Rustler Reviews
Rustler has many similarities to the GTA series and tries to attract you by showcasing a world that combines past and present, now the question is, has he succeeded in this? Everything depends on your taste!
Review in Persian | Read full review
It would be even more fun to be able to torture the serfs and peasants with a friend but alas this is a single-player title. Rustler is certainly an enjoyable nostalgic trip back in time for those who are old enough to remember it. Many younger gamers of the Halo and Fornite generation may not be able to appreciate it, but they won't know what they are missing out on.
Overall, Rustler is a success story, a light-hearted and satirical game that does not take itself seriously at all. It tries to be an homage for both the classic GTA games but also to the comedy of Monty Python. It is a bit rough around the edges, sometimes it drowns you in Monty Python references and it could have used some more polishing, but it’s a fun experience. You have no real replay value here, but Rustler will keep you entertained for a weekend or two.
‘Disappointing’ is the best word to describe Rustler. It takes the original Grand Theft Auto template, plops it within a medieval world, then delivers ho-hum missions. Add to that an overall lack of polish, some mechanics that don’t entertain quite like they should, and the absence of voice acting, and you have a small open world adventure that never quite delivers on its promise. Still, chances are you’ll get some fun out of it if you pick it up. Just perhaps not as much as its introductory FMV would suggest.
Billing itself as a medieval Grand Theft Auto (this is GTA2, mind you, don't get too excited), Rustler is obviously trying to grab itself some attention, but that unfortunately also puts some expectations on it to try to meet...
Rustler’s take on a top down sandbox rarely misses the mark with its crass humor but lackluster melee and oft tedious story missions make this open world hard to recommend.
Rustler is an interesting callback to the classic Grand Theft Auto style. The weird modern twist on the medieval style carries it all the way to the end of the game. The many references and jokes throughout keep the tone light and the comedy high. While it’s not the most innovative combat, it’ll keep you going into the next main quest. For fans of open world games, Rustler warrants at least one play-through, but don’t expect much past that.
Rustler advertises itself as a parody of Grand Theft Auto with its subtitle as Grand Theft Horse. It does quite an excellent job of giving players that nostalgic vibe through its top-down style action-adventure game like the old Grand Theft Auto games. The world is gorgeous, and the music it comes along with to accompany you with your adventure.
Rustler is trying to take us back to the old world of Grand Theft Auto, but with a different environment. Although it is a great idea, it is close to being an imitation of them due to some repetitive tasks or poor audio application, but despite that there are some positives here and there from missions that make you feel excited. Beautiful graphics and a diverse and vivid world, but in general, it could not get out of the shell and became without an identity of her own.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Rustler is an original attempt to take the player to the old top-down games, but due to technical problems it does not have a happy ending.
Review in Greek | Read full review
The idea of a Medieval take on the Grand Theft Auto formula is undoubtedly intriguing. That’s why it’s such a shame that Rustler falls short of realizing its full potential. From its unsatisfying combat to the rinse-and-repeat missions, it doesn’t take long before the game starts to wear out its welcome. Add to that near game-breaking technical issues, and you have a title that’s pretty hard to recommend to all but the most desperate fans of the genre. Still, if you’re looking for an unapologetically old-school throwback to the GTA games of old, you might just find some fun to be had with Rustler.
Rustler does not try to hide where its main source of inspiration comes from, and it does a great job at parodying the world's number one reference in terms of open world games. With a stunning looking environment too, Rustler finds itself a good place in the Nintendo Switch library. Not all is smooth, though, and performance issues end up making the experience more frustrating than it should be, especially in more intense moments. With that said, this is a fun game that deserves its chance.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
If you can look past the minor annoyances, overall length, and you enjoy the old school Grand Theft Auto games you may find enjoyment in Rustler.
It might not be perfectly cohesive, but whether you’re here for the jokes or because you like games where you can be on the wrong side of the law, there is definitely something here for you. So if you aren’t easily offended by the copious amounts of cursing, blood, and violence, you should definitely give Rustler a go. Pull that guard off his horse, ride off, and don’t look back!
Rustler manages to entertain by replicating the style of play of the first top-down GTAs, but turning everything to a medieval setting. Some elements of the gameplay could have been more refined, but the Jutsu Games title shows that this formula can still work and entertain even today.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Rustler is a game that I was really hoping for would be some stupid fun, and for the most part it nails that first part. There are some moments that made me chuckle, especially with the Monty Python stuff, but majority of it fell short. I just wish the overall gameplay had some more depth and the mission structure had more fun. There are some decent ideas here, I just feel like I was watching a comedian flop on stage and I was getting bored.
Rustler is not a bad game. The writing and setting can be fun and entertaining, but the shoddy controls and janky mechanics make for an unsatisfying experience. I enjoyed the game but couldn't really bear to play much of it one sitting.
Rustler takes the GTA franchise as a reference to create his own world with its own rules where anything goes despite its anachronism. We will find a small sandbox where absurd and hooligan humor predominates, which will amuse us during the little that it can last. It is quite entertaining, but it is missing more variety of missions and side activities.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Rustler is honest and humble, but he does not hold back on being what he is: a very funny, intelligent GTA parody with simple mechanics but that will captivate most lovers of the genre. We have been one with Guy and have enjoyed his misdeeds. Everything is to win some coins that allow us to refresh our throats with a good beer.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
This could be a candidate for Game Pass in the future. All in all, if the Polish studio had a little more resources, it would be able to squeeze something more out of Rustler.
Review in Polish | Read full review