Old Gods and Outer Gods: Final Chapter of Mathematical Chess Game

Review of "Game of Abyss: Old Algorithms": A brain-burning collision between Cthulhu and battles of wits "Game of Abyss: Algorithms of Old Times" combines Cthulhu elements with exciting plots of battles of wits, presenting readers with an imaginative reading feast. Highlights: Unique settings, brain-burning wits The most eye-catching aspect of the novel is its world view setting. Modern cities overlap with the Cthulhu dimension, and human civilization has become a chessboard for games between old gods and alien gods. Abnormal events are signs of the expansion of dimensional cracks. The power of Cthulhu follows counter-intuitive rules, breaks conventional cognition, and creates a strong atmosphere of unknown and terror. The protagonist Lin Chen uses mathematical modeling, semiotic decoding, game theory prediction and other methods to fight against the power of Cthulhu, and fights wits with all forces under the rule of "clearing the sanity value and being assimilated". For example, in the Mobius murder case, topological principles were used to set up physical traps to kill the murderer; facing Bishop Zero of the Stardust sect who can manipulate probability, the formula for his ability was revealed through live broadcast, putting him in a dilemma. This mode of wits "rule analysis → loophole discovery → logical counter-kill" allows readers to feel the thrill of thinking collision. Disadvantages: rhythm control, in-depth exploration The rhythm in the early and middle stages is well controlled, and each volume has new puzzles and conflicts, which can firmly catch the reader's attention. But in the later stages, especially when building key plots such as the "Human Dimension Buffer", the pace accelerated, and a lot of information and settings came at once, which seemed a bit rushed. For example, the description of "the conversion algorithm of human logic and high-dimensional rules" is too brief, making it difficult for people to fully understand its subtleties, which weakens the appeal of the story. In addition, although the book builds a grand worldview, the depiction of the old gods and alien gods is a bit thin. Their motivations and goals are more revealed through the protagonist's speculation and dialogue, lacking in-depth exploration, and the readers are not allowed to feel the true sense of oppression and mystery of these powerful beings. Summary: A masterpiece that does not hide its flaws Despite some flaws, "Game of the Abyss: The Algorithm of the Old Days" is still a male Cthulhu novel worth reading. It injects new vitality into the Cthulhu theme, and the plot of the battle of wits stands out among similar novels, providing a new choice for readers who like to burn their brains and are interested in Cthulhu themes.