Rust

Rust appeals to the toughness you never think you had. It is a survival game, where you need to struggle with cold, hunger and thirst, waking up naked on the unknown island, with a rock as a tool. Since it is a multiplayer game, there are other players that want to kill you for your stuff. You have to kill them first or team up to survive in a hostile environment, after downloading Rust.

Graphics 4.5/5

Graphics are realistic enough to feel the horror of waking up in the middle of nowhere and estimate the sharpness of wild animals’ teeth. There are some really horrible pictures of multiple killings, so you probably will want it less realistic. Don’t forget to cover yourself before going public.

There are varied locations you can travel, each of them thought out and well detailed. Enjoy bright colors around. Amazing landscapes with beautiful flowers under your feet make you forget about everything and look around for a couple of seconds. That will be your last moment in the game since the danger is always behind you.

Gameplay 5/5

Rust mixed the brutality of STALKER, Minecraft, and DayZ and created a brave new world of terror with no rules. You need to dive deeper inside and rediscover primal instincts you did not suspect you have. Here on the island, everything can kill you and later rob your body. So better kill first.

You are waking up on the island with no tools. You need to use the rock to make a fire or kill animals and take their skin and meat. Cook the meat, save the skin. Start to build a shelter. Attack animals and rob other players for armor, food and other stuff.

This game does not offer a lot to the fans of exploration, crafting something or beautiful combat scenes. It is rough and sometimes weird, but that is what makes it so fun. Watch your rivals are running naked from an angry pig but make sure there is no one hunting you with a spear.

Game’s main gap is the locked options for picking or customizing your character. The game gives you one randomly, which of course is interesting if you are replaying it. No changes of race, look or gender. You can only make progress with your skills during the game, and find blueprints making your life less miserable. But now you have to protect your stuff even harder.

Remember, everything in the game can kill you. Even your allies can smash your head. Animals are very dangerous, and you have to be quicker than them. Be aware of radiation which will kill you before you even notice, attracting you by food, gear, and the best loot in the area. Avoid such places without a special protective suit.

Controls 5/5

In Rust review, it needs to be said that the game is really easy to navigate. There is a standard WASD key for the right, left, up and down. Use Return/T for calling the chat. You can always turn it off if you will be annoyed with the buzz around.

You will have to jump a lot and for this option use Space. Sprint with the combination LeftShift, fire with LMB. Inventory is called with Tab. To survive in the game, you must act quickly and think even faster, gather your loot and run before anyone finds out.

Replay Value 5/5

The game has high replay value since it is never the same. You can’t just experience the same horror there. There is always something more to offer. Since there is no logical story behind everything that happens to you, you can always create your own story. It’s up to you how you interpret abandoned helicopter, radiation zones, your nakedness and wild animals around.

Rust is pushing you to progress. However, you may waste your next life in the game just to explore the island and probably receive the answers there. Pick different servers, depending on what you currently up to. The fighting mood is better to show on the populated servers with 400 other gamers.

Conclusion

Rust is a highly competitive and tough game that urges gamers to do everything for survival. It is a great chance for those who love the mix of progress, shooter, and strategy combined in one never-ending game. It is up to you what skills you want to master to become a winner.

You can play alone, with friends or join a group chat. The game was made to make enemies not friends there, but try to be an exception. Don’t forget to check the time, as there are no limits on the island.

• Graphics 4.5
• Gameplay 5
• Controls 5
• Replay Value 5

Pros

Creative survival game;
Highly competitive;
Fun with a touch of madness.

Cons

No boundaries for cruelty;
No moral laws.