The Infinite World, ever-changing and ever growing. New nations and races rose and fell almost daily. New Classes were discovered, as old ways were lost. Monsters and beasts roamed the earth and were slain by soldiers and adventurers who were in turn killed by stronger threats. Heroes and villains created new epics and were forgotten when their successors appeared. This was the way of the Infinite World.
Summoned into this chaotic place, a young boy with no name and no past must learn to survive. Bound to a master who doesn't care whether he lives or dies, he must become stronger. The question is how? Do the people around him value him for who he is or merely for what he represents? The world holds endless possibilities, only time will tell what the future holds for the boy.
My Opinion: 519 pages, $2.99, Available On Kindle Unlimited
This is a great story that is full of action, adventure, and eventually lots of good RPG progression. It’s never advertised itself as LitRPG, but it truly is and in the best possible way. The story pacing reminds me of the Drizzt Do'Urden novels I’d read as a kid, just chock full of adventure, comradery, and regular introspection. The first part, maybe 30%, does a good bit of world building and character flaw ground laying. It's pretty slice of life as the reader is introduced to the world, the main character, a human summons, and everyone else. But once the story gets to the big dungeon, called a trail in the story, the plotting comes through fairly well with a clear novel goal and ending that is satisfying. The main character in particular is very likable and it's easy to root for the poor kid and I was really happy for him whenever something good went his way.
The RPG side of things is a little slow at first with stated levels for characters and classes, but little progression. There’s some Skill acquisition but it’s not till the story hits that major dungeon that the RPG progression takes off for everyone with people specializing in classes, merging old ones and new, and getting skill stones and special equipment needed to survive the harrowing dungeon run. There are lots of notifications, ability, levels, and monster descriptions as well as a whole reasonable cultural setting for the RPG system. Anyone that likes their LitRPG crunchy will enjoy this.
Overall, it’s a great story and I’m glad that I went back and gave it a shot based on a friend’s recommendation.
Score: 8 out of 10