I expected to hate this game. Since it was first revealed, Sunset Overdrive always looked a little more Poochy than Itchy & Scratchy, the sort of game with a persistently in-your-face attitude that was sure to drag.

What can I say about my time with Sunset Overdrive that doesn't include the world "fun"? It's a difficult feat, I assure you. When grinding and shooting your way through the hordes of enemies roaming the streets of Sunset City, it's a thought unable to escape your mind.

is big, gorgeous, and a hell of a lot of fun. Never has getting from point A to point B in an open-world game provided so much enjoyment. It provides some of the most fun, frantic, and fantastic gaming I've had on the Xbox One.

Sense of style; Amazing traversal; Great combat; Smart upgrade system

Familiar mission structure

. I had the opportunity to play a bit of the games multiplayer mode, dubbed Chaos Squad (which I'll describe in detail later) at

+ Visually vibrant and stunning; + Fun traversal style; + Charming humor and story; + Difficult but ultimately satisfying combat; + Endless unique respawn animations; + Chaos Squad co-op; + Level of character customization

- Learning curve; - A bit too repetitive at times

Sunset Overdrive is the first Xbox-family release from Insomniac Games, who are known for their PlayStation exclusive series such as Spyro , Resistance and Ratchet & Clank . Taking place in the fictional Sunset City, where a new energy drink called Overdrive has turned the majority of the population...

Positives Good sense of fun, with a knowing sense of humour and general lack of seriousness; Plenty of stuff to do, with a healthy dose of variety Game rewards you for playing how you want to play

Negatives Controls can be a little fiddly at times; especially later in the game

Sunset Overdrive is the definition of the word "fun." Insomniac has created something special here. The hilarious plot, unique gameplay, stunning art style and massive, explorable world translate to an unforgettable journey into Insomniac's not-so-serious apocalypse.

Sunset Overdrive is one of the best games I have ever played. There is never-ending humor, and endless enjoyment. The game play is something new and innovative for a third person shooter and I personally loved it. The movement was fluid and easy, and every gun felt good and powerful against enemies.

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 and a stylish combat system that mixes...

Unique; polished gameplay; Hilarious; irreverent story; mColorful art style; High replay value

Missions occasionally drag on too long

At least what they did copy, they did very well, and it wasn't so overpowering it marred any experience I had. The game never stopped surprising me with its parody and humor, and its insane combat never stopped being fun.

The forced constant-action of combat is enforced very well with solid and stable gameplay mechanics that are as fun as the over-the-top sensibilities

The Saints Row comparisons are too overbearing; and the aim-assist can be ridiculously forgiving; negating some real challenges

Sunset Overdrive feels liberating in many ways; from the ridiculous character options allowing hilariously freakish combinations, to the...

Traversal and combat; Interesting vibrant world; Impressive amount of action on screen

Comedy mileage may vary; Initially overwhelming