Rubber & Lead

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Rubber & Lead is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Omega Point Games and was released on September 4, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

This game is an homage to AutoDuel, a fantastic game from 1985 that didn't age very well, on the 30 year anniversary of that games release Rubber & Lead is here to show that its gameplay can still be fresh and exciting!

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

music1 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Fun and easy to learn with simple controls, allowing players to jump right into the action.
A good homage to the classic Autoduel, providing nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of old-school car combat games.
Offers a decent entertainment-to-price ratio, especially if purchased on sale or at a low price.

Poor reputation system and punishing gameplay mechanics can lead to frustrating experiences, including the need to restart the game after losing a car.
Unstable sprite collisions and bad weapon animations detract from the overall gameplay experience.
Lack of polish and repetitive missions, along with cumbersome controls and a convoluted UI, make the game feel unfinished.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, with players noting a lack of narrative depth and variety in mission types, leading to a repetitive experience reminiscent of free browser games. While the missions offer unique challenges and potential rewards, the abrupt transitions and simplistic maps detract from the overall immersion. Reviewers express a desire for a more developed storyline and richer content in future updates.
- “The unique missions/sites are worth doing, as you might make some money or have a chance to get a car upgrade, but you might have something bad happen, too.”
- “[spoiler]I suggest having your car fully repaired/rearmed before accepting the border smuggling mission...[/spoiler] In any case, it's worth it for the flavor.”
- “A fun little game, worth its $5 base price, and definitely a good buy on sale; I hope to see more from this developer along these same lines, hopefully with a bigger story and a little bit more detail and content.”
- “That's why it only manages to reach the level of free browser gaming fun: there is no story and/or intermission art, runs start suddenly and finish abruptly, maps are flat and look alike, flamethrower animation is horrid.”
- “Your entire game can be rendered unplayable based on which missions are available to you.”
- “After each mission you need to refuel armor, gas, weapons, etc., leading to a ton of clicking and repetition.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often involving the same combat missions and limited maps. While some acknowledge that grinding is a core element of the gameplay, it can feel excessive and detracts from the overall experience.
- “Unlocking upgrades is grindy.”
- “Missions are pretty much just combat and the same few maps, and it's a bit grindy, but that's the sort of game it is.”
- “Did a lot of grinding for 10-30 minutes so I was able to get far and proceed towards the end of the game.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and entertaining, but it suffers from significant issues such as a flawed reputation system, punishing mechanics, and poor weapon animations. Additionally, unstable sprite collisions and the lack of save scumming detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for some players to continue.
- “The gameplay is simple but entertaining.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable at least.”
- “The reputation system is very bad, leading to punishing gameplay.”
- “The lack of save scumming makes the game frustrating.”
- “Weapon animations are poor, and sprite collisions are unstable.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, allowing players to experiment with different vehicles, skills, and various mods, despite a relatively short full playthrough of around four hours.
- “A full playthrough can probably be accomplished in about 4 hours, give or take, but there is significant replay value in testing out different vehicles, learning various skills, and exploring the different mods available (I found 8 so far, I think, both positive and negative).”
- “A full playthrough can probably be accomplished in about 4 hours, give or take, but there is some replay value in testing out different vehicles, learning different skills, and seeing the various mods available (I found 8 so far, I think, both positive and negative).”
- “Once you finish the game, there isn't much incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the side missions feel repetitive.”
- “While the game offers different vehicles and skills, the core experience remains largely the same, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the graphics of the game are lacking, comparing them unfavorably to the superior graphical style of earlier titles like GTA 1 and 2.
- “For a game with a similar graphical style but much better, try GTA 1 or 2.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the visuals unappealing.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is highlighted as the best aspect of the game, although it is noted that it may not be particularly impressive.