Rustler (video game)

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. Also, players have access to various medieval weapons such as crossbows, spears, swords and flails.

Development

Developer Jutsu Games is based in Poland. Rustler first entered early access on February 18, 2021. It was fully released on Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch on August 31, 2021.

Reception

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