My first look at this novel - latest chapter (ch 24)
The novel so far, is similar to a lot of the VR translated novels floating around. This might be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it. For me, it's good because while others complain of cliche this, and cliche that - I can immediately relate to and understand the underlying flow of the story. Afterall, there are only so many things you can write about VR. That is, they all start the same way - for the first 50-100 chapters at least. MC plugs himself in > experiences a different reality > adventures > level up > then the plot unfolds > etc.
Apart from the similarities between this novel and others of its genre (namely OG, DIO, GG, etc), there are also very clear differences. This is of course where the foundation of the novel resides. The MC's backstory, character fundamentals, and future development are unique in its own right.
Without dropping spoilers, I can only say that although the VR element is tried, tested, and in the multitudes, this story (so far) does feel quite unique. It strays away from the "I will become the strongest" to "I will make everyone else weaker than me" path. I've never seen another novel try this before, so it's quite unique to me.
The progression also feels a lot faster than other novels. At chapter 24, the MC is already in double digit levels. This might be fast, or slow depending from which angle you're viewing it. It seems fast to me, because the story wasn't dragged out or boring while getting there. Other novels of this genre I've read, tend to overhype the complexity of reaching levels: 5, 10, 20, and 100. It always feels like a struggle to reach any of the above levels.
I won't mention too much about the class or skills of the MC, since they are pretty obvious. My one concern about this novel, is that the MC's development path pretty much goes against the other VR novels. The fundamental reason, is that in almost all the novels of the same genre, they all have one thing in common (Legendary skill: You are immune to all debuffs and negative status effects). This skill is a staple in every single one. So how will the author handle that?
Anyway, it's been an enjoyable read so far. I definitely recommend giving it a go. Let's see how the story unfolds, maybe then I'll drop another review.
My first look at this novel - latest chapter (ch 24)
The novel so far, is similar to a lot of the VR translated novels floating around. This might be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it. For me, it's good because while others complain of cliche this, and cliche that - I can immediately relate to and understand the underlying flow of the story. Afterall, there are only so many things you can write about VR. That is, they all start the same way - for the first 50-100 chapters at least. MC plugs himself in > experiences a different reality > adventures > level up > then the plot unfolds > etc.
Apart from the similarities between this novel and others of its genre (namely OG, DIO, GG, etc), there are also very clear differences. This is of course where the foundation of the novel resides. The MC's backstory, character fundamentals, and future development are unique in its own right.
Without dropping spoilers, I can only say that although the VR element is tried, tested, and in the multitudes, this story (so far) does feel quite unique. It strays away from the "I will become the strongest" to "I will make everyone else weaker than me" path. I've never seen another novel try this before, so it's quite unique to me.
The progression also feels a lot faster than other novels. At chapter 24, the MC is already in double digit levels. This might be fast, or slow depending from which angle you're viewing it. It seems fast to me, because the story wasn't dragged out or boring while getting there. Other novels of this genre I've read, tend to overhype the complexity of reaching levels: 5, 10, 20, and 100. It always feels like a struggle to reach any of the above levels.
I won't mention too much about the class or skills of the MC, since they are pretty obvious. My one concern about this novel, is that the MC's development path pretty much goes against the other VR novels. The fundamental reason, is that in almost all the novels of the same genre, they all have one thing in common (Legendary skill: You are immune to all debuffs and negative status effects). This skill is a staple in every single one. So how will the author handle that?
Anyway, it's been an enjoyable read so far. I definitely recommend giving it a go. Let's see how the story unfolds, maybe then I'll drop another review.
