Surviving the Game as a Barbarian
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Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Game Sok Barbarian-euro Saranamgi
Japanese: 게임 속 바바리안으로 살아남기
English: Surviving the Game as a Barbarian
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Information

Type: Manhwa
Volumes: Unknown
Chapters: Unknown
Status: Publishing
Published: Apr 19, 2023 to ?
Genres: Action Action, Fantasy Fantasy
Themes: Isekai Isekai, Reincarnation Reincarnation, Video Game Video Game
Serialization: Naver Webtoon
Authors: Jeong, Yungang (Story), Nep (Art)

Statistics

Score: 7.821 (scored by 26952,695 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #12482
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #2749
Members: 7,965
Favorites: 88

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Synopsis

After playing the game "Dungeon and Stone" for nine years, Hansoo Lee finally reached the boss stage which had never been cleared by anyone before. However, upon entering the boss room, he received a notification that he had completed the tutorial and was now inhabiting the body of a playable character named Bjorn Jandel, who was a barbarian.

In the world of "Dungeon and Stone," only one city remained standing following the world's destruction. Every month, a labyrinth would appear, offering explorers a chance to clear it and earn rewards. Barbarians were viewed as useless in all but combat, and those who didn't fight were unable to survive. If someone couldn't pay the exorbitant taxes imposed by the city, they faced the death penalty for tax evasion.

If it's discovered that a player possesses the character they're playing, they're labelled an "evil spirit" and killed. The only way for Hansoo to survive is to venture into the labyrinth and risk his life in battle. Armed with his accumulated skills from nine years of gameplay and a stupidly strong barbarian physique, he strives to survive in this game.

(Source: Naver Corporation, translated)

Background

Surviving the Game as a Barbarian has been published digitally in English by Webtoon Entertainment since August 12, 2023, and by Tappytoon.

Characters

Murad, Hikurod
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Raven, Allua
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Venom, Karaq
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Reviews

Nov 22, 2023
Preliminary (21/? eps)
9.1/10

I don’t know what’s happening lately, but manwhas are just getting better and better. This manwha obviously plays on the reincarnated into a game trope, but there’s also other players, which is rather rare and creates a whole different story from the usual and cliches. Notably, information is being learned/incorporated as the chapters flow by, making the world building not too burdensome/heavy.

The game trope can be tiresome, as the mc usually seems to know everything and breezes through any challenges. However, in this piece, the mc struggles and is thoroughly developed via interactions where his luck is minimal. The manwha also takes on the ...
Sep 2, 2024
Preliminary (24/? eps)
Plot & Storytelling:

Masterful Setup and Payoff: The story is crafted with care, with details planted early on that pay off in ways that make you go, "Damn, that was good."
Realistic World-Building: The world feels real, with no cheat codes or shortcuts. It's unforgiving, and the MC has to grind for every bit of progress.
Main Character (MC):

Smart, But Not Omniscient: The MC adapts quickly to new situations and uses his knowledge of the game. But reality hits hard, and he faces real setbacks.
Scammer with Humor: The MC adds a bit of humor by being a scammer, which lightens up the otherwise dire world he's in.
Not Overpowered, ...

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