R.U.S.E.

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.

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

At least if the player currently is on one of the nearer zoom levels.

If the game is zoomed out the player has 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 the player has 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.

Basic base building elements exist, but play no big role: there are only production facilities and defense towers to build.

Resource depots can be conquered.

The combatants can utilize various deceptions.

Those are similar to special attacks in other games and apply to a certain part of the map.

Examples are hiding all friendly units, showing the movement path of enemy units with big red arrows, fake units to distract the enemy or disguising heavy units as light units (and the other way around).

Additionally to the campaign there are two co-op maps and four separate maps against powerful AI generals.

R.U.S.E. for Xbox 360 is currently worth €3.86 loose, €5.28 complete in box, and €9.06 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

R.U.S.E. has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For R.U.S.E., loose is €3.86 and CIB is €5.28 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of R.U.S.E. is currently worth €3.86 loose, versus €14.19 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.