Microsoft Sunset Overdrive, Xbox One Standard English

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:82

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fatducktech.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:09

Average rating:0

For such a fast action game, Sunset Overdrive is a slow burner.For the first couple of hours I played Sunset Overdrive, it failed to make much of an impression on me.Sure, it's yet another open world action game with zombies in it… cough… sorry, they're c...

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avforums.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:09

Average rating:90

If ever there was a make or break moment for a studio this is it. Sunset Overdrive from Insomniac Games stands at the forefront of Microsoft's line up for 2014, thier only exclusive brand new IP for the Xbox One. For the studio it's their second swing at...

Sweet Combo dude!Traversal and combatInteresting vibrant worldImpressive amount of action on screenDid you even play Jet Set Radio?Comedy mileage may varyInitially overwhelmingYou own this Total You want this Total You had this Total Sunset Overdrive Xbox...

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pocket-lint.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:09

Average rating:80

Let's just get right to it and say that Sunset Overdrive is bonkers - and not always in a good way. It is among the best looking games on the new-generation consoles and pulls off the tricky feat of both borrowing from older games, yet feeling fresh and...

A visual feast with colours and effects that will make you go “wow”, a great cast of friends and foes, customisation for lead character is a good idea, brilliant grinding and bouncing gameplay mechanics...
The humour doesn't always hit the mark, sometimes descending into the juvenile, combat can feel a little button-mashing mad at times...
Sunset Overdrive is a game that we'll definitely revisit, especially for more multiplayer action, but we'll have to sometimes leave our brains at the door. That said, while the narrative might be dumb in some instances, the combat is far from it an...

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itwire.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:09

Average rating:0

Those masters of whacky weapons, Insomniac Games have made the jump from creating PlayStation exclusives to release an Xbox One exclusive open-world action game full of colour and movement. Can it boost the Microsoft consoles sales?Sunset Overdrive is bei...

brisbanetimes.com.au

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2015-02-25 11:25:09

Average rating:80

Character customisation and ridiculous weapons make for some outrageous fun.Sunset Overdrive , Microsoft's unusual candidate for an Xbox One exclusive, does amazing things with traversal. While it is ostensibly an over-the-shoulder shooter, giving the pla...

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Theinquirer.net

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:80

With this in mind Sunset Overdrive is one of the most important releases this year, being one of the first truly big Xbox One exclusive games to arrive on the market...

Great platforming and combat mechanics, entertaining dialogue, varied missions...
Only one multiplayer mode...
Sunset Overdrive is an excellent, fast paced open world platformer-come-shooter. Varied gameplay and a punk rock approach to storytelling create one of the most interesting and enjoyable gameplay experiences currently available on the Xbox One...

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cybershack.com.au

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:90

Sunset Overdrive is about as punk rock as videogames get. It's loud, it's irreverent and it's crass. It's a hyper-violent shooter set in a bright, technicolour world. Sunset Overdrive is pretty much the definition of over-the-top. And it's also really goo...

Engagingly core gameplay, Fun sense of humour, Lots of varied challenges...
Occasionally feels repetitive, Humour may be grating for some...
Sunset Overdrive is a completely over-the-top experience, so much so that it feels like an icon to excess. But despite the zany weapons, the crass, fourth-wall-breaking humour, the gender-swapping main character and the insane gameplay, Sunset Overdrive...

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eurogamer.net

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:80

Seriously, though, that dodge roll. After a wobbly period of grit and grime, a kind of thematic pebble-dashing of the CV, Insomniac's latest is set in Sunset City, a breezy and laudably colourful metropolis where a new fizzy drink has turned everyone into...

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stuff.tv

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:80

The bright, open world of Sunset City is ground zero for your antics, which are fueled by the sudden emergence of violent mutants – all former citizens under the spell of a horrible new energy drink gone awry. You begin the quest as a janitor, cleaning up...

Movement is so fun, Lots of zany weapons, Great sense of humour...
Not the most "alive" world, Haphazard campaign, Some lingering bugs...
Sunset Overdrive verdict Open Gallery Like some mad hybrid of Dead Rising , Crackdown , and Saints Row , Insomniac's Sunset Overdrive ends up being a zany, joyous ride that's well worth taking. While not the most robust open-world action game ar...

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trustedreviews.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:80

Exclusive to Xbox One An unholy mash-up of influences from Jet Set Radio, Crackdown, Saints Row 3, Saints Row 4 and Dead Rising, Sunset Overdrive shouldn't work half as well as it does. Insomniac has caught a certain amount of flack for Sunset Overdrive's...

Exciting mix of guns and grinding, Exuberant and stylish visuals, Masses of activities, Awesome weaponry...
Can grow repetitive, A little scrappy...
It might not be the year's most ground-breaking or innovative action game, but Sunset Overdrive is one of the most entertaining. Its mix of grinding and gunplay works beautifully, and the amps and the ridiculous weaponry ensure that slaughtering hordes o...

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T3.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:100

Sunset Overdrive shares a characteristic with hip-hop in that it has gleefully canabalised anything its developers seem to have taken a shine to. Its free roaming parkour movement owes a debt of inspiration to InFamous, but the player's ability to grind...

We left Sunset Overdrive's demo grinning. The game's action and sense of immense fun is simply infectious. Sure, it's nicked a lot of its best ideas from a ton of other game – and special mention should go to Crackdown, which funnily enough, is being rebo...

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lazygamer.net

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2015-02-26 07:12:53

Average rating:0

As much as I enjoyed Sandy's words, screw that anachronistic method of explaining a game. We're all about the video baby! I asked you guys for some questions for the Sunset Overdrive review, for my video specifically. You didn't disappoint much, so here a...

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lazygamer.net

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2015-02-26 07:12:53

Average rating:85

Sunset Overdrive has a lot riding on its shoulders. It stands as the Xbox One's first major holiday exclusive – a deciding factor between picking up the console this holiday season or not. It also comes from a team of seasoned action game veterans, who ar...

Sunset Overdrive's stylistic gameplay and juvenile attitude doesn't make it a title for everyone. It is, however, an incredibly fun, visually beautiful open-world title that exhibits the best parts of what a sandbox game should be. Tight, stylish movement...

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lazygamer.net

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2015-02-26 07:12:53

Average rating:0

So it's an open secret that a few of the team are currently jamming Sunset Overdrive to ensure we give you lovely girls and boys a full review in time for release. It is also no surprise that we are totally locked under embargo and can‘t really say anythi...

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dailystar.co.uk

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2016-01-06 10:30:21

Average rating:80

IT'S A BLAST: Sunset Overdrive lands on the Xbox One [XBOX]What a fun game this is.Sunset Overdrive is absolutely insane.From the minute you boot up the Xbox One this action hit is an assault on the senses.From it's Simpson-esque colour scheme to immense...

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techsmart.co.za

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2016-02-04 07:26:58

Average rating:0

In Sunset Overdrive the Xbox One has its outstanding exclusive, with the title taking fun/action to an eye-popping level.Here's an experiment: put the developers of wacky, humorous platformers and unrelenting first person shooters in a room, give their cr...

Grinding is fluid and fast, Zany weapons are fun to use, Terrific humour, Loads to do...
Can become overwhelming after a while...

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g3ar.co.za

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2016-02-17 13:01:31

Average rating:90

If Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Infamous were to conceive a child, a blander, less exciting Sunset Overdrive would likely be the result. The final ingredients necessary for the game we have today is for little Sunset Overdrive to grow up on a diet of pop-cu...

Fantastically fun, Tongueincheek, fourth wall shattering humour done right...
Chaos Squad might feel repetitive...

crowdedbrain.co.uk

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2016-11-02 06:36:08

Average rating:0

I've finally managed to catch up with one of the Games with Gold offerings released last month, yep I know it's May now, so I had better get my skates on with the review, especially as the freebie runs out in just under a week! However if you are new to t...

Sunset Overdrive's control system and style of play takes a bit of time to get used to, but after an hour or so it will either make or break you in terms of making you want to continue with the game. For me though I got though the awkward stages and I fou...

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moviesgamesandtech.com

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2016-11-02 06:36:08

Average rating:90

It's rare to find a game that you're not convinced by, but then, in the final months before release, get really excited for. This was very much the case with Sunset, after its uninspiring reveal at E3 2013. Microsoft devoted plenty of time to Insomniac's...

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stuff.tv/my/

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2016-11-23 12:14:07

Average rating:80

The bright, open world of Sunset City is ground zero for your antics, which are fueled by the sudden emergence of violent mutants – all former citizens under the spell of a horrible new energy drink gone awry. You begin the quest as a janitor, cleaning up...

Movement is so fun, Lots of zany weapons, Great sense of humour...
Not the most "alive" world, Haphazard campaign, Some lingering bugs...
Like some mad hybrid of Dead Rising, Crackdown, and Saints Row, Insomniac's Sunset Overdrive ends up being a zany, joyous ride that's well worth taking.While not the most robust open-world action game around, and some elements feel superficial in the mix...

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cgmagonline.com

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2018-05-05 11:21:43

Average rating:70

The idea that Sunset City—the locale of Sunset Overdrive —is someone's personal carnival is a metaphor that works pretty well; especially since the world is full of colourful things to see, set pieces with unique game mechanics to experience, and colourfu...

Unfortunately, the problems with Sunset Overdrive do not stop with movie references you will have to look up...

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gamespot.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:09

Average rating:80

The better the game, the easier expansion packs can rely on a more-of-the-same approach (see Mass Effect 2 and Diablo III). Mystery of the Mooil Rig! is wholly effective in its series of nine missions, with objectives recognizable to those who have beaten...

Effectively capitalizes on Sunset Overdrive's strengths, The return of Brylcreem is the tip of the comedic iceberg, New locale means more areas to grind and kill OD...
Overfamiliar mission types...

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pcmag.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:09

Average rating:70

Insomniac's Sunset Overdrive ($59.99) is an open-world game set in Sunset City. There, you play as a downtrodden garbage collector for Fizzco, a corporation that launches an energy drink that ultimately turns its customers into mutants. It's up to you to...

Delightful sense of movement. Colorful, well-designed world. Fun weaponry and character customization. Funny, well-acted story.
Short, repetitive campaign. Annoying tutorial reminders. Typical open-world collect-a-thon bloat. Slow camera...
Sunset Overdrive wears its inspirations on its sleeve, but sports enough solid action and good humor to be worth a play...

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chipchick.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:09

Average rating:0

We have waited a long time for a game like Sunset Overdrive to show up on Xbox One. In a sea of photorealistic first-person shooters and physics-driven sim racers, it's truly refreshing to play a game that is wild and combines the best elements of cartoon...

Crazy story. Stunning and bright graphics. Ridiculously awesome weapons and fastpaced gameplay, The...
Limited multiplayer mode. Crass humor can be a turnoff to some people...
The Xbox One is starving for exclusive games. Luckily, Sunset Overdrive is one of the console's best games and brings back the fun and silliness of games from two console generations ago. With Sunset Overdrive, Insomniac's crafted a beautiful expansiv...

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tomsguide.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:0

The moment I shot a stuffed kitten into a crowd of mutants and watched a robot dog decimate those monsters in pursuit of the toy, I knew Sunset Overdrive was something special. This raucous third-person shooter packs wacky weapons, a gut-busting storyline...

Uniqu, polished gamepla, Hilariou, irreverent stor, mColorful art styl, High replay value...
Missions occasionally drag on too long...
Charming, irreverent and endlessly fun, Sunset Overdrive is a must-have for any Xbox One owner. The moment I shot a stuffed kitten into a crowd of mutants and watched a robot dog decimate those monsters in pursuit of the toy, I knew Sunset Over...

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destructoid.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:85

Not only is Sunset bright and exciting, it's actually a good game too.Sunset Overdrive Xbox One Developer: Insomniac Games Publisher: Microsoft Studios Released: October 28, 2014 MRSP: $59.99Sunset Overdrive is in your face from the get-go with a punk the...

Great: Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash...

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windowscentral.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:0

Sunset Overdrive is the Xbox One's newest exclusive IP made by Insomniac Games. These guys have worked exclusively with Sony on PlayStation for almost 20 years. However, Insomniac studios decided it was time for something new and Microsoft was willing to...

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neowin.net

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:85

If there's a recent game with a stranger plot and sillier gameplay than “Sunset Overdrive,” I'm not aware of it.Set in the over-the-top world of Sunset City, where the general public has been turned into mutants thanks to a contaminated energy drink, “Sun...

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bgr.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:80

Sunset Overdrive is the explosive amalgamation of everything Insomniac Games has ever created. There are trace elements of each of the team's previous games: the colorful, cartoony world of Spyro the Dragon; the diverse weaponry of Ratchet & Clank; even t...

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Gamingnexus.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:80

By now, I am sure that most of you reading this have some sort of clue as to who Insomniac Games is when you hear the name. The mere mention of the studio's name makes you think of Ratchet & Clank, Resistance, Spyro the Dragon, and maybe even the PlayStat...

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newgamenetwork.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:80

Insomniac Games have deep roots with PlayStation consoles. They've been making games for Sony's platforms since 1996, and only a few years ago made the decision to expand and offer their games elsewhere. Unfortunately, their first cross-platform game was...

Sunset Overdrive delivers a fun, energetic mix of action and platforming, despite some narrative weaknesses and an overabundance of perks...

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slashgear.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:0

Over the past week and a half we've been playing Sunset Overdrive , a game exclusive to Xbox One and entirely unique in its look, gameplay, and next-level splattering of pop culture references. Sunset Overdrive places you in the customizable body of an ap...

Sunset Overdrive will be released on October 27th, 2014 on Xbox One. It'll cost you $59.99 unless you pick it up in its official Xbox One / Sunset Overdrive bundle. If you don't yet have an Xbox One or are planning on picking one up for a friend, colleagu...

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technobuffalo.com

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2015-02-25 11:25:10

Average rating:0

Insomniac Games has had a weird recent history. The studio was exclusive to Sony for a long time, producing the likes of Ratchet & Clank and the Resistance series. It then went multiplatform a few years back and released Fuse, a game once known as Overstr...

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gamecrate.com

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2015-02-28 02:48:29

Average rating:84

Platforms: Xbox OneAs I was playing through Sunset Overdrive's roughly fifteen hour campaign, the f-words kept on piling up. And no, I'm not referring to the off-color yet utterly hilarious dialogue that punctuates the story, but rather the words I'd use...

yahoo.com

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2015-08-05 07:43:46

Average rating:0

Life on the streets of a mutant-infested Sunset City is pretty awful, however; you won't survive long if you stick to the ground. Instead, the game encourages you to get airborne and stay there. You'll bounce on cars, grind on rails, swing on poles, and r...

Insane, acrobatic action; hilarious; smart design ties it all together...
Gets a little repetitive; camera could use a shot of Overcharge...

gotgame.com

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2016-02-26 09:52:54

Average rating:0

Sunset Overdrive ReviewThe apocalypse has been imagined in numerous ways, and has been present in almost every domain from classic movies to our beloved video games. Sunset Overdrive's take on the apocalypse is rather unique, as the game is introducing us...

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gamezone.com

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2016-11-02 06:36:08

Average rating:0

Action-packed, fast-paced, and completely self-aware, I was a huge fan of Sunset Overdrive when it first released. Fast forward a few months later and I still enjoy grinding around the open-world landscape of Sunset City, but now, with the release of its...

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gamezone.com

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2016-11-02 06:36:08

Average rating:90

Mouse over video for audioDuring a period in game development when most developers are using “next-gen” technology to come up with the biggest, baddest, most realistic way to tell a story, Insomniac Games is focused on one thing, and one thing only: polis...

Sunset Overdrive has all of the elements of a holiday blockbuster, but it's completely self-aware -- and it totally works in this case. It's a reminder that we don't always have to take games so seriously...

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cheatcc.com

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2017-04-27 04:56:59

Average rating:80

It takes a lot lately for me to stick with a game. I find myself wandering aimlessly through this campaign level or that, without much purpose or desire to continue the story let alone venture into the multiplayer world of the game. The latter there happe...

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ztgd.com

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2017-05-26 02:48:28

Average rating:90

Sunset City is being overrun by mutants created by energy drinks. Does that sound ridiculous? Well that is exactly what Sunset Overdrive is striving for. Insomniac's latest game is all about style, both in game play and visual fidelity. This is also their...

Visual style, Traversal is fun, Weapon selection, Tons to see and do...
Far too many collectibles and currencies, Some frustrating sections...

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kotaku.com

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2017-06-09 11:47:03

Average rating:0

"I started this game collecting trash," my character quipped late in Sunset Overdrive, "and now I'm collecting trash again." She was defending a makeshift boat that was trying to escape the zombie-infested wasteland of Sunset City. It was a thrilling cha...

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videogamesuncovered.com

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2018-05-05 11:21:42

Average rating:0

Sunset Overdrive is a rather simple game, and doesn't really do anything groundbreaking, but that's where a lot of the fun can come out of it. The movement is very fast paced and entertaining, and it's easy to find yourself trying to skate around and look...

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