R.U.S.E (beta)

[RedRaven]

That's on the top of my list, along with a mate's copy of FC2 & FUEL ;D

[Art Blade]

excellent  :-X ;D

[RedRaven]

RUSE finally came out a couplke of weeks ago (so much for the Q1 release Ubi originally had!).

After taking part in the Beta on the PC I was looking forward to the full release. Due to my gaming rig having rendered its last pixel and passed to the other side I ended up getting it for the PS3.

As some of you may know my PS3 controller skills are somewhat underdeveloped compared to the good old mouse & keyboard combo of a PC. When it comes to FPS its like being a completed novice. All this left me a little apprehensive about trying to play an RTS, expecting regular failure and death.

In the beta the only game options open were 2vs2 and 4vs4 so the first game I played was a simple Player vs AI in order to get aquainted with the controls before moving on to the first couple of campaign missions. And I am pleased to be able to report that it is still a brilliant game.

Contrary to my expectations I found the interface with the PS3 controller easier to use than a PC. Nice and easy, intuative and well layed out.

The first stages of the campaign also act as a tutorial with some nicely done split screen / cut scene sections. Not played far into it yet so will save further coments until I,m deeper into it and able to report more.

[JRD]

Looking forward to it, Red.

Real Time Strategies and Turn Based Strategies seems to be finding their way to OWG lately  ;)

[PZ]

Indeed - I look forward to reading of other's experiences in the games they enjoy.  It does seem like there is much more than "open world games" going on at OWG

[Art Blade]

yeah, we're BIG  ;D ;)

[Jim di Griz]

I only played the PS3 demo back last year as I really liked the look of the game. I didn't go for the game though as I was somehow disappointed at the inclusion of an artillery nuke - I suppose I was expecting a more realistic WWII strategy game. Nonetheless it was very impressive, especially the zoom-in/out ability and fine graphics.

Another thing I found a bit irritating (but I suppose that might be me not being familiar with RTS games) was the apparent punishment for not advancing acording to what the game perceived of as 'the correct way'. Like I say, more than likely just me trying to prove that my tactics could win the day...when in fact I'd probably just get everyone killed  ;)

Is there anything more to report on the full game?

[PZ]

I haven't played the game, but am looking at it for a potential acquisition.  My current problem is not enough time, and when the time issue resolves, it will likely be in the fall when FC3, AC3, and a couple of others come out that I definitely want to immerse into.  ;)