Rustler (video game)

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Rustler
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Developer(s) Jutsu Games
Publisher(s) Modus Games
Engine
Platform(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.

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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

  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.
  2. 1 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.
  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. O'Reilly, PJ (2021-07-31). "Rustler Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  6. Barker, Sammy (2021-07-31). "Mini Review: Rustler (PS5) - Silly Medieval Sandbox Houses Enjoyable Old-School GTA Clone". Push Square . Retrieved 2025-05-20.