Being a Koi in a Survival Game

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An inexplicable danger lurks within the harbor, where numerous containers emit a pungent stench. Suddenly, crew members fell ill and began to wildly attack other people. The text that appeared out of thin air told her that this was a survival game.

Fu Anan thought that it was just a dream, and that she wouldn’t be affected by it once she woke up.

It wasn’t until the game told her: She would die if she didn’t follow the rules of the game. She would also die if she didn’t survive for at least thirty days in the game…

Unknown danger on the cruise ship; An isolated island that suffocates people; creatures inside the fog; Floods that engulf everything; Epidemic with no cure; Constantly collapsing lands……

How should one survive in various natural and man-made disasters, and in environments where resources are scarce?

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Lucky Adventure in the Survival Game
在生存游戏做锦鲤
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11/22/23 Foxaholic c37
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Bzaurpa
Bzaurpa rated it
July 1, 2023
Status: c1130
It's just everything you could ever want from survival game novel with female protagonist. And I really mean everything, there's a lot good novels in this genre, but I've never seen one packed with so many good things as this one.

To be precise:

-cute, smart, strong, hardworking and funny female MC - you simple really like her

-sometimes she win thanks to luck, sometimes thanks to strength, sometimes thanks to being smart and sometimes thanks to others - it's awsome, because in other novels you often have repeatable scheme where MC always... more>> win thanks to just one of this things

-male lead isn't annoying, sometimes you would want him to pamper FL more, but still he gives her a lot of benefits, ever surrenders some important ones to her, so at worst you don't mind him

-FL often plays games without male lead, so you can see how good she is without any help

-other male friends are pretty good too

-GAMES ARE F*CKING AWSOME - one of the best thing about this novel is how diversified survival games are. Every one is diffrent, with time you get more and more variants; time, difficulty, number of players, number of NPSc, origin of players and their strength, ways to survival. Sometimes people are the biggest threat and sometimes FL have to cooperate to maximize chances. Sometimes she just need to hoard resources, and sometimes there's no way to collect resources at all.
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People, aliens, beasts, plants, parasites, volcano, tsunami, heat, cold, epidemic, even lack of air and many more things that kill at every turn. Later to keep things intresting you get special items and superpowers.

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Even better is fact, that games are not copies of some well knows schemes, but are original, so you always wonder what will happen next.

-level up system is balanced, there's no game where FL can win without effort even in later part of games, but she still gets satisfying benefits from them as points, new skills, props or just more knowledge about system. There's no "after few games, lead can solo clear any game with hands tied"

-rules of games and system are clear, precise and make sense. Usually players have to abide system principles, so there's no situation where protag finds bug and clears level without effort thanks to it.
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The biggest ease Female Lead used was mobilizing whole city to fight and kill all parasites in a city instead of hiding whole time. And still fighting whole city of enemies only let players to end game 2 days earlier, so in no way it was a simple win

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-plot is fantastic; extensive, intresting and suspenful. More than one thousand chapters, you find something new about world and system in almost all games and still there's a lot you don't know.

-there's enough romance for someone who wants to see romance, but not too much to make someone unintrested feel annoyed reading about it

-many minor characters, often with texts from their own perspectives to better visualize how hard is to survive for average players, how many ways there are to die and how small things are major objectives for them.

To sum up, there are lot of fantastic things about this novel and the best one is huuuuuuge number of varieties which keep things intresting no matter how many chapters you read. <<less
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Blithe
Blithe rated it
May 30, 2023
Status: Completed
I'm so lucky to have found this hidden gem!!!

This novel contains a multitude of survival games, heart racing romance and a well rounded plot. In short, it's a story of a normal but lucky girl and how she came to rule not just her world but pretty much the universe. She is not OP. Throughout the novel we can see her growth. While she is very cute and lovely, her head is in the right place i.e she isn't a virg*n Mary character if you know what I mean. Albeit... more>> she did rely on ML's golden thigh in the earlier chapters, you can see her showing her brilliance in key moments even in the beginning. She is never overshadowed by stronger people than her a.k.a the ML. (That is a problem I've found in other female lead plots. MLs seems to have more screentime than the FMCs themselves and that really irks me.) It was delightful to join her on her journey. So MC is rated 100000/10.

ML is very loving of MC. He fell first and he would literally die for her. What I do not like much about him is his arrogance like a typical CEO in a cliche romance novel. He was so cold to MC at first so much so that MC literally took him as a father figure. 🤣 However I must say even though there is not a lot of romance scenes, their love is sizzling hot. He is a 9/10 for me.

Other characters, especially the Mang brothers, were fun to read about. Whether they were villains or side characters, they weren't two dimensional if you get what I mean.

Overall everything about this novel was top-tier. The ending pulled everything together perfectly. There is little to no plot holes in this novel too. I sincerely request for more novels like this with a female MC in a survival game type plot. It was a rare and refreshing read.

Highly recommended read. <<less
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frostcrystal
frostcrystal rated it
March 2, 2024
Status: Completed
The world of survival genre novels is so thin on FMCs that I'm so happy just to find a halfway decent one where the FL is actually competent. This novel isn't without its flaws (which I will get into in a sec) but it's really well-rounded as a whole.

To start with, I'm pleasantly surprised by FL. She does get carried by ML for a few games in the beginning, but she quickly grows into someone who can carry other people in games by herself, and after the first 5 games... more>> or so the author starts putting her into worlds by herself more often. I like that they don't go into worlds together and have to meet up, so she's always alone at the beginning of every game, and she even saves ML sometimes! She's bright, optimistic, competent, clever, and ruthless when required. Huge thumbs up.

The variety of games is also really well-done. For the most part they're all 'survival' rather than 'horror', but the few that are horror are pretty creepy! Author has a pretty broad imagination.

Now, downsides.

The big main flaw of this novel is that for how imaginative it is, it has way too many Chinese webnovel stereotypes. For instance:

    1. ML is a Cold and Aloof Domineering CEO, a Flower on a High Cliff. He is better than FL at everything, handles jealousy by asserting his territory and doesn't know how to have a mature conversation. Once FL plucks him from his high cliff, he likes to have a lot of s*x and frankly, he doesn't seem very good at it.
    2. Not much in the way of girls helping girls. Most of the side characters are male, with the one exception of FL's BFF, who to be fair is fantastic. Most female side characters are cannon fodder or there for the face slappings.
    3. The top 4 players in the world consist of 3 Chinese and 1 Russian. The Russian is putting up a good fight, but I'm fairly sure that it will eventually be 4 Chinese. This is good and bad, since it spares us all the agony of Chinese LN authors writing non-Chinese characters.
The novel is also really long. It's never really boring, but it's so long that it's hard to get all the way through without taking at least one break.

However, despite these issues, it is absolutely worth reading. I really enjoyed myself and finished the novel via MTL. It was definitely kind of a slog at the end but glad I did it! <<less
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avidreader99
avidreader99 rated it
October 8, 2023
Status: c459
Great premise really enjoy reading apocalypse female protag and the plot is unique good world building and mtl. The only downside for me is that what happens in most female MC where the ML is better than female MC in every way to the point ML is god like but shes getting stronger so I hope atleast they will be in equal footing mls more of a protag at this point just tired of that trope, but the plot is really great keeps you hooked.
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Shortk
Shortk rated it
June 19, 2023
Status: Completed
4.5 if you've ever read all those Korean guy survival powers novel where most females love him and thought why can't the MC be a girl and also be good at survival? This is that novel. It has the same trappings of those kind of Korean guy novels with it's own refreshing perspective. It's not necessarily a super new idea, but the ending is very complete. I think if you like romance more than survival, you might enjoy this more.

The MC is a silly, slightly lazy, dense, yet clever, hardworking,... more>> strong-willed, and lucky foodie. The ML is a typical badass but a bit different bc he is extremely supportive and believes in her - helps her grow stronger. Their s*xual tension is steamy, the chasing was aggravating bc of the MC (low-key wasn't consensual only bc the MC is dense and avoidant), and then their relationship is loving, protective, and caring. They are never dumb bc of each other. True power couple. Ruthless when need be but caring and sharp together too.

The trappings are like other Korean survival guy novels: slight internalized misogyny (only 2 girls: the MC & her bff are considering fully good / main characters), personally if you say tent**les more than 10 times in a novel with a girl MC it's sexist /jk but not lol - tent**les why?, slight undercurrents of xenophobia/ nationalism (ex. Chinese or Korean etc. ppl are better than your country's) not as bad as other novels tho imo, everyone loves the MC or hates them lol. Besides that I just disliked that it took 120+ chapters to get to the actual ending although I understand why bc the ending is very complete.

The good thing is that the MC grows from thigh hugging the ML to being trained to be super strong to being a leader despite her initial insecurity. Her personality is likeable and you do feel like she has her own backbone even from the start. It gets addicting to see who and how they will survive the games to the end. Everyone feels strong and everyone has their weak moments including the MC. Also, it's her character setting to be clever in game but slightly dumb about herself so I'm not surprised she didn't think about practicing her abilities in game. She's not a genius, but she is a survivor doing her best ok (not like she's dumb, she just has different priorities).... If she's too op ppl will say she has plot armor, but if she's not op enough to be thinking of every single thing, some ppl will think she has a "prog-shield"... What is that?

Her greatest op power is being strong willed and lucky. My favorite combo. The plot is solid. The romance is quite nice. The ending is pretty creative. <<less
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elliepot
elliepot rated it
September 26, 2024
Status: c1312
Each apocalyptic arc is just chef’s kiss because I would have never thought of those settings. It’s giving Hunger Games, Divergent, The Walking Dead, Corpse Party, The Purge, Interstellar, or other dystopian horror survival shows and games out there, all mixed in together. So imagine the FL’s struggle trying to survive each one, it doesn’t help that as each arc goes on her special ability is publicized so a lot of the other survivors target her. She learns how to kill so she won’t be killed with the training of... more>> ML and his friends. Initially, she did depend on ML but as she gets transported to these “games” the ML isn’t always present so she also learns to be independent. And boy, she’s very much capable on her own.

A really fun and entertaining read. I read the MTL and it’s doable, I almost finished it but I felt like my brain’s capacity to distinguish the right grammar and vocabulary from the incorrect ones was diminishing so I stopped. <<less
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sun.rise
sun.rise rated it
April 11, 2024
Status: c1489
One of the best apocalyptic and sci-fi c-novel.

If you want an OP FL that had worked her way to be strong, this is it.

It was quite addicting to read this because of the different settings of each games though some of it weren't original but seeing how the FL developed her strength step by step was quite satisfying. The FL doesn't only relied on her luck to be complacent but strived to get the best version of herself. There's right amount of laziness and comedic antics but when it matters... more>> the most, FL finished the job.

At the start and middle of the story with how OP the ML and FL are physically its a complete opposite of their EQ. The Author dragged their romance sprinkling a bit of spiciness and sweetness but still uncooked at 600+ chapters. Also at some chapters the MCs were childish when it comes down to their feelings for each other. But there'll be character development as the story goes on and will gradually improved at chapters 800+ It just that the ML is overbearing and possessive till the end but loved FL more than his life that he basically lived for her.

The adventures and challenges were enjoyable especially the camaraderie between the ML and FL were good. The intricate mentor-student relationship which developed into deep love and trust, having unbreakable loyalty for one another were gratifying to read.

Each story of each games were good especially the Horror ones made me scared at some point, the immersion on this novel was great.

The worldbuilding and the characters and their relationships with the MCs will never get you bored as each story arc and how these stories were piece together you'll want to read more.

As much as the author tried to tie lose strings at the end of the chapter it failed to have a closure with these side characters:
Spoiler

"Ye Changfei". The author had highlighted this character in the first stories and became one of the first villains. I had high expectations on how this villain will be wiped out but then he faded into the background. Even the 2nd ML "Lu Shen", I felt he was a favorite of the author, unable to make this character suffers but greatly attached to the FL just to say there was a 2nd ML when clearly the ML can dispose this 2nd ML with the characteristic and personality of ML, I just felt bewildered that the 2nd ML was left unscathed.

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Probably because of hundreds of chapters and characters, it's hard to keep up with some minor plots and minor characters but this will not hinder how good the story was. Still worth re-reading it. <<less
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yellowpuff
yellowpuff rated it
November 11, 2023
Status: c550
AAAAAAA, it is great but the ugggg ML is gross, honestly she haa some brain but I see that she will love him in the end but uhhh I see some real red flags for some reason in that guy. Haa yess

right I mean why is there almost no mention of mentruation anywhere ahhh under that kinf o stress it would go boinkersss
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miaomin
miaomin rated it
May 30, 2023
Status: c1138
Interesting novel. Well paced and nicely detailed narrative. Author got inspiration from interesting movies for some game worlds.

MC is as attentive to detail as author, clever, knows herself very well, can bend and stretch, and very lucky. She started out weak (like a normal person level kind of weak) so she had to depend on ML for some situations at first but she doesn't entirely lose her independence as she still has her own wit and is very cautious and measured. As she gains more experience she grows and gets... more>> stronger and can even carry.

There's just a few points that I don't think was done very well (or maybe it was done to show some realness (?)). I don't consider it much of a drawback, just annoying.

Spoiler

• The first thing that ever peeved me was her attitude to FYZ. For someone as cautious as her, she sure treats him too laxly as someone who showed blatant harmful s**ual intentions towards her.

'Beaver City' and 'Love Town', one worse than the other, both times ML saved her just "luckily".

Third time she basically has zero defence. Had it not been for FYZ's weird temperament and incomprehensible patience, she'd be a goner. I was so close to quitting just because of this one point.

• Another peeve is how she doesn't take time to explore and practice her abilities more. Not the psychokinesis she practices in the real world but her space ability itself. She does get some free time sometimes in the game world which I think she could've used to explore without draining herself empty. I feel there's so much potential she let slip past.

She already did great in 'Feeding and Food' (vs giant worm) , as well as in 'Absolute Zero' (vs He Yu) . Which shows that her ability is clearly more than just taking inanimate items in and out but it came up to nothing. Heck she even pocketed a whole living earthen building.

So it frustrates me even more that when she has to face up pvp with stronger players or stronger bosses she gets ab*sed just one step away from death. Then just suddenly realise some potential and miraculously survive then forget whatever potential she realised until urgent needs arrive again. I have a soft spot for non-OP MCs but I dislike very obvious protag-shields.

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As for ML, well he's the typical cold and powerful ML but not dislikable.

Each games, overall, are done well. NPCs aren't too stup*d.

Just pausing at c1138 cause it's too long for my preference but will definitely come back. Will edit review when I finish it by then. <<less
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ambrosiamei
ambrosiamei rated it
March 29, 2024
Status: Completed
My favorite sci-fic novel, it offers a lot of different survival apocalypse theme so it's very entertaining to read, the character development of the Female Protagonist is really good.

She didn't start in the game as someone whose very strong and can clear the game without difficulty. No, the FL in the start is weak and have literally have no idea on how to play the game, on how to survive in those kinds of apocalypse and she didn't just rely in her good luck because the author really write the... more>> journey of the FL on becoming strong player in the game.

Spoiler

The FL is very lucky person, she could always get the space props in the games. Being lucky is her golden finger to survive in the games.

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I love her personality (sometimes even if the novel is good but if the personality of the protagonist is irritating, you just don't want to read it.) , she's not cruel and ruthless but she's not also s*upid to save everyone in the games she is in.

The Male Protagonist is the typical ML of the novels. Cold, strong, and basically can do everything.

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But one thing that I like about him is that he never harm the FL and he doesn't have any love interest other than the FL. I also appreciate on how the ML is teaching the FL to survive in the game, teaching her to fight, not to trust in everyone she see. But sadly I didn't see any character development in the ML, and sometimes he's personality boring AHAHAHA

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Overall, I LOVE this novel. I reread this novel about 4 times already since the first time I read this last year and still my number one sci-fic fav novel. I recommend this for you to read if you love apocalypse, survival and infinite flow genre. <<less
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imsimplybored
imsimplybored rated it
June 19, 2023
Status: c33
I’m really liking this novel! It’s such a shame that I can’t read Chinese and I’m stuck at ch 33:| The translator’s doing a good job with there being just a few mistakes here and there, but that’s normal considering there’s no one to edit or proofread their work. I really do hope you (the translator) are reading this: you should use disqus instead of google for comments. If you need any help please message me here, I don’t know how to contact you otherwise.
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