Rustbucket Rumble

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Rustbuckle Rumble is a side-scrolling, team-based, arena combat game - WITH ROBOTS! Inspiration for the mechanics was taken from classic run and gun games mixed with more modern, class-based, multiplayer shooters. It’s capture-the-flag where the players are the flags. Games are fast as you battle your opponents, turn them into scrap, and return them to your base, recycling them for parts before th…

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Play Modes

Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 215 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game has a unique and creative concept that combines elements of strategy and action, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate tactical gameplay.
The art style is visually appealing, and the character classes offer a variety of strategic options, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
It's a free-to-play game, which allows players to try it out without any financial commitment, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and often resulting in long wait times or no matches at all.
There are significant connectivity issues, including lag and frequent disconnections, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The controls can feel clunky and awkward, particularly for keyboard users, which may hinder the gameplay experience for some players.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique mechanics and charming art style, while others criticize the control scheme and aiming mechanics as outdated and awkward. Although the game features interesting elements reminiscent of popular titles, issues like poor latency and a lack of player base detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the gameplay shows potential, it suffers from significant design flaws that hinder its enjoyment.
- “But the gameplay is amazing, so I give a thumbs up!”
- “The mechanics are solid and interesting, while the art style is unique and charming.”
- “The developers have combined mechanical elements from games like the Smash Bros series and arcade-style 2D shooters, and polished it off with a nice clean graphical style, akin to something like Team Fortress.”
- “Getting to the gameplay, the control scheme is terrible. I shouldn't have to move my hand off the mouse in a shoot to do basic things like use abilities or pick up the items I need to win. If the developer is reading this, put the keys closer to the WASD controls or switch from WASD to the arrows. If you are going to include a shooting aspect in your 2D game, make sure you can either shoot and aim with the mouse or have it so you only shoot straight.”
- “The tutorial levels are literally the only gameplay you can experience in this game on most days, and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a website somewhere on the internet that kept record of the best times for these tutorials.”
- “Rustbucket Rumble is a 2D team-based shooter with dated visuals, poor controls, and overall bare-bones gameplay that does not bring anything new to its genre and lacks content when compared to others in its genre.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique and charming art style reminiscent of Team Fortress 2, while others criticize the visuals as dated and lacking polish. Overall, the graphics are described as visually pleasing by some, but many users feel they do not compensate for the game's poor gameplay and controls.
- “The mechanics are solid and interesting, while the art style is unique and charming.”
- “The developers have combined mechanical elements from games like the Smash Bros series and arcade-style 2D shooters, and polished it off with a nice clean graphical style, akin to something like Team Fortress.”
- “The art style is fitting and, in my opinion, enjoyable.”
- “So in short, pretty graphics, bad gameplay.”
- “It is a waste of space, and it's hard to move the character, and the graphics are not that good.”
- “Rustbucket Rumble is a 2D team-based shooter with dated visuals, poor controls, and overall bare-bones gameplay that does not bring anything new to its genre and lacks content when compared to others in its genre.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its engaging and unique narrative, drawing comparisons to other notable titles like Oddworld and The Neverhood, which suggests a creative and memorable experience for players.
- “The game features a captivating story that draws you in from the very beginning.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, with well-developed characters and intriguing plot twists.”
- “I was thoroughly impressed by the depth of the story and how it kept me engaged throughout the gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many finding it funny; however, the overall entertainment value can be diminished by technical issues, such as lag during gameplay, which detracts from the comedic experience.
- “This game is very funny.”
- “Funny maybe but not entertaining.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting that it requires significant effort and time, as characters can only be permanently unlocked through a paid debut bundle rather than through in-game currency. This paywall contrasts with other games where grinding can yield characters without additional costs.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Unlike MOBAs where you can unlock characters by grinding for coins, the only way to get the characters permanently is to pay for the debut bundle, which includes all characters at launch and costs roughly 300 PHP (around 5-10 USD).”