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Apocalypse Redux #6
Apocalypse Redux, Book Six
Sometimes, humanity’s inner darkness takes a shape that you can punch in the face…
When magic came to the world the first time around, it gave humans the power to transcend all limits, but in the end, it became the tool that mankind used to destroy itself. And then, one man traveled back in time to try it all again.
A colony has been put on the moon, the deepest seas are being explored, and new miracles are being created every other day. Yet in the shadows lurks a group that has decided Earth and its inhabitants are doomed and has sold out to dark forces beyond reality.
Can Isaac manage to stay on top of everything—fighting monsters and playing peacemaker between factions of incredible power, all the while standing against those who represent humanity’s darkest impulses—or will the apocalypse punch back?
When magic came to the world the first time around, it gave humans the power to transcend all limits, but in the end, it became the tool that mankind used to destroy itself. And then, one man traveled back in time to try it all again.
A colony has been put on the moon, the deepest seas are being explored, and new miracles are being created every other day. Yet in the shadows lurks a group that has decided Earth and its inhabitants are doomed and has sold out to dark forces beyond reality.
Can Isaac manage to stay on top of everything—fighting monsters and playing peacemaker between factions of incredible power, all the while standing against those who represent humanity’s darkest impulses—or will the apocalypse punch back?
634 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 18, 2024
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August 29, 2024
Book six. Read in order.
Yeah, you know what you are getting. At least the bad guy cult takes enough of a whooping that they are (likely) down for the count. The rest is not exactly predicable (R'lyeh? Really?) but still on the action/power fantasy axis I appreciate.
The author goes back to being a bit more circumspect about current political sides and charting a more nuanced view of things like how systems work. Okay, I'm lying. He thinks business is easy and full of wase/resources while government is good at innovation. But he's German, so . . . no that still doesn't track. I laughed a bit when learning that Isaac's company is known to "run perfectly fine without his input" due to following the rules/codes he set up. We are definitely in fantasy land here. But power fantasy, so I'm still good.
Still a solid three stars. Keeping from anything higher not least because of the Chaste note below.
A note about Chaste: This story has Amy cracking the code that Isaac is actually involved with someone. I'll leave out who, but it's as much a mystery to the reader as it is to Amy until that point. I mean, we do see a full-on date post-reveal, and Isaac doesn't deny that sex is happening. So this is chaste. But by stealth, it turns out...
Yeah, you know what you are getting. At least the bad guy cult takes enough of a whooping that they are (likely) down for the count. The rest is not exactly predicable (R'lyeh? Really?) but still on the action/power fantasy axis I appreciate.
The author goes back to being a bit more circumspect about current political sides and charting a more nuanced view of things like how systems work. Okay, I'm lying. He thinks business is easy and full of wase/resources while government is good at innovation. But he's German, so . . . no that still doesn't track. I laughed a bit when learning that Isaac's company is known to "run perfectly fine without his input" due to following the rules/codes he set up. We are definitely in fantasy land here. But power fantasy, so I'm still good.
Still a solid three stars. Keeping from anything higher not least because of the Chaste note below.
A note about Chaste: This story has Amy cracking the code that Isaac is actually involved with someone. I'll leave out who, but it's as much a mystery to the reader as it is to Amy until that point. I mean, we do see a full-on date post-reveal, and Isaac doesn't deny that sex is happening. So this is chaste. But by stealth, it turns out...
June 27, 2024
This was a satisfying entry in a series that has quietly climbed my list of Best Gamelit stories. I'm not sure exactly where it would rank since it's an ever-changing thing, but if we narrow it down to the subgenre of Regressor Gamelit, then it's top 3 easily enough.
Regressor stories always start with a great premise (What if you could do things over?) and a MC who takes advantage of future knowledge to provide lots of fun moments. The pitfalls usually occur when the author realizes the premise alone isn't enough for an actual story but struggles to find any good throughlines.
This story put a unique spin early with the MC seeking to empower others rather than solely himself. The summoning mechanics and how the System works were great as well. Something that I also appreciate is that the author really seems to have taken the time to think about how things would work if various powers and abilities existed. So, in addition to the standard boss monsters and villains, there were some interesting tangents with what would happen with super-powered serial killers, how policing and the military would approach powers, and so on.
So while giving many of the same enjoyable moments of boss fights and overpowered heroes, this story slows the pacing a little and stops to smell the roses in this alternate System future. While that might not be to everyone's taste in a genre that caters to OP cheat class heroes winning all the time, it's a great bit of extra variety for the genre.
The next book is evidently the last in the series and I'm curious how things will wrap up. A lot of big movements happened in this story, so there are only a few loose ends left at this point.
Regressor stories always start with a great premise (What if you could do things over?) and a MC who takes advantage of future knowledge to provide lots of fun moments. The pitfalls usually occur when the author realizes the premise alone isn't enough for an actual story but struggles to find any good throughlines.
This story put a unique spin early with the MC seeking to empower others rather than solely himself. The summoning mechanics and how the System works were great as well. Something that I also appreciate is that the author really seems to have taken the time to think about how things would work if various powers and abilities existed. So, in addition to the standard boss monsters and villains, there were some interesting tangents with what would happen with super-powered serial killers, how policing and the military would approach powers, and so on.
So while giving many of the same enjoyable moments of boss fights and overpowered heroes, this story slows the pacing a little and stops to smell the roses in this alternate System future. While that might not be to everyone's taste in a genre that caters to OP cheat class heroes winning all the time, it's a great bit of extra variety for the genre.
The next book is evidently the last in the series and I'm curious how things will wrap up. A lot of big movements happened in this story, so there are only a few loose ends left at this point.
June 14, 2024
Isaac is as usual facing ever stronger dangers facing the world he has come back to save. They now have a colony on the moon and face monsters in the deep seas however the biggest threat comes from the members of the cult who have allied their powers with those of the dark gods. They take on the names and powers of the horsemen of the apocalypse and they pose a threat like no other. They are the big guns but Isaac Thoma and his allies of the round table have even better guns than they do and they are ready to fight to protect the world. This book is yet another jam packed adventure story full of action and great battles to keep the world safe even though many are those who lose their lives in the fray!
June 25, 2024
Authors of progression fantasy novels shoul replace all their fight scenes with a simple "and then they fought" and if the book is suddenly bad or half the length, re-write it.
I really liked the earlier books in this series. I think the world building is interesting. I like'd the overwhelming strategy to make fights trivial. I like the the social intrigue and occasional commentary. It's just that the fight scenes are getting out of hand and absolutely ruining this series. The stats are also getting lengthy, but it's easier to skip that.
I really liked the earlier books in this series. I think the world building is interesting. I like'd the overwhelming strategy to make fights trivial. I like the the social intrigue and occasional commentary. It's just that the fight scenes are getting out of hand and absolutely ruining this series. The stats are also getting lengthy, but it's easier to skip that.
August 6, 2024
Rating 4.0 stars
This series always starts the same for me. A little slow. I then start to ask myself if I really want to continue the series. Then before I know it, I am drawn back into the story. By the end I enjoy it very much. This has happened with almost every book since book 2. There is much more to say. It is progressing well. If you liked the previous books, you should like this one as well.
This series always starts the same for me. A little slow. I then start to ask myself if I really want to continue the series. Then before I know it, I am drawn back into the story. By the end I enjoy it very much. This has happened with almost every book since book 2. There is much more to say. It is progressing well. If you liked the previous books, you should like this one as well.
October 20, 2024
While this was entertaining, I didn't enjoy it as much as the first few books.
The protag taught most of what he could teach, and now it's up to teamwork to get stuff done. I will read the sequel, but there isn't the hectic rush of society falling apart.
The current reality has been fully integrated but the "tutorial mode" is coming to an end. I think things will get crazy from the next book on.
3/5 Stars
The protag taught most of what he could teach, and now it's up to teamwork to get stuff done. I will read the sequel, but there isn't the hectic rush of society falling apart.
The current reality has been fully integrated but the "tutorial mode" is coming to an end. I think things will get crazy from the next book on.
3/5 Stars
December 8, 2024
This is book 6 in a fantasy LitRPG series relating to a system apocalypse set on Earth. Not really an apocalypse at this point as humanity is chugging along mostly. Isaac is still trying to prevent the possible future downfall of humanity. This book has some big time jumps and seems to move the story along a bit more. It almost seems like the author is wrapping things up a bit but there seems to be more to the story.
March 1, 2024
This was a fantastic well thought-out series, I would recommend this to anyone. The only reason that it's done 10 on writing is because I didn't like that the characters are always facepalming "pinching his/her nose" is a better expression in my opinion.
Characters 10
Writing 9
Plot 10
Entertainment 9
9.5★
Characters 10
Writing 9
Plot 10
Entertainment 9
9.5★
April 15, 2025
Nice set up for the grand finale. The plot is moving along nicely and I am still enjoying the series. There are some annoyances that have popped up though. I feel like we are getting too many new skills for this late in the game. I am kind of tired of the Dr Thoma stuff too. The gave him an honorary doctorate, right? Anyways it comes off pretentious. Despite this, it is a solid series. The fact that it wraps up everything in the next book only makes the series stronger.
June 21, 2024
Excellent Stuff
This story of a guy getting a redo to prevent humanity from being destroyed was fantastic. He goes to a German university to teach people about the system while trying to prevent previous problems. The series is super heavy stat, but rather have them than not.
This story of a guy getting a redo to prevent humanity from being destroyed was fantastic. He goes to a German university to teach people about the system while trying to prevent previous problems. The series is super heavy stat, but rather have them than not.
June 23, 2024
worst book in the series
I really appreciate the MC and the world building. That said, there were way too many stat sheets, skill descriptions and weapon descriptions. It felt like the author spent more time on them than the story. So much filler, very little storytelling.
I really appreciate the MC and the world building. That said, there were way too many stat sheets, skill descriptions and weapon descriptions. It felt like the author spent more time on them than the story. So much filler, very little storytelling.
June 20, 2024
did I do that?
Setting up for a big finish. Experience trumps power, knowledge beats skill.
This was awesome. I will be sad to see it end. But I can’t wait!!
Setting up for a big finish. Experience trumps power, knowledge beats skill.
This was awesome. I will be sad to see it end. But I can’t wait!!
June 20, 2024
Amazing
As always the author delivered an absolute masterpiece of fiction. The uniqueness of the type of story and it's telling are phenomenal.
As always the author delivered an absolute masterpiece of fiction. The uniqueness of the type of story and it's telling are phenomenal.
June 21, 2024
Very good one sitting read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with apocalypse type themes.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with apocalypse type themes.
June 27, 2024
Good book overall
Excellent continuation of this storyline. The first part of this book was a bit slow, but it really began to pick up near the end.
Excellent continuation of this storyline. The first part of this book was a bit slow, but it really began to pick up near the end.
June 28, 2024
Ok but lax
I finished it, but the book really needs a bit of editing. It feels like there's no real consistent story, just random things happen.
I finished it, but the book really needs a bit of editing. It feels like there's no real consistent story, just random things happen.
July 2, 2024
Wow
Fast moving and amazing world building. Classes are so detailed, while not taking away from the action. Sun Wukong Is captured very well.
Fast moving and amazing world building. Classes are so detailed, while not taking away from the action. Sun Wukong Is captured very well.
October 2, 2024
Page Turner
Love the characters, story and constant development of the MC. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Thanks for the escape.
Love the characters, story and constant development of the MC. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Thanks for the escape.
January 10, 2025
On Par with rest of series
September 12, 2024
It's not really a boring series but Isaac is not an interesting main character The first book where he was ready to die was probably the most interesting he was as a character and since then it's been kind of downhill. This book remains much the same.
August 2, 2024
Love this series can't get enough of it, has a very different feel than most system apocalypse/litrpg series. I do want to see where it all ends but I am happy to go along for the ride.
November 4, 2024
Really good book. I highly enjoyed reading this story. I cannot wait for the next book to come out in the series.
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