    Jan 10, 2017
    9
    Un juego infravalorado hasta niveles irrisorios, un juego olvidado, un juego del que casi nadie habló y todo por ser de xbox one?!. Sunset Overdrive es uno de los claros ejemplos de que si no es de sony la mayoría del público o lo criticará o no lo jugará.Y es este juego es la llegada al techo en tema de jugabilidad por parte de insomniac games. Un jueg que aún durando unas 17/22horas esUn juego infravalorado hasta niveles irrisorios, un juego olvidado, un juego del que casi nadie habló y todo por ser de xbox one?!. Sunset Overdrive es uno de los claros ejemplos de que si no es de sony la mayoría del público o lo criticará o no lo jugará.Y es este juego es la llegada al techo en tema de jugabilidad por parte de insomniac games. Un jueg que aún durando unas 17/22horas es más que sobresaliente uno de los mejores juegos de xbox one y de Insomniac game.… Expand
  29. GamingTreeHouse
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    Insomniac Games has made some amazing games ranging from Ratchet and Clank to Resistance but Sunset Overdrive is their best game to date. It’s such a special game and is currently the best game you can get for next-gen hardware. It’s a profanity laced, joyride from start to finish. From guns, to visual effects everything about Sunset City is fun, but just remember, its yourInsomniac Games has made some amazing games ranging from Ratchet and Clank to Resistance but Sunset Overdrive is their best game to date. It’s such a special game and is currently the best game you can get for next-gen hardware. It’s a profanity laced, joyride from start to finish. From guns, to visual effects everything about Sunset City is fun, but just remember, its your Awesomepocalypse. Do yourself a favor, if you own an Xbox One get yourself this game.

    Continue reading more at our website Gaming Tree House.    … Expand
  30. Timgriff84
    Apr 26, 2017
    9
    A really really fun game that you can dive in and out of and play for any length of time. The story is interesting while knowing it's stupid. Character progression happens at a nice steady pace keeping in interesting. While a vast number of side quests means there's always something to do.
  31. moiravic
    Apr 23, 2018
    9
    really is a good game, I wish there was a sequence. It's up to you, microsoft.
  32. Snowden111
    Feb 17, 2020
    9
    Sunset Overdrive is such a fun, energetic and crazy good time. It has such a fun, awesome movement mechanic. The way the gameplay mixes with the movement worked so well. The characters were all over the top parody's of stereotypes and characters from pop culture and comics. You could tell the people behind this game loves comics and movies. The only weak link is repetitive gameplay butSunset Overdrive is such a fun, energetic and crazy good time. It has such a fun, awesome movement mechanic. The way the gameplay mixes with the movement worked so well. The characters were all over the top parody's of stereotypes and characters from pop culture and comics. You could tell the people behind this game loves comics and movies. The only weak link is repetitive gameplay but overall very good game. We could only hope for a sequel.… Expand
  33. edgreencorp
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    UN shooter frenetico y divertido, con muy buena musica y valor visual, es entretenido y no intenta ser serio lo que lo hace casual lo cual es su objetivo principal y lo logra con creces.
  34. Nicki93
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    РДР 2 нет на ПК - ФУ ФИГНЯ ПОЛНЕЙШАЯ
    Sunset Overdrive вышла и на пк - ЭТО ШЕДЕВР! XD
    Ну а если серъёзно, это отличный и драйвовый экшн с открытым миром и зомби-апокаллипсисом с неплохим юмором и ломанием 4-ой стены. Эта игра взяла всего понемногу с разных игр. Немного с ассассина, немного с инфеймоса, немного с... зомби игр с открытым миром, немного с дедпула, немного с саинтс роу. Мне    РДР 2 нет на ПК - ФУ ФИГНЯ ПОЛНЕЙШАЯ
    Sunset Overdrive вышла и на пк - ЭТО ШЕДЕВР! XD
    Ну а если серъёзно, это отличный и драйвовый экшн с открытым миром и зомби-апокаллипсисом с неплохим юмором и ломанием 4-ой стены. Эта игра взяла всего понемногу с разных игр. Немного с ассассина, немного с инфеймоса, немного с... зомби игр с открытым миром, немного с дедпула, немного с саинтс роу. Мне нравятся открытые миры, особенно, когда он насыщен, и эта игра хорошо с этим справилась. В ней вы всё время в движении мочите толпы спятивших от энергетика людей, используя просто дофигища оружия. Сам игра двольно красочная и по нему интересно и просто побегать. Так же игра хорошо оптимизирована и портирована на пк, что тоже жирный плюс, так как в основном остальные игры портируют так себе.Единственное что нехватает, так это чего-нить кроме драйва. Может стелс и не вяжется с концепцией игры, но от бесконечного бега устаёт мозг и пальцы :D В целом это минус несущественный ну совсем и игра мне очень понравилась. 10 баллов я никому не ставлю, так как у всех найдётся скелет в шкафу, ну и для того, чтобы разработчики не расслаблялись :)    … Expand
  35. Vianjouta
    Sep 28, 2018
    9
    Sunset Overdrive tem um estilo gráfico diferente que não tenta ser realista mais mesmo assim é muito bonito, uma jogabilidade espetacular em que você pode escalar prédios, "surfar" em quase todos os objetos do jogo entre outras mecânicas espetaculares, Sunset overdrive também apresentar armas muito divertidas de se jogar com nomes muito engraçados e cada arma é diferente e cada uma fazemSunset Overdrive tem um estilo gráfico diferente que não tenta ser realista mais mesmo assim é muito bonito, uma jogabilidade espetacular em que você pode escalar prédios, "surfar" em quase todos os objetos do jogo entre outras mecânicas espetaculares, Sunset overdrive também apresentar armas muito divertidas de se jogar com nomes muito engraçados e cada arma é diferente e cada uma fazem coisas totalmente diferentes, as missões de Sunset overdrive também são muito divertidas que vão desde defender um lugar dos mutantes do jogo até assasinar pombos. No geral Sunset overdrive é um jogo muito engraçado e divertido mas que não te dá vontade de zerar denovo.… Expand
  36. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Graphics 8/10
    Playability 8/10
    Entertainment 9/10
    Overall 9/10
    Probably best Xbox One game for me.
  37. Xplocion
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The good:
    Excellent game. Extensive character customization. Its cartoonish style means you don't take it too seriously. The Catrinas. It has cooperative multiplayer "Chaos Battalion". Huge bosses, m. A semi-open world that comes to life as you go and discover, funny weapons. It is the perfect game to mess up, destroy and have fun. Weapons "out of the ordinary" and very funny. Two    The good:
    Excellent game. Extensive character customization. Its cartoonish style means you don't take it too seriously. The Catrinas. It has cooperative multiplayer "Chaos Battalion". Huge bosses, m. A semi-open world that comes to life as you go and discover, funny weapons. It is the perfect game to mess up, destroy and have fun. Weapons "out of the ordinary" and very funny. Two expansion packs that increase hours of fun (only the base game is in Game Pass). Recently I saw it in the Xbox store, it no longer appears under that label of Insomniac Games but of Microsoft Studios so it opens up hope for a new sequel.

    The bad:
    Despite being a good exclusive, it sold poorly and went to the freezer. Its caricatured style means that they do not take it very seriously and it is difficult for the user to enter the dynamics that Sunset supposes. The multiplayer is somewhat dead. Lack of a base protagonist makes the core game seem like a soulless game. Avoid it if you can't stand The guttural and schatological sounds jokes

    Lo Meh !:
    The neutral gamers denistaton this game without knowing it, without playing it and without giving it a chance, to the degree that many do not even know that it has multiplayer and many others do not even know what their two post-history expansions are called.    … Expand
  38. Presstart25
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    increible juego, jugabilidad, graficos, muy divertido, un gran juego para xbox one
  39. WhisperingGhost
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    One of my all time faves and the reason I bought an Xbox One. From the people who brought you Ratchet & Clank. Imagine a mix of R&C, Jet Set Radio & Infamous. Fun fast frenetic soundtrack, smooth visuals, & lots of explosions. I really hope this game gets a righteous sequel.
  40. Thebluefox101
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This game is great fun, with an engaging story, fun gameplay, great customisation and a wacky theme. Only reason why its not a 10 is because it can get repetative and frustrating at times.
  41. BaldeBuck
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    One of the best games of this generation. Awesome open world content. Another underrated xbox game.
  42. Nan7_7
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    A 9/10 is pretty suffice for this game. Its got great gameplay mechanics, variations in which guns you use to assault enemies, and its got a kick ass sandbox to do goofy stuff in. This is not a game you take seriously. It is simply something you sit back and talk with your friends in a party and enjoy. People need to realize that yeah story games are fun. Yeah they are great. But not everyA 9/10 is pretty suffice for this game. Its got great gameplay mechanics, variations in which guns you use to assault enemies, and its got a kick ass sandbox to do goofy stuff in. This is not a game you take seriously. It is simply something you sit back and talk with your friends in a party and enjoy. People need to realize that yeah story games are fun. Yeah they are great. But not every game can derive its fun and enjoyment off of a story. This is simply for the lot of you who just want to enjoy a good game. I highly recommend.… Expand
  43. srinu634
    Jan 8, 2021
    9
    Sunset overdrive is a must play game for everyone who has a xbox or a pc.

    Let's start with gameplay: The developers came up with a very clever traversal in the game to make the game more fun. The traversal doesn't get boring as the game progresses but actually gets more interesting. I was a little worried that it would get monotonous but it didn't. Story: The story of the game is    Sunset overdrive is a must play game for everyone who has a xbox or a pc.

    Let's start with gameplay:
    The developers came up with a very clever traversal in the game to make the game more fun. The traversal doesn't get boring as the game progresses but actually gets more interesting. I was a little worried that it would get monotonous but it didn't.

    Story:
    The story of the game is pretty minimalistic and cliched. But, as far as I understand, this is intentional as the focus is more on the puns, clever jokes and amazing dialogue delivery. Insomniac Games really aced the dialogue delivery for this game. Even the different ways in which the protagonist comes back after dying is worth watching. Each character has a uniqueness to them and they don't feel like an extra burden in the game or a character made just for the sake of the game.

    Customizability: The weapons are cool and are designed with pun intended. Actually, everything in this game is designed with pun intended. So, I'll just stop using that word.

    Boss levels: Some of the boss levels are fun and challenging too. Loved how the bosses designed are differently from one another. They are also cleverly designed without making them monotonous.

    In summary, this game is what happens someone takes Catch-22 and makes a game out of it. It's fun and chaos well blended. This is a must play game. Peace.    … Expand
  44. GhostKill
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Great, Fun, and truly enjoyable game by a great developer! Subset Overdrive was a nice surprise when the game launched. I didn't think I'd like it and ended up loving it. Traversal has never been so much fun!
  45. RK_CaT
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Сансет овердрайв очень интесная игра, с прикольными сюжетом и классными шутками
  46. ChunkDump
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    DONT drink the OverCharge! in this comicy dirty joke, high octane, one liner of a game is unique as **** the boxed in apocalypse with forth wall breaking moments comes with a twist of gameplay. from grinding to crafting with tons of upgrades, crazy different types of bosses to fight. this game is something else. the only thing id say that sucks is the none existent option to start a newDONT drink the OverCharge! in this comicy dirty joke, high octane, one liner of a game is unique as **** the boxed in apocalypse with forth wall breaking moments comes with a twist of gameplay. from grinding to crafting with tons of upgrades, crazy different types of bosses to fight. this game is something else. the only thing id say that sucks is the none existent option to start a new game well...doesnt exist..none the less its fun as hell killing **** Sunset City aint the same.… Expand
  47. violetcj
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    One of the best exclusives Xbox had, until it was also ported to PC. TL;DR, you need to get this game if you have either an Xbox or a PC. One of my favorite games now from the last decade, a shame I wasn't able to play it sooner. Played on a Xbox Series X.

    Story - The plot is very very minimal, and that is ok. The game makes up for the very generic plot by trying to make it as generic    One of the best exclusives Xbox had, until it was also ported to PC. TL;DR, you need to get this game if you have either an Xbox or a PC. One of my favorite games now from the last decade, a shame I wasn't able to play it sooner. Played on a Xbox Series X.

    Story - The plot is very very minimal, and that is ok. The game makes up for the very generic plot by trying to make it as generic as possible and embracing that. The game constantly breaks the fourth wall, and cracks jokes every few lines of dialogue, and it never fails to at least make me chuckle. The plot gives you enough motivation to keep you going, and tied up with the gameplay makes it an excellent treat.

    Worldbuilding - Sunset City is littered with vibrant, stupid, funny characters. There is one "serious" character in the game and the game kills them off very quickly which i find funny. The city itself is very colorful and very saturated with not one part looking the same, from the pagoda shaped museum to the graffitied docks, I always knew where I was without having to reference the map. The soundtrack is the weakest part, but matched the vibe the game was going for. I personally saw the entire soundtrack as one track rather than multiple but could just be me. For the protagonist you can dress however you want, and every combination of clothing I tried never failed to match the goofiness of a city taken by zombies obsessed with a deadly energy drink.

    Gunplay - the main way to fight in this game is through gunplay, the other way being melee, which isn't vital. Every gun is unique and vary in how insane they are. You have basic guns like a handgun and a basic assault rifle, but then can go to crazy weapons like a gun that shoots bowling balls or a launcher that shoots teddy bears stuffed with TNT. Whatever the gun is, each play very differently and affect different enemies better than other, and throughout your time you'll be constantly switching weapons to have the advantage over your prey. Skills called amps can be obtained to give your arsenal different effects like doing more damage while you're in the air or burning enemies when they get shot at with the weapon. They aren't game breaking but give each weapon some nice effects that makes each weapon that much more powerful.

    Traversal - Grinding, bouncing, and dashing through sunset city is so fun and satisfying when everything just clicks. the game slowly introduces more ways to traverse the open world, and once you have everything it's so fun to just run around. The world litters many collectibles so you can use your traversal skills in various ways to nab them all, and the collectibles can be spent on amps that can be for weapons, traversal, or just an ongoing effect.

    Combat - the gameplay uses the uniqueness of each weapon to the fun satisfying traversal to make combat that much better. you don't take cover and pop out when you can. You run around and bounce and grind while firing at enemies is a blast. I had myself run at enemies while just traversing the world just to get some more action, and I was never frustrated. The bosses were extremely unique with different ways for each to strike them down, but not amazing by any means. The final boss was in my opinion a little frustrating. But overall, combat was amazing.

    The problems I had with this game were very small, and don't really contribute at all to my enjoyment with this game, but everything have their problems, and they have to be addressed in order for there to be improvement. Other than that, please play this game if you have a PC or an Xbox.    … Expand
  48. RTCWFAN
    May 5, 2023
    9
    A very unique game and a great title for the Xbox One starter lineup. Especially the art style and gameplay are great. Sad, that it never got a sequel. Overall rating: 87.
  49. Mindkiller7522
    May 11, 2021
    9
    11/30/20-12/24/20 100% Main and Side Quests
    Pretty good! The story was fun and had quite a few funny moments throughout. The voice acting was perfect and I really liked the music choices. I also really appreciate that the story was a manageable length. The collectibles became a bit of a chore and it did have really boring base defense type missions, but overall it was worth the money and    11/30/20-12/24/20 100% Main and Side Quests
    Pretty good! The story was fun and had quite a few funny moments throughout. The voice acting was perfect and I really liked the music choices. I also really appreciate that the story was a manageable length. The collectibles became a bit of a chore and it did have really boring base defense type missions, but overall it was worth the money and time-for sure!

    The main character is a random guy who gets caught up in a soda-fueled zombie apocalypse and realizes that it's pretty awesome to swing and slide your way around the city shooting things with homemade weapons. The map/story is divided into sections to rally different factions to your cause. Each faction is very unique and a huge part of what drew me to the game in the first place. The dialogue and voice acting are done perfectly and definitely funny enough to get a few laughs.

    The missions are a bit hit and miss. Sometime they are incredibly original or designed to show off new abilities or weapons, but others can be repetitive or (the worst) base defending. In a game with such amazing traversal mechanics, who's idea was it to put base defense in there?

    Most of the weapons felt a little underwhelming. There are a lot of cool ideas and a significant ability to upgrade for guns and abilities, but I think a game like this would have been better served by letting you out-damage the enemies a little more. Most guns seem to hit like spitballs while the enemies can kill you real quick if they hit you.

    I did have frequent audio glitches where the sound would cut out completely, but nothing that a bit of saving and reloading couldn't fix.

    I also picked up the edition that includes the DLC's which were at least as fun as the main campaign without overstaying their welcome. Zipping around the Oil Rig and the Robot Factory was still entertaining and the writing and voice acting still had some great moments.    … Expand
  50. CondeDarkII
    Mar 18, 2023
    9
    Sunset Overdrive is one of the games that has made me laugh the most and entertained me. Apart from its DLC that I buy with the Deluxe edition, it is very enjoyable. Here in Mexico they dubbed it in Latin, which I liked but I was already used to seeing the games in Spanish; I liked it more in my native language because of the jokes they put into it. Great game that deserves a sequel.
  51. george_bondo
    Oct 27, 2022
    9
    it's just great, breaking the third wall, soundtrack, city design, and insane action
  52. MayconAlex
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Jogo muito mais muito bom, recomendo pra quem gosta do gênero..............
  53. GameMan2005
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game by Insomniac. This game is a meme but is also an extremely fun.
  54. Sceptic
    May 6, 2015
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is a colourful,fun and humourous game which is enjoyable from start to finish.Great weapons and respawns are a highlight,as well as a fine soundtrack.While there is some repetitious missions,you'll likely be too busy having fun to care.
  55. Just1nsane
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    The game is pretty good. I love the music the combat keeps you going, Tho I do want to say it does remind me of Infamous second son with the whole open world punk do crazy things to get around the world and collect things like cameras n stuff.. Its just more jet set radio bright and orange lol. The story is meh its ok. I think the combat the guns the music and the customization is whatThe game is pretty good. I love the music the combat keeps you going, Tho I do want to say it does remind me of Infamous second son with the whole open world punk do crazy things to get around the world and collect things like cameras n stuff.. Its just more jet set radio bright and orange lol. The story is meh its ok. I think the combat the guns the music and the customization is what makes the game cool. I do recommend the game to any xbox one owner since there really is not much yet that is out or coming out.… Expand
  56. benoski
    Feb 14, 2015
    8
    The story could have been better and longer, but the gameplay was so fluid, and most of the weapons were fun to use, too. I would definitely buy a sequel.
  57. hammygas
    Dec 12, 2017
    8
    This feels like a shooter built by the guys who made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and holy cow does it work well.

    The gameplay is fluid, and keeping your multiplier going is addictive and rewarding. Big world that is filled with stuff to do, and the story kept me driving to the end. There were a couple issues however: - The comedy can get a little old by the end - It takes a while    This feels like a shooter built by the guys who made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and holy cow does it work well.

    The gameplay is fluid, and keeping your multiplier going is addictive and rewarding. Big world that is filled with stuff to do, and the story kept me driving to the end.

    There were a couple issues however:
    - The comedy can get a little old by the end
    - It takes a while before you have the abilities that really show off the fun of the game
    - The world empties out by the end, making the game boring once you have completed the story

    These are all relatively minor gripes, and damn it is a whole heap of fun. PLEASE MAKE A SEQUEL!    … Expand
  58. sityoazzdown
    Jan 22, 2021
    8
    Solid game. As a big fan of ratchet and insomniac games, this is basically a reskinned ratchet and clank, set in a "AA" quality open world. Enjoyable experience, it's better than the resistance series, but doesn't come close to the ratchet/ spiderman games.

    Pros: - Humor was great - Solid overall gameplay/gunplay - kind of a unique traversal/gameplay experience So-so: - mostly    Solid game. As a big fan of ratchet and insomniac games, this is basically a reskinned ratchet and clank, set in a "AA" quality open world. Enjoyable experience, it's better than the resistance series, but doesn't come close to the ratchet/ spiderman games.

    Pros:
    - Humor was great
    - Solid overall gameplay/gunplay
    - kind of a unique traversal/gameplay experience

    So-so:

    - mostly forgettable open world
    - decent content
    - straightforward but still enjoyable story

    Cons:

    - One note mission design ( mostly just kill everything, with some twists thrown in here and there).    … Expand
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. alex007
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    "Sunset Overdrive" for the XBOX ONE plays like a cross between "Jet Grind Radio" and "Ratchet and Clank". It's a third-person shooter that takes the zombie formula and gives it a fast-paced shot in the arm. The game is a visual tour de force with its very colorful, cartoony look and silky smooth animation. Unfortunately, its profane dialogue and crass adult humor doesn't mesh well with the"Sunset Overdrive" for the XBOX ONE plays like a cross between "Jet Grind Radio" and "Ratchet and Clank". It's a third-person shooter that takes the zombie formula and gives it a fast-paced shot in the arm. The game is a visual tour de force with its very colorful, cartoony look and silky smooth animation. Unfortunately, its profane dialogue and crass adult humor doesn't mesh well with the family-friendly presentation. Still, it is a lot of fun once you master the multiple moves that your fully customizable character can perform. The design of the city is truly a work of art and traversing it is half the fun as you grind and bounce your way to destinations throughout the map. There are hordes of various zombies in "Sunset Overdrive" and if you attempt to walk on the street level, you'll be killed in no time at all. In this game, you must be constantly moving on the rooftops, rails and power lines of the city. The story is simple; the city has been overrun zombies (due to a new popular soda containing a virus) and you meet characters who will help you escape in return for favors. The "Rachet and Clank"- type weapons are great and the customizable clothing is on par with a Tony Hawk or SSX game. In addition to the story, you can try to earn medals in challenges scattered throughout the city or compete with 3 other players in "Chaos Mode" which also encourages teamwork. "Sunset Overdrive" is the XBOX ONE what "Dead Rising" was to the XBOX 360, a terrific zombie game that showcases the capabilities of the console. Like other open-world action games, some of it can get a bit repetitive, but overall, the game is great fun. 8.4 out of 10.… Expand
  62. contabogs13
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    So far I have played Sunset Overdrive a couple of hours, and let me a good taste of mouth. I do not think this game will be a reason to buy an Xbox One, but for the actual owners of such console I think it a great option to have lot of fun, almost a must have game.

    I would try to update my review with more time invested in the game so stay tunned... jajajaja
  63. Gamespro
    Mar 25, 2015
    8
    Great game and I reccomend this to everyone with an Xbox One,I'm having a blast with this game so go out and buy it already it's great stuff.Very nice touch of humor throughout the game, loving it
  64. DeakenBlack
    Mar 25, 2015
    8
    This game is very good. Not as good as I was hoping, but I was hoping for a 10/10. It's very good looking, colorful, and alive. There's plenty to do in the huge open world. There are tins of great weapons and customization's. Some missions can get a little repetitive at times though. The best way to describe this game would be Sunset Overdrive is to Dead Rising, What Saints Row The ThirdThis game is very good. Not as good as I was hoping, but I was hoping for a 10/10. It's very good looking, colorful, and alive. There's plenty to do in the huge open world. There are tins of great weapons and customization's. Some missions can get a little repetitive at times though. The best way to describe this game would be Sunset Overdrive is to Dead Rising, What Saints Row The Third was to GTA 4. So if you like your games a little more over the top, play this one.… Expand
  65. Armygamer91
    Mar 20, 2015
    8
    Sunset is great, no doubt. The traversal and combat are addicting and the missions are fun. Weapons that can make you laugh and do damage to OD. Great game, period.
  66. 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
  67. madno
    Jun 7, 2017
    8
    Una apuesta original, llena de guiños frikis al jugador, y con un sistema de combate saliendo de lo típico en shooter en tercera persona, las dos primeras horas intentas jugar como en los demás shooters en 3ª y no paran de matarte, en cuanto te dejar llevar por el sistema de juego rápido y saltarin, todo fluye y entiendes como se juega de verdad, la verdad es que me ha gustado mucho, LeUna apuesta original, llena de guiños frikis al jugador, y con un sistema de combate saliendo de lo típico en shooter en tercera persona, las dos primeras horas intentas jugar como en los demás shooters en 3ª y no paran de matarte, en cuanto te dejar llevar por el sistema de juego rápido y saltarin, todo fluye y entiendes como se juega de verdad, la verdad es que me ha gustado mucho, Le doy un 8 porque su Cooperativo es solo en zonas instanciadas y no hay historia con un amigo lo cual seria genial y que la curva de aprendizaje inicial se le puede hacer cuesta arriba a muchos jugadores. Por el resto muy recomendable y muy coñero… Expand
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. Custard-Pirates
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    Listen I enjoyed this game, It has fun combat, a large number of interesting weapons to use, good controls, bright and colorful graphic and a decent story. The story is not intended to be as strong as in games made by companies such as Naughty Dog and Bioware but the game offers a simple story like the company is know for. I am honest to god sick of Sony and Microsoft fans going onto theListen I enjoyed this game, It has fun combat, a large number of interesting weapons to use, good controls, bright and colorful graphic and a decent story. The story is not intended to be as strong as in games made by companies such as Naughty Dog and Bioware but the game offers a simple story like the company is know for. I am honest to god sick of Sony and Microsoft fans going onto the other consoles exclusives and giving them 0. In contrast Big Rigs received a 2 on this site, so do you Sony fans really think this game is as bad as Big Rigs? Too any logical person the answer is no as most Sony fans are.… Expand
  71. ihate
    Oct 28, 2014
    8
    I don't own and have never played this game before, but based on some user reviews this makes me perfectly qualified to pass judgement. I enjoy looking at the profiles of those awarding 0's. I shall refer to Stirling1712 as one such user who deems sunset overdrive to be worthy of a 0. However Stirling1712 does love playstation 4 versions of games, including alien isolation and destiny,I don't own and have never played this game before, but based on some user reviews this makes me perfectly qualified to pass judgement. I enjoy looking at the profiles of those awarding 0's. I shall refer to Stirling1712 as one such user who deems sunset overdrive to be worthy of a 0. However Stirling1712 does love playstation 4 versions of games, including alien isolation and destiny, both of which are deserving of 10s. If Stirling1712 had a life he'd realise that there is nothing to gain from reviewing games he doesn't own on systems he will never own a 0. Also, giving playstation games he owns a 10 does not vindicate his purchase decisions or make his playstation perform any better. Unlike sterling1712, I have reviewed this game an 8 because that is it's current critic average and until I own or play sunset overdrive I cannot pass judgement.… Expand
  72. 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
  73. JMEReviews
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    After playing through the whole game, I have decided to make a new and fair review.

    I won't lie, at first glance the game looks absolutely boring and bland, but that's because for some reason the developers chose to start the game in a depressing, scarce, and boring looking brewery area, and to top it all off the first main character you meet is an annoying turd who has a permanent    After playing through the whole game, I have decided to make a new and fair review.

    I won't lie, at first glance the game looks absolutely boring and bland, but that's because for some reason the developers chose to start the game in a depressing, scarce, and boring looking brewery area, and to top it all off the first main character you meet is an annoying turd who has a permanent hard-on for amps. As you journey out of the brewery, the game becomes more vivid and exciting as you view more saturated and varied environments. It's kind of like the game builds up quality over a short time.

    The humor is great, but the greatest humor is from your own player character, and you can't help but build a connection with them. The characters are very characteristic and have their own perks that make them unique. The story is... surprisingly great and immersing as you explore different areas that somewhat represent different social cliques. Graphics are great and animations are fluid.

    However, there are some things that aren't so great as well. The music is very generic for some reason, it would have been brilliant if they had added punk or indie rock to the soundtrack to bring in some more life and excitement to the game. Also, one thing I didn't like was the late game. I won't spoil it, but it isn't very in-depth and feels very rushed, I barely got to know any of the people there.

    In the end, the game is pretty great, but it isn't the best game in the world. In the reviews, there are either hyped and overzealous Xbox One fanboys or Butthurt Ps4 fanboys. Either way, the game is pretty great and you should pick it up.    … Expand
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. Le__Xenomorph
    Apr 24, 2015
    8
    With eye-popping visuals and fun action, Sunset Overdrive manages to be unique in a sea of generic "zombie" games. Although it does come short on the plot.
  83. 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
  84. UnKn0wN_DiSeAsE
    Feb 27, 2015
    8
    Initially I was not going to buy this game. The game looked cool in all the press released info but it just seemed like Jet Grind radio mixed with Crackdown. Not as if that is a bad thing but just did not excite me to want to purchase the game.

    They even had a Free play the game week-end in which you could get achievements and I still did not play it. Fast Forward to my sons birthday    Initially I was not going to buy this game. The game looked cool in all the press released info but it just seemed like Jet Grind radio mixed with Crackdown. Not as if that is a bad thing but just did not excite me to want to purchase the game.

    They even had a Free play the game week-end in which you could get achievements and I still did not play it.

    Fast Forward to my sons birthday and for some strange reason that was the game he wanted. So I bought it for him and I ended up playing it more than he does.

    The game is just like a blend of Jet Grind Radio and Crackdown which like I said previously is not a bad thing. I still have some issues with not loving the game just liking it.

    As per usual the Season Pass has let me down and was not worth the price with what you get.

    I would not have paid retail but for $29.99 for the Day One Edition on Sale was a good Deal.    … Expand
  85. GameSplash
    Mar 20, 2015
    8
    Now it must be said that the story is not award quality, you won’t find writing that will rival titles such as The Last Of Us and the consistency of engaging narrative is lacking. However Insomniac does very well to deliver some funny lines through character dialogue and some of the one liners you may over hear while grinding past an enemy scavenger may cause you to let out a laugh inNow it must be said that the story is not award quality, you won’t find writing that will rival titles such as The Last Of Us and the consistency of engaging narrative is lacking. However Insomniac does very well to deliver some funny lines through character dialogue and some of the one liners you may over hear while grinding past an enemy scavenger may cause you to let out a laugh in surprise. The character dialogue and comedy aspects of the game are definitely refreshing in a sea of game titles churning out every year, that are grittier and grittier each time, and take themselves deadly seriously.
    There is seldom a quiet moment in Sunset Overdrive, there are many dynamic scenarios that a player may encounter when bouncing and grinding their way through the game. As a player you may find a survivor frantically running down the streets from Scavengers or the OD and the player can choose to save the survivor for a cash reward that can be used to buy customisation items. You may be grinding and bouncing across the skylines of Sunset City and see small skirmishes between all types of enemies in the game, occurring at random all over the game map.

    The combat in the game is a more slapstick and humorous experience than the grey and dull FPS we are used to, and is really a blast from the past, making us reminisce of previous colourful and exciting games like Spyro, Ratchet and Clank and Jet Set Radio. The weapons are fun and inventive which really does create an engaging player experience as we are able to explore the vast array of unconventional weapons like the TNTEDDY (a rocket launcher that fires explosive teddy bears) and the Nothin’ But The Hits (a weapon that launches colourful vinyl).

    One aspect of the game that stands out above all else is the fluid movement and smooth transition between grinding, bouncing, wall running and combat. The game feels so natural as you flick between hastily traversing the city and attacking enemies as you complete objectives and as you save innocent survivors from the selection of enemies. Surprisingly there is no sprint function in the game, which is Insomniac’s way of making the player utilise the traversal mechanics of grinding, undergrinding, wall running and bouncing, which is evidently a large factor in the overall experience that Insomniac is trying to create for the players.

    Along with the base story of the game there are also a number of expectable side activities that can also be completed. As expected in an open world game, there are a selection of collectibles to collect and also Fizzco cameras to destroy located all over the game map. In addition Insomniac incorporated many mini game type challenge like ‘Midnight Defense’ (a castle defence type mini game, utilising traps to defend vats of Overcharge used to create ‘Amps’ which are perks that can be equipped to weapons.)
    There are the usual challenge trials dotted around the city that offer Bronze, Silver and Gold medals that reward the player with customisation items and in game currency and also offer leaderboards for friends and on a global scale. All of these editions help boost the play time and re-playability of the title significantly, and I myself have put in over 40 hours and am still going back for more.

    Finally there is a multiplayer function in the game that allows up to eight players to play a game called ‘Chaos Squad’ in which the players take part in a series of challenges together in which they attempt to rack up the highest percentage of ‘Chaos’ which offer specific rewards at the end of the game. The multiplayer is fun and engaging however I feel it really is an afterthought and the single player is where you’ll sink at least ninety percent of your time. Unfortunately there is no multiplayer free roaming option which is a real shame as it has been an expected option in almost all open world, third person shooter games.

    Overall Sunset Overdrive is a quirky, funny and fresh title for the Xbox One console that offers at least 30-40 hours of quality game play for even hardcore gamers. If you enjoy games that don’t take themselves too seriously and focus more on the player experience over frame rate or pixel ratio then this is the one for you.    … Expand
  86. Termin8ter
    Apr 24, 2016
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is a great game that any Xbox One owner should pick up ASAP. The gameplay is a blast to play, and exploring Sunset city is fun also. There is a massive glaring problem though. Firstly, the story and characters are extremely forgettable, making the 'story' meaningless. Apart from that, Sunset Overdrive is a superb game that Xbox One players should definitely buy.
  87. Sajius
    Jul 8, 2015
    8
    Honestly, I picked this up when I just recently bought an Xbox One, and I started playing this game as a time killer between release dates for other games, but I was actually blown away by just how friggin' fun this game was! It can for sure stand on its own, and is definitely worth a purchase if you have an XB1. It is a very unique game that is constantly throwing action in your face leftHonestly, I picked this up when I just recently bought an Xbox One, and I started playing this game as a time killer between release dates for other games, but I was actually blown away by just how friggin' fun this game was! It can for sure stand on its own, and is definitely worth a purchase if you have an XB1. It is a very unique game that is constantly throwing action in your face left and right, from start to finish. As others have said, this game is a nice breath of fresh air in a current gen that is very over saturated with "supr srs" games that take themselves a little too seriously.

    The movement mechanics around the city are fluid and great. You feel like the entire city is a sort of playground for you to grind, jump, bounce, swing, and just play around in. Everything on the map exists for the kinetic and fluid movement system that the game is based on. Pulling off really cool moves as you alternate between grinding, air dashing, bouncing, wall running, etc. around the city while you shoot ridiculously funny and unique weapons is what the combat system is all about. You have to constantly keep moving in order to not get bogged down and killed by enemies, and everything in the game lends itself to this type of play-style.

    There are a variety of things to do in the city. There are of course the main story missions, and then there are sets of side missions for the different factions you meet throughout the game. There are also challenges spread all throughout the map that include activities from killing hordes of enemies in different ways, to performing acrobatics in order to collect point tokens, etc. On top of that, there are collectibles as well, but you never really feel like you are dredging through the map to complete some sort of checklist, since the collectibles are very conveniently placed where you would be exploring anyway.

    Speaking of combat, it never got old for me from start to finish. From the very first mission with the first weapon you receive, to the last missions where you are shooting laser beams and bowling ball bombs, the combat just keeps growing in variety and fun as you play and unlock different perks called "amps" for your weapons as well as amps for different "hero" (character) slots. Amps are a cool and diverse way to change your combat play style up as there are a variety of different effects that compliment each other not only during the campaign, but also online. Some amps allow you to heal "allies" (other online players doing missions with you) and are cool to switch to when you know you are going to be playing an online session. Also, online mode called "Chaos Squad" is a blast as the crazy factor is increased x8 and there is just constant insanity at all times with everyone's weapon and amp effects going off all over the place.

    The game took me around 17 hours to beat. I did all of the main missions (obviously), all of the side (blue map icon) missions, a handful of the challenges (green map icon) missions that I found fun, and I also popped into online mode a bit to play with groups of people. Collectibles aren't really a big deal for me, but I grabbed them when I saw them, and had enough of them to unlock some cooler amps later in the game.

    In the end, if you are looking for a game that is a breath of fresh air, fast paced but still laid back because of its casualness, and also just plain fun, then this is it. This game totally took me by surprise. What I thought was going to be a "time killer" game actually turned out to be one of my favorite games on my new XB1 so far. Would recommend.    … Expand
  88. EatableBread
    Jul 25, 2015
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is not a flawless game. It's nowhere near great enough to move Xbox Ones either. But Sunset Overdrive is probably the most fun I had on my Xbox One so far. Some reviews say its repetitive, and it really is. Don't be confused though, this isn't AC4 tailing repetitive, though most missions follow a lot of the same 'go here and fetch this' , but there's enough variationSunset Overdrive is not a flawless game. It's nowhere near great enough to move Xbox Ones either. But Sunset Overdrive is probably the most fun I had on my Xbox One so far. Some reviews say its repetitive, and it really is. Don't be confused though, this isn't AC4 tailing repetitive, though most missions follow a lot of the same 'go here and fetch this' , but there's enough variation in what you have to do to fetch said item. Most reviews will say the combat is really too simplistic and easy, this for the most part is also true. Your crosshair will automatically lock on enemies so you can instantly kill them, but this is more for the traversal (grinding, jumping, and zip-lining) because the moment you hit ground, you WILL die (especially later in the game with the other enemy factions). Combat is also stirred up with something called 'amps' where, for example, you can jump and melee, and cause and earthquake, killing all enemies around you, but you have to reach a level 3 Style (Style being earned by traversal kill variation) which really makes combat fun and satisfying along with the unique weapons that you could only see in a Insomniac game such as a launcher that shoots TNT in the form of teddy bears (properly named TNTeddy), or a really big Spear gun (also properly named the Captain Ahab), all of which make the combat even more satisfying. The humor in this game is hit or miss. Sometimes its really funny, other times I won't even laugh to myself. The story isn't anything special. I personally like the punk-rock soundtrack, but that's more of a personal thing, and I know not everyone will like it (probably a bigger portion won't like it). The mini-games/challenges are pretty fun/interesting. Things like collecting all the objects through traversal to increase score, or killing OD (the main enemy in the game) in creative ways with narration from a complete psychopath, or even just bombing buildings are all serviceable side activities that are completely optional, and are quite challenging to get 'Gold' badges on to reach 100% complete. If you're a completionist, this game will take you a while to beat (around 29 hours) while the main story only lasts around 10 hours (don't worry, majority of it is gameplay *stares attentively at the Order*). I don't know what the CoOp is like because no one ever plays it. The open world is nothing special besides the Insomniac art style, and each district having its own distinct feel. But there is a lot to do in it including side quests, collectibles, and the mini-games/activities. Character customization is similar to games in the Saints Row franchise, giving you the option to play as a male/female who are both fully voice-acted very well. Overall, I've played AC4, ACU, Wolfenstein: The New Order, DmC: Definitive Edition, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Shadow of Mordor, State of Decay, Watch Dogs, The Master Chief Collection, Battlefield 4, Titanfall, Advanced Warfare, and Diablo 3 on my Xbox One, and I can safely say that Sunset Overdrive is my favorite I've played out of them. Give it a shot. Wait for it on sale. I picked it up for 35$ in January, and its one of the few games I regret purchasing on my Xbox One.… Expand
  89. Jack09164
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Игра по геймплею очень похожа на Prototype, Infamous. Однако, не стоит думать, что эта игра второсортный клон ,ибо пусть эти игры и в одной весовой категории, но у SO есть свое лицо. Благодаря бодрому геймплею, шикарному юмору, отличной музыки и в целом настроению бунтарского отдыха, игра чувствуется совсем необычным и свежим продуктом. Также хочется отметить потрясающий визуальный ряд сИгра по геймплею очень похожа на Prototype, Infamous. Однако, не стоит думать, что эта игра второсортный клон ,ибо пусть эти игры и в одной весовой категории, но у SO есть свое лицо. Благодаря бодрому геймплею, шикарному юмору, отличной музыки и в целом настроению бунтарского отдыха, игра чувствуется совсем необычным и свежим продуктом. Также хочется отметить потрясающий визуальный ряд с яркими красками, отличной графикой, оригинальным дизайном с комиксными элементами оформления.
    Игру можно советовать абсолютно всем, в особенности тем, кто любит расслабляющие игры, либо получает удовольствие от юмор по типу представленного в серии Saint's Row.    … Expand
  90. Iwasfn47
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    Sunset Overdrive was a breath of fresh air for me in gaming. A game that's straight fun from start to finish, the characters are constantly breaking the 4th wall which gives the game a comic book feel. I found it was just challenging enough, and was never too frustrating or too straight up easy.

    The game-play has a heavy, throwback feel of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, where you trick    Sunset Overdrive was a breath of fresh air for me in gaming. A game that's straight fun from start to finish, the characters are constantly breaking the 4th wall which gives the game a comic book feel. I found it was just challenging enough, and was never too frustrating or too straight up easy.

    The game-play has a heavy, throwback feel of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, where you trick together grinds and jumps to navigate your way around the city. THPS2 is one of my favorite games ever, and I was skeptical about those comparisons, but they are deserving. It's really the little things that add up in this game, such as the animations when you die.

    Graphically the game looks and runs very smooth.

    Overall a very good game that I would recommend to any X1 owner.

    8/10    … Expand
  91. bushy1214
    Apr 21, 2016
    8
    This is a fun game. It's different from the Halo and COD games. The commentary is funny and the shooting mutants is fun. I like the game, but I'm not sure I will keep coming back to it a lot after I finish the campaign, I'm only 30 minutes into the game so far. But it is different and fun.
  92. Filmcritic1
    Apr 28, 2016
    8
    With a beautifully colorful open world and unique weapons to kill your enemies, sunset overdrive is one hell of an adventure, even with a very limited character customization.
  93. Maxawesome
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    Un excelente juego con graficas poco sobresalientes pero tambien una jugabilidad impresionante y la musica ni hablar de ello incluyendo que los trailer me dejaban un hype.
    Sin mencionar que en ciertas partes de la cuidad se notaba algo asolado
  94. MasterRiley
    Jun 24, 2018
    8
    Sunset Overdrive has addictively fun gameplay, a beautiful art style, and fun and colourful characters. The story is nothing special, but if you are looking for great gameplay and lots of entertainment value it definitely delivers. The best aspect about the gameplay is the movement of your character throughout the world, and how you can chain traversal movements together such as jumping onSunset Overdrive has addictively fun gameplay, a beautiful art style, and fun and colourful characters. The story is nothing special, but if you are looking for great gameplay and lots of entertainment value it definitely delivers. The best aspect about the gameplay is the movement of your character throughout the world, and how you can chain traversal movements together such as jumping on cars, vaulting over buildings, and grinding on rails.… Expand
  95. Tselel
    Oct 16, 2016
    8
    Story/Campaign - Well, the makers insomniac games are a vets in developing games and usually makes funny games but having mediocre storyline. This game is not different, the whole campaign is funny and weird as hell that you wouldnt mind what the story is. It involves a soda gone wrong which makes everyone mutated except the protagonist which mysteriously became a superhuman and now he andStory/Campaign - Well, the makers insomniac games are a vets in developing games and usually makes funny games but having mediocre storyline. This game is not different, the whole campaign is funny and weird as hell that you wouldnt mind what the story is. It involves a soda gone wrong which makes everyone mutated except the protagonist which mysteriously became a superhuman and now he and his friends wants to escape the apocalyptic like city. That's that. A score of 8/10.

    Gameplay - Now we're talking, THE GAMEPLAY IS AWESOME. Though tbh, i never really liked the scoring system of this game cause its limits you do things you want though it encourages you also to challenge yourself to do diverse and acrobatic way to kill your enemies. I really like the smoothness of the game and also its fast paced and recomended continuous in motion type of gameplay. Though, imo, its should have been better if they added more melee combat in game. Regardless, a score of 9/10.

    Graphics - Its cartoonish style of animation which is known to the developers really fits the weirdness of the game and i loved it. Its not dark and its brightness (even at night due to the lights) never really affected my experience cause of the colors being good mix of each other. A score of 8/10

    Music - Well, i didnt like it. Though it obviously want to feel hard rock etc and to fit the fats paced game. Never really was a fan of rock music being put in game. 7/10.

    Total Average = 8

    Well. Insomniac game never really dissapoints. I love all their game and this game gave me a good waste of my hard earned cash. Hopefully this series continues and be better since lets be honest, xbox line ups doesnt really have that many and good exclusives now in this generation. That is all,    … Expand
  96. dislexicpotato
    Oct 21, 2018
    8
    Sunset Overdrive demonstrates the creativity that Insomniac Games has with a gorgeous colourful world, fun varied gameplay and fresh ideas that allow this game to stand out on its own.
  97. Locke_Cole
    May 9, 2017
    8
    Después de terminar el juego sólo puedo decir una cosa: Sunset Overdrive es jugabilida pura. Tiene varias falencias, pero eso no quita el núcleo de este juego, un sistema mecánico muy amplio y profundo que ofrece muchas posibilidades a la hora de enfrentar enemigos, trasladarse por el escenario y personalizar a tu personaje. Responde perfectamente y una vez dominado permite abordar deDespués de terminar el juego sólo puedo decir una cosa: Sunset Overdrive es jugabilida pura. Tiene varias falencias, pero eso no quita el núcleo de este juego, un sistema mecánico muy amplio y profundo que ofrece muchas posibilidades a la hora de enfrentar enemigos, trasladarse por el escenario y personalizar a tu personaje. Responde perfectamente y una vez dominado permite abordar de muchas maneras las distintas situaciones del juego.

    El apartado estético es carismático , muy colorido y resultón. Me recuerda mucho a Jetset Radio. Así mismo es artísticamente muy inspirado en el movimiento indie estadounidense de la pasada década, veo mucho de Scott Pilgrim aquí. El humor es entonces muy similar a esta novela gráfica y puede no agradar a todos los públicos. Con la música ocurre lo mismo, muy inspirada en Melvins, Artic Monkeys y otras bandas similares, también tiene algunos temas más dubstep. Quizá la unica falla en este sentido es que se queda algo corta, en poco tiempo habrás escuchado todos los temas.

    Los problemas del juego vienen por otro lado: primero, aunque muy vistoso artísticamente, el juego no es especialmente bueno en términos gráficos, lo compensa con un gran rendimiento, es estable y no vi bugs, sólo algo de popping. Sin embargo su gran problema es respecto a la forma de ampliar la experiencia: terminada la historia hay poco que hacer. Cierto es que hay "desafíos" y pese a que son mas de 50, son clónicos unos de otros y no llama la atención realizarlos. También hay misiones alternativas que ayudan a desarrollar personajes y meterse más en el mundo del juego, lamentablemente suelen ser misiones de recadero y de matar a x numero de monstruos en y lugar. Por último están los coleccionables, los cuales se identifican comprando sus mapas; el problema es que se remiten a ser recogidos haciendo piruetas y son un montón, por lo que no es especialmente divertido. El problema es que estos coleccionables sirven para comprar ayudas del juego, por lo que se te motiva a buscarlo.

    En síntesis creo que Sunset Overdrive es un juegazo en su núcleo, apartado artístico y sonoro. Tiene mucha personalidad y es divertido hasta decir basta mientras nos ciñamos a las misiones principales y las secundarias más importantes. Rápido, adictivo y muy vivo, creo que sus únicos problemas son el poco contenido post-game y lo aburrido de algunos aspectos de éste.    … Expand
  98. CamyVero
    Oct 24, 2022
    8
    Por fin he podido terminar uno de los grandes pendientes exclusivos de la xbox. Sunset Overdrive, un juego de Insomniac Games, un estudio muy top en la industria que ha firmado grandes sagas como los Ratchet y Clank y los Resistance o la última y exitosa entrega de Spiderman.

    La premisa es sencilla y a la vez una verdadera locura que podría haber sido sacada del cómic más gamberro jamás    Por fin he podido terminar uno de los grandes pendientes exclusivos de la xbox. Sunset Overdrive, un juego de Insomniac Games, un estudio muy top en la industria que ha firmado grandes sagas como los Ratchet y Clank y los Resistance o la última y exitosa entrega de Spiderman.

    La premisa es sencilla y a la vez una verdadera locura que podría haber sido sacada del cómic más gamberro jamás escrito. Salvando las distancias, me pudo recordar un poco a aquel clásico de Mega Drive de los 90, ‘Comix Zone’, pero con 20 años de evolución tecnológica encima. La ciudad de Sunset está llena de ‘colgados’ que es el enemigo principal del juego (hay otras dos facciones menos numerosas contra las que tendremos que luchar) que básicamente son unos engendros mutados debido a una bebida energética superadictiva, el ‘overcharge’, que ha provocado el apocalipsis en la fiesta de presentación que la compañía Fizzco, su fabricante, ha organizado antes de su comercialización.

    Sunset Overdrive es un juego de mundo abierto. Es un curioso RPG de acción, pero con una personalidad propia muy especial y alocada. Se trata de un juego muy colorido, donde mantenerse en continuo movimiento es esencial si quieres salir vivo del combate, todo ello regado por una nerviosa banda sonora de corte punk rock y dubstep dependiendo de la situación en la que te encuentres. Otra de sus señas de identidad, algo chocante al principio, es la forma de movernos por el mapa. No hay vehículos en Sunset Overdrive, por el contrario nuestro personaje es una especie de superhéroe entre cuyos poderes, a parte de una colección de armas a cada cual más delirante, se incluye la habilidad de realizar una forma extrema de parkour, mediante la cual podemos movernos ‘grindeando’ o patinando por los tendidos eléctricos, las fachadas de los edificios, aprovechar las instalaciones de ventilación y aire acondicionado para llegar más alto en los saltos, etc. Al principio puede ser chocante el control, más cuando te das cuenta que es esencial para pelear contra las hordas de enemigos, puesto que si te paras te masacran, pero a medida que avanza la partida el control se vuelve cómodo y orgánico y viajarás de un punto a otro del mapa sin tocar el suelo.

    El desarrollo de la historia, que puede llevar unas 8 horas si vas a saco, se realiza mediante un hilo de misiones principales. A su vez, también hay tareas secundarias que nos ayudarán a conseguir armas, prendas de ropa, dinero y latas de overcharge que se utilizan como divisa para comprar más armas y munición. A su vez el mapa está plagado de coleccionables que también sirven como divisa para acceder a lo que se llaman ‘amplis’ que son el método que tiene el juego de levelear a tu personaje. Estos amplis se equipan y potencian las habilidades o las armas y junto con los turbos se pueden ir subiendo, a su vez, de nivel a medida que explotamos esas habilidades.

    En definitiva Sunset Overdrive es ante todo un juego original, bastante divertido y alocado. Que le da una nueva vuelta de tuerca a los RPG’s de acción de mundo abierto. Su propuesta desenfadada, y su bella factura técnica lo hacen un juego más que recomendable si tienes una xbox one.    … Expand
  99. TheGrapeGod
    May 27, 2017
    8
    Sunset Overdrive is a decent enough game- the graphics are colorful and detailed, the music is exciting and energetic, the game play is quick, flashy and fun; the weapons interesting and unique, and the open world is creatively designed. Traveling around the environments in the world is entertaining, especially with such lively and vibrant characters. Unfortunately, the game play does notSunset Overdrive is a decent enough game- the graphics are colorful and detailed, the music is exciting and energetic, the game play is quick, flashy and fun; the weapons interesting and unique, and the open world is creatively designed. Traveling around the environments in the world is entertaining, especially with such lively and vibrant characters. Unfortunately, the game play does not have a large amount of variety, and the humor, though funny at times, can be grating. The story is passable, and is handled with an acceptable level of competence. Sunset Overdrive is also not especially difficult. Overall, the game play is solid, with high technical prowess, but the experience is marred by a lack of variety and a relatively short length.… Expand
  100. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 1, 2022
    8
    "Sunset Overdrive" is a crass, colorful and comedic open-world action game that blends "Jet Grind Radio" with "Dead Rising". While the profane language and sexual references are a bit off-putting, the game's campaign is a lot of fun. Made by the creators of "Ratchet and Clank", it contains some of the wackiest weapons ever featured in a video game. In this highly inventive blast-a-thon,"Sunset Overdrive" is a crass, colorful and comedic open-world action game that blends "Jet Grind Radio" with "Dead Rising". While the profane language and sexual references are a bit off-putting, the game's campaign is a lot of fun. Made by the creators of "Ratchet and Clank", it contains some of the wackiest weapons ever featured in a video game. In this highly inventive blast-a-thon, the player must always be on the move to avoid a quick death. And just like in Tony Hawk, constant combos are the keys to quickly scoring big points. Admittingly, the multiple controls are difficult to master at first. But once they're learned, the player will have a blast exploring the bright and vibrant world of "Sunset".

    The fast-paced cooperative multiplayer is also a lot of fun. Missions are horde-based and can include up to 8 players. The goal is to protect "bases" from zombies and the player who achieves the highest score on the team wins the biggest bonus. Maps and modes are rotated as you play. Over-the-top customization options straight out of "Saints Row" are featured in both multiplayer and single player modes. While "Overdrive" may not appeal to everyone, it's certainly a fun ride. Fans of "Jet Grind Radio" and "Dead Rising" will especially appreciate it. I'd rate this Xbox One exclusive with an 8.3 out of 10.    … Expand
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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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Metascore
81

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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