The virtual tabletop concept and cutscenes have a great level of presentation and production value
Combat is very slow and the Ruse mechanic doesn't count for much -- as throwing a big army can win 95% of your matches
On paper, R.U.S.E. seems like an exciting idea: a real-time strategy game played on a virtual tabletop with realistic landscapes, infantry, tanks and airplanes, coupled with special espionage abilities called Ruses sounds like the kind of concept that str...
Abstract: R.U.S.E. is a game that takes place during World War II. Before you throw up your hands and start proclaiming, been there done that, just know that... actually, yes you sort of have. Those preconceptions are well justified. The setting of the game, the...
Abstract: Whether you were once hailed as a god in the game of Risk, or you’ve fancied yourself as a military commander stationed somewhere within the confines of a secure war room figuring out how to deploy your troops in the battlefield, you probably enjoy a g...
Ruses provide a nifty and original strategic element, Slick tabletop interface makes it easy to stay organized, Recon, ambushes, and other elements make for lots of flexibility, Online and skirmish matches are really fun.
Bland story characterized by poor cutscenes and inferior voice acting, Campaign is boring and badly paced, PlayStation Move support stinks.
This intriguing real-time strategy game overcomes its feeble campaign by encouraging a different approach to battlefield tactics. ...
Abstract: The art of deception can be pretty slick if it’s played to the right extent. An espionage-based movie, for instance, will keep our attention if it has a hero who’s a master of con games, or an extraordinary twist midway through that changes everything...
R.U.S.E takes a while to warm up, but once it does, it's cracking stuff, as the game's unfailingly proper British generals would no doubt put it. It makes real-time strategy accessible with pad controls without sacrificing either complexity or challeng...
Abstract: A breath of fresh air in the RTS genre.When I saw the first promo for R.U.S.E. I admit I was skeptical. It appeared to be just another gimmick to try and create a solid strategy game on consoles. The concept is that you could use deception to fool your...
R.U.S.E. feels kind of forced and aimless, with a lot of questionable design choices that betray its potential. The virtual tabletop concept and cutscenes have a great level of presentation and production value, but combat is very slow and the Ruse me...
It’s pretty rare to see an RTS on a games console, let alone one that doesn’t rely on tank rushing. Nevertheless, R.U.S.E. is a solid strategy romp and well worth any strategy fans’ time. 8.4/10Print this pageComments (1)Share this pageNoticed somethin...
Abstract: Video-game wars, like those in "Halo" or "Call of Duty," are usually seen from the grunt's-eye view. If you want to play general, with thousands of troops following your every order, you have to turn on your computer, home to real-time strategy (RTS) e...