Sunset Overdrive Review (Xbox One)

   Sunset Overdrive is a ridiculously fun game that makes you feel like a badass. So many games try to put their humor into their game, and most of the time it just doesn’t work along with the game. However, with Sunset Overdrive you get the perfect balance of comedy, action, and creativity that allows the game to be really fun. The storyline is comedically entertaining, there are lots of creative weapons, different types of enemies, a huge open-world, lots of game types to keep you busy, and is so fun to navigate the world.

   Nonetheless, graphically Sunset Overdrive is just beautiful. Colors pop out of the screen, and characters have a cartoonish punk look that works perfectly with the apocalyptic world created. Also, there are lots of customization options that you can take full advantage of, to make your perfect character. Sunset city is also filled with nice-looking explosions that sometimes even have written messages in the explosions. For instance, when you kill a popper there is an explosion with the word “Pop” spelled within the flames. Combined great graphics with many different enemies on the screen, Sunset Overdrive is a gorgeous game in today's graphic standards.

   The campaign of Sunset Overdrive is actually quite entertaining because of the pop culture references, voice acting, and a funny script that sometimes would have me laughing out loud. It’s a funny looking game that knows what it is, and pokes fun at itself and other games in the process; which is something I’ve never seen in a video game.

   Gameplay wise, Sunset Overdrive is a game that is fun, while also a challenge. In the game, you will feel like a total badass while grinding on rails and bouncing off of roofs while shooting explosive teddy bears. Also, for different enemies types you can choose the right weapons to effectively kill specific enemies. However, there are many different buttons to press to do these different actions; and sometimes your hands can feel overwhelmed by the controls. The game encourages everything to be chaotic, and it accustoms you to playing in total chaos in the process of having you move around the map to be effective.

   In the end, Sunset Overdrive really surprised me with how fun of a game it is; and I am so happy that I gave this game a chance. It has provide me with very fun gameplay, lots to do after beating the game, and has given me an engaging storyline that I feel I could play again. If you want a fun game that is filled creativity, comedy, and explosive action; then you should not look elsewhere other than Sunset Overdrive.

Graphics: 8.5/10
Gameplay: 9.8/10
Campaign: 8.5/10
Multiplayer: 8.0/10
Fun: 10/10