Regressor Takes Everything Novel Review

My Thoughts on Regressor Takes Everything

Okay, so I dove into "Regressor Takes Everything" with a mix of excitement and trepidation. The premise sounded intriguing: a cunning protagonist with ability-stealing powers getting a second chance. I've always been a sucker for a good regression story. However, the initial reader scores gave me pause, so I went in prepared for anything.

First Impressions

My initial impression was that the story has potential. The setup is solid, and the MC isn't portrayed as a saint, which I appreciate. He's a bit of a d***head, to be honest, but that makes him far more interesting than your typical goody-two-shoes protagonist. The early chapters hooked me with the promise of a clever character navigating a second life.

What Works Well

The MC's personality is definitely a strong point. He's not overly reliant on his past knowledge and isn't instantly overpowered. Instead, he works to improve himself and his relationships, which I found refreshing. I also enjoyed how the story, for the most part, focuses on human interactions and hidden forces rather than just dungeon crawling, although some reviewers mentioned that the dungeon aspect is present in later parts of the story. Furthermore, the story is complete at 300 chapters which makes it a great binge read.

Areas of Concern

Alright, let's address the elephant in the room: the translation. I can't sugarcoat it; it's rough. I noticed issues with pronoun usage, name consistency, and just overall awkward phrasing. I found myself having to reread sentences multiple times to understand what was going on. This significantly impacted my enjoyment of the story, which is a shame because there's a decent plot buried underneath the translation errors. Many readers also expressed frustration with the harem aspect. Eleven heroines are a lot, even for a harem genre! I can see how some might find it overwhelming, although others seemed to enjoy the dynamic. Another potential downside is that the plot seems to drag on in the later part of the novel, which may bore some readers.

Final Verdict

"Regressor Takes Everything" is a mixed bag. The core story has promise, with a morally grey protagonist and an intriguing premise. However, the poor translation significantly hinders the reading experience. If you can look past the translation issues and enjoy a large harem, there's a decent story to be found here. Otherwise, I'd recommend waiting for a better translation or perhaps trying to read it in its original Korean. As it stands, I'd give it a hesitant 3/5.