A series with a fantasy genre, but it’s not a typical fantasy world; it’s about the floors beneath the earth’s surface within the dungeons. With a fresh storyline, there’s much to it that shouldn’t be overlooked. Let’s delve into this series!
- Information
- Title: Dungeon Odyssey
- Alternative titles: Dungeon Experience Book; 던전 견문록
- Author: Glumph, Son Min-woo
- Genre: Action, Drama, Shounen, Adventure, Fantasy
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis
Labyrinths are underground dungeons inhabited by creatures, divided into multiple levels with varying depths. Notably, the deeper the levels, the stronger the Labyrinths become, and their masters wield supreme power. Human ancestors have fought against these Labyrinths for centuries, ultimately the winning belongs to creatures on the surface. However, humans have yet to fully explore the deeper levels where beings of destructive power reside. Despite this, the Labyrinths still release captured prisoners of war back to the surface, including children born within the Labyrinths. These children, whose mothers have passed away, are raised on monster milk, living alongside monsters from birth. Raised in such a harsh environment, these children possess formidable strengths that can hardly be considered human.
Kim Jin-woo, the main character, is one of the ‘Dungeon Babies’ He was born in the deepest level where mana concentration is extraordinarily high. The higher the concentration of mana in the environment, the greater one’s strength becomes. Thus, Jinwoo undoubtedly possesses some special power. However, after escaping the dungeon, he loses his memory; he doesn’t even remember how he escaped or what power he possesses.
Jinwoo is adopted by a normal family who loves and treats him as their own. He struggles psychologically to overcome this strange sense of ‘peace.’ Having been born in such a harsh and cruel environment, life on the surface brings a sense of ‘boredom’. On his younger sister’s wedding day, Jinwoo ventures back into the Labyrinth after years of trying to forget, and he accidentally discovers a Naga Labyrinth. Jinwoo is unexpectedly chosen as the master of the Labyrinth. From here, he embarks on a journey to become the ruler of the dungeons, delving into the lower layers to uncover the mysteries of his true identity.
- Review
Later on, the story will focus on the underground world, where mighty Labyrinths exist. The main character will have to confront incredibly formidable enemies from other Labyrinths. Rarely does a series construct such a unique storyline, with most of the plot revolving around the dungeons, creating an expansive fantasy world. This world is populated by diverse creatures such as demons, elves, dragons, and more, indicating that the content will be well-developed and incredibly engaging, ensuring you won’t be disappointed.
Another special aspect of the story is the mystery background of the main character. You will discover how extraordinary the main character is through the story. Born at the deepest level and yet surviving, it’s evident that the main character possessed some terrifying power from a young age, which he unintentionally sealed and forgot about. The antagonists of the story are formidable, and the main character will have to face the masters of the deeper levels. With only the power of the Naga Labyrinth, it won’t be enough. Therefore, the main character will soon receive a power boost by awakening his own dormant strength to confront the main antagonists. This creates excitement and curiosity, and you can trust that the combat scenes of the series are spectacular.
You will likely like the main character who is intelligent and has good judgment. As the master of the Labyrinth, he knows how to employ tactics to defeat his enemies. The unity of various classes of Nagas will bring new and interesting dynamics to the story. The development of the Labyrinth’s growth will not disappoint you, as it intertwines the endearing Nagas with their formidable combat prowess.