Embrace the Depths of Humanity: Dive into the World of Hard to be a God
In a world trapped in medieval stagnation, a disguised observer wrestles with moral dilemmas, witnessing humanity's decay and brutality, grappling with the cost of intervention. It's a haunting exploration of power, ethics, and the nature of progress.
The film Hard to Be a God was inspired by the 1964 novel of the same name by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, which explores themes of human progress and stagnation through a unique science fiction lens.
The film features a unique visual style that combines elements of medieval Europe with a grim, dystopian atmosphere, emphasizing the stark contrast between enlightenment and barbarism.
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Alright. Bean the game now. Previous comment still stands. The concepts in the game are great. The setting is fun. I like that there are multiple endings - but I continued to experience being unable to deviate from 'the path'. I wouldn't have minded the game letting me fail more outright, and punishing me for it.
That being said; It's a gem. There's not a lot else quite like it, and I'm happy I've played it. Looking forward to whatever the developer does next.
This is a fun indie gem. Visual Novel, slight choose your own adventure (so far). 10 Hours in currently. The premise and world is really interesting, and the type of scenario I wanted after reading Permutation City by Greg Egan. Dealing with mind/consciousness, and AI. Topics I like exploring.
Biggest downsides so far are that it's quite wordy. The English translation has issues now and then. So far is it doesn't feel like I can actually make very many impactful choices. I can sometimes, but even if I do 'all the things I'm absolutely not supposed to do', the game steers me back to being successful. So more like an interactive story so far; though I know there are supposed to be multiple endings.
Absolutely loving playing through this right now. If you like the old-school combat/puzzle mix that quite a few old jpgs have - this game is gonna blow you away. Dungeons, puzzles, bosses, nice progression - it's a love letter in the best sense of the phrase. Worth every penny and then some.