Rusty Gun

About

Rusty Gun casts you as an irritable old Earthling waging war on aliens who ruined his fishing spot. Armed with a battered rifle and zero patience, you blast, jump, and scavenge through alien-infested environments. The game mixes side-scrolling platforming with bullet-collecting exploration, letting you upgrade your arsenal to take down invaders. Sparse dialogue and slapstick animations keep the tone lighthearted despite the chaos. The game’s charm comes from its absurd premise and snarky humor. Community reviews note its simple but satisfying gameplay loops and retro aesthetic, though some call the difficulty curve uneven. Available on PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Switch since 2020, it’s a quick 5-7 hour romp for fans of quirky indie action. With a 72% Metacritic score, it’s not impressive but delivers a pleasantly goofy experience.