Real Cheat Online Novel Review

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By stef, すてふ

3.2

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japaneseWeb Novel

Genres

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action adventure comedy drama fantasy harem romance school life sci-fi shounen

Chapters

3 volumes

Started

2016

Description

Pursing reality, the VRMMO world directly reflects one’s own ability. In this place where level nor status exists, have no choice but to use magic or learn pseudo-skills of masters with Combat Assistance System 《Arts》 to combat against the siege of monsters. Because of the gifted education Souichiro received from his father, a member of the special forces, he grow up with the best of human weapons. He who yearned to play and live life like a normal, average high school student dived into a virtual world together with his friend. Instead, what awaited him was not glory but oddballs which surpasses everything he expected. Can the boy with nicknames such as “The Hidden Boss”, “Hidden Character of Management Side”, or “Maybe He Stopped Being a Human” continue to play normally and safely?

Publication Information

Original Publisher: shinkigensha
Original Language: japanese
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on Real Cheat Online

Okay, let's dive into "Real Cheat Online." This novel definitely has a hook, blending real-life action with VRMMORPG elements, but my experience was a bit of a rollercoaster. There are some interesting ideas here, but they're unfortunately hampered by some significant issues.

First Impressions

The premise is pretty standard fare: an OP MC who's strong in the real world translates that strength into a virtual game. But what caught my attention was the reason why he's so OP. Apparently, his dad is a total madman, putting him through some seriously intense training. That definitely piqued my interest and made me want to see how it all plays out in the game.

What Works Well

The comedy seems to land well, with the MC's skewed common sense, a direct result of his father's influence, creating some potentially hilarious situations. I can see the appeal of an MC who's unintentionally funny because he's been raised in such an absurd environment. It seems like a recipe for some lighthearted and entertaining moments. The core concept of his real-world skills translating into the game is also something that I find quite appealing.

Areas of Concern

Unfortunately, the biggest problem I encountered, and it's a major one, is the translation quality. It's rough, to say the least. I found myself struggling to understand the meaning of some sentences, which really detracts from the overall reading experience. It's a shame, because the underlying story seems to have potential, but it's hard to fully enjoy it when you're constantly battling the translation. The slow update speed only compounds the issue, making it difficult to stay invested.

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Final Verdict

"Real Cheat Online" has an intriguing premise and the potential for some great comedy, but the poor translation quality is a significant barrier to entry. If you're willing to overlook the translation issues, there might be something here for you. However, until the translation improves, it's hard for me to give this a strong recommendation. I'm hoping that the translators will take note of the feedback and improve the quality, because there's a decent story buried beneath the surface. For now, I'd say proceed with caution.