I Gave Up on Conquering the Heroines - Reviews

The story revolves around a protagonist who enters a game as a character and faces a choice between defeating the final boss or simultaneously conquering three heroines, reaching 95% affection with each. However, attempting to pursue the harem route for 12 years fails due to the heroines' extreme possessiveness, which they justify as paranoia. A system glitch allows one last attempt, where the protagonist decides to aim for the simpler task of killing the boss.

The narrative combines elements of a fantasy world with an understanding of the game's mechanics. The protagonist's unique perspective, limited combat and magic skills, and his interactions with likable supporting characters create a slightly different dynamic. Despite some enjoyable moments with minor heroines, the main heroines, who are supposed to be the appeal, are portrayed poorly as irrational and obsessive. Their numerous red flags and the protagonist's efforts to navigate around them become tiresome, especially as their behavior intensifies.

Given its strengths in plot development and character interactions, the story earns a solid 3-star rating. It could potentially receive a higher score if not for the convoluted fighting and power systems, which are primarily used for comedic effect but become increasingly unrealistic. For fans of yandere themes, the setting might be appealing, but for others, the主角's constant struggle to avoid triggering the heroines can feel repetitive and draining.

The novel appears to have some intriguing potential, but it revolves around a protagonist who isn't particularly likable, at least in my opinion. The main character finds himself transmigrating and has a requirement to romance three heroines, earning their affection up to 95%. This condition is crucial for his return to his original world. In his initial attempt, he earnestly tries to win each girl over.

However, complications arise when he gets caught red-handed with one girl while working as her bodyguard, and then meets the third girl. Surprisingly, the MC doesn't seem to feel any remorse. Despite vowing to close his heart in his second attempt, the fact that the heroines might remember his actions from the first try suggests they're now determined to prevent him from completing the game.

While a harem plot can be problematic, it's especially challenging for this MC, as he would be leaving behind the world where these women have fallen in love with him, leaving them heartbroken.

Although I comprehend why individuals might厌恶主角的态度（起初我也持有相同的看法），我认为他的行为并非完全不合情理。他重生在一个自己一手创作的游戏中，虽然对角色扮演游戏的部分知之甚少，但在恋爱模拟部分，他的知识无人能及。当他被突然送到这里，面临击败最终Boss或攻略三位女主角的选择时，他自然会尽力以完美“通关”的方式尽快回归原世界。通常来说，这本应轻而易举，然而游戏化现实的过程中，许多他未知的剧情细节填平了原本的漏洞，使攻略之路变得极其艰难，甚至几近不可能。

此外，现实生活中的女主角们并不像游戏里那样讨人喜欢，这不仅因为她们的个性有所改变，还因为人们可能欣赏游戏中的占有欲，但现实中作为女朋友的占有欲就未必受人喜爱，尤其是为了回到自己的世界，隐瞒出轨是必要的，这也帮助他避免情感过于投入。

还有一个因素是，在向某位女主角表白并结束这一剧情线之前，主角无法得知她们的感情深度。这种不确定性足以让任何人抓狂，因为如果表白时感情不够深厚，就得一次次重头再来。

剧透警告：实际上，主角在欺骗自己完成任务，特别是在《未定》中，他试图表现恶劣，将她视为玩物，但当她真的自我牺牲时，他却瞬间陷入绝望。

故事整体尚可，但算不上完美。我最不喜欢的部分是第二部分。作者采用了一种我极度不喜欢的情节套路：主角消失，人们以为他死亡，时间跳跃，然后回归。作者略过了英雄ines适应和接受后宫局面的过程，她们在主角“死亡”期间学会了相互扶持，达成他的目标。然后，当主角回来时，她们过于开心，反而不想再让他不快乐。

此时，任何深爱主角的女性几乎自然而然地加入后宫，没有深入的情感发展，整个过程显得仓促。作者虽然给出了结局，但我感觉他在情节推进上有些急于求成，匆匆将原本计划的内容塞进少数章节。

总的来说，我挺喜欢这个系列（特别是《未定》部分），仍想继续阅读后续内容。但如果只能选择一部，我不太推荐这部作品。

In summary, the main character (MC) isn't the kind I would typically enjoy – he's self-centered and solely focused on returning to Earth. The repetitive nature of the plot, with the MC attempting to deceive the heroines and hoping they wouldn't remember, becomes tiresome as he tries this 12 times before changing course. However, he ends up encountering the same heroines he maligned, making the pacing confusing. Frankly, I lost interest due to his unsympathetic personality. Personally, I believe a more sincere and straightforward exit would have been better. If you're curious, give it a shot, but it's definitely not my cup of tea.

For those who feel uneasy about other reviews labeling the main character (MC) as a "bastard," the story subtly hints at his unconscious kindness. The heroines each possess unique personalities, and their character development mirrors the MC's growth, which is partly due to his efforts and a cheat-like skill that necessitates a specific condition. So far, the book offers an enjoyable read with diverse settings, and the yandere theme gradually builds up for an exciting climax.

At first glance, the saintess might come across as unlikable, but she undergoes her own distinct development. If you're open to experiencing a mix of anger and satisfaction from the consequences (karma), I would recommend this series. While the romance might be minimal, as the MC primarily focuses on escape, this aspect sets it apart from typical Korean yandere stories.