Cosmic Games: An Isekai Apocalypse [LitRPG, Gravity Magic]

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Description

From zero to hero, and all it took was a magical gun.

It was an ordinary day — Until everyone got isekaid to a gladiator planet with 3 other species. Only one race can survive extinction.

For many, the new planet is a nexus of despair. For Max, it is a second chance at life — A place to find meaning.

After all, there are monsters to put down, people to protect and body and mind to cultivate. Max gets a rocky start, but it works out in his favor. He finds a very special gun that’s soulbound to him. And wait, is the gun becoming gradually more sentient?

Someone has to show these damn aliens that you don’t mess with humans. Max will chew through all of them. One bullet at a time.

What to expect:

-From weak to OPMC-Creative tactics with gravity magic-Snarky sidekick magical gun-Cultivation-Town building

- New chapter releasesMonday - Wednesday - Friday!

Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2023
Author: WilburWoods

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.3/ 5.0
Followers: 2,051
Views: 99,481

Chapters(9 total)

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Community Reviews(10)

SyntheticAberrationRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Interesting novel, I think this book was moved at some point in time but definitely go check it out.
It's well-written and I'm sure whatever grammatical errors existed are fixed by this point.
There are barely any chapters on here for future readers but I'm not sure how any of the stuff with publishing books on here works.
Thornwell NebullaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This series has an excellent hook, and gets to the awesome action and gore quite early on.
The characters are very engaging. The story does a good job at making you want to learn more about them.
How the monsters, spawn points, isekai'd people are connected is also very interesting. It also shows the author took a lot of time to work on the story.
The prose is simple and sweet. It isn't flowery or complex at all; so it allows for ease of understanding of very quick pace
VrplValRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I've read through the end of book one and I definitely a enjoying myself. I like the characters now that they're a little more fleshed. The pacing is solid and I'm interested in following the progression and tricks they work out.
I do think the backing characters could use more characterization, I can only keep Christie and Sid straight. Overall very solid start
Uriel SceptimRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story follows Max, a pretty standard guy, who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or did he? The very opening of the story, the premise and the setup.
Story is 5/5- the idea is solid, and the execution is interesting. After just a few chapters, the story immerses you and before you notice you will be sucked in, waiting for the next chapter.
Style 5/5. Yes, it's a good style 🤭.
Grammar 5/5. While I am no expert, there was nothing I could notice. The language used makes the book a very entertaining reading experience.
Characters 5/5, The MC, Max is a very interesting person. He is not a try-hard, one-man army, but a normal guy thrown into a hostile land. He starts almost straight of from the battle for his, and not only his, survival. Additional characters have their good and bad moments. There is plenty of room for them to be alive and change with the story.
Overall the story is great. It is interesting, it has a great idea behind it and much more things that just make it an easy and relaxing book. I can recommend this book to anyone looking for a good game-lit story.
Keep up the good work Wilbur!
FiniteVoidRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
It's uncanny how the author has taken the mundane (slogging in the military with a bazooka, no less!) and flipped it into an absurd cosmic whirlwind. Max, the unassuming protagonist, stole my heart with his relatable apathy for life. Max's deadpan humor and introspection set a relatable stage, making him an instantly likable character. He's not your typical hero; instead, he's a walking, self-deprecating satire of the human condition, making his experiences seem more tangible and personal.
This makes his inevitable launch into the cosmic abyss feel less like a plot device and more like a logical, if not hilarious, progression. The looming chaos and confusion of the "Cosmic Games protocol" is both amusing and intriguing, promising more humor and high stakes. Intricate details, from the dewy forest floor to the squad dynamics, breathe life into the story.
The author has done an incredible job crafting an immersive setting, too. From the description of the damp forest to the dynamics within Max's military squad, you feel like you're living in the moments leading up to the inter-dimensional twist.
The surreal jump from military service to being flung across the universe is a ride I didn't know I needed until now. It's early days, but I have a feeling this novel is going to be a gem in my LitRPG collection! Only way is up!
zastrotopiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Overall it is a fun story. The combat is unique and interesting. It is acutally thought out. The characters are similarly likeable and beleivable, the human characters that is.
The premise of the story is that of a 4 civilization death game. The reason for this and I quote is
"[The Cosmic Games is a device the Intergalactic Consortium of Civilized Beings have made. ICCB for short. The purpose of Cosmic Games is to divide limited resources fairly, such as planets with the ability to sustain life, without resorting to violence or deceit.]"
(Ch.3)
I am sorry. You make a genocide game, genocide as to win it so totally anihalite the other civilizations, so that you don't have to resort to violience. From where I'm from, genocide counts as violence.
From their patron race,
... Their home planets will henceforth be property of the faction which chose the victorious race. Winners of the game will receive amnesty. ...
(Ch. 3)
They have choosen humanity, and if they win they will gain the earth. And whatever race wins will gain amnesty. From Mariam Webster: the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals. Pardon being, the excusing of an offense without exacting a penalty. So to translate their crimes will be forgiven. What crime? They were chosen because they were on the verge of self anihilation, I don't see a crime there. Also, what happens to the planets of the 3 loser?
Even more infurianglty is their massive ego problem. Second thing they say.
[Your race has been chosen by the Zoos-collective to represent us in the Cosmic Games. You are welcome for this high honor.]
(ch 3)
Bull. Similarly when he asked to be given given the ability to gain input on his upgrades,
mild spoilers (ch 20)
[Ask.. you? What a highly unusual request. To involve the subject in the decision. Counter-intuitive… No way to prevent bias in such a primitive being.]
“Hey, you’re right. No big deal. It's just a decision about me. About my survival
SPARKYZARoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
The conversation flow between characters is very good, I have one suggestion build this novel a little toward polygamy, what I mean is there will be some funny interactions between max and mav when he is left on the nightstand before during and after sexy time (might be an idea to explore), you can describe the different races/monsters a little better if they feature alot, but overall I would say this is a well structured novel, the progression is fast paced. I like the idea of winning a game without loosing your morals and ethics... ooohhh last note emotions on your main characters are very important spend some time building that in their dialog e.g max and Elena or Freya they feel a little shallow extend the dialog a little , I didn't mean to critique this so much but I hope this helps, I still think your an excellent writer
Kind regards
Mark
gonflickRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Great need more chapters of the time you get to work on your booster and we can wait until tomorrow morning to get your booster seat for the plane ride home.litte mini books in the review section made of those things that I have too many of them .holy shot let me post my damn review you insepid website your insidious tyranny in the word count is too evil and must be stopped by autocorrect
Kev IrwinRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
Give it a chance, the first chapter is a bit clunky and the MC seems highly pathetic plus I always hate the two line paragraphs which feel abrupt but from chapter 3 it's looked up, the flow of it has changed and the writing has become easier to read and enjoy, looks to be turning into classic op mc but I like that, I'm only on chapter 5 but I can see this is going to be a keeper for me. Well done.
ArkyteRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
This book is interesting and captures your attention right from the beginning, as it suits the preferences of the audience well. However, as you progress through the story, it becomes apparent that the author is somewhat new to writing. The plot tends to drag on and loses its direction at times, with the main character (MC) not being highlighted as much as they could be. This results in a longer read, which could have been condensed for a more impactful narrative.
The main character gun’s comparion are given more development than the MC at times. The story portrays the MC as extremely powerful, to the point where divine entities are after them, sending billions of people hunting him. Yet, soon after the MC is in a vulnerable position, almost dying for two random people. This creates bit of inconsistency in the story.
The theme of cultivation is a significant aspect of the book, with the MC making remarkable progress in this area. He is the worlds strongest cultivator and receives several achievements for it. The author decides that a huge screen time ahould be dedicated to it. However, despite his prowess and the utility of cultivation being so exhalted we never see it actually doing anything of useful.
Overall, the book is enjoyable but has areas that could be improved for a more consistent and engaging experience.