
The title of the story says it all. Isekai stories have long focused on power fantasies, of one-upping everyone who had ever slighted you. The story encourages catharsis and vicariousness with a hero who is a “nice guy”. Despite his niceness, he’s a geek, fat, ugly, or otherwise socially inept, especially with women. Of course, his geekiness and understanding of role-playing games becomes a strength. I Got a Cheat Skill takes all of these tropes and pushes them to their extreme conclusion. The...
Published on September 03, 2023 06:56