Gourmet Gaming

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A surprisingly lovely story!

I love the gourmet genre and found this while looking for a new one.

Our premise: A young man suffering from a medical condition needs to eat constantly, but his weight is exponential and is having a severely negative effect on his health. His doctor suggests a virtual reality game where he can continually eat and not gain any weight.

Going in to this I expected a lot of fat jokes, but everyone around Min Hyuk genuinely cares about him. His doctor made a few cracks, but his physical trainer and medical team love him and want him healthy. He has a doting ... father who loves him despite his weight, but wants him healthy and happy above all. Another lovely thing was how Min Hyuk was drawn, with gentle rounding that makes him lovable and happy looking instead of disgusting or unsightly.

Min Hyuk has had to diet continually and still can’t lose his weight, but in this game he can cook and eat whatever, he can appreciate the simple taste of bread he’s had to go without.

This manhau is also wonderful because you can imagine being in his place. As someone who struggled with food, not being able to eat much without getting sick, I hope to be alive should the day come where Athens is a real game. To try all the sweets and breads and ethnic dishes I could ever want without getting sick or gaining weight and not having to worry about wasting what I don’t like.

Overall, a great manhau to live vicariously through for those who love food but can’t appreciate it due to illness, diets, or sensory issues. I want Min Hyuk to succeed in his journey and eat all the delicious things!

Story 7/10
Art 6/10
Characters 6/10

If you’re looking for a fun, lighthearted VRMMO-themed power fantasy manhwa, *Gourmet Gaming* offers just that. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it’s an enjoyable read if you’re in the mood for some predictable yet entertaining action. The premise is straightforward: our protagonist gains power in the game world by eating, leveling up through unique and often humorous ways. This concept is captivating at first and pulls you in with the promise of a different kind of journey—one revolving around food rather than conventional combat.

However, as with many manhwa in the genre, "Gourmet Gaming" falls into a familiar rhythm. The plot is engaging but ... not remarkable, the character development is passable, and the art, while serviceable, doesn’t stand out. It’s a decent, generic power fantasy with a protagonist that slowly grows stronger through his unconventional skillset, encountering predictable challenges and allies along the way. If you’re a fan of the genre, you’ll feel right at home.

That said, "Gourmet Gaming" is unfortunately marred by one major issue: its serialization and accessibility. Missing chapters are a common problem in manhwa, but they usually get sorted out through various sites or official releases. Strangely enough, "Gourmet Gaming" is an exception in this regard. It has an unusually high number of missing or inaccessible chapters across almost all reading platforms, making it difficult to keep up with the story. I found only one site that claimed to have the chapters, but it required membership access, and the legitimacy of the site was questionable at best.

This lack of availability disrupts the reading experience significantly. It’s hard to stay invested in the story when large chunks are missing, leaving gaps in the plot and character interactions. As a result, I ultimately decided to drop the series. It’s simply not worth the hassle to dig through sketchy sites or wait indefinitely for missing chapters.

In conclusion, "Gourmet Gaming" is a decent read if you’re into generic VRMMO manhwa and don’t mind an average plot with predictable developments. It’s fun, sure, but not exceptional. If you’re able to find the complete set of chapters, it’s worth a casual read. Otherwise, the current issues with serialization and missing content make it hard to recommend wholeheartedly. For those who enjoy low-stakes, predictable power fantasy, give it a shot, but be prepared for some frustration along the way.