A demo for "Hard To Be A God" has been released, giving players a chance to try out the upcoming RPG by Nobilis.

"Hard to Be a God is a role playing game with adventure and espionage elements based on a storyline of the novel with the same name by Strugatsky brothers.

The main hero is a graduate of a medieval secret service highschool. His mission is to scout and report the situation in the Kingdom of Arcanar, an indepented anarchical state. The character is a real professional who took the best course in combat and diplomatic training. He's strong, sly and intelligent, his mightier than the whole Arcanar, but his world still has some surprises for him.

The highly developed Earth race governs the series of unexpected events in Ancanar and contacts the agent. The main hero starts his new mission in co-operation with Earth forces. The agent gains access to incredibly advanced technologies. In his native underdeveloped world, he almos becomes a God."

The 406MB demo can be downloaded from AtomicGamer, FileFront, FileShack, Gamer's Hell, or Worthplaying.