Platforms
- PCNov 16, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.14.16K Players
- Xbox OneOct 28, 20148.2playscore8.352 Critics8.23.28K Players
54 critic reviews · 15 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Sunset Overdrive is one of the very few open-world games that sets itself apart from the competition with its unique and wacky setting, Parkour system and hectic gameplay experience, and all these are faithfully represented in the PC port. While solid, the port does lack some features that are expected out of a PC game in this day and age: this, coupled with the removal of co-op multiplayer, ends up damaging the experience.
Francesco De Meo · Jan 20, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Sunset Overdrive is a game that never takes itself too seriously and understands what it is, there were many moments playing through this game that dialogue, references or mechanics had me laughing out loud. At first I was afraid of the traversal being too slow from early videos but after playing I found this was completely the opposite. If you want to play this as a perfectionist then it’s perfectly attainable and if you want to just play through the story you’re not missing out on anything.
Andrew Stretch · Nov 04, 2014 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - This is an great debut for Insomniac on a new console, and it's great to see the developer of Ratchet & Clank getting back to a lot of colorful nonsense after focusing on Fuse and Resistance for so long. There's some room for growth in a few spots if this turns into a franchise, as it probably will, but this first effort is already a good solid reason to own an Xbox One, and one of the stronger open-world games released this year.
Brad Shoemaker · Oct 31, 2014 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Want to know how to make a truly great game? Provide players with a liberating and energetic method of traversal, create an eye-popping urban environment that serves as a massive playground, and do everything you can to promote uninhibited fun within that space. That’s the essence of Sunset Overdrive, and it’s why we think this is arguably the best new IP so far this console generation.
Dave Letcavage · Oct 29, 2014 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Sunset Overdrive is a welcome change of pace from the dour, serious AAA games we've been playing all year. Insomniac asks "who do you want to be?" with tons of customization options, some great weapons, and a very physical way to get around the city. The game feels a bit light in the content department, but it's undeniably fun.
Mike Williams · Oct 28, 2014 Reviewed on XB1 - It is fun, and that is the most important aspect of any game for me nowadays. I spent double-digit hours exploring the city, collecting items, and simply destroying anything in my path, and I can’t wait to do more. That speaks volumes about a game, and Sunset Overdrive is certainly not one to be missed this holiday season.
Ken McKown · Oct 27, 2014 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Sunset Overdrive is a game that attacks so many senses, in a good way, that you may just find yourself not wanting to stop playing. From the visual art style, the amount of things to do on your own, to the multiplayer experience that carries over your progress into your single player story, this game just seems to get a lot of things right.
Kirby Yablonski · Oct 27, 2014 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Most important of all, Sunset Overdrive is a ton of fun no matter how I decided to play. It has some issues, mostly with the parkour giving me fits at times, but the rest of the package more than makes up for it. Rock on, Sunset City.
Jason Fanelli · Oct 27, 2014 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - You've never explored an open world quite like this. Sunset Overdrive's iffy gunplay and inconsistent missions are redeemed by absolutely amazing mobility and an infectious enthusiasm for mayhem.
Lucas Sullivan · Oct 27, 2014 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Sunset Overdrive is the freshest game of the year, and if you aren’t excited to play it then there will be tons of mundane repeaters coming out soon enough to keep you busy. For those of you looking for a little more than the norm, Sunset Overdrive is the game you’ve been waiting for.
Matt Walker · Oct 27, 2014 Reviewed on XB1Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Don’t miss the single-player campaign from the game that IGN awarded Best Xbox One Game of 2014, the game that Polygon rated 9 out of 10, and the game that Eurogamer calls “a breath of fresh air.” In Sunset Overdrive, the year is 2027 and Sunset City is under siege. A contaminated energy drink has transformed most of the population into toxic mutants. For many it's the end of the world, but for you it’s a dream come true. Your old boss? Dead. Your boring job? Gone. Transform the open-world into your tactical playground by grinding, vaulting and wall-running across the city while using a devastating, unconventional arsenal. With hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable special abilities, Sunset Overdrive rewrites the rules of traditional shooters and delivers an explosive, irreverent, stylish, and totally unique adventure.
Developer: Insomniac Games