What did I just read? I’m not even sure but I devoured it and can see why this is a series that so many people are talking about.
1 – Destroyed Earth turned into a competition
2 – Talking Cat sidekick
3 – Random weirdness and achievements
4 – Fight for survival + T.V. show appearances
5 – Snazzy catchphrase
I don’t know why it was so much fun, but it was. I couldn’t put this down once I started and I giggled out loud multiple times. Carl and Princess Donut are a hoot. I used to play World of Warcraft for years and so many of the things in this just spoke to me. I’m not sure it would be quite as enjoyable if you don’t have some kind of gaming experience in your background.
“Did we really just start a meth war between the goblins and the llamas?”
The Earth is destroyed and Carl just be happenstance was standing outside with no shoes or pants went anyone indoors was crushed. He ends up going down into the Dungeon when the doors open to get out of the cold with the prissy Persian cat he was trying to save. One thing leads to another and the Royal Court of Princess Donut is formed. There has never been a raiding party quite like this one.
With random achievements being yelled happily at you, an AI that might be favoring you because of a foot fetish and an endless supply of loot with no pants in them Carl and Princess Donut are quickly becoming fan favorites. I don’t blame the fans because I couldn’t get enough either.
This was a perfect read for when I just wanted to have a ridiculous good time and didn’t need to put a lot of thought into it. There is a bigger story going on between the aliens that a running this planet takeover and some factions that might be up against them but that is a side hustle that I don’t think is going to be solved anytime soon.
Let’s just say I’m hooked and looking for group!
Narration:
Performance: ★★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★★★
Diction: ★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★★★
Sound Effects: Minor
Jeff Hays’ performance was just pure fun. I loved the over the top narration that fit the story so well. I hadn’t had the pleasure of listening to a narration by him before DCC, but I am sure that the story wouldn’t have been quite as much fun without it. Seriously great time and I couldn’t put it down once I started.