Deception is the essence of R.U.S.E.s gameplay just as it is the core of warfare: deception techniques such as espionage decoys and radio silence played an essential role during World War II and continue to figure in modern conflicts. R.U.S.E. features deception cards - also known as ruses - that let you apply a deception technique to a specific sector in the map. The ruses are split into three categories : - Reveal : these ruses such as the Spy Plan or Decryption are useful in order to understand or uncover your enemys actions. | PlayStation 3 | Secrets and lies: Fight World War II the dirty way in an intense game of bluff and counter-bluff where nothing is what it seems and deception is your greatest Gear | Command and conquer: Command an entire army from infantry troops to tanks aircraft and artillery as you engage in the total war of WWII | Art of illusion: Use tricks and ruses to gain the upper hand from fielding spy planes and setting up ambushes to constructing whole Inspired Style armies and listening in on enemy plans