I am having a hard time putting into words how much fun I had with this book. The book is episodic as the story progress chunk by chunk. You want to see the main character grow as a person and learn to overcome the last ten years of living as a shut in. Layered on top of this is just enough fantasy with the connection to the sim game that it never feels the main character is turning into a wish fulfillment type. The world building for the game in the story is strong without becoming cumbersome or bloated. The writer leaves just enough evidence that you know how the world works but aren't confused when some of the rules of events get complicated. The introduction of the Beastfolk that look red pandas was fun. The illustrations have strong line art and look great along side the events as they happen. I am very excited to read the next one. 1 Cody Enos174 2

What a delightful surprise.

This story is not an isekai. The main character isn’t a teen or young adult in a fantasy world. He’s a 30 year old shut in who uses a video game to gain confidence in changing his life where he reconnects with his family.

The fantasy setting in the game isn’t exciting. There are no grand battles or swelling world building. The game itself is as engrossing as a slice of life anime.

You come to care for all the characters. Each has a unique personality that you want to see thrive.

And it ends with potential for something bigger.

It was also a really easy quick read. Took about 4 hours to finish it.

1 Joaquin Escudero-Green120

It would not be an exaggeration to say that this is so far one of the most unique light novels which I have read this year. The premise is simple enough, older shut in living in his parents' home lives to play video games and nothing else, until her finds a unique game that changes his world view completely. With the insane amount of isekai novels that I have read this year, it's nice to read something that while vaguely isekai is still an interesting reads and a very unique setting. Can't wait to read the next volume as soon as it's available here in the US! english-translation god-mode isekai ...more1 R. Prim38

Unique Isekai, which acts more of a slice-of-life story about a thirty-year-old NEET’s struggle in life after giving up job hunting and his awkward relationship with his family. The scene is set out with Yoshio, receiving a video game from a mysterious video game developer to act as an alpha game tester. The video game itself turns out to be a simulation to establish a village, and act as their ‘God of Fate’ with only five people, brother & sister: Gams the swordsman and (bro-con) Chem the priestess; and a family of three: husband and wife, Rodice and Lyra, and their seven-year-old, Carol.

Before long Yashio, gets obsessed with the game’s characters and his responsibilities as their deity, because it’s game over if the village is obliterated with no restart (wow that’s kinda crappy if you ask me), but here’s the catch: to protect his people he needs to conduct ‘miracles’ which requires in-game-currency called ‘Fate Points’, which is gathered with his village’s prayers and praise, but to obtain more is through micro-transactions. Literally the FP is super expensive, 10FP = 1000 Yen, but anyway at least convinces this NEET to become a part-timer later on.

To summarise, I was very engrossed with reading this light novel, not because I assumed it was ly an Isekai premise, but more-or-less I realised it was a touching tale about a guy who lost confidence in himself to finally get back into society and rebuild his connections with his family. Can’t wait for the next volume for this unique entry in the Isekai genre to continue.This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full reviewlight-novel reviewed Pieter950 12

The protagonist Yoshio is a 30-year old shut in who still lives at his parents place together with his younger (adult) sister. One day he gets a computer game, The Village of Fate, supposedly as a price. The village builder simulation game has remarkably realistic characters and the NPCs make him care about themselves and give hem the courage to slowly deal with his real life.

The story consists of two sections, the protagonists real life and the village in the fantasy setting. It is an intriguing set-up, and I enjoy the characters (especially those in real life) even though as of yet the villagers are a bit simplistic including sticking to a trope or two. The "game" part is a bit too simplistic though, and the fantasy setting a bit odd. Both make sense if the goal is to help the MC deal with his real life, but it made it a bit boring for me. For a gamer, even one that cares about the NPCs, he is a tad too cautious as well. The survival of the village depends on one person, and yet he keeps just doing nothing until the last moment.

In the end, I did reasonably enjoy the story although a few times I was struggling to continue. I am curious where things are going to. complete isekai light-novel ...more Alisha6

I really enjoyed this story. The mix of slice-of-life, modernity, and fantasy was refreshing.

The characters were relatable and realistic. The MC's desire to change and rectify his relationship with those he loved was heartwarming and brought me to tears at points. He was willing to try, which was all his family wanted. They wanted him to live, to regain that spark of life he once had, and the game gave that to him. Kyla Mae16 1 follower

Being reminded of reality is not my main goal when I choose my poison.

Personally, I haven't been out for a while. Finding this manga in such a perfect time is a God sent.

Thinking you're a failure and can't even stomach to eat with your family is so heavy.


For someone whos future is in the grave. This manga is both enjoyable and an eyeopener. Ben Brommell241 3

Pretty unique story of a thirty-year-old Japanese shut-in who receives a disk for a mysterious game that seems almost a little too realistic, and how his experience with that game bleeds into his real life. Look forward to seeing where it goes! Robert Copher2

Unique otherworld tale

Love the mix of real world and fantasy world, perfect. Can't wait for the next volume. Isikai fans will love it. Dantegideon1,867 12

I found myself rooting for the main character, even though the plot is fairly rudimentary. Jr1 review

A very unique storyline, which involves two different worlds. The characters was relatable and develops throughout the story. It was very interesting DeborahAuthor 9 books23

3-1/2 Kristel Belandres-Jao44 1 follower

So much better crafted than the webnovel version. Very nice
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