Rust

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6.4

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  1. Phumbels
    May 24, 2014
    1
    The game is in alpha so there is still room for change but I would recommend NOT to buy this game if you have a social life or a job. It is impossible. The whole sleeper concept and living in a wasteland is a neat idea but a horrible part of the game. Unless you can virtually live a second life on this game you won't enjoy it. It sounds cool but I don't know what the developers wereThe game is in alpha so there is still room for change but I would recommend NOT to buy this game if you have a social life or a job. It is impossible. The whole sleeper concept and living in a wasteland is a neat idea but a horrible part of the game. Unless you can virtually live a second life on this game you won't enjoy it. It sounds cool but I don't know what the developers were thinking when they implemented the sleeper aspect of the game. Even when you aren't playing your character still stays online in "sleep" mode where other players who can stay online all day and night can just come along and kill/rob you. Avoid this game for now, save your money. I wish I had.… Expand
  2. Dragnamous
    Dec 23, 2015
    1
    The graphics in this game are almost as bad as the performance. The devs also seem adamant that neither needs any work, and instead choose to focus on MORE GUNS! This is just the first complaint of many. The community is without a doubt the worst I've ever seen in a video game. Gameplay-wise, there is nothing notable, and server / client lag ruins any fun you might have fighting. Not toThe graphics in this game are almost as bad as the performance. The devs also seem adamant that neither needs any work, and instead choose to focus on MORE GUNS! This is just the first complaint of many. The community is without a doubt the worst I've ever seen in a video game. Gameplay-wise, there is nothing notable, and server / client lag ruins any fun you might have fighting. Not to mention the joke that is balance.

    Do not waste even $20 on this game. You will most likely regret it just like I did, and the devs really don't deserve it.    … Expand
  3. Zupper
    Apr 28, 2017
    1
    This game is highly irritating if not played in a group so if you like to play alone and stay calm, AVOID IT!!
    In addition, the "eac" anticheat system could throw you out of the game at any time, and forever, without any appeal, even if you have never used a cheat. forewarned is forearmed
  4. killace
    Feb 18, 2018
    1
    I would not recommend getting into rust as it currently stands (febuary 18th, 2018). while the concept is great and I admit to having several fun runs on various servers the game is overall enjoyable. right now there is FAR too much grinding, blueprints give clans massive advantages and a large minority of players are super experienced 1000+ hour tryhards who steamroll anyone who doesn'tI would not recommend getting into rust as it currently stands (febuary 18th, 2018). while the concept is great and I admit to having several fun runs on various servers the game is overall enjoyable. right now there is FAR too much grinding, blueprints give clans massive advantages and a large minority of players are super experienced 1000+ hour tryhards who steamroll anyone who doesn't know all the workings of the game.

    pros:
    -if you can get a team together it can be very rewarding
    -survival mechanics can be interesting.
    -you can get creative and build interesting bases.

    cons:
    -many players are 2000 hr+ tryhards. they genuinely ruin the game.
    -playing solo is next to impossible after the BP and upkeep updates
    -grinding is very extensive and unfun, you will be grinding 90% of the time
    -EXTREMELY hostile playerbase & community, expect very few positive encounters
    -resets at the end of every month wipe all progress.
    -nights are pitch black, meaning you will be stuck in your base half the time doing nothing.

    no one I know wants to play rust anymore because they are burnt out from how unrewarding it is as a game.    … Expand
  5. bocomomark
    Nov 27, 2021
    1
    First off this review is in the context of it being a $40 game with no demo or trial. Trust me if they offered a one week trial or if it was a $10 game, I'd give it 10/10. This game is a toxic grindfest and it's not up to AAA title play standards (because it's not an AAA title?). Expect floating vegetation, water land interfaces that glitch, and a klunky glitchy building system. If youFirst off this review is in the context of it being a $40 game with no demo or trial. Trust me if they offered a one week trial or if it was a $10 game, I'd give it 10/10. This game is a toxic grindfest and it's not up to AAA title play standards (because it's not an AAA title?). Expect floating vegetation, water land interfaces that glitch, and a klunky glitchy building system. If you have over 40 hours a week to devote to a game, this might be for you. Or if you just want to binge for a 2-3 days and then walk away. But otherwise I can't imagine it not being a regrettable experience.… Expand
  6. Hippoeggs
    Jul 13, 2020
    1
    this game is bad. and the game play is under anything i have played. it forces you to be on the game all the time. which isnt good game design since the player probably wants to have a life outside of the game.
  7. denikght
    Jan 24, 2021
    1
    Disgusting.

    The most rotten game and rotten community. Everyone you meet wants to kill you. You can't leave the house without getting killed. From survival in this game is one name. I'm dead before my character had time to get hungry. What the developers add tools, decorations, furniture and other jokes is not clear. At the same time, they turn the game into a stupid shooting game    Disgusting.

    The most rotten game and rotten community.
    Everyone you meet wants to kill you.
    You can't leave the house without getting killed.
    From survival in this game is one name. I'm dead before my character had time to get hungry.
    What the developers add tools, decorations, furniture and other jokes is not clear. At the same time, they turn the game into a stupid shooting game for dibiles, where there is no place for all this variety of scenery.

    0 out of 10. I do not recommend playing it if you are not an aggressive baboon.    … Expand
  8. Bigmacc
    Jun 7, 2021
    1
    Game is absolutely trash on console read this review and do not buy it! Worst 70 bucks I ever spent
  9. crayven
    Feb 7, 2017
    0
    I would give this garbage a 1 for effort but the HUGE Douchebag heading this project - yes that's you "Garry" who does nothing but keep spitting on the people who PAY HIS **** WAGE made me rate this a ZERO.
    First of all this is nothing innovative - you're butt naked and get thrown around with immature pricks who think camping your bow wielding ass with AK47s is "skill".
    Also if you are    I would give this garbage a 1 for effort but the HUGE Douchebag heading this project - yes that's you "Garry" who does nothing but keep spitting on the people who PAY HIS **** WAGE made me rate this a ZERO.
    First of all this is nothing innovative - you're butt naked and get thrown around with immature pricks who think camping your bow wielding ass with AK47s is "skill".
    Also if you are alone...you are basically a victim or a ninja and SEAL team 6 needs you. Seriously if you are alone, don't..just..don't buy this.

    Then the monumental **** in chief decides that he doesn't like your character the way he is so he gives you a big fat dick! Literally.
    If you're wondering: "But dude, a big dick is cool". No.NO it's not. You can't **** anyone but it is a huge target for all those idiots to shoot at.
    And wouldn't you know it? You TAKE MORE DAMAGE. Whoop-de-doo!

    But wait, Garry Newdouche-man has more 'bright' ideas. That's right!
    FEMALE characters. Wow, hey this is nice, right?
    Uhm..no. Again, in typical SJW retard fashion this is not to add more options ( "you never had options hurrrr" ) but to...make a point...about...something.
    Not sure what exactly and nobody really is actually as they keep murdering each other and not debating gender politics as this **** clown thinks 12 years olds with guns are.

    Go check out Conan Exiles and leave this douchenozzle and arrogant ass in the bin where he belongs.
    Or prove him right that you are "spoiled idiots" ( his words ) and buy his crap.    … Expand
  10. TheAngoda
    Jan 29, 2014
    0
    This game has a lot of potential. That being said the current state of the game is basically unplayable. It has no aspects of a PvE world like the developers intended on. I found not problem trying to "survive" in the wild. The wolves and bears and zombies don't scare me its the people that do. This game is FULL of bandits and its an automatic shoot on sight. It is impossible to accomplishThis game has a lot of potential. That being said the current state of the game is basically unplayable. It has no aspects of a PvE world like the developers intended on. I found not problem trying to "survive" in the wild. The wolves and bears and zombies don't scare me its the people that do. This game is FULL of bandits and its an automatic shoot on sight. It is impossible to accomplish anything in this game when it is full of trolls, hackers(they use speed hacks to glitch into your houses),and bandits. Like I said this game has a lot of potential so I will pay attention to it in the future when a few updates come out and such but for now I refuse to play this "game".… Expand
  11. alex_dragon
    Nov 3, 2014
    0
    0/10

    the developers of the game just left Rust to develop other games and they are going to leave rust as it is. never going to buy any of your games ever again, look forward to all your new products/ games and see how it turned into trash. do not buy this game or any other games made by the same people its not worth it, they likes to grab people's money then run off while making    0/10

    the developers of the game just left Rust to develop other games and they are going to leave rust as it is.

    never going to buy any of your games ever again, look forward to all your new products/ games and see how it turned into trash.

    do not buy this game or any other games made by the same people its not worth it, they likes to grab people's money then run off while making some **** excuse.

    from devs of all games you guys are the worst.    … Expand
  12. kcanon112
    Jan 25, 2014
    0
    Had potential but the dev had a good idea but the execution was poor, hackers and cheaters WILL ruin the game for you. Maybe it will be in a couple of years but I would stay away. I got the game for free and it's still not worth the download.
  13. Prawno
    Jan 19, 2014
    0
    There is a review below me by "Cylian1" Which explains every problem i had with this god awful game. I'm looking into a refund currently. If not i will stop payment with my credit card company and risk losing my steam account. I am in awe in how blatantly money grubbing the developer is with this game. You think that would be motivation to make the game excellent. Nope :/ I will neverThere is a review below me by "Cylian1" Which explains every problem i had with this god awful game. I'm looking into a refund currently. If not i will stop payment with my credit card company and risk losing my steam account. I am in awe in how blatantly money grubbing the developer is with this game. You think that would be motivation to make the game excellent. Nope :/ I will never touch this game. EVER..… Expand
  14. nif90
    Dec 30, 2013
    0
    Played this game when it was still free on facepunch, i hardly see any major improvements so far, just new items and interface. its still the same going and 20 bucks for it now on steam? ripping off many users on such a poor game even if its in alpha.

    Please save your money and look for other survival games.
  15. Soothsayer77
    Dec 29, 2013
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although it is in Alpha the game is currently a brutal mess The player base are pvp which in itself is not a bad thing however the difference in power between fresh spawns and those already established makes it a grind just to survive the first day There is no give in the player base and the actual tone of the servers is juvenile to say the least The game concept itself is sound however resources are currently inadequate in game making it next to impossible for new players to get any enjoyment out of the game as it currently stands .
    Overall I would recommend people wait for the finished product but right now if I could get a refund from steam I would     … Expand
  16. cactisquid
    Jan 24, 2014
    0
    Horrible. Bugs aside, there is no point to the game. Runs horrible, Looks terrible, laggy servers, no core gameplay, no rewards for completing anything. Just a waste of time all around. Garry really fudged up a brilliant concept.. Like other reviewers said, This was excellent in concept, but horrible execution. Hey Garry, i highly suggest you start hanging out with Dean Hall more. You canHorrible. Bugs aside, there is no point to the game. Runs horrible, Looks terrible, laggy servers, no core gameplay, no rewards for completing anything. Just a waste of time all around. Garry really fudged up a brilliant concept.. Like other reviewers said, This was excellent in concept, but horrible execution. Hey Garry, i highly suggest you start hanging out with Dean Hall more. You can learn a thing or two.

    I really really want this game to be good. Sadly, i don't think any amount of work is going to solve the developers decisions and horrible coding. I really hope i'm wrong and the game turns out great. Other developers need to realize that if the game's alpha is in this poor of shape, then maybe you should wait to put it up for early access.    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. danno6969
    Jun 16, 2014
    0
    GAMERS BEWARE!!!!!
    The game is great but the game owners are CROOKS.. Gamers BEWARE.. After purchaseing the game and playing for 2 months I and 4 others got Band from the game RUST.. I heard of them doing this but I didn't believe them. The disclaimer does state they can ban you anytime from the servers if you hack or cheat. The thing they don't tell you is that they can BAN you without a    GAMERS BEWARE!!!!!
    The game is great but the game owners are CROOKS.. Gamers BEWARE.. After purchaseing the game and playing for 2 months I and 4 others got Band from the game RUST.. I heard of them doing this but I didn't believe them. The disclaimer does state they can ban you anytime from the servers if you hack or cheat. The thing they don't tell you is that they can BAN you without a reason or explanation.
    MARK MY WORDS.... AFTER YOU PURCHASE TEH GAME THEY WILL IF NOT YET BAN YOU EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW ALL THE RULES. THIS IS SCAM TO GET YOUR MONEY. Others have suggested to get the Hacked game but I don't know how to. Read the other posts of gamers regarding this scam happening. If this was legit they should give proof or a reason for there action. BUT THEY DON'T    … Expand
  19. Ink_k
    Jan 30, 2015
    0
    I bought this game to play with some friends on a server they selected. Within minutes I was permanently banned for refusing to take a screenshot. I contacted support and they refused to help me about this and said I couldnt get a refund due to steams terms of service (which isn't actually correct under australian law but yeah whatever). I would advise anyone looking for a decent gamingI bought this game to play with some friends on a server they selected. Within minutes I was permanently banned for refusing to take a screenshot. I contacted support and they refused to help me about this and said I couldnt get a refund due to steams terms of service (which isn't actually correct under australian law but yeah whatever). I would advise anyone looking for a decent gaming experience to play something else, obviously the admins don't care about fixing issues with admins.… Expand
  20. 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).
  21. toadgamer
    Nov 28, 2015
    0
    Abysmal game balance and a complete waste of money. Entrenched players pick off new players with rifles and AKs. As a new player trying to figure out things, prepare to die nonstop for no reason or benefit to the player killing you. All you have is a rock and a torch against entrenched players with rifles and AKs. Game tutorial is almost none existent and spends a great deal time goingAbysmal game balance and a complete waste of money. Entrenched players pick off new players with rifles and AKs. As a new player trying to figure out things, prepare to die nonstop for no reason or benefit to the player killing you. All you have is a rock and a torch against entrenched players with rifles and AKs. Game tutorial is almost none existent and spends a great deal time going over how bad the entrenched players and game balance is. Had I read the tutorial before purchasing the game I would not have spent a single cent on this pointless game. The game has potential however given its length in development and only catering to entrenched players. I see this as a niche game catering to people who spend their lives gaming. The causal gamer beware, this game is not for you!… Expand
  22. theirishembassy
    Mar 11, 2016
    0
    If you own a mac DO NOT GET THIS GAME - I picked up a new Mac desktop four days ago, downloaded this game and wow is it bad.

    It's not optimized for mac, and doesn't support controllers despite both being advertised. The game takes forever to boot up, will lag to the point where it's unplayable, items and animals will float around the map unchecked, and those are all of the issues that    If you own a mac DO NOT GET THIS GAME - I picked up a new Mac desktop four days ago, downloaded this game and wow is it bad.

    It's not optimized for mac, and doesn't support controllers despite both being advertised. The game takes forever to boot up, will lag to the point where it's unplayable, items and animals will float around the map unchecked, and those are all of the issues that don't include the fact that hackers occupy 80% of the servers.

    I emailed Facepunch for a refund outlining the issues, and the second time three days later asking for a confirmation that my email had been received only to get an email back reading "Unfortunately, we don't issue refunds. Please stop harassing us". I was honestly gobsmacked.

    It's pretty obvious that the scope of this game is so ambitious that they might be overwhelmed, but denying a refund for a broken game and then claiming 2 emails in four days is harassment is unnecessary.    … Expand
  23. GOFUCURSELF
    Sep 17, 2016
    0
    The game is awful now, everything for low level players is being nerfed constantly, Clans of 40 people aren't farming for the XP, they are farming farmers. Constantly you get raided, I played this game by myself and got raided by dudes WITH ♥♥♥♥ING ASSAULT RIFLES 4 times in an hour, know what I had? A nerfed crossbow that takes 3 shots to the head to kill. The community is toxic, you getThe game is awful now, everything for low level players is being nerfed constantly, Clans of 40 people aren't farming for the XP, they are farming farmers. Constantly you get raided, I played this game by myself and got raided by dudes WITH ♥♥♥♥ING ASSAULT RIFLES 4 times in an hour, know what I had? A nerfed crossbow that takes 3 shots to the head to kill. The community is toxic, you get hit by random people all the time. And you know the description? See how it says you need to overcome bad things like hunger, and thirst? you won't need to overcome that since you will be killed EVERY 5 ♥♥♥♥ING MINUTES. Let alone making a town, good luck with that. Last time I made a town was 2 YEARS AGO! But that was before the community was toxic, I remeber the whole server going against 1 person that KOS'ed. I remember trading, I remember listening to peoples best lesbian joke, but now the only interaction you get is a guy in a 40-100 man clan teabagging you saying you ♥♥♥♥ing suck, and how your mom's spit was still on his balls right before you die.… Expand
  24. l3org
    Feb 14, 2017
    0
    After four years of development I think it's safe to say this alpha game is not going anywhere quickly. It's seen several systems such as blueprints, experience and now the components. The predecessors of the components system came and went within that 3 year span, one of which didn't even last an entire year it was so terribly thought out and executed. This is the development pattern ofAfter four years of development I think it's safe to say this alpha game is not going anywhere quickly. It's seen several systems such as blueprints, experience and now the components. The predecessors of the components system came and went within that 3 year span, one of which didn't even last an entire year it was so terribly thought out and executed. This is the development pattern of Facepunch and it happens way too often to want to support the company or the project any longer. Their planning and management are utterly shameful and the company founder is disrespectful towards his community.

    The game is also being build on an abandoned networking engine that was retired a couple years ago and made open source. Since then, this engine known as RakNet has been neglected for two years without any maintenance. The engine has various issues in several areas and almost all of those bug reports are still open and unfixed. Garry even had to create a library just to get RakNet to work with Rust since Rust is in C# while RakNet is in C++. Why Facepunch chose to stick with a neglected network engine is bewildering.

    Aside from the technical problems in the game, another problem is the community. Rust probably has one of the most toxic and cancerous video gaming communities I ever had the misfortune to see. Don't get me wrong there are some really cool people you'll meet in the community, but generally as a larger whole the community behavior is toxic.

    Another note too is the size of the developer team. Considering the team is a dozen people or more at times they should be miles ahead of other developers who have only a few developers in the team, but they're not. Considering the amount Facepunch makes on sales of this game vs what is being put back into development is not what one could call satisfactory. If this happened in a corporate environment, most of Facepunch's staff would likely be laid off and have to look for work elsewhere. The company wouldn't put up with the level of mismanagement and repetitious nonsensical changes and excuses that never seem to end. There are finished product AAA title games out there for less money than what Facepunch is asking for Rust. That says a lot about the motivations of the developers.

    All in all even though Rust looks all shiny, a polished turd is still a turd regardless of how much you keep trying to shine it up.    … Expand
  25. Sinvok
    May 24, 2021
    0
    Honestly just an abysmal game, the focus is seemingly around combat, melee, ranged, raiding etc; but the combat is just so unbearably awful and glitchy there is absolutely no fun to be salvaged from it.
    Hit registration is so bad it makes me laugh out loud, combat is laggy, solo's are completely powerless against groups (i don't think it should be easy but there is nothing a solo can do)    Honestly just an abysmal game, the focus is seemingly around combat, melee, ranged, raiding etc; but the combat is just so unbearably awful and glitchy there is absolutely no fun to be salvaged from it.
    Hit registration is so bad it makes me laugh out loud, combat is laggy, solo's are completely powerless against groups (i don't think it should be easy but there is nothing a solo can do)

    I'm impressed someone actually made a more toxic game than GTA, and i'm appalled i paid £49.99 for what feels like a steam greenlight alpha

    This isn't an attempt to manipulate the average either, i genuinely rate this game 0    … Expand
  26. RustSucks
    Feb 10, 2018
    0
    Unplayable and toxic. I made an account just to say this game is a waste of time and money.
  27. Troubledkid97
    Mar 15, 2018
    0
    Horrible experience. This is not a game, it's a grind simulator. You need friends to grind with you, who ever grind the most win the game. "Yay, I spend 24 hours a day so now I can make some C4 to blow up some base and screw someone up." Yay, so meaningful, so fun.

    It's not meaningful, it's not fun, it's garbage.
  28. stevean
    May 30, 2018
    0
    most boring game ever.
    it is like Minecraft survival but in real life and the only thing you have to watch out for it bears
  29. 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
  30. abacup
    Jan 4, 2019
    0
    repetitivo hasta la saciedad odio los wipes cuando tienes algo te resetean el servidor y de vuelta a empezar una basura de juego mal optimizada y copia de otros juegos
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#58 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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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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