Rustler

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 325 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • gameplay
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Almost more a "skin" than a homage to the original GTA... the same feel in a different era. Simple silly fun!
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Rustler is a historical open-world action game with top-down perspective, drawing inspiration from classic GTA gameplay in a humorous medieval setting. Play as The Guy, completing twisted quests, causing mayhem on foot or horseback, and wielding various weapons. With its striking visuals, compelling music, and Monty Python-inspired humor, Rustler offers a single-player and multiplayer experience filled with laughs, despite some bugs.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 325 reviews
story27 positive mentions
stability11 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of humor and medieval themes, reminiscent of classic GTA games.
  • The graphics and art style are colorful and engaging, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates and improvements.
  • The game is plagued by bugs and technical issues, including frustrating controls and quest checkpoints.
  • Combat can feel clunky and unbalanced, making encounters with enemies overly difficult.
  • The humor, while present, can be hit or miss, and some players find it repetitive or juvenile.
  • story178 mentions

    The game's story is characterized by a comedic and satirical take on medieval life, filled with pop culture references and humorous quests that often parody classic themes from the era. While the main storyline is engaging, many players find the side missions to be more entertaining, though some criticize the repetitive nature of quests and the lack of meaningful progression. Technical issues, such as the absence of checkpoints during missions, can lead to frustration, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the narrative experience.

    • “The game tells a story of an up-and-coming medieval criminal, in a very nice and comedic style.”
    • “Everything about this game is pure goodness, the humor, graphics, storyline, pun names for the horses, and of course, nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!”
    • “The story and quests are pretty cool with some weird characters and funny dialogue lines, with a touch of dark humor.”
    • “The missions and storyline left a lot to be desired.”
    • “It was just a compilation of side-quests that were very thinly connected to the main story - if you could call it that - of the game.”
    • “Most quests have multiple stages and failing at any point will require replaying the whole quest.”
  • humor108 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mix of wacky, crude, and Monty Python-esque references that some players find hilarious, while others consider it an acquired taste that can become repetitive. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its dialogue and absurd scenarios, though some criticize the humor for being overly reliant on juvenile jokes and pop culture references. Overall, players who appreciate its unique comedic style tend to enjoy the game, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics.

    • “I would like to thank the developers of this game for producing something which made me laugh out loud.”
    • “Everything about this game is pure goodness, the humor, graphics, storyline, pun names for the horses, and of course, nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on.”
  • gameplay43 mentions

    The gameplay in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and lack of depth, particularly in mission design and mechanics. While some appreciate the polished controls and humorous elements, others find the combat clunky and the overall experience lacking in engaging content. Despite its fun concept and comedic undertones, the gameplay often feels shallow and frustrating, leading to a general sense of disappointment among players.

    • “The game is awesome! I love how light and well-designed gameplay is combined with humor and audio design.”
    • “Fun, easy mechanics to learn, comedic storylines and characters; definitely recommend for an easy-to-play and enjoyable game.”
    • “Classic GTA gameplay in a medieval setting, coarse humor with countless pop culture references.”
    • “While the core gameplay loop of traveling, delivering, and fighting might become repetitive, if you're looking for a deep, strategic experience, you might find the gameplay a bit shallow.”
    • “Boring missions, a ton of stupid decisions, an awful combat model, and just bare-bones gameplay.”
    • “Mediocre jokes, boring gameplay, riding on a horse is a disaster, the camera is very close, checkpoints are jokes, and lots of bugs (I can't finish the game because of bugs).”
  • music31 mentions

    The game's soundtrack blends medieval sounds with gangsta elements, creating a unique and engaging auditory experience that includes clever references to iconic game music. Players appreciate the innovative use of a live bard system, allowing for player-controlled music that enhances the overall atmosphere and prevents boredom during gameplay. While some find the music occasionally repetitive, it is generally praised as a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “I like the innovative way that music is used in this game, especially how the concept of radio - a live playing or beat-boxing bard - is introduced, so that there isn't random background music, and the player can actually control what's being played.”
    • “In brief summary, I think this game is almost perfect because of its fantastic ambience, as painted by the jovial graphics, fantastic soundtrack, and the overall comedic theme of a gangster in the middle ages.”
    • “Extremely enjoyable, fully (and correctly) localized, soundtrack is magnificent!”
    • “None of the songs are nearly as iconic as the stuff you heard on Grand Theft Auto, but that’s to be expected.”
    • “Soundtrack not operational.”
    • “The music is good, maybe not good enough, but good.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant aesthetics, charming medieval ambiance, and effective use of lighting and color, creating an enjoyable visual experience. However, some users noted bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall quality, while others found the graphics to be merely decent or reminiscent of older titles like GTA. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's light-hearted and comedic theme, making it a visually appealing choice for fans of the genre.

    • “In brief summary, I think this game is almost perfect because of its fantastic ambience, as painted by the jovial graphics, fantastic soundtrack, and the overall comedic theme of a gangster in the middle ages.”
    • “Nice humor, pretty visuals (especially the lighting, environmental colors, and the avatars of characters).”
    • “The aesthetic is my favorite part, the medieval yet modern setting is unique and truly enjoyable coming from a huge fan of the medieval theme.”
    • “It's a fun take, a bit buggy and unnecessarily heavy on the requirements, given the visuals.”
    • “The graphics remind me of Shadow Tactics.”
    • “Decent graphics.”
  • stability11 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues that can disrupt gameplay, particularly during quests and combat. Despite these problems, some users find the experience enjoyable and recommend the game, appreciating its humor and aesthetic, while acknowledging that the developers have included a tool for reporting issues to improve stability. Overall, while the game is fun, it suffers from a range of stability concerns that may frustrate players.

    • “Buggy mess, unexpectedly.”
    • “A buggy mess with some quests being near unplayable due to bugs, crashes, and game-breaking glitches until I reload the quest or game.”
    • “Most of the other comments were right, pretty buggy and the horse controls are pretty janky.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant performance issues and frame drops, while others report stable performance at high settings. Although some players find the optimization acceptable, there are ongoing concerns about the need for further improvements and system rework. Overall, the game's initial early access release was criticized for its poor optimization.

    • “Optimization is good in my opinion; maxed out settings with shadows one lower yield an average of 100 fps on a 1070 at 1440p.”
    • “But it feels stable enough to only need some optimization.”
    • “I think the performance could've been better, but the frame drops didn't happen often, and this game doesn't require laser precision to play, so it didn't bother me much.”
    • “Really bad performance issues.”
    • “My initial complaint about the horrible optimization still holds up.”
    • “Initial early access release: pretty much a tech demo with horrible optimization.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players note that while the game avoids excessive grinding, the simplicity of its quests can lead to a sense of tedium. Frequent deaths and a somewhat cumbersome saving function contribute to the overall repetitiveness, making the experience feel monotonous at times.

    • “Every quest in the game is just tedious for no reason.”
    • “This is a simple game with tedious quests.”
    • “You're likely to die a lot in this game, so this will get tedious really quickly.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a fun and silly tone, enhanced by a unique blend of epic abstract humor and medieval elements. Players appreciate the humorous quests and the quirky dialogue, which contribute to an engaging and enjoyable environment. Overall, the atmosphere is well-received, making it a strong recommendation for those who enjoy lighthearted and whimsical experiences.

    • “I think this game has a really good basic concept and has a fun, silly atmosphere about it.”
    • “Lore and atmosphere are pretty nice; the developers have a good sense of humor.”
    • “Strong recommendation for people who prefer epic abstract humor and a medieval atmosphere, with a pinch of salt.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    Players express frustration with the monetization model, particularly highlighting intrusive in-game advertisements that appear even after purchasing the game, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I have one huge problem though: when you go to close the game, you get an in-game popup advertisement.”
    • “Listen, I purchased your game, not your advertisements.”
    • “I found this out only after I finished it: I had seen the advertisement that it would be a kind of GTA-like game in the good old days, and I wanted to try it.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the game features fun combat and impressive character design, the reviews do not specifically address character development, focusing instead on the engaging quests and humor.

  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability after achieving 100% completion, with the primary incentive for replay being the pursuit of achievements.

    • “The game offers a wealth of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
    • “With multiple endings and diverse character paths, I find myself coming back to explore different outcomes.”
    • “The random events and procedural generation keep the gameplay fresh, encouraging me to replay it often.”
    • “There isn't really any replayability after completing 100%, unless you want to go for the achievements.”
    • “Once you've finished the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
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Critic Reviews

59% average critic score

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Play time

13hMedian play time
12hAverage play time
8-16hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs

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