Dungeon Core Online

Remastered Edition - Book Five

De: Jonathan Smidt

Narrado por: Travis Baldree

Get ready for the endgame.

James, fresh from the high of joining his players for the Siege Event, gets a mysterious invitation from Hades and is soon confronted with a truth that is impossible to deny. A truth that sets him on a collision course with the most powerful figures in the world and could spell the end of DCO itself.

With an impossible task ahead of them, James and Rue embark on one last immersion together. One last dive with the Knights, one last new floor, and one last set of random mobs. But even the shenanigans of the Random Dungeon can only distract them for so long because one final patch is coming, a worldwide event is coming.

And if James and his friends can’t stop what is coming, it’s game over for everyone.

©2025 Jonathan Smidt (P)2025 Portal Books

great vrmmo dungeon core

I really enjoy this authors humor and this book brings it. looking forward to the next series

Great Book Rushed ending

This book is great, but the ending, for what seems like the entire series, is very abrupt and leaves you wanting. I feel the ending battle wasn't played out, nor was the ending about what happened. It felt so rushed, either due to the current length of the book, running up on a deadline, or because I'm done with this series and want to move on. Either way, it was a letdown ending for such an epic, great series of books.

Another abrupt and rushed ending.

So many great parts of this series sabotaged by an ending that felt more like a summary of an ending.

Great Dungeon Series, But

I think the ending could have used some adding to. It felt way to rushed like the author wanted to just be over with the book and move onto the next thing. Kinda went from we won, everything is jolly the end.

Felt like I was left wanting more. Also killing off emersion into the virtual world, the main part of this story, killed the ending even more.

Book 5 End is Lacking

I've listened to the entire series and (other than the mushy teenage lovey parts) was very entertained throughout! The way the last book ends though? All of that emotional buildup just to abruptly end the series without giving us the emotional release we need at the finale? Seriously? On a personal level I felt like I slammed into a brick wall. That is how suddenly the book just...ended. What a let-down.

Lost it's way

***SPOILER ALERT***

This isn't a bad book, but it requires a massive suspension of belief. Why would anyone turn to a literal kid nobody to save the world? The fact that "Hades" supposedly is a massively successful hacker and had uncovered the plot and has proof, but doesn't just send it out to literally every single person in the entire world is absolutely baffling to me. Put it in a Google Doc and drop that thing on Reddit and say good luck to anyone trying to control the spread of the information after that. That thing will be shared with the entire world by lunch.

James isn't special. He doesn't have super powers or really any amazing traits above a normal (although intelligent) boy. He has no authority or anything that would put him forward as integral to any plan.

I just do not know why the author went in this direction other than he started writing the series then decided some big conspiracy needs to be the finale and shoe-horned in this plot. I just don't get it.

Great conclusion to the series

I've been utterly enthralled by the Dungeon Core Online series from start to finish, and the conclusion did not disappoint. In fact, it exceeded my expectations in every way.

The author masterfully wove together the various plot threads, bringing the story full circle in a deeply satisfying and emotional conclusion. The character development throughout the series has been exceptional, and it was incredible to see the growth and evolution of the characters come to fruition.

The series finale left me with a sense of closure and completion, but also a hint of nostalgia for the amazing journey I'd just experienced. It's a testament to the author's skill that I became so invested in the world and characters.

Overall, I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to embark on this epic adventure. If you're a fan of litRPG, fantasy, or just great storytelling in general, do yourself a favor and dive into the Dungeon Core Online series – you won't regret it!

An excellent conclusion to the series

Like every other book in the series, this book is a host of humerous interactions with well developed and interesting characters. Loved every minute of it!

Disappointed in the rushed ending

I absolutely fell in love with the story, the whole DCO game sounded amazing and I would love to play in the random dungeon. Sadly the ending was extremely rushed and destroyed the whole build-up. Then the epilogue with the world-builder just killed the whole thing for me. It honestly felt like the author got stuck and just forced some garbage on the page to end it

An epic finale packed w/ hilarious dungeon chaos!

An epic finale packed with high-stakes, heart, and hilarious dungeon chaos! James and Rue’s last adventure is a wild ride, balancing deep lore, thrilling battles, and the ever-entertaining Random Dungeon. Travis Baldree’s narration brings it all to life with the perfect blend of energy and emotion—an unforgettable end to an amazing series!