Sunset Overdrive

 Xbox One
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1530 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 206 out of 1530
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  1. markusdevine
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Simply put, one of the most bonkers and fun games I have ever played! The art style is fantastic, the guns are just nuts and the city is a joy to traverse. A great new IP.
  2. Supernaught
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    Great game. Makes me very happy to own an Xbox One. 3 hours in and I'm addicted. PS4 has nothing like this, and won't for the foreseeable future. Insomniac has created a masterpiece here that flies in the face of every banal, superfluous generic game out there, and provides exactly the kind of experience one could hope for in this sea of low-risk corporate creations, like Destiny and CoD.Great game. Makes me very happy to own an Xbox One. 3 hours in and I'm addicted. PS4 has nothing like this, and won't for the foreseeable future. Insomniac has created a masterpiece here that flies in the face of every banal, superfluous generic game out there, and provides exactly the kind of experience one could hope for in this sea of low-risk corporate creations, like Destiny and CoD. Xbox One is $250 right now: buy one, buy Sunset Overdrive, and enjoy. There's plenty more exclusive promising new ip's in the pipe, and this is just the beginning.… Expand
  3. greenaj
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    You'll have a great time with this game. You know when a game gets this much praise from credible review sites and then you see a bunch of 0's, that means Sony fanboys are really upset they don't have the game. Take the credible reviewer's words and the fanboy's 0's as a sign that this game is awesome.
  4. mikegwald
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    This is a GREAT game and shows you things do not have to be serious and its not all about FPS and 1080p

    This is a game about having fun and blowing stuff up. Its silly and its fun and that my friends is what games are about FUN.

    don't even think about it just go buy this game its worth every cent.
  5. tehace
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    yep the story is cheeze, but the game never try to be serious, its really fun for me, its kind of a combination of old tony hawk skater games with a shooter. Game plays really well so you can pull off some fancy moves without much trouble and I just love the art-style. If you're looking for having some fun its a great game.
  6. 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
  7. Wduarter
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Amazing game....best choice for next 2 months.. Thank Microsoft and Insomniac for this masterpiece. Icredible visuals and colorful scenarios....very beautiful effects and sounds... really cool game..
  8. guilhermeangui
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    This game is just awesome.

    Fast-paced with beautifully crafted mechanics and movements. Insomniac Games made a hell of a work into this game and I really recommend it to you. Every mission you have new fun objectives, the game never gets repetitive and its very well-crafted. Probably this is the first game ever I can say 'this is one of my favorites game ever' in less than one day.    This game is just awesome.

    Fast-paced with beautifully crafted mechanics and movements. Insomniac Games made a hell of a work into this game and I really recommend it to you.

    Every mission you have new fun objectives, the game never gets repetitive and its very well-crafted. Probably this is the first game ever I can say 'this is one of my favorites game ever' in less than one day.

    Ignore the 0 fanboys/haters. They are here just to make the score go down.    … Expand
  9. ChosenOne
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    This game is not perfect. Over-saturated colors and never-changing pace of action makes me tired. Guns are bit too crazy for me...
    But overall - this is a one of the best games I EVER played!
  10. 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
  11. AngeAlexiel
    Nov 7, 2014
    9
    i was supiscious when insomniac showed the trailer, at first, but then i finally got my white xbox one , after a year of playing it enterely on ps4 , and what a breeze of fresh air, if u loved JET SET RADIO and RATCHET AND CLANCK , i guarante u love the game, great gameplay , beautiful and smooth game, so much fun playing it, this end of the year, its really to the best place to play withi was supiscious when insomniac showed the trailer, at first, but then i finally got my white xbox one , after a year of playing it enterely on ps4 , and what a breeze of fresh air, if u loved JET SET RADIO and RATCHET AND CLANCK , i guarante u love the game, great gameplay , beautiful and smooth game, so much fun playing it, this end of the year, its really to the best place to play with the Wii U , with forza horizon 2, D4, sunset and the upcoming halo , xbox one is really making me enjoying the games, and god thank you for coming back to xbox live, , because benn 1 year on PSN, and it's so bad compared to xbox live in term of outage and stability... anyway , great funny game, big surprise for me, was not really especting to be this good.… Expand
  12. Overload8
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    PS4 FANBOYS HATE THIS GAME BECAUSE THEY DONT HAVE IT. This game is absolutely incredible. Dont forget to buy it it is totally worth it. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. 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
  14. LionIsPretender
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    Best arcade game of the year, it's fun, you can use plenty of weapons, all your disposision, if you like the style of the infamous, you'll like this.
    A story fun to hang out this incredible passing game.
    Its effects are amazing, the cartoonish style that makes it look beautiful.
    9/10 Amazing!
  15. Seanygoodtimes
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    Sunset Overdrive is a furiously fast take on the open world third-person shooter that delivers high-quality gameplay and good times through all of its excessively loud silliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    9/10    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. weimoxer
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic. I love the challenge of learning controls and trying to perfect them along with grinding and not wanting to stop while you continue to move and mow down enemies. The game def. has some humor that you will miss if you are not paying attention. Allot of little goofy details along with the fast paced game play. This game is fantastic. If you are looking for someThis game is fantastic. I love the challenge of learning controls and trying to perfect them along with grinding and not wanting to stop while you continue to move and mow down enemies. The game def. has some humor that you will miss if you are not paying attention. Allot of little goofy details along with the fast paced game play. This game is fantastic. If you are looking for some entertaining, fast paced along with being different than what is currently out there then grab this game. Any Xbox one collection is not complete without this game.… Expand
  19. spekfrey
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    Honestly this is on of the best games out for the "Next-Gen's" acclaimed consoles. For as much action that is normally happening it flows very smooth and fluid. The main campaign is a little short, but nothing to get upset about, there are still side quests, challenges, and multiplayer to do. This game had me cracking up all the way to the very end, the writers at Insomniac did a fantasticHonestly this is on of the best games out for the "Next-Gen's" acclaimed consoles. For as much action that is normally happening it flows very smooth and fluid. The main campaign is a little short, but nothing to get upset about, there are still side quests, challenges, and multiplayer to do. This game had me cracking up all the way to the very end, the writers at Insomniac did a fantastic job with the narration, 4th wall breaking, and sneaking in references to other games, movies, and TV shows here-and-there. I can honestly say, without a doubt, this was/is the most fun I've had playing a game since probably Halo 2.… Expand
  20. Borat
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Sunset overdrive is an awesome game! It wasn't really on my radar but I picked it up anyway. I'm glad I did. The game is fast and filled with hilarious fun moments, cool weapons and looks amazing! If you're a gamer looking for a great game to have fun with there is no excuse not to own Sunset Overdrive! Take my word for it - You'll have a blast. :)
  21. Eliut
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    Great game in several respects, excellent control and very colorful.

    The gameplay reminds me of Jet Set Radio series immediately and the game system for Dead Rising, combining other games and even making fun of them, it's a game you should not miss.

    The music is ok, but only connoisseurs of the genre will put the attention that deserve.

    If you have a Xbox One, is a must have game!
  22. earbus
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    Very enjoyable a good mix of humour its been a while since I had a non serious game the more I play the more I like it , negative feedback is strange but I guess that's just envy as the game is fun indeed.
  23. Tbell1122
    Oct 30, 2014
    9
    Lets put all the console fanboys aside and get a real review. This game is colorful and smooth even when things get hectic. This is a perfect mix of saints row and tony hawk. At times the fast pace gets hard to control with the camera movement. Sense of humor and fun missions is what makes this game a blast. Its fun to even die in the game. Its not meant to be taken seriously and that'sLets put all the console fanboys aside and get a real review. This game is colorful and smooth even when things get hectic. This is a perfect mix of saints row and tony hawk. At times the fast pace gets hard to control with the camera movement. Sense of humor and fun missions is what makes this game a blast. Its fun to even die in the game. Its not meant to be taken seriously and that's whats so great about it.… Expand
  24. D4rks1d3
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    This game is just hilarious and absolutely a blast to play. It looks a little hokey watching the commercials or videos but playing this game is where it's at. I'm glad I stuck with the Xbox one because it's just getting better and better.
  25. pinball123
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    Ignore the 0 reviews, they are quite clearly ps fanboys trying to bring the score down. I can see how the game wouldn't be for some people but no serious review can give any well made AAA game a 0. It's pretty obvious some people haven't actually played this game when they make posts about it being for 5 year olds and children despite the language and themes present that aren't suitableIgnore the 0 reviews, they are quite clearly ps fanboys trying to bring the score down. I can see how the game wouldn't be for some people but no serious review can give any well made AAA game a 0. It's pretty obvious some people haven't actually played this game when they make posts about it being for 5 year olds and children despite the language and themes present that aren't suitable for kids.

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

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

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

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

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

    Anyway if you own an xbox one you should give this game a go, it's a lot of fun and a breath of fresh air with it's self aware humour. Too many games these days are taking the dark approach and this looks and feels different.    … Expand
  26. MaximunClimax
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    You know that game that happens one per gen? that fresh, funny and humourous experience that makes you crave more and more...this game it's just that, didn't expect such glorious gaming bliss, a spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio with guns on the side, extremely satisfied with my purchase
  27. Muchachobrasil
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    Being a teenager is almost synonymous with dreaming and exaggerating. And this is by channeling young and impulsive spirit which is not too much to say that "Sunset Overdrive", the exclusive Xbox One, is so far the best production of new generation computer games as well.
  28. btimothj
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    What an awesome game. And that's what it is, a game. Not another interactive movie. Sunset overdrive is laid back yet explosive and energetic at the same time. You would have to play it to know what I mean. I know your hard earned money has a lot of games burning through it this next month, but seriously give this game a try. I'm so glad gamers finally have a new IP this generation worthWhat an awesome game. And that's what it is, a game. Not another interactive movie. Sunset overdrive is laid back yet explosive and energetic at the same time. You would have to play it to know what I mean. I know your hard earned money has a lot of games burning through it this next month, but seriously give this game a try. I'm so glad gamers finally have a new IP this generation worth our money, not to mention many sequels. Keep it up Xbox. And PS4 haters, try it before you hate it. Seriously, go to a friends house with An Xbox and try this game out.… Expand
  29. zeroteque
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    This game delivers on all levels: the graphics are fantastic, the story is silly and fun, the gameplay is enjoyable, and more. I think it appropriate to refer to others in that this game blends aspects of games like Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Jet Set Radio, Ratchet and Clank, etc.

    I would recommend trying it out. It's a lighthearted game that lacks serious consequences (it's fun to see all    This game delivers on all levels: the graphics are fantastic, the story is silly and fun, the gameplay is enjoyable, and more. I think it appropriate to refer to others in that this game blends aspects of games like Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Jet Set Radio, Ratchet and Clank, etc.

    I would recommend trying it out. It's a lighthearted game that lacks serious consequences (it's fun to see all of the respawn animations) and, most importantly, is a blast to play.    … Expand
  30. BrinkofEternity
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    I've logged 12 hours so far. This game gets exponentially more fun as you play it. It is an absolute blast. Get it. Don't let the negative reviews spoil a great experience. The game is beautiful. The comedy is original and funny. Never has a game made me laugh out loud like this. I would recommend this to anyone.
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#21 Best 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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