Hard to be a God

 PC
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 5 out of 11
  1. AceGamez
    80
    It's easy to pick up and play, it has the most absorbing and genuinely interesting narrative I've seen in an RPG for ages, there are so many quests to discover that it will give even the most hardcore completist many hours of play and it's rare to see an RPG that doesn't rely solely on grinding for experience.
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  2. Game Chronicles
    80
    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.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    78
    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]
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  5. GameZone
    75
    The game is a bit of a mixed bag – old-style graphics, minimalist sound but with an engaging story.

Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
  1. EremitaJ
    Aug 4, 2014
    3
    "HOW DOES THIS GAME EVEN EXIST????????????????!!!??? LULZZZZZ 10/10 Best game evah, the hype is real, my body is Reggie for this. Euphoria"HOW DOES THIS GAME EVEN EXIST????????????????!!!??? LULZZZZZ 10/10 Best game evah, the hype is real, my body is Reggie for this. Euphoria achieved" -Gamenot. Seriosly I should stop doing so much crystal meth.… Full Review »
  2. grahamstreet
    May 5, 2008
    9
    if you compare this to games such as neverwinter nights and dungeon siege , then you would be on the right track, accepting that this is notif you compare this to games such as neverwinter nights and dungeon siege , then you would be on the right track, accepting that this is not oblivion . you will find a game that is first very confusing , but keep on playing and the storyline unfolds to reveal a plot that rivals neverwinter nights one. And in my opinion that is one of the most important aspects of any rpg , the game engine reminds me a lot of the dungeon siege 2 ,and the controls are okay for combat . I recently bought the glitzy no story boring action rpg assasins creed and was completely bored to tears after about 6 hours . sightseeing is not enough in games . I say give this game half a chance and you will like it . soldier on through the first hour or so as the story can be confusing but then evrything becomes clear just like inflatable bratvurst!!!!… Full Review »
  3. Broyax
    Sep 20, 2021
    0
    Ce jeu de rôle à deux roubles est, semble-t-il, inspiré du bouquin du même nom des frères Strougatski… l’un des (rares) mauvais bouquins desCe jeu de rôle à deux roubles est, semble-t-il, inspiré du bouquin du même nom des frères Strougatski… l’un des (rares) mauvais bouquins des fameux frérots, soit dit en passant mais passons. On est donc quoi qu’il en soit dans de la fantasy de base avec un personnage imposé, des épées (ou des flèches), des brigands et des animaux hostiles mais pas de magie a priori, du moins de ce que j’en ai essayé de… »jouer ».

    Car pour « jouer » à ce truc, il faut à la fois le vouloir (très fort) et n’avoir rien d’autre à faire, même pas des mots croisés, lire son horoscope ou consulter le programme télé. C’est assez moche et en plus, ça se permet de ramer sensiblement mais le pire, c’est ce cheval (oh my god !) ou l’espèce de système de combat (complètement bidon), la difficulté étrangement déséquilibrée et enfin, l’interface vraiment horrible à l’usage.

    On rajoutera le design général mal ‘désigné’ et mal foutu, les PNJ aux fraises, les bugs nombreux, le suivi de quête désastreux et j’en passe et des meilleures… Enfin bref, difficile, oui, très difficile d’être… un bon jeu quand on n’est qu’une daube !    … Full Review »
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