Introduction
Meet R.U.S.E., the brainchild of the genius minds behind Act of War: Direct Action, Eugen Systems. This strategy game whisks you away to the throes of World War II, placing you in the boots of Joe Sheridan, an Allied commander waging war against the Germans.
VAST CHOICES AND COMPLEX STRATEGY
Our beloved game, R.U.S.E., arms you with more than just the American forces in its thrilling single-player campaign. Over time, you have the chance to exercise command over a varied array of nations. Even better, multiplayer gameplay opens up the world of six factions: Americans, French, British, Italians, and Russians. Each army has unique units and capabilities, spanning infantry, ground vehicles, and aircraft. The game, however, is not a contest of technological advancement or numbers. The actual weapons here are your strategic abilities and adept maneuvers.
LARGE-SCALE AND DETAILED BATTLES
The game does not skimp on the grandeur of war. Its defining feature is the extensive, intricately detailed maps. The campaign mode serves as a feast of large-scale battles reminiscent of a grand chessboard with countless AI-controlled allied units. Despite often playing mere background roles, these units enrich the game’s atmosphere, truly making you feel like you are navigating the throes of a real war. You can also relive famous historical battles like the Battle of Monte Casino. The game’s innovative approach does wonders to enhance the R.T.S. genre.
A WIDE ARRAY OF TACTICAL TOOLS
R.U.S.E. is not just about brute force. It introduces a spectrum of tactical tools to outwit your enemy. The use of ground and aerial recon units and the employment of ruses such as spies, camouflage, radio silence, and intercept transform battles into intellectual challenges. You can even cut off enemy weapons and food supplies in a stroke of brilliance. For instance, the radio silence ruse renders your units temporarily invisible, and interception reveals enemy plans. The battle’s outcome often hinges on your craftiness, not your firepower. You also get to manufacture new units and develop military technologies.
THE IRISZOOM ENGINE ADVANTAGE
The game employs the IRISZOOM Engine to render vast, mesmerizing battlefields. This engine allows for variable zoom, permitting a close-up view of the action or a bird’s-eye overview of the battlefield. The zooming mechanism is fluid and impressive. The multiplayer option supports up to 8 players, fostering cooperative and competitive gameplay.
INTUITIVE AND USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE
R.U.S.E. goes the extra mile to ensure a seamless gaming experience. It features an intuitive, user-friendly interface that makes controlling hundreds of units a breeze. With all these attractive features, it’s clear why R.U.S.E. has won the hearts of gamers worldwide.
