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Hard to be a God
Released On: Oct 19, 2007
55
7.0
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
55
36% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
18% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
45% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
55
36% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
18% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
45% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
I found Hard to Be a God very intriguing with its deep story and several plot twists. The story leaves you in the dark start off the bat and slowly reveals the intricate details.
Hard to be a God is very hardcore old school rpg that has its moments. Mounted combat is fun, but normal combat is frustratingly difficult. The bad Borat-style translation makes for some hilarious moments but slows down the narrative at the same time. [Mar 2008]
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 24 User Ratings
7.0
38% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
50% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
13% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 24 User Ratings
7.0
38% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
50% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
13% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
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The game is a bit of a mixed bag – old-style graphics, minimalist sound but with an engaging story.
Hard to Be a God ix a very mixed bag. For fans of plot-heavy games, this can be a goldmine; for fans of hack n slashes with good gameplay, this can be hell.
When you factor in the poor translation, the stupid difficulty and the poor controls it's as much fun as the black death. Hard to be a good game, more like. [Apr 2008, p.115]
The story is a compelling piece that will drag most bookworms through the many gameplay obstacles, if only to find out what happens at the end, and truth be told it really is worth the wait. Problem is, you could just go and buy the novel and save having the experience marred by a disappointing effort of a game.
Interesting story and good looks won't get you anywhere if you have just the ancient keyboard and mouse to control your character fighting several enemies at the time. And there is no other way but forward, from one quest to another, so when you are blocked by a vicious bug or when a vanquished foe who clearly was swinging a sword drops a cabbage again, you can but sit and weep. [Apr 2008]
Summary A medieval universe and non-linear scenario based on the science-fiction novel, Hard to be a God, published in 1964, by the Soviet writers Arcady and Boris Strougatsky. A role playing game cleverly combining, adventure, espionage and science-fiction. A real and living world thanks to an advanced NPC system. Encounters of great depth: the...
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Oct 19, 2007
Developer:
- Burut Software
Publisher: Akella
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