Unique RPG aspects of Hard To Be A God revealed

February 28, 2008

UNIQUE ROLE PLAYING ASPECTS OF
HARD TO BE A GOD REVEALED

VARIED QUESTS, IN-DEPTH
CHARACTERS AND MIXED GENRES CONTRIBUTE TO UNORTHODOX GAMING ADVENTURE

Hard To Be A God, the new action and
adventure game from Ascaron to be released in April, uniquely combines the
sci-fi and medieval fantasy genres with a mix of Hack & Slash and RPG gameplay.
Exceptional attention to detail during game development results in an in-depth
storyline, advanced character development and a diverse range of quests, set on
a planet locked in medieval times.

Blurring genres

The original storyline distinguishes
it from other role playing games. The crossover of medieval fantasy and sci-fi
provides a unique opportunity to combine the archaic with the futuristic, mixing
a medieval backdrop with technologically advanced items. The in-depth and
intriguing story development immerses the player in the role of a secret agent
sent from a futuristic Earth to the medieval, alien planet of Arkanar.

Character customisation

As the game progresses a unique
individual, far removed from the secret agent at the start, will have evolved.
Customisation of the character is made possible through combat skill or ability
development, such as swordsmanship or negotiation. This fine-tunes the character
to suit a particular type of gameplay. The different guises that the character
is forced to take on, including bandit, don, aristocrat and monk, will affect
the combat methods and style of gameplay.

Range of quests

A variety of quests needs to be
completed, from defeating ruthless bandits to recovering a lost child. Different
individuals will be met along the way, each with their own background storyline,
adding to the depth of the game. Alternate ways to complete quests give the
player choice in how best to progress; some quests require clever battle tactics
or diplomacy, i.e. if outnumbered by a gang, kill the leader and the rest will
cooperate, while others are dependent on nerve and strength.

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Hard To
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