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Sunset Overdrive Review Thread
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MHWilliams
Member
Yeah, there's a NeoGAF call-out you won't miss and a GameFAQs one in some random dialog.
If it's fun in Destiny it'll be fun here, amirite?
SEGAvangelist
Member
I hope Brandon comments about the glacial pace of the game in a sunset tv episode.
Vinterbird
Member
There's also a sidequest that makes fun of focus groups (and to some extend Fuse)
Icyflamez96
Member
Gamefaqs callout? Im more interested in that tbh. Gamefaqs treated the game like S*** EXPONENTIALLY more than Neogaf did.
Mucudadada
Insomniac Games
ShockingAlberto
Member
I don't understand the glacial pace joke.
bigboss370
Member
it could be, who knows. the two games play very differently, and everyone has their preferences of course.
also...why was "everyone" expecting 7s and shit? y'all are depressing lol
ALLseeingEYE
Member
Great review scores, can't wait for this.
It's interesting that certain critics think the tone of the game is grating. I can see why, but it seems like the tone goes hand in hand with the aesthetic, art style, just the very core insanity of what Sunset Overdrive is. If this does well and gets a sequel, I'm curious if that aspect will change due to the criticisms, and if it does, how that might change the creativity of the game.
It's interesting that certain critics think the tone of the game is grating. I can see why, but it seems like the tone goes hand in hand with the aesthetic, art style, just the very core insanity of what Sunset Overdrive is. If this does well and gets a sequel, I'm curious if that aspect will change due to the criticisms, and if it does, how that might change the creativity of the game.
Yeah this makes sense.
I am happy about the overall positive reception though. Good job insomniac.
Navidson REC
Member
This is me, probably. I just don't have the time at the moment to justify buying this, especially with Halo coming. Already had to pass on Forza Horizon 2 for similar reasons. But I WILL play both at some point. Christmas seems to be a good opportunity.
WordsintheWater
Member
Gametrailers seems to feel that way as well, but they say the game is good fun, so I am hoping none of that stuff annoys me enough to the point where I stop enjoying it.
Miles Quaritch
Member
No mention of the tornado amp? For shame...
I feel it being co-op works in the games favour, it's the comment about it being forgettable that has me a little concerned.
That's literally the last thing I expected to read when it came to Chaos Squad/Night Defence. I'll put it down not having a good team to play with, but I guess time will tell is the community sticks around...
Sounds pretty much perfect for me. I much prefer games that require you to work together than ones that just see everyone for themselves. And the game offering enough depth to create classes is just the icing on the cake.
justsomeguy
Member
Am picturing you swilling from a bottle of champers and smoking a fat cigar right now. Am I close?
Minecraft, FH2, KI, MCC, TF, Mehstiny. If Suckset Overhype is as fun as it is colourful I will fail university. You better offer a job if that happens or I'll sue you.
Dragonborn
Member
I believe someone said that in the videogamer thread and it was so dumb that it just kinda stuckstuck around
I Want Your Cat
Member
Damn, well I already preloaded it. Happy people are having fun with it. I have so much to play. Ima need a vacation next month to catch up on stuff.
GHG
Gold Member
Yep. Metro as well.
Although FWIW I generally find the quality of metros reviews to be very poor.
it's been a pretty slow year and almost every major release has come out to some surprising level of disappointment. maybe people were just trying to set their expectations low.
Yeah, people have said he brings up NeoGAF, reddit, gamefaqs etc.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Some people just like to watch the world burn.
Me? I remember when that first trailer hit and I saw that first Frank Quitely style explosion SFX appear on screen and I knew at that moment, I saw this happening, clear as day. It was going to be a masterpiece. There was nothing stopping it.
I was right all along.
You don't make aesthetic choices like that and have a game turn out bad. It's just not possible.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Oh wow. This game could not get any more amazing.
Although I'm a little depressed I had it spoiled/revealed in a review. Would have been so much better to experience it fresh in game.
SEGAvangelist
Member
Show him the gif, Miles.
ambar_hitman
Member
To buy or not to buy is the real question. Got my Xbone today, ordered FH 2. This one looks very very tempting. Only around 20 GB means download should be done overnight.
Much better scores than I expected after all of the negativity here - I guess people were indeed just setting their expectations low after all the disappointing releases this year. Anyways, this is my first Insomniac game, pre-ordered! Game just looks fun and the art direction is a breath of fresh air.
Final Verdict
Member
Glad I preordered now
Sounds like the game will be lots of fun!
Sounds like the game will be lots of fun!
Not a bad shout. I think people's expectations have been through the roof this first year. I think in all honesty back end of next year and beyond is when we'll really see the big bollox belting beauty's land.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Great job Insomniac. Good to see you in top form.
Miles Quaritch
Member
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Holy shit. Better than I expected. Awesome. Hmm. To just go for the Sunset Overdrive bundle after all or still just wait for Halo? Decisions.
wow
Wavering Radiant
Member
GameTrailers does have their reviews in written form btw:
(just click the "Read the review"-button above the video)
What does that even mean?
Dr_LucienSanchez
Banned
Hm, that's productive discourse.
Game looks dope though. Awesome that it's reviewing so well.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
thanks, I'll still always remember when you picked up on Xbox execs following Ted/Insomniac on twitter alongside all their other first party games, but no one else and calling it out (pre-Sunset announce).
terrifying, and hilarious that everyone dismissed it
Americanmushroom
Banned
DOn't plan on buying an Xbox One but I'm really happy for Insomniac. I guess port begging is bannable right now, so I'll just say this. Insomniac, thanks for making this, colorful games is really what this gen needs. Thank you