Manga 122783 Murazukuri Game No Npc Ga Namami No Ningen To Shika Omoenai

It has the elements of a portal fantasy and done by an author with an obviously voyeuristic streak. This is The NPCs in this Village Sim Game Must Be Real!

Main character Yoshio thinks he's beta testing a new computer game, but the characters are so real, and there's the warning that came with the warning to keep quiet about this game; if all his characters die, it's game over, for real.

It really feels like an isekai, but the main character never stepped over that door to the new world, but instead is stuck in the mundane world, where he has to keep on living as ... a recluse in his parents' home, a man beaten by society, someone the Japanese call, a hikikomori.

It is really interesting to see what would happen next in this villager simulation, and what the main character would do to keep the game playing. See how Yoshio, little by little, overcome his social anxiety, so that he could earn the cash to spin the gacha element in the game. When you see gacha, and pay-to-win elements in a game, this is definitely a story written by a Japanese author. As Yushio slowly integrates back into society, he gets to find his footing, and it really helps that his family is supportive. As a reader, you get to cheer both for Yushio and the village he is building in his game.

This manga is pretty good. It follow the same setting as a sandbox/worldbuilding game but with a focus on character development. Although you are building a world, the well being of individuals is what's important. And as the title suggest it's a sim like game so every single character counts and them dying or suffering any type of damage heavily influence gameplay.

What's so great about this particular manga? It's the story. All of us could in some shape or form relate to the MC. Not all of us are shut in NEETs but you def have one day felt ostracized by family or society. In ... his case he went into video games as a form of escapism. There is a manwha called "Her summon" with a somewhat similar plot which is also quite interesting.

Just imagine playing god with a bunch of fantasy characters and you have to start a village and make it prosper while at the same time dealing with your real life issues. The manga is quite slow though so I'll recommend checking out the novel.

This manga is very lovely and heartwarming, and worth the read if you are looking for a motivational and endearing tale. I do have a couple of issues with it though.

As for what to expect, there is a great story with a main character who will experience a lot of character growth, and it isn't forced or given to him with no work. He pushes himself out of his comfort zone and works for his development. He's a likable character despite his initial flaws. The side characters all have lovely interactions and I felt connected to them. I found this manga incredibly heartwarming and inspiring, ... especially as someone who has struggled with depression and self-isolation in the past.

As for critiques, I found the characters to be a little flat. Some of the side characters weren't very fleshed out. The two girls in the game world only had two personality traits; working hard and fighting over a big brother figure in a weirdly romantic way. I'm not a fan of incest so the romantic innuendos made by the sister and a literal child sister figure were a bit uncomfortable to watch. Plus there is a scene where the main character's sister offers to kiss him and he peeps on her showering. Ick. I liked the other characters but they were all a bit bland.

The story was good and wrapped up most of the loose ends aside from one. It was a little bit predictable; there was only one thing that surprised me. Most of the time it's just relaxing and doesn't have stakes. However, compared to most isekai that is the norm. They hinted at a second series, but it seems the author currently has no plans to go through with this.

Overall, a good, comfy read that most will enjoy, just keep in mind the incesty stuff is there and it can ruin the positive points of the book for some.