Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

Surviving the Game as a Barbarian (게임 속 바바리안으로 살아남기, Game 속 Barbarian으로 살아남기, Geim sok Babarianeu-ro saranamgi) is a Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shounen webnovel created and written by Jung Yoonkang.

Synopsis[]

Hansu Lee is a twenty-nine-year old game addict who has devoted almost a decade of his life to beating the notoriously difficult game Dungeon & Stone. When he finally reaches the boss monster, a status window appears with the message "Tutorial Complete," followed by a blinding light. Suddenly, Hansu is transformed into a barbarian named Bjorn Yandel inside the world of the game—but it's no longer just a game, it's actually real! With nothing but the weapon in his hand and his prior knowledge of the game, Bjorn must fight for his life in a world full of deadly monsters—and conceal his true identity to avoid execution—in a real-life battle for survival of the fittest.

WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, gore, and/or graphic depictions of death, and profanity and strong language that may be upsetting for some readers.

Official Synopsis

It is set in a game called "Dungeon and Stone," where the protagonist finds himself as a savage barbarian.

In order to keep his secret, the protagonist must portray himself as a fierce and fearless barbarian to the other players in the game. He needs to be seen as the epitome of his race and maintain a reputation of savagery. The story explores the challenges he faces in this game world, where survival is a constant struggle.

The novel focuses on the protagonist's growth and development as he starts off as a weak barbarian and gradually becomes stronger. Unlike many isekai stories, where the main character is overpowered from the start, the protagonist in this novel must work hard to improve his abilities and survive in the harsh game world.

The novel also incorporates elements of game mechanics, such as leveling up, magic, and a variety of different creatures and races. It features multiple points of view and explores the protagonist's interactions with other players and the challenges he faces in the game.