'Earth Tactics Advance: Volume 1' by Scottie Futch is a survival story set in an apocalyptic world filled with evolving monsters and turn-based RPG mechanics. The protagonist, Scott, navigates this new world while fighting for survival, searching for allies, and uncovering mysteries surrounding the Earth's transformation. The writing style combines action, adventure, and post-apocalyptic elements with humor and excitement, creating a story that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

Characters:

Characters are varied and include relatable flaws, though they may also rely on stereotypes and clichés.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is casual and humorous, though it faces some proofreading issues and can feature unexpectedly graphic content.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative combines tactical, turn-based survival elements in a horror-infused world with RPG mechanics, focusing on a zombie apocalypse and character dynamics.

Setting:

The setting is a post-apocalyptic world that incorporates tactical RPG elements, filled with evolving monsters and a mystery about the world's change.

Pacing:

The pacing begins slow, especially in combat, which reflects typical turn-based mechanics but becomes more engaging as the story unfolds.

The other three ghouls that had stopped beating on the car moved first. They surrounded Scott quickly and boxed him in to an extent. It was then that the evil bastard in front of him shared a feral sh...

Notes:

It combines tactical turn-based gameplay with survival horror elements.

The story features LitRPG, meaning it uses game-like stats and mechanics.

The main character, Scott, faces not just monsters, but also challenges from other human survivors.

The narrative includes graphic content and themes of harem anime.

Readers appreciate the mix of action, humor, and apocalyptic survival.

Combat is described as slow but impactful, adding to the tension of the story.

Scott just got dumped and struggles with his circumstances throughout the book.

The author, Scottie Futch, is known for incorporating harems and explicit scenes in his works.

Many readers found the writing enjoyable despite some proofreading errors.

The book introduces a unique world where RPG mechanics dictate reality.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers include graphic violence, sexual content, and themes of misogyny throughout interactions.

Has Romance?

There are elements of romance present in the story, primarily through harem dynamics and romantic encounters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

An ordinary day in the life of Scott Keen suddenly turns tactical as the laws of physics are rewritten to force the world to adhere to an apocalyptic change in the very nature of existence. Those who manage to survive the first day of the new world must survive in the wake of a new reality, life lived as a turn-based tactical role playing game.

Feel the horror, and revel in the humor, as battles take place one turn at a time. Can one man survive a world gone tactical? Will he ever understand the need for background music and strange announcer voices? It's your turn... to find out!

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Earth Tactics Advance: Volume 1

Scottie Futch