Rust

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 691 Ratings

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  1. Omland
    Apr 28, 2020
    7
    Even though Rust is quite hardcore for my taste I still enjoyed playing it. The game itself is quite hard especially alone against huge clans. I mostly played in a duo on low/medium pop servers and we had a much fun. I would not recommend this for a solo player but if you play with a squad its a lot of fun. Rust is a game that if you don't login regularly you'll be far behind on guns andEven though Rust is quite hardcore for my taste I still enjoyed playing it. The game itself is quite hard especially alone against huge clans. I mostly played in a duo on low/medium pop servers and we had a much fun. I would not recommend this for a solo player but if you play with a squad its a lot of fun. Rust is a game that if you don't login regularly you'll be far behind on guns and bases.
    All in all a creative and good game if you got enough time and some friends then I recommend it.
    NOT FOR CASUAL PLAYERS!!1!!1    … Expand
  2. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    6
    As a survival, Rust has this very unique concept that mixes farming, base building and defense, finding food, building guns, and using them to kill rivals on the same server as you. Farming is definitely not my cup of tea, but it is necessary to access the other, much more entertaining aspects of the game. What is wonderful about Rust is the size of the maps, whole worlds where you can tryAs a survival, Rust has this very unique concept that mixes farming, base building and defense, finding food, building guns, and using them to kill rivals on the same server as you. Farming is definitely not my cup of tea, but it is necessary to access the other, much more entertaining aspects of the game. What is wonderful about Rust is the size of the maps, whole worlds where you can try to hide or, on the opposite side, to build gigantic bases to mark your territory and dare others to try and contest it. In this sense, Rust gives all its flavour when, after hours of grinding and crafting, you can defeat an opponent trying to raid you, or better, achieve a successful raid yourself.

    Unfortunately, reaching this point will be highly dependent on the server where you play, and the luck you have not to cross the path of already well-installed players on the server. Because in my opinion, Rust has one major flaw: it is deeply anti-noob. I don't know any other game that is so hostile and not welcoming towards new players, and this is inherent to the mechanics of the game itself: when you start on a new server, you start with nothing. If other players have played 20 hours on this server, they already have a base, good weapons, and if they happen to find you they will just kill you, even if you're a harmless, naked peon. And don't count on other players' mercy: kills don't happen every minute in the game, so if you are found in the nature, it's too appealing to kill you.

    So as a new player, you will be killed all the time, either resetting your progress on the server, or "just" drastically reducing its speed, if you were lucky enough to manage to store a few things in a safe place that you can reach back, before dying. And this pinnacle of the snowball effect is part of the core mechanics of the game: the newer you are, the least likely you are to make progress. This principle is against my concept of games. I am not saying people cannot enjoy Rust. If you are a highly competitive person and willing to endure hours of frustration before reaching the core of enjoyment of the game, you can go ahead. But on top of that, remember this is a persistent environment game, meaning you can lose everything you have even when you don't play.

    Rust is a game that you should play all the time, or never. As someone who enjoys playing different games and my personal life, I have made my decision between the two.    … Expand
  3. RunneR321
    Apr 7, 2020
    0
    Developers do not allow you to play with A4Tech mice because of their professional aptitude.
    Instead of modifying the anti-cheat, we just decided to block the A4Tech mouse...
    Buying a mouse specifically for Rust is stupid, there is no guarantee that the new mouse will not be blocked later, there is no guarantee that the developers will not like Your monitor, video card, and other devices    Developers do not allow you to play with A4Tech mice because of their professional aptitude.
    Instead of modifying the anti-cheat, we just decided to block the A4Tech mouse...
    Buying a mouse specifically for Rust is stupid, there is no guarantee that the new mouse will not be blocked later, there is no guarantee that the developers will not like Your monitor, video card, and other devices and accessories.

    I definitely do not recommend this game. Avoid it.    … Expand
  4. ewangi
    Mar 25, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a great game though some glitches
    Excellent game, not as much Survival as people can think, for now, it is mostly PvP and Loot oriented, Crafting system is simple, and base building is even more easy to use. Devs continue to do monthly updates to complete all missing and planned features, as well as fixing bugs as they come.

    by ebai emmanuel ewangi    … Expand
  5. Jhomas6
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    Tolles Spiel. Für den Anfänger mag das ganze sehr abschreckend wirken. Aber das Spiel ist ein riesiges Soziales Projekt mit so vielen Facetten. Man muss sich auf die Welt einlassen. Wenn man aber die Anfangsschwelle der Frustration überwunden hat. Kann einen das Spiel über Jahre hinweg fesseln.
  6. Dubsys
    Feb 16, 2020
    8
    The game gets better with every patch. It's currently a great game compared to how barebones it was in 2013
  7. FukRust
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    Complete **** You will lose several days of progress to hackers that will be banned hours later and nothing will be given back to you or done about it. They will aimbot you through your base and cheat in any way you could imagine. Cheaters can literally phase through your walls to take loot out of your base. It costs $35 for you to waste your life while koreans and russians spend $2 USD onComplete **** You will lose several days of progress to hackers that will be banned hours later and nothing will be given back to you or done about it. They will aimbot you through your base and cheat in any way you could imagine. Cheaters can literally phase through your walls to take loot out of your base. It costs $35 for you to waste your life while koreans and russians spend $2 USD on a copy and cheat their ass off because it costs less in other countries. Oh and everyone **** about their mice getting them banned? Simply upset that one niche form of cheating was bannable for LESS THAN A WEEK (don't worry there's already a work-around online if you simply google it)… Expand
  8. RiaskoFF
    Dec 14, 2019
    0
    There is not much difference between what the game was in 2014 and what it is now.
    Writing this review after delevopers decided to ban a whole hardware brand in their crusade against cheaters, which is absurd. Stay away from this game. It is not worth it. The most toxic community you will ever meet, people will laugh at you and your problems and call you names while you did nothing wrong.    There is not much difference between what the game was in 2014 and what it is now.
    Writing this review after delevopers decided to ban a whole hardware brand in their crusade against cheaters, which is absurd. Stay away from this game. It is not worth it. The most toxic community you will ever meet, people will laugh at you and your problems and call you names while you did nothing wrong.

    Just my 2 cents.    … Expand
  9. MaximMashkov
    Dec 13, 2019
    2
    I spent 1200 hours in this game. Never used macros. Today i entered the game and realised that actually I my hardware is in blacklist and I have to buy a new mouse. I have Bloody V3M, i understand that this mouse is used for macros, but most people use it just because it's comfortable. So, i think this is a stupid way to fight cheaters. Not cool. I had this mouse for around four years.
  10. Anton_VK
    Dec 13, 2019
    0
    No one has the right to decide what computer mouse keyboard I can use, except myself or the laws of the country of residence. In the Russian Federation there are no such laws, but there is a law "on consumer protection", which just violated the developers of this game(Rust).
  11. risenforces
    Dec 13, 2019
    0
    Developers violate consumer rights by blocking certain computer devices. Only ordinary users suffer from this, since the way to
    to bypass the lock has already been found, so cheaters can still use macros for shooting.
  12. GeralTuga
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    It's a scam, Fraudsters blocked access to the game because I have a4tech mouse and not from another manufacturer,
  13. KeltTsung
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    Garry sucking, **** yourself facepunch. You **** stupid kid. Freedom Bloody.
  14. ProR0k
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    Blaming me as a cheater for owning A4 Tech mouse. What next? I am out, nah.
  15. Never7Dice
    Dec 12, 2019
    4
    Banned for owning A4Tech X7 mouse. I own 5 of them in fact. And I own them for more years than Rust even exist. Preventively considering all A4Tech owners as cheaters is not legit way.
    Hope Facepunch will notice how much players they screwed up with that decision!
  16. farfhcog
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    Bloody mouse has banned,many peoples can played and i with my friends.But we don't using macros.#UnBanBloody
  17. SethLafuente
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Nice game but i don't really wan't to write much but all the people that gave Negative reviews are just crying because they got raided or the game is to hard for them git gud.
  18. MiranDaniel
    Nov 22, 2019
    7
    Great game I had a lot of fun playing it the game has a lot of potential and endless fun, official servers are only for big clans because solo players are not able to survive. Anticheat does not work at all.
  19. Wrong_Wizzli
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Tons of time spent on the game, amazing feelings after a successful raid or fight, butt explosion after a stupid loss of everything you had... This game emotionalize me like no any other game and that's why I really love Rust.
  20. HorseArmor
    Oct 9, 2019
    0
    Have played this game for over a year, I have 3639 hours played and I had to fight nonstop to enjoy myself at all for like a hour or so at a time. Developed a system to run rig with just a compound bow and they nerfed rig to nolonger have recycler. Got into using balloons and they blocked the windows so theres only one exit (balloons land near to random and sometimes you will find yourHave played this game for over a year, I have 3639 hours played and I had to fight nonstop to enjoy myself at all for like a hour or so at a time. Developed a system to run rig with just a compound bow and they nerfed rig to nolonger have recycler. Got into using balloons and they blocked the windows so theres only one exit (balloons land near to random and sometimes you will find your door in front of a wall and then you realize the balloon is stuck... only two options then, destroy balloon with 1k+ health or just /kill and come back for body, when you used to just use the other two portholes) and implemented newer flying vehicles that aren't necessary and break the game more than rig could. The graphics are sh!t, the game runs like @ss, and the people are all d!cks due to their constant struggle with the game. Personally don't understand why all games have to be so **** I came to this game hoping for inspiration and encouragement that the game industry is doing well because its a bit of a indie title and 76 went around saying it was gonna be a rust clone before it released buggy and broken... like this one. At least their halfway honest I guess. Don't buy. Not even on steam sale. I wouldn't even recommend playing for free because it is so frustrating, hurts the eyes and has no true depth or fun anymore. They just keep making the game worse too. I had better graphics when i started and now it looks worse than minecraft... which is really saying something.… Expand
  21. Iamaconsolpsnt
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Rust is not a wonderland of player interaction rust Ian women guy calling you a **** and threatening to raid you a guy with a bolt domeing you when you have nothing or gunning you down with an Ak teeing and tim tea bagging you and then you getting tilted then you later doing the same restarting the wipe
    Rust stay the way you are a nerve racking toxic cesspool get **** lr users
  22. Greets
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    This is one of the most immersive and exciting experiences in gaming that I've ever had. With 2K hours under my belt, I feel that I have a pretty good stand point from which I can leave a review. This game will frustrate you, demotivate you, and make you rage quit countless times, but it will also be the most rewarding, adrenaline-fueled adventure that you can get from a video game. OtherThis is one of the most immersive and exciting experiences in gaming that I've ever had. With 2K hours under my belt, I feel that I have a pretty good stand point from which I can leave a review. This game will frustrate you, demotivate you, and make you rage quit countless times, but it will also be the most rewarding, adrenaline-fueled adventure that you can get from a video game. Other survival games just don't compare to the savage, hierarchical nature that you find in Rust.

    So many of the negative reviews that I see on here come from players who have complaints about not being able to get a start on a server as someone who is new to the game. If you don't have the wherewithal to learn how to get past the initial barriers that may seem impossible at first, this game is just not for you. If you don't have the guts to play rust, then you shouldn't leave a scathing review because you weren't able to build a base right away after only a few hours of game play... Part of being a new player is dying... a lot.. Rather than dismissing the game, you should spend time on a low pop server to avoid the unforgiving nature of starting out solo on a server with 200 people on it. Welcome to rust BTW. Don't let the door hit you on your way out

    My only real issue with rust is the fact that there are the myriad of bugs that can sometimes affect the outcome of interactions between players (especially in pvp situations) - minicopter control issues, instantaneous death bugs, etc. It always sucks to lose your gear to some broken game mechanic. The community can be very toxic as well, but that's just something you have to get past if you want to enjoy this game.

    Yes - Rust brings out the toxics, the sociopaths, and the pvp chads that will leave you penniless, but under the surface there is a community of decent people that are willing to become allies or even friends if you earn their trust. If you are looking for a game with incredible building mechanics and pvp battles that will get your blood pumping, then play Rust.    … Expand
  23. Max23PL
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Good game but if you can play and you have good computer. You can play if you dont have time but with friends only.
  24. pythagore
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Best game
    so funny
    you have to choose servers wisely
    it need very unique kind of people
    because when you die you loose everything if you don't have a base
    but if you want to build a base it's easy when you are not close to a monument but anyone one to be close to monuments to boost progression and have advantage against other players .
    IN RUST DON'T TRUST ANYONE
  25. Ricardsouza
    Aug 5, 2019
    3
    Game looks like **** and is clunky as hell. Graphics are 2006-like, looks like Oblivion except it's smoother but the models, proportions and animations are as ugly. Want a good sandbox survival MMO go for Conan Exiles - unless you're a pleb who only play shooters, then stick to this poorly executed game while you wait for something more decent to show up in the market.
  26. Kiffa
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    It has been the best survival game before release, imagine now how much better it got after full release ? It has a ton of content that will force you to come back to rust over and over again. Let's go kill some nakeds !!!
  27. TheBigD-SMC
    Jul 6, 2019
    3
    This is a tough one to review. The game itself is quite beautiful and enticing, and was almost just what I was looking for; until I encountered "the game". Conceptually, I think this is a terrific game, but it attracts sort-of psychopathic/sociopathic people, and it ultimately descends into an immobile caste system of predator and prey.

    The idea of pvp in a world of brutal survivalism    This is a tough one to review. The game itself is quite beautiful and enticing, and was almost just what I was looking for; until I encountered "the game". Conceptually, I think this is a terrific game, but it attracts sort-of psychopathic/sociopathic people, and it ultimately descends into an immobile caste system of predator and prey.

    The idea of pvp in a world of brutal survivalism sounded great in theory. I bought the game for $9, which sounded like a deal. When I first started playing, it was the day before a server wipe, so I had a LOT of freedom and really took to the game. The next day, however, was just unplayable. The servers got wiped, and I spent the next few hours of game play unable to even get a base started from all of the people already killing me with guns. So now I'm hoping to get my $9 back. That's how miserable of a time I had after the server wipe. What would normally be considered disposable money, I want back.

    So the game strikes me (after a mere 4 days) as fundamentally flawed. It seems to be fun for people who are well-coordinated with others and just throw unending hours at gameplay, who can then gear up and just slaughter naked people who can't even defend themselves, let alone run away. Conversely, people like me -- someone just trying it out without a network of people to coordinate with yet -- have a nudity simulator, where you get to see how many steps you can take off the beaches of Normandy before you get a bullet to the head.

    Tragedy.    … Expand
  28. TTV_TriXmos
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    this game is addicting and fun especially with friends. after the recent updates the game has gotten more optimized and if your game doesn't run good its probably because you don not have 16 gigs of ram.It gets more fun as you play because you get better and then your able to clap kids
  29. cooldor
    Jun 26, 2019
    5
    Played Rust from early release and have over 1,900+ hrs in game. Will say the developers have done much over the years to improve the game. Unfortunately being a survival game seems to bring out the worse in players (ie - toxic player environment & seems to be getting worse). Being a new player (solo) going to a populated server be prepared for a lot of frustration (highly likely to bePlayed Rust from early release and have over 1,900+ hrs in game. Will say the developers have done much over the years to improve the game. Unfortunately being a survival game seems to bring out the worse in players (ie - toxic player environment & seems to be getting worse). Being a new player (solo) going to a populated server be prepared for a lot of frustration (highly likely to be picked on - hard..). The game has reverted back to a system where you have to learn how to make virtually everything, making going solo even for experienced players extremely difficult. Offline raiding the norm with lots of players that seem to have nothing better to do with their time. Game can easily turn into a time 'black hole' trying to keep ahead of raiders. Having to get authorization for every trap in friends base (and living in a time zone 8 hrs. different than most friends - like me) can be a nightmare. Visually & functionally the game is quite good, unfortunately many of the players make it not worth the effort. Also (with friends help) can build a virtual Fort Knox but come the start of the next month all you'll have is a torch & a rock without any clothes or a home.… Expand
  30. elmedico
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Over all these years, this game got better and better. First it was buggy, almost unplayable - but after all the great updates and the content, the developers gave us players, the game makes fun and is unbeatable in this genre. Find a game similar to Rust, that provides you the same features - you'll soon come to a dead end on that road. The game still recieves updates every month, forOver all these years, this game got better and better. First it was buggy, almost unplayable - but after all the great updates and the content, the developers gave us players, the game makes fun and is unbeatable in this genre. Find a game similar to Rust, that provides you the same features - you'll soon come to a dead end on that road. The game still recieves updates every month, for free - with no additional costs. A rarity these days.

    Get it, if you like to build, survive and play with or against others! With almost 600 hours playtime, I'm recommending Rust and giving it a 10 out of 10 score.    … Expand
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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. CD-Action
    May 16, 2018
    50
    Despite having spent four years in Early Access the game is still very far from being finished. [04/2018, p.65]
  2. GameStar
    Mar 1, 2018
    69
    PvP-heavy survival game for gamers resistant to frustration, with weaknesses in construction and discovery.
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  3. IGN
    Feb 23, 2018
    70
    For competitive players who want a mix of survival and crafting, Rust is the best there is; for everyone else, there are plenty of other games.
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