Now... I never played Maplestory. My "F2P MMORPG obsession" phase is far behind me as I refuse to work second jobs I pay for. Back when I was wasting my life on this stupid obsession, it was Runescape, then DFO NA, then DFOG, and then PSO2.

The main thing I'm seeing in the comments are:
1) updates were inconsistent (not a problem anymore as it is complete at 120 chapters)
2) the ending was rushed
and 3) it's literally just the main lore of Maplestory but shoved through a manhwa

I still read this manhwa. I will be direct for a moment: I hated this manhwa but not for the reasons you'd expect. It's actually just one major reason and it is a simple one. It goes thusly:
When Mr. Main Character is a regressor who uses his knowledge of the future to plan and fight against an enemy - an enemy soooooooooo hidden that most people, including the people "up top," aren't aware of them -> and he gathers evidence and writes up big time plans to eradicate them effectively and efficiently over not just one or two incidents that take place in like 10 to 20 chapters -> BUT OVER FIFTY CHAPTERS -> and finally, when the planets, stars and every single possible detail aligns
THERE IS A DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE BAD GUYS TO GET WRECKED

It's like dropping a glass cup in reality. What happens? It hits the floor and shatters.

But that's not what happens in this manhwa. Being an extra convoluted piece of garbage that's designed to maintain a second-job-you-pay-for alive -> the writers just automatically give the bad guys all the advantages. Imagine ambushing someone in a video game and they get to go first. Why? Literally no valid reason could be given.

In this manhwa, the glass cup stops falling, flies up to your head, smashes your skull in and then flies to the counter and just sits there, completely clean despite being the thing to make you into a bloody corpse.


Analogies aside: the bad guys are never at a disadvantageous scenario. The only reason the good guys win is purely because "they're just that good/skilled" (read: plot armor) and then, joke upon joke, the final couple of chapters feature several characters straight up dying after getting hit once. Like "You're telling me that you seriously just died when I saw you literally walk off losing half your body thrice over at once point?" Yyyyyyyyup.
https://i.postimg.cc/mgZ64knj/i.webp
And finally, draw 25.
https://i.postimg.cc/9MNcds7j/i.webp
Screw this manhwa. 0/10 from me.

Yeah, I thought to give this a chance despite knowing it was axed (from the comments).

Woah this one is a stinker in general. The basic premise is really poorly set up. Who in the world makes up a cultivation art and combat techniques based on the fact that the user is someone who died once? Not just that but it assumes that the user can't practice anything else because they're horribly impaired...
It's literally built for Mr. Main Character in the most sloppy way possible.

Mr. Main Character isn't interesting to see in action. In fact, "inaction" might just be the best phrase to describe him and his backstory. Also, this is arguably an isekai that occurs via reincarnation but instead of Isekai-san (the truck) doing the job -> it's an actual terminal disease doing the job instead.

Let's not beat around the bush: don't bother reading this. It was axed for the obvious reason that it's just bad.

Furthermore, the author doesn't seem to remotely comprehend how the concept of a "terminal disease" works. If I assumed maliciousness, I'd say there's an attempt to spread misinformation as to how terminal diseases occur.
Every other detail begs the question "why?" including that one and including this one: among all the details: COMEDY is used to carry the plot at several points because it's so badly written.

And yes, as a previous commenter stated: it is literally just axed mid-arc while a big battle is ongoing. Give it a pass. Hard pass.

No, I didn't read the novel, just this manhwa. The details I want to highlight are:
1) Overpowered MC
2) Dungeon Hunter genre (but the details stop mattering really early on)
Also 3) COMEDY because Mr. Main Character is effectively Onepunch Man

Isekai? Nah. Listen: Mr. Main Character DID get isekai'd but that's not the point. You spend almost zero time looking at the other world where he was isekai'd. It's just part of his backstory and explains why he got so strong; literally just chapter 1.

Speaking of which, his strength came at a cost: he is just about emotionally dead by the end of his isekai journey, barely able to remember his own name. Serendipitously, his niece pops up and is desperate for a place to live and he agrees. This is the start of him rebuilding his emotions and his main focus is one thing: living a simple and peaceful life.

Listen. HEY! LISTEN! He knows. He most certainly knows. Still, he made his decision after considering everything and this is what he wants to do.

There is one thing he might not know and that's how in love a certain character is with him. Funny thing about her: a bunch of details pop up in preparation for her to go places and eventually she does. She really does buuuuuuuuuut ultimately, she misses out on the thing she wants the most -> and she (if you ask me) does NOT get a fair chance at being a love interest.
Overall, the romance is a wash, tbh. It kinda makes sense considering how dead Mr. Main Character's emotions are. I think the character that ends up with him literally lucked into it because "she happened to be there" when Star (another character) pops up into the story. /shrug

Anyway, there is a comedy relief character that's the butt of every joke and 90% of the manhwa can be described with this stupid thing I spent a few minutes making in paint:
https://i.postimg.cc/Hnxn9pN7/i.webp
Every time I thought "oh look, he's acting slightly differently. This stupid trend is going to end?" Nope. That panel or two of him having any resemblance of emotional maturity is a distraction.

The overarching plot is... functional.

Overall, not bad.

Edit: also the translation quality is wonky. Not the manhwa's fault but be prepared; for example a character's name is "Star" and it goes back and forth between "Star" and "Byeol." Not awful but bleh..

If your only virtue in life is the fact that you're a virgin,
https://i.postimg.cc/GpLqckY5/i.webp
then you need a new virtue in life.
Not to suggest that being a virgin is bad, mind. It's the notion of "I'm a virgin, therefore I'm superior" <- that's the problem. Listen: no one cares. No wait, some people care: only creeps care. Are you a creep?

"Greatest victory is battle not fought."

One more chapter until the season break, unless we were lied to.

I'm hoping this gremlin doesn't attempt to backstab Mr. Main Character.
https://i.postimg.cc/fRWHPTPL/i.webp
Also, you can get near-infinite monster crystals by just farming (literally) monsters. Then after a century or two of peace, you'd get some activists trying to push for monster rights, forgetting the fact that the monsters were gonna drive humanity extinct

Yes.

Those are a lot of buffs but they're contradictory. It would be hilarious if they just fizzle out together and he just stand there like an idiot while his head is on the other side of the room.

Even with chaotic actions that seem to be whimsical, Mr. Main Character is still helping his allies in ways they'd never expect. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!

Oh? This is complete?

and then I looked at the comments. Oh no. :<

Yeah. The manhwa kinda sucks. Ever seen an anime based off a manga and the anime doesn't do a good job and is just absolute garbage? This is what's happening here.
The novel does a much better job Like, what is this?
https://i.postimg.cc/zXz7YrV4/i.webp
Meanwhile, from the novel:
"Title: To those who say that the Overgeared King is no better than Agnus.
Contents: Hello. I am Soldier J of the Overgeared Kingdom's army. Today, I want to tell you the truth. You might not imagine it, but Lord Grid was going easy when he faced Agnus. In fact, King Grid has a burning sword... This sword can burn Agnus, the death knights, liches and everything else... But King Grid didn't use it because it's too much --;;;;
For reference, I will be in the Overgeared Kingdom's army forever."

A post like this is far different as it has implications and stuff. I can add more since there's a lot more to it than that, but it is a paid-for chapter so... I shouldn't go too far. Also, 3000 character limit go brrr. :\\

That aside, the whole "Grid is gonna die" -> in the novel, it's "Grid failed to make an item" -> "Is Grid going to lose his legendary status?" etc etc. Importantly: Damien was the one who told Grid to hit him. "Didn't you fight me in the National Competition? I am very sturdy! I won't die! Hit me until your broken heart is soothed! Relieve your stress!" Vantner and Toban stepped forward and also said: "Hit us! Do it heartily!"

Finally, and also importantly: Grid doesn't need a wingman like Jishuka to love Irene. He, alone, meets Irene and shows affection, causing the same event to happen.

Edit: Piaro's last line is "... My role to punish him" talking about Agnus. He's just wary of his presence and loyal to Grid. That's all.
We're ~halfway through chapter 672.

You're alone on this one.
aaaaaaaand I can't upload a screenshot. :\\

Looking good.
https://i.postimg.cc/T1RkwCbw/i.webp
I wonder when he'll quit isolating himself like this though.

I mean... unless you're going to buff him, this is a waste of time because he would've tried to handle it alone anyway.

Also, Skaya isn't fooled by your lies, Jun-ho. You? Tired? Never

This is like seeing someone say "character? You mean from Fortnite?" How many characters have done this before?

This applies regardless of all other details.

I genuinely thought he was going to get hit by the train.
https://i.postimg.cc/tCZBbTsf/i.webp

Quit putting your relationships on a pedestal.
https://i.postimg.cc/vBnmM5dv/i.webp
It means that you don't think you deserve love unless you succeed at whatever arbitrary goal you set. Sure, you're actively busy fighting but the moment you get the chance, just go for it.

Man, I kinda hate this trope.

I literally saw your comment, decided to check it out and I agree.
https://postimg.cc/VNCwb1Z4