Strength and Weaknesses Of The USSR In R.U.S.E.

The Strongest point of the Soviet Union Faction in R.U.S.E is their cheap medium tanks, the T34. The T34 is the most decent tank and the cheapest medium you can afford and is great for a rush attack. The only drawback is that it have to be research before able to deploy in the battlefield and the price tag of the research is expensive. The T34 can beat any factions light and medium tanks in its sheer numbers alone but probably can have a problem going against the Panther Tanks, heavy tanks and tank destroyers.The Soviet Union do not have a strong air force but if you want to counter aircraft unit you have to research and build the ZSU 37 or AA 37MM. The ZSU 37 is great mobile anti-aircraft and perfect weapon to protect your base or your tanks from incoming air attacks since it can fire while moving. If you playing as the Soviet Union you better research and build ZSU 37 first since to protect your base from air and infantry attacks. If you up against a veteran player he/she might launch an early para drop or air bombardment in your base and best bet is to build the AA 37MM plus camouflage for an early air assaults.

Conclusion
*Build AA 37MM or if possible the ZSU 37 and use camouflage first if you suspect an early air assault
*Research and build T34 first as your main unit
*Always use the combine force of T34, ZSU 37 and upgraded infantry unit for a major assault so that your tanks will not get pummel by air bombers and tank destroyers.
*Never build an airfield first if you go against a pro.
*If fighting againts a noob just build a lot of light tanks rush toward his/her base or use it for supply raids. (this apply to all factions)
*Always build artillery weapons to bombard the enemy defenses.
*Never go up against a tank destroyer with your T34's always use upgraded infantry or air bombardment to take them out.
*Always use blitz for quick resources gathering.



   

RUSE Lead New Era Of RTS?

I just played RUSE beta at my friends house and it was good. The gameplay of the game is a bit similiar to the traditional RTS micromanagement but with added feature of deception to your opponents. I like the idea where you have to trick your opponent rather then to than trying to do a massive rush attack. The beta offers 6 faction nations to choose from and each faction have their own strength and weaknesses. The beta version only offer U.S.A as an A.I opponent in easy difficulty and is a bit of a let down for me since I prefer more faction A.I and the difficulty settings should offer normal and hard mode. Another good feature is the IRISZOOM that will let you zoom out further more then the traditional RTS to give the view of the entire map. The graphic is good enough for me and the sound was good as well. I wonder why they don't put Japan part of the faction on the game but I understand the main focus was Europe WWII era but Japan are also involved in WWII. I hope they put Japan on a DLC or in the sequel of the game since I don't think R.U.S.E can't be totally completed without Japan.