"Hard to Be a God" is a role-playing game based on the eponymous work by the Strugatsky brothers. The main character is a graduate of a secret elite school. His task is to infiltrate the rebellious kingdom of Arkanar and report the situation back to his colleagues... He is strong, cunning, and possesses extraordinary intelligence. A true professional in both negotiations and combat. However, with each passing day, life in the kingdom surprises him more and more, gradually undermining his confidence in his own abilities.
A highly developed race of Earthlings has been monitoring Arkanar for a long time and is contacting an agent who must complete a series of state-important missions. He gains access to the most advanced technologies and inventions. For the peculiar, troubled times of Arkanar, our hero becomes a true God. But is it so easy to be one?