Why This Sunset Overdrive Trailer Rubbed Me The Wrong Way

Jordan Leendertsen says, "From what we’ve seen of the gameplay and development of the title, Insomniac seems poised to inject their trademark crazy gunplay, action and humor into the third person open world title, and for most of the year, that idea alone got me very excited, and understandably so. With a pedigree that includes such great series’ such as Ratchet and Clank and Resistance, I found it hard to think of what could go wrong. And then I saw a live action trailer that Xbox has been promoting on Youtube, putting it as an advert in front of related videos."

[lifeisgamesok]

The streams completely sold me on this game and I'm absolutely sure I'm going to love it now

And I thought the live action trailer spin was pretty funny

[SniperControl]

Still in two minds about this, reminds me of Jet Set Radio, wasn't a fan of that.

[Jide]

I agree with that. Just watched the stream and I'm sold. Geting this game for the holidays with MCC what can go wrong?

[Dannyh]

the xboxstore is going to be giving 15.00 dollars in reward money if you go thru them

[urwifeminder]

Looking forward to playing my first insomniac game.

[NukaCola]

You missed out being biased.. :(

[urwifeminder]

That's ok I survived without their previous games I just would not have taken notice being a sony dev.

[egidem]

If you're a fan of shooters, I recommend picking up a PS3 copy of Resistance games. I still have my 2006 copy of Resistance Fall of Man. Really nice game :)

[ImAPotato]

It was funny. Maybe you have no sense of humor.

[Charybdis]

To be fair not everyone has the same humour, I liked the trailer overall not really getting the part with the 'sexy burgers' though.

"But this trailer wasn’t funny. It was cruel, and dark yes, but not funny."

Certainly this trailer was dark and cruel, just look at the russian dude stabbing those poor teddy bears.

[TheJacksonRGN]

Maybe just maybe he has a different opinion that you?

[kneon]

It started out funny but then dragged of for much too long and couldn't sustain the humor.

[Lucreto]

Faulty Towers is funny so is Only Fools and Horses. The trailer and gameplay streams are not funny.

[demonddel]

We already know because it's a X1 exclusive lol

[Toiletsteak]

Can't wait for this game only 2 more weeks.

[jetlian]

Lol the opening line tells you everything. First non playstation exclusive ... Haha

Anyway ill get it in 10 days.

[smashman98]

Author isn't amused makes an article about how he is not amused. This amuses me.

[Stoppokingme]

Don't blame the author, he's just a college kid who spends more money on gaming than studying. And guess what he's studying? it's priceless.

[Mr Pumblechook]

@smashman98 I'm not amused at you being amused about the author who wasn't amused who wrote an article about not being amused and when I stopped to think about it some more - it amused me.

[syne49]

I don't usually comment on these sort of articles. Why the heck is this an article though? Do we really need to hear a writers complete thoughts and feelings on a trailer? Burn that on a preview or save it for something worth writing about. It was meant to be a funny trailer. You didn't laugh at it. Move on.

[DoctorJones]

The author of the article lacks a sense of humour.

The End.

[Darkwatchman]

The author thought this trailer was cruel and dark? What is he? 2?

Edit: ONE PERSON EVEN COMMENTED SAYING THEY AGREE
IS SOCIETY JUST FILLED WITH TODDLERS

[strangeaeon]

The author of this article is just salty because it's not a PS4 exclusive and looking for any reason to nit pick.

[Palitera]

Right on spot. Was it the opposite and bam! "GotY material"!

Gamers became SO stupid!

[Masterh0ppa]

Sony fanboys, going hard in every Xbox article! Pathetic.

[True_Samurai]

You can tell this game has gotten them upset by the amount of disagrees and downplay when it gets closer and closer to release

[MasterCornholio]

Well some Xbox fans do the same thing. It really isn't limited to one side. However I didn't see any Nintendo fans troll XB1 or PS4 articles.

[strangeaeon]

Ninty fans normally keep to themselves, I agree. Personally I rarely even go into PS4 articles.

[mad at me]

I kinda think that is I kinda fair ...ps got a version of a halo game in destiny
ms got a version of ratchet and clank
it's only right

[MasterCornholio]

@madatme
"ps got a version of a halo game in destiny "

"ms got a version of ratchet and clank "

The only thing wrong with your statement is that Destiny is a multiplat and SSOO is an exclusive.

I think its better to say that its only fair that Sony got Bloodborne as an exclusive while Microsoft got SSO as an exclusive.

BTW im not angry at you. LOL

[SoapShoes]

Have you been in DriveClub articles? Full of Xbox fanboys and they were going harder on it than anyone in the comments section here. Funny how they only congregated in the bad reviews but didn't touch the good which it got more of than terrible.

[Torque_CS_Lewith]

What good reviews? Still doing your 20 scores 8 and above vs 4 scores 6 and below thing?
Because right now it stands at 21 vs 30...in case you were wondering, the 6 and below are winning.

[bleedsoe9mm]

They are walking a really fine line between Bad "Blah in your FACE" and good "Blah in your FACE" for me they are staying on the good side but i can see how it might drift over the line for some people . In the end if the gameplay is good and fun i think it will win people back .

[Funantic1]

No way was I going to read that long rant. Fanboys always try to spoil the moment. Every time a X1 game is soon to be released the fanboys come up with lame opinion articles to discourage others from buying. Most of these websites are unheard of and only found on N4G. I'm buying Sunset Overdrive regardless so try to stop that. Maybe I'll buy 2, one for my brother, just because I read this article.

[Killzoner99]

The author of this article is spot on. Something about this game just rubs me the wrong way. There is something off about it that I think most people are overlooking. I just can't put my finger on it but there is something really wrong with this game.

[Kiwi66]

The only thing wrong with this game is that its fun

[GodGinrai]

"I just can't put my finger on it but there is something really wrong with this game."

The fact that you cant play it your console of choice maybe? LOL. Nice try.

[Whitey2k]

looks like a neat looking game but wont be a system seller not if u also have call of duty coming out and GTA 5 and lords of fallen , Farcry 4 assasins creed unity etc etc and i forgot halo aswell for x1 so no this game wont do well

[MasterCornholio]

I loved the humor in Ratchett and Clank but for some reason I don't like the type of humor that SSOO uses. Maybe its because of the announcer who seems extremely annoying. Other than that the game looks fine to me.

[lemoncake]

This looks like being a great fun big budget game that's perfect for the holiday season, the only People who hate this game are those that won't be able to play it.

[the_dark_one]

"Insomniac games will release their first non-Playstation exclusive game in a very long time" - What??? what kinda of journalist doesnt do its research..... 28 May 2013- FUSE was released on Ps3 and Xbox 360. http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

i love insomniac games, ratchet and clank especially, and this game is one thats exclusive that i would love to have on ps4 but i got to live without it ( and dont say i should buy an xbox, cause i have no interest in it )

But he is right, if i didnt know what was the game about before or something this trailer, even if its funny, it wouldnt make me a buyer.

[Automatic79]

Shame your bias is not allowing you to jump on Xbox one. Great games already and more to come. Can't wait for Sunset Overdrive.

[the_dark_one]

Shame??? What shame? cant i choose what system i prefer?
( "A man chooses, a slave obeys" :D)
i mean i love my ps4 like i loved ps3, ps2, psone and ps vita (didnt have portable) but one game or two( tomb raider) are not enough for me to jump to xbox, not even halo or gears did nothing for me (and yes i played them at my cousins) besides i know sony will deliver hard and with quality on the exclusive side,
My bias e simply preference and i know im not the only one.
but i can and have no problem saying that xbox as good things going for it. But unless they have an Uncharted game on it, or i suddenly win the lottery i aint going to buy an xbox.

[Automatic79]

I understand your devotion to Sony, Never mind. Hope you do see the quality exclusives you mention. As for me I love the Xbox One now and I will be picking up PS4 when I see the quality exclusive you mention.

[Gears_President]

I hate it when people piss in my Wheaties too, but this bro? Come on, why so serious?

[HaveAsandwich]

Don't complain. At least you're getting rubbed.....

[ManAnimalX]

I agree 100% with the author of this article.

Most people are insane, desensitized, brainwashed, and unable to detect consciously the increasing levels of evil being injected in all forms of media and so called, alleged entertainment anymore.

Subconsciously some do but deny it because they love the evil and would rather embrace it.

quote:

"The sick individual finds himself at home with all other similarly sick individuals. The whole culture is geared to this kind of pathology. The result is that the average individual does not experience the separateness and isolation the fully schizophrenic person feels. He feels at ease among those who suffer from the same deformation; in fact, it is the fully sane person who feels isolated in the insane society - and he may suffer so much from the incapacity to communicate that it is he who may become psychotic." - Eric Fromm, Swiss Psychologist (The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness)

[SpartanYalo]

I wanted the Sunset Overdrive Bundle, but after watching the first 30 minutes of game play I recognized this game ain't for me. Looks like shooting gallery game. I got bored watching.

Will have to pick up the AC Unity Bundle or MC Collection Bundle. I wanted the White Xbox though :/

[Foehammer]

The Bundle is the same price as the console with no game, so you can't lose.

If you really don't want the game then sell it, or give it to a friend as a gift, doesn't matter if it's a disc or a code.

[daBUSHwhaka]

Another great game coming to X1 this year.Looks superb.Fun,colourful,6 player co-op,outrageous weapons and enemies.I really am going to struggle to fit all the AAA games in this year.Still haven't touched Aliens or The Evil Within yet,then this drops in two weeks.

[Meatyboy]

Crassssssssssssssss

[born_naughty]

I didn't like the live action trailer either. It wasn't funny in the least for me. But I think it's pretty stupid to dismiss a game you were excited about just because of a promotional video/trailer.