Currently reading Dungeon Odessey because I hear its great, and have written down some of my thoughts accumulated from reading chapters 1-15 if anyone is interested.
NOTE: I am well aware that certain plot points have yet to be revealed, and thus, I've yet to discover. These are merely reactions in relation to my reading experience. Thank you!
- Tried to make us feel bad for mc by having sad backstory. Did not work well. Execution followed was overdone by many others already. Guess it makes sense considering the novel was released in 2015.
- Forced plot in the beginning where (1) the goblin steals only his money specifically, (2) he accidentally drops a gem on labyrinth, and (3) instead earns more money because of another gem. Everything was handed to him as well. Too convenient. Not satisfying.
- Artsyle still developing. Trying to be a Solo Leveling and Returner's Magic Should Be Special hybrid. Not necessarily a bad thing.
- Does not have clear distinction between bg style and character style. Makes it confusing to look at.
- As of c4, he realized he was not scared of the dungeons, but bored, thus, fully devotes himself to dungeon labyrinth development despite (1) his established dislike for dungeons, and (2) his so-called promise to his father recently about not going near the dungeons again that he somehow just dismisses. Ya, idk, I think I might be on his dad's side on this one for constantly nagging at someone as stubborn as him.
- Naga soldier is just an ugly snake but Naga maid is kawaii snake halfer? Negative character design respect.
- Mc is a typical basic blackhead with the personality of a fucking cabbage.
- Everyone is against the mc for no valid reason??? Even if its fellow dungeon babies??? It's not believable at all???
- Oftentimes, character reactions to certain high-stress scenarios do not match. It dun make no sense.
- He is facing hell spiders. Ngl the way he saved everyone was kinda cool. Plus points for amazing fighting choreo!
- Alongside with my intention to finish this manhwa within a week, I've also concluded that the best way to motivate myself into liking this more is through making fanart of the kawaii naga girlie. Can't do much about the questionable character design but at least she's cute.
- Art note: Texture similarities can lead to unclear distinction between characters, props/sets, and scenery. Texture assortments assists with differentiation the diff ground levels—fg, mg, and bg.
- One issue I have with the supporting characters is that they seem to already know everything about everything. Like, the moment they are born, they already have mastered knowledge and experience about themselves, others, and their own culture. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, and that if executed well it could even be amazing—take Steven Universe and Land of the Lusterous—it's almost as if the limit to their capabilities is when the author decides to make them not know. So uninteresting. It wouldn't been better if they worked for it. The struggle to earn what they will soon cherish would've made an interesting development for the characters in further chapters.
- Parasite with eyes and teeth digs into his skin and he doesnt bleed nor does he react? Unbelievable for a "normal" commander(I expect a small flinch at least?). Already having that much pain resistance this early on makes him boring and lack relatability.
- Forgot to mention that mc suffers from "I'm skinny when fully clothed but beefed up when I'm stripped naked" syndrome. It doesn't make sense when he especially mentions in the beginning of the story that he hasnt been in a dangerous dungeon in literal years. He is presented as a character who does nothing but stare at random things in his room, works in a convenience store or as a mere guide who avoids physical conflict, and somehow, in some way, he has big muscles? Are you serious? Many of what he says conflicts with what is presented to us as readers and it really bugs me. If you're gonna present a weak character with great potential, at least make him earn it. Ya, no, dont make no sense at all.
- DNF. Not interesting enough even after following the 10-chapter rule.
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