Monster Boyfriend in a Horror Game

After a peculiar meteor shower, the world was shrouded in mist. The lucky survivors would be randomly pulled into a series of bloody, terrifying, bizarre, and grotesque horror games. Only by giving their all could they find a way to survive and obtain resources for survival both in and out of the games. The special player, Tan Xiao, was the terminator of multiple horror game instances. With his own strength, he increased the survival rate of players in the same instance, securing countless precious resources for the world, making him the rightful king without a crown in the realm of horror games. He didn’t care for fame or fortune, powerful yet silent, he was an eternal lighthouse in the hearts of players. The amnesiac who stumbled into the horror games, Tan Xiao: What horror games? I’m just living life and falling in love seriously. …… Tan Xiao was hit by a meteor, resulting in intermittent amnesia. Fortunately, he stumbled upon his lifelong love at first sight! Although living with his beautiful wife, strange sticky substances occasionally appeared on the floor, and shadows in the room sometimes sprouted tent**les or tails and other oddities. …… This world is very terrible, but because you are here, I hope it gets a little better. It’s a story of a couple in various horror games. Sunny, serious, and somewhat oblivious top with intermittent amnesia vs. various non-human form boss bottom, the bottom is not human, not human, not human! Gong protagonist.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Monster Boyfriend in a Horror Game "Monster Boyfriend in a Horror Game" promised a blend of genres that really piqued my interest: fantasy, horror, romance, and yaoi. I dove in hoping for a thrilling adventure with a sweet love story woven in, and while it delivered on some fronts, it also stumbled in others. ### First Impressions The initial setup is intriguing. Earth's in a bad way, and people are being pulled into a horror game to gather resources. Our MC, Tan Xiao, gets a meteorite to the head (ouch!) and wakes up with amnesia, seemingly ahead of the other players. This sets the stage for a unique experience, and I was eager to see how his cluelessness would play out. ### What Works Well The early romance is undeniably sweet. It’s easy to get swept up in the budding relationship between Tan Xiao and Wen Yi. I found myself enjoying the fluff and lighthearted moments, almost forgetting that there's supposed to be a looming horror element. The translation is also well done, making for a smooth and easy reading experience, which is always a plus. I will say that the premise of the horror game itself is interesting. ### Areas of Concern While the romance is sweet, I felt like it overshadowed the plot at times. The horror aspects seemed to take a backseat, and the secondary characters felt underdeveloped, more like background props than actual contributors to the story. I also found the insta-love trope a bit jarring. Wen Yi's sudden 180 felt unearned and a little too convenient. The amnesia plot device also felt like a way to handwave certain plot points. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Don't read ahead if you don't want spoilers! The constant emphasis on Tan Xiao's beauty, even in intense and emotional scenes, felt overdone and a little ridiculous. It detracted from the seriousness of the moment and came across as unnecessary. Also, the ending felt rushed and could have benefited from another arc or two to flesh things out further. ### Final Verdict "Monster Boyfriend in a Horror Game" is a mixed bag. It's a light and fluffy read with a sweet romance, but it falls short on the horror and plot development. If you're looking for a quick and easy read with a focus on romance, you might enjoy this. However, if you're expecting a deep and intricate plot with well-developed characters, you might be left wanting more. I'd say it's a decent read if you go in with the right expectations.