A Hard Reset
The System Integration Chronicles, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Joshua David Palpallatoc
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By:
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Drew McGunn
About this listen
The world didn't end. It just leveled up in this epic LitRPG adventure.
Fourteen-year-old Caden Taylor was more worried about his grades than his stats. But that was before the universe hit the reset button. Now, the world he knew is gone, replaced by a new reality governed by a game-like System. With stats, skills, and quests, it's the ultimate Gamelit challenge where survival is the only goal.
When the timer hits zero, the world he knew is deleted. Monsters straight out of a nightmare now prowl his suburban neighborhood, and the chaos pulls his father, a game warden, into the heart of the storm.
Now, with only his ride-or-die best friend, Jayden, and Jayden's sharp-witted older sister, Hanna, at his side, Caden has to level up, pick a class, and learn the rules of this new System. Together, they begin the ultimate base-building challenge: turning their ruined neighborhood into a defensible fortress.
But as they fortify their settlement against goblins and other System-spawned monsters, they learn a hard truth: something truly massive is carving a path of destruction across the land. It’s an apocalyptic force that dwarfs any monster they've faced, and it's coming straight for them.
Experience the start of a new hit series perfect for fans of Tao Wong, Shirtaloon, and Zogarth. It’s a must-listen for anyone who loves action-packed stories with detailed game mechanics, a relatable main character, and a world where every single stat point matters.
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great new series
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Characters: The MC and friends are primarily teenagers. That might sound off putting but they're written pretty well and, other than the incessant gamer references, they're quite likable. System: It's very hands off compared to other litrpg. There is levelling, stats, loot, and base building, but it's very much secondary to the story. I'm not a fan of that but others might appreciate the brevity. Story: Overall, the story is interesting, following the group struggling to survive when civilisation has collapsed. There's plenty of drama, comedy, teen angst, and even darkness to keep you interested. Performance: I definitely like the actor's performance, with each character sounding unique. They convey emotions with nuance and bring each character to life in a distinct way. Issues: The main issue for me is the editing and mastering of the audio. There's a lot of 'breathiness' at times, odd spacing between sentences, and the system voice is just SLOW. The breathiness in particular can become obnoxious, detracting from the listening experience. And, just to be clear, that is a mastering/editing issue; it's not a dig at the actor. The only issue I have with the story is - SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS - is the lack of reaction when the siblings don't find their mum at the hospital. It's almost outright forgotten and it's jarring - END OF SPOILERS END OF SPOILERS END OF SPOILERS - Overall: I'd recommend this if looking for an Earth-based, lightweight system, Story-focused, litrpg. The story is interesting, the characters likeable, and the pacing is well done.
Great story, average audio
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The narration is calm and clear, with clean language throughout, making this a good choice for background listening or long sessions. The setting has a very American flavour, with a strong emphasis on guns, which fits the tone but may not be for everyone.
Overall, it’s a solid 9/10 with decent re-listening potential enjoyable, steady, and a good start to a series I’d return to.
A calm LitRPG with strong worldbuilding
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Slow start with great immersion
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rough around the edges but I enjoyed it very mutch
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