Rustler: Prologue

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Rustler: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Jutsu Games and was released on April 9, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

RUSTLER: PROLOGUE is a story introduction to full version of RUSTLER. Don't treat it like a demo - it's a standalone short game which will show you intentions and way of life of our protagonist. As a poor peasant, you really need to get creative in order to become someone. Rustler’s world is filled with humor, anachronisms, and pop culture references. Remember Monty Python? Ever been towed for p…

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Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

humor48 positive mentions

gameplay10 negative mentions

The game features a humorous and satirical take on the medieval setting, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The graphics are vibrant and well-designed, contributing to an immersive open-world environment.
There is a lot of potential for the game, with varied quests and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic GTA titles.

The controls are clunky and difficult to manage, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues that need to be addressed before the full release.
The humor can be juvenile and overdone, which may not appeal to all players and can detract from the game's charm.

humor
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The humor in the game is a mix of medieval satire and modern absurdity, often drawing comparisons to the comedic elements of classic GTA titles. While many players appreciate the initial funny concepts and quirky dialogues, some feel that the humor becomes overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game showcases a unique blend of humor that resonates with some players but may not appeal to everyone.
- “I find it great how the game humorously and satirically deals with the medieval setting - it often makes me smile.”
- “This is truly what I could envision: original GTA mixed with medieval madness, and really funny too.”
- “All that being said, the writing is really funny, and I like the core gameplay loop of the early GTA games.”
- “It's so prevalent that it's not funny anymore; it's simply too much and ruins the medieval setting.”
- “Then you try to play and it's not funny anymore.”
- “It's so prevalent that it's not funny anymore; it's simply too much and ruins the medieval setting.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
66%
7%
The story is engaging and humorous, featuring a main character who embodies the role of a drunken troublemaker navigating a series of varied quests, including a tournament setting. Players enjoy the interactions with diverse characters and the chaotic gameplay, although some express frustration with mission resets and the lack of save options. Overall, the narrative is described as fun and entertaining, with a catchy soundtrack enhancing the experience.
- “The story is good and the main character is pretty good for the theme so far.”
- “Pros: varied quests, funny dialogs, great soundtracks, catchy main storyline.”
- “This game was a ton of fun, the combat is pretty easy, the background music is dope, and the missions/story are interesting and funny.”
- “Especially because they take you all over the map, so a decent amount of the time you need to ride to the other side of the world to reset the mission.”
- “Storyline... well you're a drunken troublemaker.”
- “If for some reason you get arrested during one step, the quests reset and every single step needs to be done again.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
53%
29%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many players appreciating the fun concept and nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic 2D GTA games. However, issues such as clunky controls, bugs, and poorly executed mechanics detract from the overall experience, leading some to view it as a subpar clone. Despite these criticisms, there is optimism for improvements in the full game, particularly regarding horse mechanics and additional gameplay features.
- “The prologue was fun and some nice mechanics are present in the game, gj!”
- “I'm loving the concept, gameplay, and execution.”
- “All that being said, the writing is really funny and I like the core gameplay loop of the early GTA games, and I had like 100 hours in Saints Row 2 on Blackberry, so this is certainly a lot of fun.”
- “I hope the horse mechanics were fixed in the full game because in this prologue they were a bit hard to control.”
- “So many bugs and very difficult controls, but I love the concept and I love the gameplay.”
- “Instead, it's just a very poor GTA clone with a host of bad design decisions and equally bad gameplay mechanics.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
32%
11%
The music in the game has received high praise for its engaging soundtrack, which blends modern tunes with a medieval setting, creating a unique and humorous atmosphere. Players appreciate the bards' performances and the overall vibe, noting that the music significantly enhances the gameplay experience. However, some have pointed out the limited variety in the looped songs and the absence of features like manual saves.
- “Amazing soundtrack, good jokes, and decent combat.”
- “Best thing in this game is the soundtrack!”
- “It's got such a great vibe, music and gameplay.”
- “The first was immediately obvious when the game started... the soundtrack.”
- “Theme the music to the setting like every other film, TV series, and game.”
- “Legit all the budget went into that song lmfaoo”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
42%
33%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting no issues while others highlight severe performance problems, including flickering graphics and a lack of polish. Many users express hope that developers will address these optimization concerns, but the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction, with comparisons to notoriously poorly optimized games.
- “I haven't experienced any optimization issues.”
- “Giving the developers my trust to fix the performance issues; I find the game quite enjoyable.”
- “Need a lot of optimization and a better look at character.”
- “It's so badly optimized, it makes Sonic 06 look like it's running at full speed by comparison.”
- “Refreshing does not work at all, everything is flickering; optimization is so poor it was thrown out of a window.”
- “Need a lot of optimization and a better look at the character.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
30%
10%
The graphics are generally considered good and serve their purpose, with some users appreciating the visuals and opening scenes. However, there are notable performance issues, as the game experiences significant lag even on the lowest settings compared to other titles in players' libraries.
- “Farm lifestyle, great opening and visuals.”
- “+ pleasant graphics.”
- “The graphics are good and they serve their purpose.”
- “Even on the lowest graphics settings, it lags way more than any other game I have in my library.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game has a few glitches, but most have been addressed through updates, resulting in a surprisingly stable experience for a title set in the horse and buggy era.
- “I noticed a few glitches, and I know that most of them have been fixed now, which is great.”
- “Obviously, some glitches; surprisingly, very few.”
- “This one is set in the horse and buggy days.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is noted for its strong replayability, with multiple users affirming that it offers engaging experiences that encourage players to return.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic choices and multiple endings.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of paths and character interactions.”
- “I love how each run can lead to completely different experiences, keeping me engaged for hours.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users appreciate the game's humorous introduction and express a desire for further character development, indicating that they find the initial experience enjoyable but hope for deeper character growth in future updates.
- “Very fun intro, devs - love the humor, hope you're going to expand and add character development!”

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Rustler: Prologue is a role playing game.

Rustler: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Rustler: Prologue was released on April 9, 2020.

Rustler: Prologue was developed by Jutsu Games.

Rustler: Prologue has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Rustler: Prologue is a single player game.

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