Rust: Console Edition

 Xbox One
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. Xbox Tavern
    Jun 3, 2021
    83
    If you can get over the poor graphics, bugs and the constant attempts on your life, Rust: Console Edition has plenty to offer you. The game is definitely suited to a very niche group and that’s OK because once you overcome the initial learning curve, Rust can be great (especially if you can group up with friends or even other in game players).
  2. Generación Xbox
    May 30, 2021
    82
    Rust Console Edition, an extreme open-world survival experience that highlights the limits of trust and mistrust.
  3. XboxAddict
    Jun 2, 2021
    73
    If you’re really into this type of hardcore survival game and can get over the dated graphics, controls and overall feel and this was the only game you wanted to play everyday, 7 days a week for 8 hours a day, then I can honestly see you really enjoying Rust: Console Edition. If that doesn’t appeal to you then this might be a hard pass otherwise.
  5. God is a Geek
    May 21, 2021
    70
    Rust is a survival MMO filled with danger around every corner. It's punishing at first, but certain players will end up feeling at home.
  6. Gaming Age
    Jun 1, 2021
    67
    To spite the rough and buggy nature of Rust Console Edition at launch, it fills a certain void in the online survival genre on consoles and is certainly worth checking out for those craving a more grounded experience.
  7. MondoXbox
    Jul 12, 2021
    65
    Rust Console Edition is an addictive multiplayer survival game that will give great satisfaction only to those who will embrace its philosophy based on cooperation and PvP fights, without which the gaming experience is likely to become too frustrating. In addition, the game is suffering from a very poor technical realization, so as to seem an early access game rather than a full one. Given these issues, it is only advisable to super-enthusiasts of the genre.
  8. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 2, 2021
    60
    A ruthless and brutal survival game, unfortunately not that entertaining to play. A modest porting for console with some serious inaccuracies (bugs and crashes), did not convince us.
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 7, 2021
    50
    Rust Console Edition is not a good port at all: it's an inferior version of the original game but at a high price.
  10. TheXboxHub
    May 31, 2021
    50
    Rust Console Edition is shonky, feels unfinished and looks like an Xbox 360 title. It is stuffed with the most hostile player base ever, and even surviving for five minutes feels like a win. However, there is fun to be had, particularly if you enjoy grinding for materials and living on your wits.
  11. Windows Central
    Jun 4, 2021
    40
    Rust: Console Edition is ruthlessly challenging survival sandbox that can make even the most tedious task feel like a victory when properly executed. The console port is around three years behind its PC counterpart in updates, leading to poor quality that makes the struggles of an already unfair world feel exacerbated.

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#36 Best Xbox One Game of 2021
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2021

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User Score
3.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 18 out of 26
  1. ComaDawg
    Nov 8, 2022
    0
    This game is terrible at this time and day I can't lie I have fun until barbed wire chunks 50% of my health from one poke and I was fullyThis game is terrible at this time and day I can't lie I have fun until barbed wire chunks 50% of my health from one poke and I was fully armored with roadsigns also and there is so much more I'm always hearing someone use blueprints when no one is there... Getting shot behind cover and I'm not talking about minable nodes, spawn crates or trees but Iv been shot and killed through wall when defending a raid from inside an enemy base it's crazy how much stuff there is that is wrong with this game all I have to say is after grinding for 16 hours and losing all of my raid supplies because of barbed wire isn't a good feeling btw grubs got it..... But that's not the point this broken game has gotten me killed more than an enemy firearm and that is not good I feel like if I have the series x I shouldn't have to deal with things like this but it's not the system its you greddy guys wanting money from console owners and don't want to put in the actual time it needs to be able to run correct… Full Review »
  2. Gonebananers
    Apr 28, 2022
    1
    Don't waist your money on this hot garbage. I did and regret it. No community servers, lag lag lag.crash crash crash. Its ridiculous
  3. alexv99
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Spoiler alert!!!! You’re gonna die because that is what makes the game fun. The constant restarting and trying to do everything better is great too!
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