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Hard to Be a God
Hard to be a God is a Sci-Fi RPG with adventure and espionage elements.
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Hard to be a God is a role playing game with adventure and espionage elements.
The main hero is a graduate of a medieval secret service high school where he took the course of combat and diplomatic training. He’s strong, sly and intelligent, he is the most powerful person living in Arkanar, but his well-known world still brings surprises to him.
The highly developed Earth race governs the series of unexpected events in Arkanar. The main hero starts his new mission in co-operation with Earth forces. The agent gains access to incredibly advanced technologies. In his native underdeveloped world, he almost becomes a God.
How will it end?
Features:
• Attractive non-liner storyline.
• Story by Russian Sci-Fi writers brothers Strugatsky.
• Interface of medival and alternative future epochs in the game universe.
• Original character development system.
• Interactive game world.
• Real-time combat system with active pause includes many different combos and special attacks (stunning, disarming, etc.).
• 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 global map.
• Environments created in different style and landscape types affecting the movement speed.
The main hero is a graduate of a medieval secret service high school where he took the course of combat and diplomatic training. He’s strong, sly and intelligent, he is the most powerful person living in Arkanar, but his well-known world still brings surprises to him.
The highly developed Earth race governs the series of unexpected events in Arkanar. The main hero starts his new mission in co-operation with Earth forces. The agent gains access to incredibly advanced technologies. In his native underdeveloped world, he almost becomes a God.
How will it end?
Features:
• Attractive non-liner storyline.
• Story by Russian Sci-Fi writers brothers Strugatsky.
• Interface of medival and alternative future epochs in the game universe.
• Original character development system.
• Interactive game world.
• Real-time combat system with active pause includes many different combos and special attacks (stunning, disarming, etc.).
• 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 global map.
• Environments created in different style and landscape types affecting the movement speed.
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System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Miсrosoft Windows XP
- Processor: Pentium 4
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 6600
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound Card
- Additional Notes: Keyboard, mouse
Recommended
Recommended:- OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista
- Processor: Pentium 4
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 7600
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound Card
- Additional Notes: Keyboard, mouse
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Akella
- Metacritic
- 55
- Features
- Single-player, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Buy Verdict
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Value Score
Great Value — 88th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 88th percentile. Priced as Market at $7.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hard to Be a God worth buying right now?
Wait — $7.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Hard to Be a God go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Hard to Be a God free to play?
Hard to Be a God costs $7.99 on Steam.
What genre is Hard to Be a God?
Hard to Be a God is a RPG game.
Who developed Hard to Be a God?
Hard to Be a God was developed by Burut CT and published by Akella.
What platforms does Hard to Be a God support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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