Ubisoft announced a new strategy title called R.US.E at GDC. R.U.S.E features a huge battle map where the player can zoom in really close or view the whole warzone(ala Supreme Commander). More interestingly, R.U.S.E features a sort or play card mechanic in which players can use deception(by playing certain card that has special abilities) to fool the opponent. It is a World War II based strategy game. Gamespot developer interview below:
Rockpapershotgun describes the game as:
There is talk of there being other theatres of war, but what I’ve seen so far was mile upon miles of European fields and towns, free from loading pauses or zone transitions - Google Maps with a z-axis and explosions. There’s no cheating via fog of war, either - the lie of the land is yours to see whenever you like. There’s a neat twist on fog of war for the enemy units too - you can always see where your foes’ guys are, but unless you’ve got someone in sight range of them, you won’t know what they are. So scouting, stealth and poker-like guesstimation of what he could/should have in his hand all become vital elements in gauging whether it’s safe to head over to a given area. It’s very much a game about strategy and counter-strategy, not unit rushes or 400 clicks per minutes, so taking risks is not on the cards.
Interesting concepts. The game is a multi platform release and the PC is said to be the lead platform. Release is vaguely set to end of this year.
Press Release
Developed by Eugen Systems, creators of the critically acclaimed strategy title Act of War: Direct Action™, R.U.S.E™ is a one-of-a-kind RTS game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory, controlling the action from the heart of the battlefield to the full theatre of war.
Key Features
Become the master of deception
o Fight a war of perception using recon units & your spying network to gather intelligence on your enemy and then strike at his Achilles heel!
o Use overturning deception skills to mislead your enemy: decoys, camouflage, radio silence, deciphering, intoxication…
o Combine military manoeuvres & cunning stratagems for victory: your brains are the ultimate weapon!
o From captain to the chief in command, live an epic campaign full of manipulation, jealousy & betrayal!
Experience War as a Strategist
o Command a huge spectrum of units : dozens of infantry, vehicles & aircraft units with specific abilities
o Wield executive power : secure revenues, plan units production & launch advanced research programs
o Undermine the enemy strategy by cutting its supply lines & weakening its logistics
o Use the exclusive IRISZOOM® engine as the most intuitive interface to easily identify the balance of power and run into action
o Fight on immense & incredibly detailed maps, the biggest in a RTS: a perfect playground for strategy!
Fool real people is the ultimate thrill
o Test your strategic skills with fast-paced, addictive cooperative & adversarial skirmishes, up to 8 players
o Face unpredictable battle situations & reverse the balance of power by using bluff and deception against your opponents
o Choose your nation between 6 Axis or Allied powers with specific units & abilities
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