Global Descent to Sky Islands: Getting a God-level Talent from the Start Novel Review
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By 白衣风采
2023
Description
All humanity from Blue Star descended into a world without land, where the sky is filled with floating islands. Everyone must choose a class, start anew here, and strive to survive! Starting with a small, broken piece of land, to survive, one must land on these mysterious islands, search for resources, expand their territory, and then build their own sky island. Upon entering the game, Han Xing unexpectedly activated a unique hidden SSS Grade talent, ‘God-level Craftsman’. He never fails in crafting anything; everything he crafts turns from tr*sh to legendary. …… As the survivors step out to explore the outside world, mysteries begin to surface. Lost civilizations, the shattered truths of the world… When a terrifying natural disaster strikes, hundreds of millions of survivors gaze at the huge island in the sky, covered with Mythical-grade engineering tools, and almost simultaneously exclaim, “Look, that’s the man who withstands the calamity!”
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- qidian
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
Global Descent to Sky Islands: Getting a God-level Talent from the Start Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Global Descent to Sky Islands: Getting a God-level Talent from the Start
First Impressions
"Global Descent to Sky Islands" immediately throws you into a world where humanity is scrambling for survival on, well, sky islands. The premise is intriguing: a global descent, a desperate fight for resources, and a protagonist blessed (or cursed?) with a god-level talent right off the bat. It promises a power fantasy with strategic elements, and for the most part, it delivers on that initial promise. I was definitely hooked by the initial concept and eager to see how the MC would navigate this dangerous new reality.
What Works Well
The story shines when it focuses on the resource gathering and strategic elements. The MC isn't just ridiculously powerful; he actually uses his brain! I appreciated the moments where he makes clever decisions, outmaneuvering his opponents and utilizing his environment to his advantage. The early parts of the story, where he's building his base and forming alliances, were particularly engaging. The game-like ranking system is also implemented well, providing a clear sense of progression and stakes. It’s satisfying to watch him climb the ranks and unlock new abilities. The author clearly has a knack for crafting a world with a solid foundation in fantasy and game mechanics.
Areas of Concern
However, there are some aspects that detracted from my overall enjoyment. While the MC is generally likable and has some genuinely good friends, the portrayal of female characters felt… underdeveloped, to put it mildly. The interactions often felt forced and leaned heavily into stereotypical tropes. This made it difficult to connect with these characters on a deeper level, and at times, it even pulled me out of the story. It felt as if the author has a very specific, and somewhat unrealistic, view of how women behave.
Final Verdict
"Global Descent to Sky Islands" is a mixed bag. The resource gathering and strategic elements, combined with the overpowered protagonist, make for an entertaining read. However, the weak portrayal of female characters holds it back from reaching its full potential. If you can overlook these shortcomings, you might find yourself enjoying the power fantasy and strategic gameplay. Otherwise, proceed with caution.
