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Apocalypse Revisted #1
System Fall
System Fall, An Apocalypse Reborn LitRPG Adventure - Vol 1
In a world upended by the whims of the [Admin]. All of humanity has been thrust into a brutal game of survival.
Nick is more than just another man.
Granted a wish and an opportunity to turn back the clock, Nick embarks on a quest to overthrows the [Admin].
Each step of his journey is full of danger as he faces off against enemies whose sole purpose is to continue the [Admin]'s game.
Yet, amidst the chaos and the ruin, Nick remains.
He battles not just for survival, but for a chance to rewrite destiny itself.
As the threads of time unravel and reweave around him, he must push beyond the limits of what was thought possible, challenging the very gods who set this game in motion.
It's a revolt against fate.
A crusade.
Time is of the essence, and the future of humanity depends on Nick.
In a world upended by the whims of the [Admin]. All of humanity has been thrust into a brutal game of survival.
Nick is more than just another man.
Granted a wish and an opportunity to turn back the clock, Nick embarks on a quest to overthrows the [Admin].
Each step of his journey is full of danger as he faces off against enemies whose sole purpose is to continue the [Admin]'s game.
Yet, amidst the chaos and the ruin, Nick remains.
He battles not just for survival, but for a chance to rewrite destiny itself.
As the threads of time unravel and reweave around him, he must push beyond the limits of what was thought possible, challenging the very gods who set this game in motion.
It's a revolt against fate.
A crusade.
Time is of the essence, and the future of humanity depends on Nick.
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Published March 26, 2024
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October 14, 2023
I've read a few LitRPGs in the past and I have to admit, that anime-esque cover on the audiobook was the biggest reason why I started listening to System Fall. While it was a fun story for the most part with interesting characters, world, and set up, a few smaller things bothered me throughout the story. I enjoyed the premise of our protagonist, Nick Vandal, going through the world over again, sharing his insights of the game as the readers experience it for the first time. The mechanics were clearly explained and the first half went at a nice pace. Nick's quest to become a god in order to defeat the evil Admin was clear and I was interested in his motives in his quest. The other characters were interesting, despite many of them only being around for short spurts of time. This world was developed well, built in from the remains of the old world to get a MMO RPG feel to everything, and while not everything made sense right now, I'm sure it will be explained down the line. I do think some of the items could have been more clearly explained. The pacing started to slow in the second half though, and it started to feel a bit sluggish, like it was just all the introductory setup for an extended series and I'm concerned how many books this might go for. There was also a few chapters that went into third person suddenly that threw me for a loop. But overall, I am intrigued to see where this story winds up going.
*I received an ARC of the audiobook from Netgalley and Recorded Books. All opinions are my own.*
*I received an ARC of the audiobook from Netgalley and Recorded Books. All opinions are my own.*
March 9, 2024
I’m giving this 4 stars because I was thoroughly entertained. This is a LitRPG story (I had to look up what that meant). I don’t think I’m the demographic they are targeting. If you’re into gaming and leveling up you will love following Nick on his quest to survive people and monsters trying to kill him. He can wield a sword and is a death machine himself. The final chapters he meets his nemesis Lidia. She’s a bad person. They are in an epic battle and then… the cliff hanger. We have to wait for Vol 2. I’m 61 years and shouldn’t get into LitRPG but I did. I think the narrator Pete Cross made it enjoyable for me. I highly recommend if you love Sci-Fi and Fantasy. This is my first Kaz Hunter book and I need vol 2 to know what happens.
I want to thank Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review
I want to thank Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review
May 10, 2024
Nice storyline and nice plot twists
May 17, 2025
Disclaimer: This is the first LitRPG book I've experienced, and I listened to the audio version. Some of my criticisms may just be how LitRPGs work, and/or have been resolved by formatting and graphics in the text version.
Review: For me, the story, characters, world, etc. are 3 stars. Knocking 1 star off for the extreme amount of repetition in this book, and 1 star for using AI art on the cover.
For this book, the "core" has everything I like and nothing I don't. I enjoy isekai as a genre a lot, and the inclusion of game menu text and mechanics from a worldbuilding perspective fascinates me. I also love me a morally gray swordsman MC. Unfortunately, this book should have been 50% shorter because half of it was damn near copy-paste. I lost track how many times MC mentioned the need to "adapt in order to survive" the new system. I don't need the full tooltip text for a skill every single time it's activated, nor do I need a reminder of MC's character class every time he faces a moral dilemma, and I promise I didn't forget the name of MC's weapons and how he acquired them.
For the cover, this story deserves better than machine plagiarism and there are plenty of artists who would be thrilled to create better quality work for very reasonable prices. Simple.
Review: For me, the story, characters, world, etc. are 3 stars. Knocking 1 star off for the extreme amount of repetition in this book, and 1 star for using AI art on the cover.
For this book, the "core" has everything I like and nothing I don't. I enjoy isekai as a genre a lot, and the inclusion of game menu text and mechanics from a worldbuilding perspective fascinates me. I also love me a morally gray swordsman MC. Unfortunately, this book should have been 50% shorter because half of it was damn near copy-paste. I lost track how many times MC mentioned the need to "adapt in order to survive" the new system. I don't need the full tooltip text for a skill every single time it's activated, nor do I need a reminder of MC's character class every time he faces a moral dilemma, and I promise I didn't forget the name of MC's weapons and how he acquired them.
For the cover, this story deserves better than machine plagiarism and there are plenty of artists who would be thrilled to create better quality work for very reasonable prices. Simple.
August 24, 2023
This is a fun, action packed adventure. If you have ever played any sort of MMO or if you have ever read Ready Player One I think you’ll love this book. My one complaint that isn’t really a complaint is that it does explain a lot of the mechanics of what “in-game” items are and how they work. I understand the need to explain for those who aren’t used to this type of media but for someone versed in gaming it can get a bit tedious. Overall, a good book that will keep you entertained!!
November 8, 2023
Help me read more books
I typically like system reboot type books, where a player comes back to the start of the system, and tries to change it for the better. I'm pretty sure this book won't go onto my favorites list, just because this one doesn't really show a whole lot of improving things for the human race as a whole. Part of that of course is because of the system itself. Just once I'd love to see a system take over, and not try to kill 8 billion humans in the process, but that wouldn't be as interesting a story I guess.
In any case, as far as a reboot system/reborn hero goes, this story isn't too horrible, I've read similar ones, I guess my tollerance for such things is thinning though, so not sure if I'll continue with this series or not. Likely I will, but it won't be right away, even assuming there's another book in the series available, this one requires some time away from the world first.
I typically like system reboot type books, where a player comes back to the start of the system, and tries to change it for the better. I'm pretty sure this book won't go onto my favorites list, just because this one doesn't really show a whole lot of improving things for the human race as a whole. Part of that of course is because of the system itself. Just once I'd love to see a system take over, and not try to kill 8 billion humans in the process, but that wouldn't be as interesting a story I guess.
In any case, as far as a reboot system/reborn hero goes, this story isn't too horrible, I've read similar ones, I guess my tollerance for such things is thinning though, so not sure if I'll continue with this series or not. Likely I will, but it won't be right away, even assuming there's another book in the series available, this one requires some time away from the world first.
April 17, 2025
Good solid story. Needed some editing.
It was a good solid start to a series. Main character was likable and interesting. The system AI was the most annoying character. Simply because you really don't understand the motivation of killing the planet.
The main characters interactions in moral dilemmas kept the story moving. At times the pacing was off but usually picked up again rather quick. Some editing could have been used as the author repeated The main characters motivation are goals within a few paragraphs of each other as if the outline edit missed the same talking points while riding the story. It was common enough to where, as of the reader, I wondered why the character would repeat itself, thinking it was a typo.
Overall I'd like the story and we'll get book two a chance.
It was a good solid start to a series. Main character was likable and interesting. The system AI was the most annoying character. Simply because you really don't understand the motivation of killing the planet.
The main characters interactions in moral dilemmas kept the story moving. At times the pacing was off but usually picked up again rather quick. Some editing could have been used as the author repeated The main characters motivation are goals within a few paragraphs of each other as if the outline edit missed the same talking points while riding the story. It was common enough to where, as of the reader, I wondered why the character would repeat itself, thinking it was a typo.
Overall I'd like the story and we'll get book two a chance.
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September 13, 2023System Fall: A Apocalypse Reborn LitRPG Adventure Vol 1, my first read author Kaz Hunter, an author I'd not heard of before receiving the opportunity to read this book. A unique, captivating, page-turning, well-written read leaving you panting for more. If I have a problem with the book, it's more of a problem with the genre. The characters are all so e-game oriented that abilities have to be spelled out for them thereby taking away from actual problem solving, just saying. “I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I look forward to the next book in this series. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
September 26, 2023
I hate giving 4 stars
It’s a decent story. Some good elements, I like having an antagonistic ‘Admin’, the ‘system’ isn’t standard and therefore is interesting.
But the prose…it switches both perspective *and* POV during a scenes. 1st person as the MC, followed by 3rd person, then 1st as another character. The transition isn’t a clear pause; it’s just a new paragraph. Usually because the author wants to convey information the MC doesn’t/shouldn’t have. Which would work if it was clearly a ‘new’ scene, but just feels awkward as it is written.
There’s also a bit too much repetition, both in overuse of certain words and repeated delivery of the same information.
Polish the prose and this could be quite special.
DNF (but I *am* willing to continue reading)
It’s a decent story. Some good elements, I like having an antagonistic ‘Admin’, the ‘system’ isn’t standard and therefore is interesting.
But the prose…it switches both perspective *and* POV during a scenes. 1st person as the MC, followed by 3rd person, then 1st as another character. The transition isn’t a clear pause; it’s just a new paragraph. Usually because the author wants to convey information the MC doesn’t/shouldn’t have. Which would work if it was clearly a ‘new’ scene, but just feels awkward as it is written.
There’s also a bit too much repetition, both in overuse of certain words and repeated delivery of the same information.
Polish the prose and this could be quite special.
DNF (but I *am* willing to continue reading)
December 6, 2023
This is the second series by the author I am reading, and it's another "start over with my memories intact" stories. Is that all they write?
While the "system fall notification" was beyond annoying by the end because of the constant repetition, I did enjoy the story enough to give the sequel a go.
We will see how the sequel goes. I know the other series by the author I read was copied from Solo Leveling, I can't see where the author got the idea for this. Maybe a series I didn't read yet?
3/5 Stars
While the "system fall notification" was beyond annoying by the end because of the constant repetition, I did enjoy the story enough to give the sequel a go.
We will see how the sequel goes. I know the other series by the author I read was copied from Solo Leveling, I can't see where the author got the idea for this. Maybe a series I didn't read yet?
3/5 Stars
September 17, 2023
Honestly...this book feels like it was written by a bot. I got a little over halfway through when I finally gave up.
There's little to no substance, instead, just continuous fighting with absolutely no character development, making the story feel detached. The MC monologues are ridiculously long and annoyingly repetitive. I mean, I know some authors like to pad there books to make them seem longer, but this is just painfully annoying.
To put it bluntly; no amount of Action can make up for zero Plot.
There's little to no substance, instead, just continuous fighting with absolutely no character development, making the story feel detached. The MC monologues are ridiculously long and annoyingly repetitive. I mean, I know some authors like to pad there books to make them seem longer, but this is just painfully annoying.
To put it bluntly; no amount of Action can make up for zero Plot.
September 19, 2023
This book gave me Sword Art online and squid game vibes, and follows the main character who goes thru the game befriending other player to further the progress in the game while helping others stay alive. Learning and having to accumulate skills from the start whether it’s cooking, fighting or medical . Learning how to start over from a post apocalyptic world, and no laws or rules , though there are one safe zones were people can eat their fill but if they are gluttonous or start fights then the safe zone disappears.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2023
Not bad, too much internal monologue
Started off pretty well. By the half way point it really started to drag with paragraphs and paragraphs of internal monologue interrupting the narrative. And the LitRPG claim seems to have been shoehorned in after the fact. The entire book leaves toy scratching your head about the MC's stats and the entire system in general. Will likely try the second but this needed some machete style editing
Started off pretty well. By the half way point it really started to drag with paragraphs and paragraphs of internal monologue interrupting the narrative. And the LitRPG claim seems to have been shoehorned in after the fact. The entire book leaves toy scratching your head about the MC's stats and the entire system in general. Will likely try the second but this needed some machete style editing
September 11, 2023
Starts at the end before it begins.
I actually started this book thinking it was in another series, but it was just as engaging. It was a bit confusing when it started at the end of a journey, but then it reset. I like the appeal of actions having consequences. I am disappointed in the last battle. That was a cowardly way to leave a fight, and I hope he destroys them at their next meeting. I'm curious how this fancy ability will lead the journey now.
I actually started this book thinking it was in another series, but it was just as engaging. It was a bit confusing when it started at the end of a journey, but then it reset. I like the appeal of actions having consequences. I am disappointed in the last battle. That was a cowardly way to leave a fight, and I hope he destroys them at their next meeting. I'm curious how this fancy ability will lead the journey now.
September 18, 2023
A solid series start
Overall, worth reading. Regressor stories are some of my favorites, so I'm glad to see more books of that type.
The beginning was a bit clunky, but once the MC regressed, it got much better.
As with many LitRPGs this book could benefit strongly from a professional editor, both for errors but more importantly for flow.
Overall I enjoyed the book and would recommend it.
Overall, worth reading. Regressor stories are some of my favorites, so I'm glad to see more books of that type.
The beginning was a bit clunky, but once the MC regressed, it got much better.
As with many LitRPGs this book could benefit strongly from a professional editor, both for errors but more importantly for flow.
Overall I enjoyed the book and would recommend it.
October 12, 2023
My kid loved it, I was less impressed. The main character is meant to be a man in his 40s transported back through time to occupy his younger self's body, but he doesn't act like a 40yo. He's just a 20yo with knowledge of the future. The story is fine, but the storytelling is odd and the first person POV bounces around randomly between characters and often ignores the fact that the lead character can't have known things since he wasn't there. I won't be reading the rest of the series
November 9, 2023
Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.
I wasn't sure I was going to get into this but ended up liking it a lot more than expected! I was a little thrown off as I've never been the type of person into video games so a book set in a video game-ish world is new to me, but I enjoyed listening to this. The writing was decent and the narrator did fine. I'd read more of this in the future.
I wasn't sure I was going to get into this but ended up liking it a lot more than expected! I was a little thrown off as I've never been the type of person into video games so a book set in a video game-ish world is new to me, but I enjoyed listening to this. The writing was decent and the narrator did fine. I'd read more of this in the future.
November 3, 2023
Radical
Phenomenal writing great pacing for an over powered main character who travels back in time.
Also tge way he travels back by wanting to defeat the architect is a interesting concept.
No major dislikes looking forward to next in series
Phenomenal writing great pacing for an over powered main character who travels back in time.
Also tge way he travels back by wanting to defeat the architect is a interesting concept.
No major dislikes looking forward to next in series
December 23, 2023
So many editing issues, strange disconnects, terrible dialogue.
Aside from all the issues with the writing itself, the main character is an unlikable asshole. Very frustrating read. Feels like it is AI generated.
Aside from all the issues with the writing itself, the main character is an unlikable asshole. Very frustrating read. Feels like it is AI generated.
June 13, 2024
Real
This is a story about the downfall of humanity and its true nature when faced with survival or death. It's real. Very good balance of storytelling mixed with mechanics. Well done.
This is a story about the downfall of humanity and its true nature when faced with survival or death. It's real. Very good balance of storytelling mixed with mechanics. Well done.
August 31, 2024
Not bad
This book was pretty good. It was pretty standard LitRPG, but that's not a bad thing. The MC is kind of hard to root for, and it's pretty dark. However, it's still worth the read.
Recommended
This book was pretty good. It was pretty standard LitRPG, but that's not a bad thing. The MC is kind of hard to root for, and it's pretty dark. However, it's still worth the read.
Recommended
September 8, 2023
slow moving
Not really very interesting. Slow moving with little substance. I was kinda disappointed. Hopefully the next series will be better.
Not really very interesting. Slow moving with little substance. I was kinda disappointed. Hopefully the next series will be better.
October 21, 2023
Really enjoyed it and can’t wait for more
August 4, 2024
DNF
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
August 9, 2024
The typical grim for the sake of grim, bad executions, kill 99.999999% of the world's population and then continuous plot convince, just sad.
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