When it comes to survival video games, it is considered an absolute classic and is also world-famous in the shooter scene: With Rust, the Facepunch Studios development team experienced a real hype in 2018. This is also due to the game's ratings and reviews, which are overall very positive.
Over 83% positive on Steam
On the video game platform Steam, just under 320,000 users have rated Rust. Of these, 83% were very convinced by the survival game. One of many aspects mentioned positively in numerous reviews is the interaction with other, unknown players. Via the voice chat in the game you can talk to every user. This can lead to long-term friendships that can even go beyond the game. Rust is therefore much more than a game, but much more of a "social project" with extraordinary possibilities.
Another positive aspect listed in numerous reviews is the complexity and multi-layeredness of the game mechanics. Even with several hundred hours of play, you will still experience new activities in Rust, learn new skills, and much more. Despite this complexity, the game- as well as the crafting system is remarkably easy to use, so that even beginners can master Rust after a short time. The fun of the game is not lost for years of users, as the experienced Rust player Scarfy emphasizes in his Steam review.
Praise always comes with criticism
Praised by many, but criticized by some, the Raft community is often described as a very helpful and friendly community that is understanding and accommodating to beginners. On the other hand, some individual reviewers have angrily labeled Raft players as very young and annoying, because buildings and bases are often destroyed without reason. Nevertheless, one must be aware that this behavior is part of the principle of the game Rust and that such individual cases occur in every online multiplayer. In addition, the sentence "Don't trust in Rust" is firmly established in the community, which means "Don't trust anyone in Rust" in German. Trolling and exploitation are inevitable in this game structure, even if it can be nerve-wracking at times.
Another thing that can be a bit daunting for newcomers to Rust is the weapon recoil, as it is much more difficult to control than in other shooters. However, this problem is quickly resolved with a little practice and experience, and after a short while the unusual recoil will become the norm.
Playable since 2014
In the alpha version of Rust, which has been playable since 2014, many players complained about bugs and game errors, which have been almost flawlessly resolved since the official release in early 2020. This greatly enhances the gaming experience and allows Rust to shine in all its glory.
Overall, the reviews of Rust are very positive. In particular, the possibilities of online interaction with friends or strangers, as well as the complexity and bug-free gameplay, convince the users. The manageable criticisms are typical for the survival genre and after a longer period of play they move into the background.
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