Rust

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  1. bermartos
    Jan 15, 2015
    8
    Most of the comments here are from a year ago or more. Now the game runs perfect and it's very fun. Nice graphics, not so good community, but in overall the experience is very enjoyable. If you want to survive here you have to RUN.
  2. INSI
    Mar 30, 2016
    8
    Rust is very much a love or hate relationship. Taking a step away from most survival games but still being recognisable. The game has good systems in place and has evolved a lot since its first early access iteration. Still the community is salty and people who do not like so raw experiences should not buy this game.
  3. 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
  4. Pr0SkillZ
    Jul 14, 2016
    8
    The game is still in early development thus having small bugs is okay. As for the community, it's pure cancer. There is very high possibility to get killed on sight. Large groups of players have a lot of advantages over solo players, making the game very hard for the lone wolves. I do not recommend playing this game alone as it will be extremely hard to keep up with other players.
    The    The game is still in early development thus having small bugs is okay. As for the community, it's pure cancer. There is very high possibility to get killed on sight. Large groups of players have a lot of advantages over solo players, making the game very hard for the lone wolves. I do not recommend playing this game alone as it will be extremely hard to keep up with other players.
    The game has a great concept and good building mechanics, you can gather resources, unlock stuff, craft them, gather more resources and build a base.
    There still is more room for improvements, the game is still in early development and its getting weekly updates.
    This game is not for those who want to have fun (unless you like to get killed over and over and over again).    … Expand
  5. Melgacius
    Feb 24, 2017
    8
    1- GENERAL

    Rust it's an open world, survival, crafting, building, sandbox game. Confusing? Well, I've skipped the first person perspective and the fact it is still in early access. What a cliche. There's not much of a story in the game. You spawn naked in an island, equipped with a rock and a torch, why? I do not know, I have to admit, and your only purpose is to survive... no matter    1- GENERAL

    Rust it's an open world, survival, crafting, building, sandbox game. Confusing? Well, I've skipped the first person perspective and the fact it is still in early access. What a cliche.

    There's not much of a story in the game. You spawn naked in an island, equipped with a rock and a torch, why? I do not know, I have to admit, and your only purpose is to survive... no matter what.

    The game is permanently multiplayer, so you need internet connection at all time. No solo or PvE official servers.

    2- GAMEPLAY

    It's very important to start by saying that this game is not to play alone. If you do not have friends, or you do not like to play in groups you'll have a bad time in Rust. This is not a fase, developers openly state that the game is to be played in clans, and all the changes they made are to nerf the gameplay for the solo player, and to buff the clan experience of the game. Saying that, if you like to play in official game servers, and essentially vanilla, this is not the game for you.

    Fortunately Rust has tons of non official servers, modded, not modded, PvP, PvE... if you can imagine it, you'll probably find it. So, it may take a while but you will surely find a server that you like in this game.

    This seems very negative, but it not ends there. The community is toxic as hell. You will find all kind of negative personalities in this game, most of the time they are together in the same clan, and their sole purpose in the game is to ruin the fun for the other players. In the other hand, and again, if you search carefully, you'll find a server with good and cool people to play in. You just need to be persistent, and not give up.

    It's not over yet. My personal experience in official servers is short, but I admit that is common to find people with hacks. But, generally speaking, no one likes those. Finding people with VAC bans history playing Rust is not uncommon.

    Just to finish the dark side of Rust, clans will raid you to death, you will be door camped, you'll be roof shooted, you'll be griefed, you'll be bashed.

    Still here? Still reading? So everything is bad? No! Rust it's an awesome game, and I love it!

    Starting with the devs. Super active, weekly updating the game. Everything is good in the game? No glitches or bugs? No, but we know that the background team is working all the time, so they are not running away with your money.

    So, what do you do in Rust? You grind, you craft, you hunt, you craft, you build, you grind, you craft, you raid, and you're raided. Most of all, you can choose how to play the game, you can find the Rust you like and play it. Even if you want to play solo, like I do, you can find a server for solo players where you are not always in disadvantage against big clans.

    Base building plays an important role in the game, and you'll spend some time building, improving and optimizing your base.

    Maybe the most important aspect of Rust is the social one. You have to talk to people, making friends or allies is very important. Your allies and you can make a good defensive block against raiders, and ultimately that can mean that at the end of the day you are alive and with all your stuff.

    I've met a lot of cool people in Rust. One of the only games that make me add friends to my Steam's friendlist. We plan and share stuff (game related) when needed, and we simply care with this new friends ingame status.

    PvP is the core of the game. You can find great PvE servers, with great people and admins, but to play Rust you'll surely spend most of your time with PvP. And Rust is unforgiven. It's brutal in his essence. You will lose your stuff. You'll lose it, surely more than once. You have to know how to accept that. If you're unable to accept that concept, Rust it's not for you, just play "Don't Starve Together". Improve you fighting skills, be smart, and you'll be fine.

    3- CONCLUSION

    Rust is now priced at 19,99€, but is quite common to find it on sale, or in a bundle. I've purchased the game in a bundle, and I was not very enthusiastic about playing it. I've tried it and now I'm completely hooked. I'm addicted. I love the game and it worths the pricetag with or without a sale. So be sure to try it.    … Expand
  6. UncleEd
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    Rust is the game you would wish existed back in the heyday of MMORPGS. Unforgiving PVP with consequences, where you can end up literally dominating the entire server. So, if you are the sort of person who enjoys tension in online PVP games, this should sound very good to your ears. And Rust honestly delivered in building that tense, insecure atmosphere in my first couple of hours. YouRust is the game you would wish existed back in the heyday of MMORPGS. Unforgiving PVP with consequences, where you can end up literally dominating the entire server. So, if you are the sort of person who enjoys tension in online PVP games, this should sound very good to your ears. And Rust honestly delivered in building that tense, insecure atmosphere in my first couple of hours. You start naked, with a piece of rock. You mine ores, destroy trees, build your first weapon and just try to survive. Any animal, any player is your potential murderer and players won’t hesitate to murder you and loot all your things.

    The more I played though, the more I observed how this is not a game “for me”. Even when you are offline, your base can be raided and everything you have can be stolen. The community is beyond toxic, but that’s kind of expected for this sort of game. Servers usually reset weekly, biweekly or monthly, preventing many players from everlasting slavery and giving everyone a chance to start on equal terms. But that comes with a caveat: All the benefits you earned by your grinding will be lost no matter what.

    Also, it should be mentioned that Rust offers some “lite” pay-to-win items. You can purchase things which appear to be only cosmetic, but do actually provide some gameplay advantages.

    Rust is a good game for people with a very specific taste in games. It achieves what it’s going for, but ultimately is not a game most people would be willing to invest their time in, including myself. If you are a solo player, stay away from Rust. If you have limited time to invest in one game, stay away from Rust. If a mature community is important for you, stay away from Rust. But if this type of extremely unforgiving game is what you and your group of friends are looking for, you may actually love it.

    7.5/10    … Expand
  7. Fanchylul
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Наверное, самый качественный выживач на данный момент. Большое комьюнити, живые сервера, красивая графика, атмосферный сеттинг, отточенные до идеала геймплейные механики
  8. bastobasto
    Apr 15, 2018
    8
    Rust is a game extremely fun to play. It's good graphics,a ( surprisingly ) not boring farming system give make me want to play it, a good building system and a wipe system. Unfortunatly, the community is the most toxic that I have ever seen and playing alone is IMPOSSIBLE. I have never managed to get anything better than a iron axe that I have received from a friendly player ( THANKS GODRust is a game extremely fun to play. It's good graphics,a ( surprisingly ) not boring farming system give make me want to play it, a good building system and a wipe system. Unfortunatly, the community is the most toxic that I have ever seen and playing alone is IMPOSSIBLE. I have never managed to get anything better than a iron axe that I have received from a friendly player ( THANKS GOD THERE IS A CANADIAN SERVER ! ).… Expand
  9. theend1212
    Nov 12, 2018
    8
    8/10 if you don't play with friends that already know how to play you will be constantly kill solo is basically impossible getting killed by clans with ak's well your just trying to get a **** starter base up and I recommend trying to join a clan or a small group of experienced players and before that trying to find a pvp server to get your bow and rifle skills up to par with the other8/10 if you don't play with friends that already know how to play you will be constantly kill solo is basically impossible getting killed by clans with ak's well your just trying to get a **** starter base up and I recommend trying to join a clan or a small group of experienced players and before that trying to find a pvp server to get your bow and rifle skills up to par with the other players so you don't get destroyed in any encounter with a person because 9/10 people you find will just try to kill you.

    the reason why I love this game so much is the pvp your heart will be racing because you can lose hours of work in the matter of seconds    … Expand
  10. MgrDonut
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
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    This is best survival game ever.
    This game have good graphic.
    PvP or PvE server
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  11. 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
  12. TrukfitSteezy
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    This game had me hooked initially, and I played the hell out of it. The very nature of the game design though can be quite frustrating if you're not playing with a group of friends as you'll be mercilessly killed on sight over and over and that can just suck all the fun out of the game. This was one of the first games I encountered with open world building and survival back in the day andThis game had me hooked initially, and I played the hell out of it. The very nature of the game design though can be quite frustrating if you're not playing with a group of friends as you'll be mercilessly killed on sight over and over and that can just suck all the fun out of the game. This was one of the first games I encountered with open world building and survival back in the day and it got me hooked on that genre.… Expand
  13. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Good cooperative survivor. Of the minuses after pumping the entire server, people leave it and you have to go to another server and start busy.
  14. MrPajamas
    May 16, 2021
    8
    Warning: This is not so much a review, but rather my experience and a little story associated with this game.

    Rust was almost a job for me for a while. I played the game all the time because I just wanted to survive and build the best base and that's actually a plus and minus of the whole game. I'll try to explain it to you. I don't play the game today and I don't know if anything has    Warning: This is not so much a review, but rather my experience and a little story associated with this game.

    Rust was almost a job for me for a while. I played the game all the time because I just wanted to survive and build the best base and that's actually a plus and minus of the whole game. I'll try to explain it to you. I don't play the game today and I don't know if anything has changed, but I will be based on what I experienced and what it was like. I learned about Rust from a friend that this is such a real Minecraft in multiplayer. Subsequently, I saw a few of Pedro's videos from the game and I really liked the game overall. So I decided to buy it and try it. I was really satisfied. So I also recommended the game to friends from my area, and Rust just bought one of them. He was happy with the game as well, so we started playing the game together on one server. We played the game here and there once a week. It didn't take long and we lost everything. Our house, raw materials, our items. We have found that Rust is not just a game for a Saturday night, but a game that you have to play regularly every day for a few hours to have the best ingredients and to regularly maintain your house, which will decompose over time and therefore you have to constantly harvesting wood. So we played the game actively, especially me even without my already mentioned friend with the intention of getting at least some raw materials, so that I don't wake up the next day with the fact that our bass was killed by some fighters. Let me tell you, I haven't experienced more stress in the game than here. Not just me. Even my friend, with whom I played the game, said how stressful it is that the next day, for example, our 100 hours of logging will be discarded. The game, which should be fun, has literally become a survival of survival, where we tried to be the best we could. As a result, I don't know if it was good or not. On the one hand, we were scared that someone would be one step ahead with better equipment and destroy us, and we would lose everything, but on the one hand, no game could create such a sense of survival in me as Rust. So this would be the end of my little story about how my friend Rust and I were mating. When I look back at the game and think about what it was like, I thought in the final that it was great. Although at that moment it was a few hours of struggling and trying to survive, but in retrospect I like to remember how my friend and I were always afraid to turn on the game the next day, if we are alive at all and there was no one stronger and didn't have time to kill us. So for me, this is a great game. Do you want a proper multiplayer survival? Okay. Rust is a great choice, but don't forget that you have to immerse yourself in the game fully and forget about the real world, because if you don't play the game enough, the stronger one will just kill you one fine day and that's beautiful for Rust :) :D    … Expand
  15. PickUpThatCan
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    People who are complaining about toxicity and griefing are not very smart. The whole base game is build around that but if you don't like that stuff and still want to play the game there's like hundreds of roleplaying and pvp disabled servers where you might have more fun especially if your new.
  16. BaldursThones
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    This game is fun if you enjoy the survivalist fantasy, but sometimes it can get incredibly frustrating and you should not play this game if you get angry easily.
  17. Boris1
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
    Rust is a game that forces you to spend a huge amount of time, but it's a pleasure to spend it, you constantly have to contact other players and only you can choose how. 2500 hours 8/10
  18. CactiKo
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    A pretty fun game to play with friends and lots of interesting stuff to do but spending a lot of time on something and it being obliterated instantly by other players is not the best.
  19. OniGioRi
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Rust is a fun survival game which is especially fun with friends. You'll need to give it some time as there is a lot to learn but when you get a hang of it it's easily one of those games where you can spend numerous hours.
  20. Wesshole
    May 19, 2014
    7
    I'm really quite enjoying Rust. It's not really the gameplay that makes me feel this way, I think the gameplay is actually quite repetitive, and sometimes boring. The thing that has me kept playing is the interaction between you and your fellow 'survivors'. It's intruiging how players interact with each other, some of them nice, most of em close to pure evil. The 'not feeling safe' vibe isI'm really quite enjoying Rust. It's not really the gameplay that makes me feel this way, I think the gameplay is actually quite repetitive, and sometimes boring. The thing that has me kept playing is the interaction between you and your fellow 'survivors'. It's intruiging how players interact with each other, some of them nice, most of em close to pure evil. The 'not feeling safe' vibe is thanks to that, very exciting, and makes you want to keep playing, and making your base inpenetrable.
    It's not fun for everyone, so if you're having doubt, wait a few weeks or months for the next update, don't forget it's barely an alpha!    … Expand
  21. locoporweb
    Jan 6, 2014
    7
    Bom jogo, mas como alfa falta muita coisa, preciso a implementação urgente de um mapa, melhor sistema para salvar o jogo e para jogar com amigos, além de claro, sistema de progressão, pontuação e seria muito bom, reputação.
    Mas muitos não preferem nada disso, vamos ver o que acontece...
  22. HungryCats1996
    Jan 10, 2014
    7
    OK, this is an alpha, so we shouldn't expect too much as far as appearances, gameplay, etc. HOWEVER, it would be nice if it were actually possible to find resources (e.g., minerals or rocks) in the vicinity of all of the damned rocky hills in the area. I'm running around for a half hour just to find some rocks so I can make a hatchet, and there are none to be found, even though the sceneryOK, this is an alpha, so we shouldn't expect too much as far as appearances, gameplay, etc. HOWEVER, it would be nice if it were actually possible to find resources (e.g., minerals or rocks) in the vicinity of all of the damned rocky hills in the area. I'm running around for a half hour just to find some rocks so I can make a hatchet, and there are none to be found, even though the scenery looks like what the glaciers left behind when they retreated. The game clearly needs a lot of work, so it's probably worth waiting a month or so at least before trying it out. The community seems to be mixed between friendlies (the first guy I met gave me a pair of pants!!!), and homicidal maniacs (last guy I met hit me with an axe while I was running around at night, causing me to bleed to death shortly after). I think the develop might want to think about possible incentives/disincentives for players not to immediately slaughter newbies when the game is finalized...… Expand
  23. Speary
    Jun 17, 2014
    7
    For what it sets out to accomplish, Rust Alpha is an incomplete yet enjoyable game. Starting out with a rock, a torch, and a respectably-large open world, players are pitched against nature and one another in an endless contest to survive—pants optional. Fair warning: savable progress is not a feature. In the likelihood that you find yourself on the wrong end of a gun or mauled byFor what it sets out to accomplish, Rust Alpha is an incomplete yet enjoyable game. Starting out with a rock, a torch, and a respectably-large open world, players are pitched against nature and one another in an endless contest to survive—pants optional. Fair warning: savable progress is not a feature. In the likelihood that you find yourself on the wrong end of a gun or mauled by radioactive bears, let's just say I hope you weren't carrying anything valuable. Now, onto the review.

    Without a doubt, the allure of multiplayer survival feeds on human interaction. Encounters in Rust are, for lack of a better word, exhilarating. Will this stranger kill you and dash away hours of scavenging for hard-earned gear? Or will he fall to your gun, doubling your day's bounty as you loot his limp corpse? Perhaps he doesn't want to fight, and will just leave you in peace. Or maybe, just maybe, he'll reach out to you, and as partners you'll conquer more than you could possibly imagine. The thrill of running into (or trying to avoid) other players is not easily replicated; it's something you'd have to experience for yourself.

    The survival-themed features of this game match its straightforward playstyle and down-to-earth feel. The items you gather can be used to craft shelter, armor and weapons, as well as food and medical supplies. Status effects are self-explanatory. If you're not wearing clothes at night, you become cold and burn calories quicker; if you take damage, you have a chance to bleed and lose more health over time. Most "man-made" structures (those not built by players but occurring naturally on the map) contain valuables but are guarded by radiation, indicated by a meter next to your health bar and a distinct Geiger counter sound; irradiated players die quickly. Crafting and construction makes Minecraft look difficult. The rudimentary characteristics make it easy to understand from the get-go, though this may prove disappointing for those seeking depth in a game.

    Where Rust deserves criticism is in its inability to distinguish itself from its most similar competitor, DayZ., which boasts a greater world depth, crafting variety, and polished appearance. At just $10 less, I couldn't recommend going for a straight downgrade. I am worried that Rust was released too soon, and by the time the finished product is ready, people will have already lost interest. While many of us early adopters may appreciate its minimalist approach, things will have to change to keep it from growing stale over the coming months and years.

    The game is remarkably well-optimized in terms of file space, taking up just 1.7 GB; however, a look at the graphics and you'll understand why. The options menu provides very little control over how your game looks, giving you a sliding bar for "render quality" and checkboxes for water reflections and VSync. Even at maximum quality, sharp polygon edges and reused textures are everywhere. There is a noticeable draw distance whenever you approach mountains or rocks from far away, and up close the object borders suffer from a real lack of antialiasing. DayZ looks comparatively beautiful. That being said, Rust will definitely play on setups that can't handle the former.

    For $20, Rust is a hell of a ride. It is a fine break from the overwhelming complexity of AAA titles, and reminds players like me why we love gaming in the first place. The experience only gets better with friends playing. But for this game to become anything more than a flash in the pan, it will need to become something that sets itself aside from the now-better competition.    … Expand
  24. muddyboy
    Apr 18, 2015
    7
    *This is a review of the remake, not legacy*

    I like this game. It's fun, it's enjoyable, and it's the perfect balance of unique and classic. It blends traditional survival elements with newer ideas that many haven't tried. It's got your average survival progression: start with nothing, get wood, get resources, build a base, protect yourself. However, there are some fairly unique    *This is a review of the remake, not legacy*

    I like this game. It's fun, it's enjoyable, and it's the perfect balance of unique and classic. It blends traditional survival elements with newer ideas that many haven't tried. It's got your average survival progression: start with nothing, get wood, get resources, build a base, protect yourself. However, there are some fairly unique elements in play. For instance, airdrops. Every few in game days a plane will fly over head, dropping crates of goodies for anyone willing to grab it. It can bring tons of people towards a single location and can create thrilling and exciting firefights over some loot. Raiding is fun as well. Blowing up a person's wall and stealing their stuff can be very satisfying. Rad towns also add a new level of play, as they require you to essentially put yourself in harms way to get any loot. This mechanic can be annoying at times, but it can still be enjoyable.The community is divided, however. Some will want to find friends to work together with and build a huge city. Some, however, will prefer to work alone and kill as many people as they can see. I think this is great. It forces you to decide who to trust and how to plan out your attacks.

    it has some flaws, however, such as the difficulty of actually getting anywhere. A lot of the time you'll spend hours gathering resources and collecting loot, only to be shot by a random player so they can take all your hard earned loot. It can also be riddled with hackers at times, and this can make the game very frustrating. It's also not very singleplayer friendly, as without a group you're basically defenseless.

    Overall, I'd give this game a 7/10. It's unique and fun but can be irritating. It is definitely a game that you will unintentionally log a lot of hours into.    … Expand
  25. FacundoCritics
    Jul 10, 2016
    7
    Otro early access de supervivencia, pero a diferencia del resto, tiene una comunidad muy activa, es muy divertido con amigos. Muchos bugs, falta de contenido, desnivelado a los jugadores solitarios. Muchas cosas que mejorar pero es divertido.
  26. thefambo
    Jul 17, 2016
    7
    Rust has potential to be one of the BEST games out there, and I have high hopes it one day will be. But for now Facepunch is doing there best to develop the game and it is in early access. Yes, there are glitches. Yes, all your favorite game features aren't implemented yet, but one day when the game is finished I will gladly give Rust and 10.
  27. Schoobs
    Oct 2, 2016
    7
    I have a love/hate relationship with Rust. I've seen it change as many times as I've seen that Rusty sunset... Plenty of times and I can say you get some real intense moments in this game. You'll spend 25 minutes, prone on the side of a hill, waiting on the footsteps quickly approaching you. You'll also rage quit for weeks end on after having your home base raided while you we're gone...I have a love/hate relationship with Rust. I've seen it change as many times as I've seen that Rusty sunset... Plenty of times and I can say you get some real intense moments in this game. You'll spend 25 minutes, prone on the side of a hill, waiting on the footsteps quickly approaching you. You'll also rage quit for weeks end on after having your home base raided while you we're gone... Gone raiding other bases,
    7/10    … Expand
  28. ThatJCGuy
    Jan 5, 2017
    7
    This game as so much potential to be amazing. The concept is very intriguing... you wake up naked on a beach, you have a rock, a torch, now go survive!

    Pros: Concept, gameplay can be solo or coop, variety of maps & sever types.
    Cons: Optimization is horrid - graphics are laggy, twitchy etc. Every "update" seems to negatively impact the game from a performance standpoint.
  29. Palexus
    Feb 28, 2018
    7
    Rust in current state is more like some kind of MMO game rather then a survival. Atmosphere of the Legacy times is completely lost in endless farming simulator. Shooting and perfomance is SH*T.

    Rust Legacy - 8/10
    Current Rust - 5/10
  30. LiquidLutetium
    Feb 24, 2018
    7
    Despite being sometimes monotonous with little to do but farming, crafting, and combat, it still manages to be quite enjoyable and many fun twists can be put on it which allow for a much better playing experience. This includes the official servers as well the community/modded servers, with various twists such as battlefield, easier loot, and others. It can be discouraging if you don'tDespite being sometimes monotonous with little to do but farming, crafting, and combat, it still manages to be quite enjoyable and many fun twists can be put on it which allow for a much better playing experience. This includes the official servers as well the community/modded servers, with various twists such as battlefield, easier loot, and others. It can be discouraging if you don't have a group as it can be very hard to play on larger servers, but this can easily be countered, and finding people to group with isn't hard despite the negative community.… Expand
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#58 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

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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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