I Rely On Poverty To Sweep Through Survival Games

3, 5 stars.

This novel revolves around the experiences and development of the main character and the eventual resolution of the world, as expected. It wasn't terrible, but I found myself skipping paragraphs and drifting off into other thoughts while reading.

While I did finish it and it was acceptable, I doubt I'll revisit it. It seemed to lack something that could have made it more engaging.

The title should really be "I Rely on the ML to Sweep Through Survival Games," lol.

I've made it to chapter 84, and I quickly lost interest.

While the premise is somewhat unique, relying on a quirky skill, it ultimately feels like every other infinite flow novel. As I’m writing this, I realize it’s because the main character (MC) and the machine learning (ML) system are just too overpowered (OP), a very common issue in infinite flow stories.

That’s ironic because, based on the title and summary, you’d expect the MC to struggle a lot due to his poverty. But no, with the ML always coming to his aid (and doing so from the very first instance), you never really feel like their life is in danger.

It’s supposed to be a horror novel, but it doesn’t actually scare you at all, lol.

There wasn’t any point in the story where I felt particularly hooked to keep reading. I was mildly interested when the MC’s father was mentioned, but the slow pacing really discouraged me.

For those interested in the romance aspect, I’ll let you know that even up to chapter 84, there’s not really any romance.

Wow! What can I say? This is actually a fun kind of survival-themed story. By "fun," I mean the main character (MC) is so poor that he can't get any poorer, even in a survival game. He has no home, no car, no savings—basically, he's a ghost of poverty (not literally, of course). The skill he acquires fits his situation perfectly. The comedy is fantastic; I love it. This novel is much more of a relaxing survival game compared to others like 'Kaleidoscope of Death,' which is more serious. That doesn't mean there's no death in this story—there is, but it's something that has already happened. You'll understand when you read it. The flow is great, not boring at all. The story focuses on the MC and the main love interest (ML), with not too many conflicts. I'm really satisfied with the main chapters, except for the extras. The author is so strict! Come on, since it's about how they can meet in another world without a survival game, why not give them a real happy ending?

Shameless MC and Butler-like ML (Sebastian, is that you? Not exactly, but I like it anyway), some scenes are definitely funny, and it doesn’t leave me with a painful, impatient urge to know the answers (thanks, author). There’s always something happening, and the pacing feels just right.

Just don’t read this at night if you’re as easily scared as I am.

Good

Damn, too many positive reviews, my drama-loving soul can't accept this lmao.

Anyway, into the review:

I dunno, mate, it's alright I guess. The instances weren't mind-blowing or utterly boring—just *alright*. The side characters were the usual 2D gang, which is *alright*. The main characters are *alright* too. If the pacing in instances is x0.50, then other times it's x5 speed... *Alright*.

The main character (MC) can be considered smart if you ignore the times when he acts like he's discovered something huge, when you could reach the same conclusion with your toes.

The male lead (ML) is always beside the MC, but his screen time is even less than some cannon fodder in the instances, lmao. Seriously, he has only one line: "Take a look at this, sir." He also occasionally acts chuuni in the dark, makes a lot of money, and so on. Throw in some roasting of his painting skills, and we're pretty much done.

Other than that... The jokes aren't fun for me anymore, don't know about you intellectuals. Well, it's been 100+ chapters, so that's to be expected.

In conclusion, consider giving it a shot, but don't expect an engaging romance since both of them are blockheads. Ignore the legendary pig teammates that exist in both beginner and advanced games... Guess that's it.

P.S.: On a side note, I'm kinda bored with the "mysterious parents" routine I've been seeing in a couple of horror-themed novels, but there's nothing to be done.

I MTL'd the novel because I couldn't wait for the translated chapters, and I was right—one of the best books I've read.

It's funny, engaging, and consistently humorous. You never feel bored, and the plot is refreshingly unique. I loved the book, and while there are a few parts where I'm not entirely satisfied—no book is perfect. But this one comes pretty darn close.

It's a fantastic novel that is both hilarious and captivating.

I liked it but then I didn't around chapter 90