Blake Hawthorn
GameGrinRust Review
Published 8/4/2021
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70
+4 vs critic avg
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PC / Mac - 2/8/2018
Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife and other inhabitants, the environment, other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
- Developer
- Facepunch Studios
- Publisher
- Facepunch Studios
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Critic avg
66
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
30–80
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 66 across 15 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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80–894 reviews · 27%
70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 707 reviews · 47%
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Thomas Hughes
TheSixthAxisRust Console Edition Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 6/10/2021
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Score
60
-6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalCole Machin
Windows CentralRust: Console Edition review — Cut-throat survival marred by a poor Xbox port | Windows Central
Published 6/4/2021
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Score
40
-26 vs critic avg
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Read originalCody Peterson
TechRaptorRust Console Edition Review
Published 5/25/2021
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60
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeil Bolt
PlayStation UniverseRust Console Edition Review (PS4) - A Devilish Survival Sandbox With Innately Compelling Social Design - PlayStation Universe
Published 5/24/2021
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80
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalSammy Barker
Push SquareRust Console Edition (PS4) - Ugly Survival Game Has Special Moments
Published 5/24/2021
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70
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle Gratton
Screen RantRust Console Edition Review: Engaging Yet Frustrating Survival
Published 5/21/2021
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Score
60
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Cantees
GamingBoltRust Console Edition Review – Running in the Right Direction
Published 5/21/2021
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Score
80
+14 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMario Brash
COGconnectedRust Console Edition Review – Diamond in the Rust
Published 5/21/2021
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Score
65
-1 vs critic avg
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70
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