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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, a solid game for the Xbox One and a god addition to the Xbox's exclusive library. It feels like Jet Set Radio, Dead Rising 3, Tony Hawk Pro Skater and Infamous all jumbled up into one game, and that's not a bad thing at all.    … Expand
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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

Critic Reviews

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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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