R.U.S.E.: The Art of Deception | PlayStation 3 | PS3

About the Game

RUSE: The Art of Deception is a real-time strategy game set in World War II. The campaign tells the stories of the American officer Joe Sheridan and the German Erich von Richter, which have to command troops in different war zones all over Europe and North America. In accordance with the game's theme the overarching plot is about catching a spy. In contrast to most other WWII games, the battles in RUSE: The Art of Deception take place on big maps - and this is to be taken literally.

Gameplay & Core Systems

There is no 3D environment, and the only models are the war units on a land map. At least if players currently is on one of the nearer zoom levels. If the game is zoomed out players have a greater overview, and the units are shown in an abstract form which can be described as stacked, differently colored poker chips. Then only a whole troop can be given orders; to move single units players have to use the stepless zoom to have a closer look. The strategy itself consists of the usual system of different unit types which have advantages and disadvantages against other types.

Standout Features

• American: The campaign tells the stories of the American officer Joe Sheridan and the German Erich von Richter, which have to command troops in different war zones all over Europe and North America.
• WWII: In contrast to most other WWII games, the battles in RUSE: The Art of Deception take place on big maps - and this is to be taken literally.
• There is no 3D environment, and the only models are the war units on a land map.
• If the game is zoomed out players have a greater overview, and the units are shown in an abstract form which can be described as stacked, differently colored poker chips.
• Then only a whole troop can be given orders; to move single units players have to use the stepless zoom to have a closer look.
• The strategy itself consists of the usual system of different unit types which have advantages and disadvantages against other types.
• Those are similar to special attacks in other games and apply to a certain part of the map.
• Additionally to the campaign there are two co-op maps and four separate maps against powerful AI generals.

Modes & Ways to Play

There is no 3D environment, and the only models are the war units on a land map. Additionally to the campaign there are two co-op maps and four separate maps against powerful AI generals.

Presentation & Atmosphere

There is no 3D environment, and the only models are the war units on a land map.