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The novel does a good job at combining several elements to create a unique and engaging story. The author uses elements from a game to create the setting but does a good job at making the fictional setting seem fantastical but logical. The author does a good job at slowly explaining elements behind the game as they become relevant. One major issue I do have is that we are dropped right in the center of the action at the beginning of the novel. I'm not sure if there is a one-shot intro chapter not translated but it does make the MC mentality a little confusing because we aren't sure if the MC is a character in the game or truly transported into the game.What the novel excels at, and what makes it truly unique are the elements of horror and gore. While the novel initially seems to present itself as an Alien knockoff, the author gets more comfortable creating grotesque imagery and monsters as the novel progresses. The MC isn't one the side of good or bad, he's on the side of survival, and he's really good at that.I think for anyone who are fans of gore, monster movies, or the Overlord series. I think there is a lot to like here.
