Hard to Be a God

Publisher: Akella

Publisher 2: Ascaron Software Publishing GmbH

Developer: Burut CT/Akella

Category: Role-Playing

Release Dates

Intl - 04/11/2008

Digital Download - 02/08/2008

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News

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Description

The planets of Earth and Tsurinak were once very similar, and for centuries their people shared both history and friendship. After a terrible war between the planets, the two societies split apart and lived a secluded existence. While Earth prospered and grew, Tsurinak became strangely stagnated. This stagnation is shrouded in mystery, with Tsurinak barely evolving and remaining rooted in a medieval society. During this time Earth continued to evolve, mastering incredible technologies. Intrigued by the situation of their former patriots the Empire decided to send in a secret agent

Features

  • Attractive non-liner storyline with up to 5 endings
  • Interference of medieval and alternative future epochs in the game universe<
    Simulation of independent life of Arcanar population< Original character development system
  • Innovative system of various hero’s legend generation
  • Interactive gameworld, while a hero develops during the course of game, the game also develops around a character
  • Real-time combat system with active pause includes many different combos and special attacks (stunning, disarming, etc) provided by some abilities and special weapon types
  • Varied managing approach to mercenaries and volunteers of the hero’s party
  • Sci-fi technologies instead of a traditional magic system
  • Free movement through locations and random encounters using the global map
  • Different style environments and landscape types of locations affecting the movement speed
  • Wide dialogue tree

Hardware Requirements

  • Windows® 2000/XP
  • Pentium®IV 2 Ghz (2.5 GHz recommended)
  • DirectX® compatible Sound Card
  • 512 Mb RAM (1024 recommended)
  • 128 Mb DirectX 9.0 compatible Graphics Card (DirectX9.0c compatible and 256 Mb recommended)

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7.5

GZ Rating

Gameplay7.5
Graphics7.5
Sound6.5
DifficultyMedium
Concept8.4
Overall7.5

Reviewer: Michael Lafferty

Review Date: 03/17/2008


Hard to be a God has some solid story elements that are shaded by an old-style presentation

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Scott “M Balmer” Kuvin - 05/12/2006

Now THERE’S something I’ve said on multiple occasions ...

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