Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

Like others said it starts off well, but starts to get annoying quickly. The MC has a lot of game knowledge, but has zero information of the world itself. He tries to play the "eminence in shadow" character to players in the community, rather than working together he tries to manipulate them into doing his bidding by providing half-truths. He later reflects, and realizes the character he played in the community was of no benefit and only hurt others, only to do the same exact thing to another group of people ... more>> several chapters later. MC states that he values monogamy, only for him to realize he has unique feelings for a handful of people like a dozen chapters later? There are constant contradictions in his beliefs and his behavior. This seems like a novel that will drag on forever. <<less

PS: Shame I couldn't reply on Triarkdown's review, this guy must have been reading the novel with their eyes close. __________________________ *Activating Barbarian Convincing Mode* ... more>> U like hardcore survival? Bored of easy-win fights and 2-dimensional characters? Well damn man this gem is for you! I think it's better if you read the manwha first so you can easily visualize how fck up the MC's situation for survival. I highly recommend it! Anyway here's the list of why I'm so hyped for this novel and manwha: • Chapter pacing doesn't feel too fast nor too slow, just the right amount. Every chapter is worth it and it doesn't have chapter padding like the typical Chinese novels. • The English translation is great on Yonder. Unfortunately, it's far behind the raw even though they're releasing 5 chaps a week. Ugh, I guess this falls under the Cons. (For desperate people, go visit Booktoki301) • Peak battle scenes are superb. I've read so many novels and only a few manage to make me feel how intense the battles are. This one absolutely takes the cake in my ranking list. • Characters are more fleshed out. The narrative lets you understand the intent or motivation behind their actions. No one is branded as inherently good or evil, it all depends on the situation and which side you are on. GOOD NEWS here!!!⬇️ Spoiler • The romance is not annoying. -Yes there's a bit of romance but you can sigh in relief because me and my fellow brothers on Yonder, Booktoki, and Naver, ultimately came to an agreement on the fact that you can enjoy the story despite the existence of this cursed tag. But wait, what about the harem?? Spoiler There are no specific tag features in Naver and Yonder so we won't really know, but I won't deny the possibility of it becoming a harem route. [collapse] A soup for the soul for non-harem enjoyers: Spoiler Yeah sure there are girls around MC but atm there is no hint that he likes multiple girls. Also, his confucian views about the relationship between a man and a woman still hold weight. So at least you won't have to worry about the coming 598 chapters. [collapse] [collapse] The story is still far from ending. Author likes to leave out several unsolved mysteries, enough for readers to anticipate the future development of the story. Btw I like the foreshadowing in the novel which eventually comes to light after 50-200 or so chapters. This proves that the Author has already laid out the groundwork for the timeline of the story and where it is heading. Well, at this point, I'm basically praising the author, but allow me to do it because I still can't get over that one guy on Reddit calling this novel the work of a sixth grader. The novel has a whoppingly high rating and has been at the very top of the ranking board several times for a reason. <<less

" Surviving the Game as a Barbarian " is a captivating and refreshing novel that brings a unique twist to the reincarnation genre. The story follows the protagonist as he navigates a dark and treacherous game world, where survival is a constant struggle. The author's world-building is exceptional, creating a gritty and realistic setting that immerses readers in the protagonist's journey. One notable aspect of the novel is the protagonist's growth and development. Unlike many isekai stories, the MC isn't overpowered from the start. Instead, he starts off as a weak barbarian and ... more>> faces numerous challenges and setbacks along the way. This adds depth to the story and makes the MC's progress feel earned and satisfying. The novel also shines in its portrayal of the game world and its inhabitants. The author depicts a society filled with greed and hostility, where even the protagonist's own kind can pose a threat. This creates a sense of danger and adds tension to the narrative, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Additionally , the relationships between characters are well-crafted and engaging. While romance isn't a central focus, there are subtle hints of it throughout the story, adding depth to the protagonist's interactions. The side characters introduced so far are likable and provide meaningful contributions to the plot. Some readers may find polarizing is the extreme situations the protagonist finds himself in. The author portrays the protagonist facing terrible scenarios repeatedly which even within the series is portrayed as "too much" an example of this is how he on his first 2 trips ends up meeting 4+ looter groups out to kill him, while avarage adventurer would maybe have that happen once a year or so, which can be both captivating and overwhelming. It's a storytelling method that may appeal to some readers but might turn others away. Overall , "Surviving the Game as a Barbarian" is a hidden gem among isekai novels. With its strong writing, realistic characters, and captivating plot, this novel is a must-read for fans of the genre. Be prepared for a dark and challenging journey, where survival is the ultimate goal. <<less

As of this review, I am currently ~300 chapters into the raws. Overall the story is decent but there is one major flaw that completely ruined the experience for me several times throughout the course of my reading. The author construes the plot such that the protagonist will find himself in the worst imaginable situations possible time and time again. There is no middle ground here, it's always either 0 or 100. Some may enjoy this seemingly sadistically perverse and gutwrenching method of storytelling, but I for one prefer when story ... more>> events are less predictable and more diverse. If every single time it's the worse possible thing that could happen then you know exactly what to expect, there's no subtlety or variation in the tricks the author pulls to attempt to engage the reader. It can be both boring and frustrating to read through but what makes it even worse is the way in which the author resolves these conflicts within his story. To make a long story short: plot armor. The author ensures that the protagonist will always make it out, no matter what - but only after mentally torturing his readers first. To give a few examples; there were several instances in which the main character faces off against traditionally 'squishy' characters only for them to facetank all the damage in the world. It doesn't make sense that a healer, an assassin and a summoner can get hit by explosions, mace swings, etc. Only to get up and shrug it off as if nothing happened. The author often sets up scenes such that the protagonist will struggle and sacrifice over the course of several/many chapters to get in just one hit against his enemy only for it to do nothing for no reason other than that the author felt like it. In other words, the author doesn't write the story with any sense of consistency. Characters are as strong as he needs them to be in that moment even if it contradicts the logic of his own world. Healers and damage dealers should not be more durable than tanks. <<less

Well... I really like this one, the first 54 chapters were fan translated then it was picked up by YONDER APP. So to read the rest, you need to read it in that app... but you can only read 1 chapter free per day and thats only if this novel is with within the DAILY FREE CHAPTERS bonus. Sometimes the novel does not even gets free chapters so you will have to wait until then. For example. This week daily free chapters were available, so what I did was use ... more>> create temporary emails that cease to exist after 10 min, made 30 of those, wrote them in a notepad and I just switched accounts to read the next chapter. Thankfully. Today there was a gift of 20 free chapters for that novel. So with only 3 accounts I could read 60 chapters ahead and caught the raws. The novel itself is very funny... there is subtle romance and hints of a harem but MC is not sure if he wants to return or stay and this becomes apparent after months of surviving there, on earth he is alone, just living to work, there he is just living to fight, but he has comrades in the barbaric world now.... To make it easier to understand. MC transmigrated to a barbarian at the coming of age ceremony of his new body. Problem is, he is not the only one, hundreds of players are forced into this world and take over the bodies of others EACH MONTH... and the natives do not like this. So as soon as they discover you are a player (they call us EVIL SPIRITS), you are executed if caught, no question asked. The natives have already stablished what to look for to hunt "Players". So far, its believed that to return, someone must clear the last floor in the dungeon that opens up once per month and within the dungoen... the rules of the jungle rules. <<less

I think "Surviving the Game as a Barbarian" is a refreshing and engaging novel that takes a unique approach to the LitRPG reincarnation genre. With exceptional world-building and a captivating cast of characters, I strongly recommend everyone to read this novel, especially after the recent webcomic adaptation. The story feels like a mix between "The Second Coming of Gluttony, " "Dungeon Defense, " and "Sovereign of Judgment, " offering a fresh and engaging reading experience. One of the most appealing aspects of the novel is its realism and how the protagonist, ... more>> a modern thinking man, must navigate an indifferent and hostile world by relying on his own strength, quick thinking, and insights. The characters are gradually fleshed-out, and the writing style maintains a fast-paced tone that never feels rushed. The humor in the novel adds to the overall enjoyment and keeps the story fresh. The pacing is excellent, with each chapter making you want to read the next. The quality of the writing is exceptional, making it easy to recommend to anyone even when compared to well published fictions. While the fan translation ended at chapter 53, you can read the official novel on Yonder. They currently have up to chapter 180+. Asides that, you can also read the webcomic from fan sites like AsuraScan. Overall, if you like this type of story, you should definitely check it out! <<less

This is one of those stories if you are invested in it everything seems fine but if you stop for a moment and question anything the house of cards crumble. It starts interesting and sells a somewhat fresh premise. And when you get caught up with that momentum it seems like a decent story. MC makes educated guesses and nobody, no matter how powerful, is infallible. So he gets to bluff and play around. Except it's a scam. Imagine playing a DnD session and you have that player in your group. ... more>> You know the guy who insults king (NPC quest giver) and DM has just rolls with it because it would be a hassle to wipe the team for lese majeste and rewrite character sheets. MC is that guy. He attacks people who he shouldn't attack but plot armor protects him. He sacrifices limbs like nothing but don't worry there is always a priest or potion to grow them back. He gets to trick and swindle people he shouldn't be able to. He acts like he knows the script before hand and have plot armor. <<less

Good at start. The story afterwards is just being criminal committing crime but justifying the crime by tr*sh reasons. The MC has brain at start then just goes full idiot than the barbarians he calls idiots. The author probably got bullied in kr sites into writing s*upid stuff like killing and starting riot in whole adventure branch to get one single guy.