Sunset Overdrive

 Xbox One
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1530 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. member64
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    Crazy, chaotic, funny and fast. You just spend hours playing around with all these crazy guns you can build jump around and kill thousands of monster. The story missions are mostly repetitive but that's not really a problem at all. And the bosses are awesomely creative and funny. Sadly this game sold not that good but I still hope for a sequel.
  3. Terman8r9
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    I LOVED this game, the flashy colors and the never dull mechanics with the creative weapons. I only have one downfall and its not long enough, but the thing is the 3 days it took to beat me were the 3 best gaming days of my life
  4. bediver25
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    Jugabilidad y historia muy entretenida. Traducciones totalmente al español . Estilo artístico divertido y entre horas de entretenimiento, a todos los que tengan una xbox no duden en obtenerlo, es uno de los exclusivos que destacan mucho en la consola y no puede pasar desapercibido. Se define este juego a diversión total.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. gameplayuk
    May 15, 2017
    10
    One of the best games on Xbox One. Gameplay is pure fun and carnage. Graphics/visuals are striking and vibrant. Amazing soundtrack. Funny characters and dialogue with fourth wall breaks. This game doesn't in any way take itself seriously and results in nothing but great fun.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. Project_Susanoo
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Excellent fun. A whacky joy-ride worth taking. A great throw-back to Sega's Jet Set Radio with flair. If you love doing everything in style then this is the game for you.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. Oluasc
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Melhor jogo de 2014 e um dos melhores jogos do xbox one.
    Divertido e engraçado.
    Artisticamente único.
    Melhor dublagem em um jogo no Brasil.
    Gráficos excelentes.

    Diversão e risadas garantidas.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. whalepudding
    Aug 30, 2016
    6
    This could of been a great game. I have to say that I had a blast playing this for the first 10 hours, but it lost it's appeal very quickly. Visually, the game is fantastic. It's bright and unique, and it makes a nice change from most big title games which usually have depressing settings. The combat was really fun at first: Grinding, wall-running, jumping from building to building, allThis could of been a great game. I have to say that I had a blast playing this for the first 10 hours, but it lost it's appeal very quickly. Visually, the game is fantastic. It's bright and unique, and it makes a nice change from most big title games which usually have depressing settings. The combat was really fun at first: Grinding, wall-running, jumping from building to building, all while shooting up hordes of enemies with silly and unique weaponry. But a major flaw in the game is that there isn't enough variation in enemies. There's basically just 3 types of enemies in the whole game, with a few small exceptions. Also, the story is like 2 hours long. It can be funny at times, but usually comes across as pretentious with all the dumb pop-culture references. Once you're done with the story, you're left with a handful of generic side quests that lack any sort of creativity or variety. Once you get past all the eye candy the game overs in the beginning, you realize how hollow it is. Also, the game is just way too easy, it's a joke.… Expand
  18. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    5
    Sunset Overdrive is an open world, third-person shooter video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Microsoft.

    + Fun Gameplay
    + Weapons
    - Repetitive Missions
    - Forgettable Characters
  19. 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.
  20. OutATime
    Jul 26, 2016
    7
    In my opinion, Sunset Overdrive is a good game and can be fun if you are looking to sit back and have a bit of fun for a while, but those looking for more depth may be disappointed.

    The game can be repetitive at times but can also be mindlessly fun, which is welcome if your in the mood.
  21. dmelendez34
    Jul 13, 2016
    9
    I've only put in about 6 hrs into this game but I am having tons of fun so far. The jumping and grinding mechanics seemed a bit cheesy at first to me, but now that i am getting better at them, they definitely add something to differentiate this game from other similar games. I was very happy that the options had a choice to turn off cursing because I have 2 little ones at home. I triedI've only put in about 6 hrs into this game but I am having tons of fun so far. The jumping and grinding mechanics seemed a bit cheesy at first to me, but now that i am getting better at them, they definitely add something to differentiate this game from other similar games. I was very happy that the options had a choice to turn off cursing because I have 2 little ones at home. I tried the multiplayer online feature and it was fun but I sucked compared to everyone else so maybe I will go back to it once I get better/farther in the game. The story is funny and weird and i has zombies so it is all good in my opinion.

    Its too bad this is a game that will never see daylight on a Sony or Nintendo console because all gamers deserve to play it.    … Expand
  22. 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%.
  23. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 11, 2016
    7
    Bright and colorful, "Sunset Overdrive" brings a very different type of apocalyptic open-world game to the Xbox One. Unique flourishes and a very playful sense of humor keep things enjoyable in the face of some gameplay deficiencies. The most notable being repetition.

    If you want personality this game has it in spades. The punk rock style, sharp writing, and sarcastic humor do a lot to    Bright and colorful, "Sunset Overdrive" brings a very different type of apocalyptic open-world game to the Xbox One. Unique flourishes and a very playful sense of humor keep things enjoyable in the face of some gameplay deficiencies. The most notable being repetition.

    If you want personality this game has it in spades. The punk rock style, sharp writing, and sarcastic humor do a lot to boost the fun you'll have with it. The vibrant, colorful graphics give gamers a wildly different open-world apocalypse to explore.

    As far as the gameplay goes it's all very solid. Movement is key to survival and the emphasis on rail-grinding and bouncing around make the game part platformer. Chaining together grinds and bounces all while not touching the ground builds up your style meter. Doing so gives you some boosts to help you out in combat. While a touch slow, these traversal mechanics are one of the best parts of the game.

    Combat feels a little more traditional. The effect the platforming elements have on it do make it more uniquely tinged, but not even that and some crazy weapons can make up for the rather standard combat scenarios. Boss battles are the only ones with real flash and the whole thing is really easy. So easy that I never really spent any time modifying my character's "Amp" load out, which are powers designed to give you boosts in certain areas. I just picked the ones that I was originally given and found that those worked well enough.

    After a while it just starts to feel like going through the motions even as new enemies are added to the fray. That's not to say there isn't any life here though. The basic combat encounters are still fun and the game packs several exciting scenarios throughout.

    Where the game really stumbles is in it's repetition. It's not hard t notice that you are doing the same things over and over again. The game puts new twists on things here and there, but rarely actively changes things. It kept me from really diving into the side-content much. A shame given that Sunset Overdrive has a lot of content to keep you busy for a while.

    While it's not an amazing, must play game, it is still a good one. Sunset Overdrive is still worth checking out for it's sense of humor, style, and colorful graphics if it peaked your curiosity. Elements like it's platforming and combat might fall a bit short in some areas, but there is plenty of craziness and hilarity going on to keep you engaged at least until the credits roll. If it really manages to sink it's teeth into you, there's plenty of side-content to keep you coming back.

    7.5/10    … Expand
  24. 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.
  25. ITZZZPERRY
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    Sunset Overdrive is one of the funniest games I have ever played. Also, the gameplay is so much fun, and I never wanted to stop playing. Surprisingly, the story is very well too.
  26. uStupidPhuckers
    Apr 28, 2016
    0
    Dear giant fizzy balloon robot, because of your lame extremely creepy jokes i almost ripped off my ears and almost flung my body over a set of train tracks. You immediately made me uninstall this game. Your poor writing skills gives the impression a silver back gorilla is trying to be funny, im sorry a lobotomize silver back gorilla.
  27. 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.
  28. Saulgenial
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    La verdad es que para mí ha sido uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, y no solo por su jugabilidad qué no es como los demás shooters, también es por la forma irreverente y graciosa de contar la historia principal, además de que uno no se aburre del juego por las variadas Ordaz de enemigos y por la cantidad de armas que hay, la verdad me gustaría que hicieran una segunda parte pero creoLa verdad es que para mí ha sido uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, y no solo por su jugabilidad qué no es como los demás shooters, también es por la forma irreverente y graciosa de contar la historia principal, además de que uno no se aburre del juego por las variadas Ordaz de enemigos y por la cantidad de armas que hay, la verdad me gustaría que hicieran una segunda parte pero creo que insomniac no quiere por estar ocupado con el ratchet and clank, pero igual la sigo esperando.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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