Rustler (video game)

Rustler
Rustler
Developer(s)	Jutsu Games
Publisher(s)	Modus Games
Engine	Unity ;
Platform(s)	PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Windows; Nintendo Switch; Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S;
Release	WW: August 31, 2021;
Genre(s)	Action-adventure
Mode(s)	Single-player

Rustler is an action-adventure video game developed by Jutsu Games and published by Modus Games.

Gameplay

Players play as "The Guy" a peasant in a "historically inaccurate medieval setting" where the player can partake in missions or opt to roam the world and partake in activities such as stealing a horse, engage in cage matches, or cart drifting.^[1] Also, players have access to various medieval weapons such as crossbows, spears, swords and flails.^[2]

Development

Developer Jutsu Games is based in Poland.^[3] Rustler first entered early access on February 18, 2021.^[2] It was fully released on Windows and consoles on August 31, 2021.^[4]

Reception

Rustler received mixed reviews on Metacritic across all platforms.^[5] Nintendo Life praised the medieval setting but criticized what they felt were shoddy controls.^[6] Push Square called it a "fun adaptation of old-school GTA" but said it "tries a little too hard at times".^[7]

References

^ Chalk, Andy (2021-07-21). "Rustler is basically old-school Grand Theft Auto set in a 'historically inaccurate' medieval world". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
^ ^a ^b Dauphin Jr, Frankie P. (2021-03-19). "New Game Rustler is Like Original Grand Theft Auto Games in Middle Age Setting". GameRant. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
^ Adamus, Agnes (2020-04-09). "Demo of Rustler - "Medieval GTA" From Poland Has Appeared". Gamepressure. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
^ Dauphin Jr, Frankie P. (2021-07-06). "Rustler's "medieval GTA 2" formula could have been a real dark horse". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
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- "Rustler (PC)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- "Rustler (PS4)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- "Rustler (PS5)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- "Rustler (NS)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- "Rustler (XB1)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- "Rustler (XBX/S)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
^ O'Reilly, PJ (2021-07-31). "Rustler Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
^ Barker, Sammy (2021-07-31). "Mini Review: Rustler (PS5) - Silly Medieval Sandbox Houses Enjoyable Old-School GTA Clone". Push Square. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

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[pcg-1] Chalk, Andy (2021-07-21). "Rustler is basically old-school Grand Theft Auto set in a 'historically inaccurate' medieval world". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[gamerant-2] Dauphin Jr, Frankie P. (2021-03-19). "New Game Rustler is Like Original Grand Theft Auto Games in Middle Age Setting". GameRant. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[gp-3] Adamus, Agnes (2020-04-09). "Demo of Rustler - "Medieval GTA" From Poland Has Appeared". Gamepressure. Retrieved 2025-06-16.

[4] Dauphin Jr, Frankie P. (2021-07-06). "Rustler's "medieval GTA 2" formula could have been a real dark horse". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[5] 
"Rustler (PC)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
"Rustler (PS4)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
"Rustler (PS5)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
"Rustler (NS)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
"Rustler (XB1)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
"Rustler (XBX/S)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[6] "Rustler (PC)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[7] "Rustler (PS4)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[8] "Rustler (PS5)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[9] "Rustler (NS)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[10] "Rustler (XB1)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[11] "Rustler (XBX/S)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[6] O'Reilly, PJ (2021-07-31). "Rustler Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

[7] Barker, Sammy (2021-07-31). "Mini Review: Rustler (PS5) - Silly Medieval Sandbox Houses Enjoyable Old-School GTA Clone". Push Square. Retrieved 2025-05-20.

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