Viridian Gate Online: Cataclysm

The Viridian Gate Archives, Book 1

De: James A. Hunter

Narrado por: Armen Taylor

Life's a game. At least it is for everyone stranded in Viridian Gate Online, the only RPG where you can swap the apocalypse for an avatar and a fist full of magic . . .

Jack Mitchell knows he won't survive the impact of the massive asteroid hurtling towards Earth. He's not one of the handful of lucky lottery winners scheduled for rescue. But he did luck into a NexGenVR capsule, which means Jack can risk a one-way trip to the world of Viridan Gate Online (V.G.O.), an ultra-immersive fantasy role-playing game. Taking that leap of faith, though, means permanently trapping his mind in the game and killing his body in the process.

Worse, one in six die during the transition, and even if Jack beats the odds, he'll still have to navigate a world filled with vicious monsters, domineering AIs, and cutthroat players. And when Jack stumbles upon a secret conspiracy to sell off virtual real estate to the ultrawealthy—transforming V.G.O. into a new feudal dark age—the deadly creatures inhabiting Viridian Gate's expansive dungeons will be the least of his concerns.

If Jack can't game the system, he's going to be trading in a quick death for a long, brutal one. Oh well, at least he gets a dragon . . .

©2016 James A. Hunter and Shadow Alley Press, Inc. (P)2017 J.A. Hunter and Shadow Alley Press

A good lit RPG just like the rest of them

This lit RPG is good although it is just like all the rest with a kind and well meaning hero who dies in the real world and is made special for some reason or other Destined to say the game world with the help of an AI god.
Even so I liked this book I can't get enough of them so this author has nothing to worry about from me. Just keep the XP coming and give him a cool Mount an I'll keep listening.

P.S. I just have to say no offense but the Reader is just not good. He is just to one dimensional. All of the male characters had the same deep voice it just put me off for some reason.

Decent book for this genre

Would you listen to Viridian Gate Online: Cataclysm again? Why?

No, it is a decent book and I will continue the series but not good enough for a second listen.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Grim Jack is really the only choice, the other characters are not developed enough to be a favorite character so he wins by default

Any additional comments?

The story is good but not as good as other series in this genre. I do have a slight issue with the narrator also. He does a good job but he is WAY too serious, the entire book is read in a serious tone.

Great litrpg

Been through quite a few litrpg books in the past few months. Concept is solid and I have yet to here a scenario quite like this in any litrpg so far, so points for originality.

Do yourself a favor and grab this one. Short and sweet.

gradebook

it really only issue I had with the book is set of saying XP they say EXP it kind of drove me nuts other than that it was a good book good narrator

Very good and captivating

I love the interesting take on LitRPG. It is Tron in hyperdrive and with a way more intricate world, characters, and storyline.

Arman Taylor has a great voice with amazing diversity.

Best series I’ve listened to

I have over 1,000 hours listened since 2020 and this is by far the best series. Every book is the best book I’ve listened to.

Fun. But

Too many undefined acronyms. Too many mispronounced words. Too many garbled conversations. But I will probably look for more.

very enjoyable

very enjoyable, going on to book 2, hope it's even better, thanks for the story

In depth and complex

I usually have very low expectations for litrpg books and tried it since is was a free plus membership book. I was very surprised at how well this book was written. Good pacing, intresting characters and a realistic world they are exploring. Only downside is when the narrator "stage shouts" he gets a weird tune to his voice.
Definitely give this book a try. Looking forward to reading the whole series.

Oh, INDEED!

What an amazingly well-executed piece of art. Not only was the voice acting perfection but the book itself is simply wonderful. I am working on several books myself and I must say this one was a wonderful find. I cannot wait to review the rest of the series. What a beautiful concept! Thank you James Hunter and thank you, Armen Taylor. Bravo! SKOL!