Void Breaker

Information

Status

Cancelled

Year

2020

Author

Nulls

• Updates and New Story
  Mar 31, 2025
• 17 - Testing
  Jan 4, 2021
• 16 - The Park
  Dec 16, 2020
• 15 - Reunion
  Dec 10, 2020
• 14 - A Familiar Face
  Dec 7, 2020
• 13 - The Head Healer
  Dec 5, 2020
• 12 - The City
  Dec 1, 2020
• 11 - A World of Opportunities
  Dec 4, 2020
• 10 - The Void's Power
  Nov 29, 2020
• 9 - Hunting Giants
  Nov 26, 2020
• 8 - Unlucky Encounter
  Nov 24, 2020
• 7 - First Steps
  Nov 22, 2020
• 6 - Out of the Void
  Nov 22, 2020
• Housekeeping + Long Version of the Prologue to Appease the Reader Gods
  Dec 3, 2020
• 5 - Relearning How to Walk
  Nov 18, 2020
• 4 - The Mark of the Healer
  Nov 10, 2020
• 3 - Revelations
  Nov 8, 2020
• 2 - Shrouded in Darkness
  Nov 3, 2020
• 1 - Enter the Void
  Nov 2, 2020

Reviews

Community Reviews(10)

• D.N. NewynRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Void Breaker is an action-packed GameLit with magic and lots of monster grinding! I can see why the story is in Trending now; it really is a gem in the rough.
  The story mainly focuses on Elizabeth Sayler (who I'll call Beth) and her quest to survive in a world filled with monsters. Beth is a believable character with a fleshed-out background and real emotions, different from many overpowered and emotionally withdrawn MCs of this genre.
  There's not too much to say about the first chapters yet. We're still getting accustomed to the new world as Beth slays monsters and grinds her way to power. The system has been very intriguing so far. I love the idea of the Marks and how it costs you something to be able to gain them. The grammar is also flawless; there's nothing that pulled me out of the story during my read.
  In general, the story is very good, but there are just a few suggestions I want to make. First, I think the transition to the new world in the 2nd and 3rd chapters are a bit rushed. I don't think Beth spent enough time being utterly confused, and she seems to think little about the events in her real life before transportation after she enters the Void and starts focusing on the new status screens enthusiastically.
• Jon WanderRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Style- Highly accessible in a very light style that still manages to convey plenty of emotion for the story. Some people have said it is jarring to go from Liz's life pre-system and/or switching perspectives. Personally I didn't feel that way at all. The initial segment is a pivotal moment for Liz and isn't really any longer than if she had been reminisciing and the other segments were clear to me. I do think there were a few points that could have been better in word choice and the like, but nothing that's worth a deduction in score
  Story- This is a pretty character driven system apocalypse, we're only just getting to Liz finding her way to a group, but the plot is engaging enough so far for the characters to play in and there's plenty of indication it will get meatier very soon.
  Characters- Liz is easily the strongest of the characters, but the supporting cast is all well done if maybe not quite as much as she is. It is still pretty early though so that could easily change very soon. Out time-traveler definitely has a large role to play. Also, regarding a character introduced in the latest chapter that Null seems a bit worried about I don't think it will be an issue as said character's motivations make internal sense.
  Grammar- I saw no issues, which is pretty rare for webfiction. Every error pointed out in the comments was swiftly corrected, so full marks.
  Overall- Well done lit-RPG, so unless that's not up your go ahead and check it out. Nulls has done great job here.
• Cocop (Cale Plamann)Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This story had some frustrating elements, but those parts were frustrating mostly because so much else of the story had potential.  Is it worth reading? Yes.  Could it be improved? Also yes.
  Style/Story
  This is the story's biggest weakness.  The chapters from Liz's perspective are well written and engaging.  You care about her struggles, triumphs and how she overcomes obstacles.  The fights are frequent without being overwhelming, well written and engaging.  The problem comes when the author tries to slot in other viewpoints (and there are a lot).  All but one felt underdeveloped and jarring.
  The story is very fun and worth following up on, but I would suggest that the author either expand the other viewpoints to the point where the characters feel fleshed out or drop them entirely.
  One thing I am very interested in is the 'returnee' side character.  He seems to be interesting and a good framing device for the full picture of what is happening in the doomed world.  I'm not sure I've seen a side character returnee used in this fashion before, and I am intrigued in seeing how it will play out.
  I also very much like the aggressive and almost brutal nature of the System in the way it interacts with people.
  The idea that you can make purchases from the System without xp/credits in exchnage for emotional costs really interests me and I want to see how the author develops it.
  Grammar
  Evidently there were some minor mistakes before I read it, but they appear to be fixed now.  5/5.
  Character Score
  If you want to talk about weak to strong, this story is very good at it.  In fact the MC almost starts out too weak and the story is about her confronting that weakness, both physically and emotionally.  it's a little short right now, but her arc has a lot of promise (as does the returnee) and its worth reading for their development alone.
• Vowron PrimeRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Alright, I see some reviews talking about Liz and her perceived character shortcomings. About how her powers are gimped for no reason and that the author secretly wants her to suffer. I'm here to say that these criticisms feel hollow to me. My impression of this well-written story is very different.
  To start, the hook in the first chapter is almighty. Few stories on RR can get my adrenaline pumping and my emotions all worked up in the first chapter alone, but Void Breaker did just that. Liz's epic moment turned into tragedy. Echoes of sabotaged figure-skating champions come to mind, and it's an incredibly effective hook. Grammar is great, and the style makes for an easy read, which bolsters the strength of this story.
  From there, we fast forward to the aftermath of those events, where Liz is forced to deal with the repercussions of that tragedy. And I think that's a recurring theme we see in this story, even after system apocalypse manifests and Liz obtains a chance at obtaining what she desires most.
  I say this because her newfound powers are not an 'I win' button. Every decision in this universe has consequences. To gain power, one must sacrifice something of equal value. It forces every decision to be made with great care and adds real weight to the leveling system that I don't see in most other sysapocalypse/litrpgs.
  I can't say much more without going deep into spoiler territory, but Liz's powers are unique. The narrative is less about gimping her powers, and more about discovering how a normal girl would realistically go about learning how to use these powers. What may initially come across as weakness is simply someone learning how to walk, and then run - an aspect most stories gloss over entirely. As a result, when Liz grows, we grow with her, and that is an extremely satisfying feeling that's core to all progression fantasies.
  So, while Liz does trip up and makes decisions that are not in her best interest, it's always realistic given what a normal girl mig
• StgBriaRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  As the title to the review implies, it's really good at what it does. If these stories are your kind of thing, absolutely check it out.
  Character
  Phenominal. And, I'm not just saying that. There are so many little details that give you a sense of the chracters and there is real execution in the way things are set up and then paid off. I feel like a lot of the time, these stories are so focused on other elements that the characters are ignored. Not here. You have a strong voiced MC with their own weakness, which makes for a compelling lead. Bit too early to comment on any other characters.
  Story
  I feel like this is the weakest part of this work. Not because it is in anyway bad or lacking, but reletive to everything else, it doesn't feel like there is the same level of imagination or originalism put in. You have this strong start with the "Void", "Acoyltes", and parts of what I would call magic, and then. . . it's just like wolves and foxes that the MC is fighting? Like, I get it. But given that everything else is so shiny and well made, it feels neglected by comparison. It's one of those things that can obviously grow and develop as it goes forward, but as the early story goes (where I write this review), I have yet to get the sense that the worldbuilding is fully actualized.
  Grammar and Style
  Flawless and without error. Also, there is prose here and there that rises above "mistake free" in some parts to be genuinley well written with snappy pacing and impressive construction.
  Overall
  Clearly I think its pretty good. And what I perceive as faults may naturally clear up as the story goes. I guess my bottom line is that this is the sort of story that is perfect for this site, and I'm sure it will do well.
• LostCat99Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  This is the first LitRPG story I’ve read, and it’s been an enjoyable read so far!
  Story 4.5/5
  I agree with the other reviewer that the time skip of Liz becoming disabled to the Void consuming the world is jarring since we didn’t really see her struggle and adjust to not being able to use her legs. Once the system takes over and Liz gets her healing ability, the pacing stabilizes. The world-building is interesting and well-thought out. The author gives a good amount of info about the Void’s system and how things work without overwhelming the reader.
  Characters 4.5/5
  The main character, Liz, is a good problem solver, and I like that she doesn’t start OP. I think her progression as she figures out her powers and how to use them is going at a good pace. I really enjoyed the Void system just nerfing her so she couldn’t exploit her spirit stats. As mentioned earlier, A few scenes where we see Liz adjusting to life after the accident would have helped build more emotional investment to her character and see a little bit more of her friends to help get a better feel for their personalities and such as well. It’ll be interesting to see how they adjust to the new world and reacting to Liz walking again. I can’t say too much about the other characters introduced in later chapters since it’s too early, but man, that time traveling umbramancer seems freaking OP! I can’t wait to know what he’s up to.
  Grammar 5/5
  The sentences are good, and there are no jarring sentences that derail the story.
  Style 5/5
  The style is good, and I can tell Nulls is having fun writing this. (I wish I wasn’t lame and understood the references) The separate text boxes showing character and stats and rankings from the Void system is a nice touch! (This may already be a thing in other LitRPG, but this is the story I read in this genre, so it’s great!) Also, the action scenes are great! Nulls' description of the race in chapter 1 hooked me in, and I couldn't stop reading!
  Overall 4.5/5
  Overall, Void Breake
• WednesdaysJestRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  The story is well written from a technical standpoint, but it has lots of little things that annoy me and they built up enough to make continuing the story undesirable.So first off, this is fairly standard LitRPG fare so if you are not a fan of the genre, then this isn't the story for you.  If you are a LitRPH fan, then this is worth checking out.  What bothered me might not bother you and it is subjective enough that it is worthwhile to see for yourself.
  My main annoyances are with how contrived things seem.  I don't want to spoil any plot points, but this story very much reads as if the author writes the conclusion of a scene or event, then goes back and tries to make that conclusion happen.  So the pace is off and events don't progress organically, but by fiat.  For me this took me out of the story enough that I didn't want to continue.
• Strif3Royal Road

  ★★★★ 3.5

  It's still a bit early as there's only 14 chapters out now, but it looks like it's shaping up to be a good one. Also, Nulls takes feedback and applies it so I have no doubt this story will end up great.
  Style: The story is a unique combination of fast-paced and slow. Since the first chapters, we've had lots of motion and lots of combat, but nothing much in the way of plot advancement so far (though I'll address this in the next section). I'm not too worried because, as I said, it's early days. I'll follow this story and will change the rating if warranted. But the fast-paced scenes are written quite well and Nulls' style is easy to read so four stars.
  Story: Like I said above, the plot is currently non-existent beyond the MC finding her friends. This happens a lot with LitRPGs, where the system is the entire story (the system is pretty nice though, so I can't give this less than three stars), but Nulls has said repeatedly in the author's notes to wait a few chapters and things will become better on that front, so I'm willing to change this rating as well if warranted. Also, like a few other reviewers have noted, the action is so fast-paced that her (the MC's) strength feels unearned. She goes from struggling to kill a fox in one chapter, to taking down a beetle described as colossal a few chapters later. Well written, but Nulls should def work on pacing.
  Grammar: Flawless use of language, no typos or misused words. Five stars easy.
  Character: I like Liz as an MC. She's a real person, rather than Litrpg protagonist #965. The background on her life before the system helps a lot, but I can't give this five stars because we don't really feel her struggling while crippled, while her time spent disabled is meant to be a big part of her character. There's a chapter where she's a famous runner, a chapter where she's been apparently crippled for a few years, then she's essentially healed the next. From the reader's perspective, it's just a short blip in her narrative, but Nu
• MythmakerRoyal Road

  ★★★ 3.0

  There's potential in the premise for this to be interesting, but I've seen only fleeting glimpses of that reading the story itself. If the description is to be believed, the story revolves around the MC making what is essentially a faustian bargain, but in the end she exchanges some vaguelly defined intangible numbers on her new stat sheet, rather than anything all that important to her. It relies very heavily on contrivance to get off the starting line, and it has yet to really find its stride.
  At the beginning of the story, the MC basically sells both her magical kidneys to pay for an operation to fix her broken spine. Now she's hooked up to magical dialysis, and after a year of magic rehab she's just now learning to walk. I'm not sure how she's supposed to progress in any meaningful way with all the handicaps she's been saddled with, but the implication is that Her Trash Skill Is Secretly The Strongest™, which is already a massive cliche. I'm certain the story will have its own unique twist on the formula, but at this point the momentum of the premise is spent, and it's looking like a fairly traditional System Apocalypse story.
• SquirrelkRoyal Road

  ★ 0.5

  Absolute garbage, The MC is forced into what is essentially a one sided trade for all of her talent and potential just so that she can become a meh and handicapped healer. The side characters are far more interesting but we see little of them.
  The grammar is fine but the logic is crap.