Love Game in Eastern Fantasy

Tight plot - where everything eventually gets explained + Beautiful acting

I began watching this show as a fluff timepass but ended up getting glued and looking forward to more. All the actors did a great job and Ding Yuxi was outstanding. Part of the viewing fun was simply watching Mu Sheng's expressions - he outdid himself.
I can definitely see myself rewatching this drama.
I also enjoyed the story pattern of taking a cliche - ridiculing it through a character - and then breaking said cliche.
Esther & Ding Yuxi's chemistry was a lot of fun to see playing out. And the camaraderie of the main & supporting leads was lovely to watch too.

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Really loved this drama!

I watched this drama 2 months back and I really liked it. The plot is very interesting and well-developed. I LOVE the OST a lot, and it fits very well with the drama (especially Before the Eternal Night.) The visuals were stunning, and the drama was quite impressive for 32 episodes.

Spoiler alert btw

The ending was also AMAZING, especially in the part where Miaomiao chooses to rewrite the novel's ending for the characters' sake, managed to prevent the Heaven's Catastrophe with the help of Ziqi and the novel's author. I also like how most side characters didn't really die, they just stayed in the novel.

Overall, I think this is a very entertaining drama! If there is a season 2, I'd love to watch! Definitely my favorite transmigration drama, and it is my second favorite drama of all time.

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Magical

So there are some tropes that I absolutely hate in Asian shows. And Miaomiao shares those thoughts before she is taken into the game. It was so refreshing to see people accept no as an answer. Who didn't treat a love rival as trash. I loved this show. TBH I wasn't sure whether I would like it. But I like wuxia stories, and transmigration too. The C-dramas really have the realistic game life thing down.

There are definitely things I didn't like - like Miaomiao taking in that annoying "cute" falsetto. It happens so often in C-dramas and I absolutely hate it. But I think it was the shows way of distinguishing between Mu Qing Shi (the previous grandmaster) and Miaomiao, because Qing Shi didn't talk with that falsetto.

The relationships in this show are my favorite thing from the girls being girls' girls to the guys' bromance. And Ciuciu is literally the cutest! The show was so wholesome in so many ways. While the episodes didn't end in cliffhangers so you aren't compelled to watch it all in one sitting, it is gripping enough to binge. The "demon of the week" aspect was also so beautifully handles.

One thing I was confused about was the last episode. Did Fu Zhou participate in the game too? Like how did he know the new story and with montage of ciuciu and his grandfather as bamboo tube ice cream vendors, what was the connection? The last episode seemed rushed and felt incomplete. Like it would have been cool if all the characters knew eachother IRL and in the end we find out that they were all playing the game with different objectives, and find out about this connection IRL. But the actual last episode seemed so convoluted.

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Worth watching.

why i gave this rate-
Story - the story line is so good and i love how their relationship developed, love how Yao went from 'all demons are bad to MOST demons are bad' and i love happy open ending.
Acting/Cast - am glad that this is my introduction to Ding Yu Xi. when an actor is good looking BUT is also good at there job, acting? 🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌 LOVE it.
- as for Esther, sure her voice annoys me but luckily i adapt to things easily LOL after 2 eps i get used to it so meh- 🤷‍♀️
- the other actors,..... i don't have much impression of them as a character but they are good actors and delivered the characters struggle and feelings well so kudos.
Music- i didn't actually focus on z OSTS. i watch shows by 1.25 playback speed but the little i heard was enjoyable so i gave it a that rating.

I kinda gave this drama a second chance. 'kinda' cuz the first time i watched it i stopped like 10mins into the first ep cuz she was acting all childish and cringy n i couldn't stand it. but then i watched it n ep 2 n 3 were soo funny so i jus continued. Comedy is one way to get me into a show.
and i almost dropped it when they found out she has z rainbow inner core(i don remember z name) cuz i thought she was gonna be the Guardian Master i thought Yao was gonna take that title but A Sheng being z holder of it makes it much better since he is half- demon half-human.

Things I wished to see more -
- him using his demonic power . the amount of times i was screaming at my screen like " TAKE OFF YOUR HEARBAND!!!!!!!" I was sooooooo frustrated. idk if its like that in z novel, i didn't read it yet.

Things i wished to NOT SEE (not less, not see AT ALL)
- miaomiao and her 'friendship power' thingy💆‍♀️
every time something happens she goes like 'if we are together we can handle it blhblhblhblh' NO SIT DOWN N LET THEM DO THEIR JOB😤😤 i was soo annoyed i skipped those scenes.


OVERALL
the story is good
the character development is satisfying
kinda happy ending (open ending )
and great acting skill so worth a watch.

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Beautiful Story

This was a beautiful drama with great emphasis on storytelling in a way that makes you feel all the emotions. Such a great emotional, uplifting story about loving yourself and having courage despite the fear. It is romantic but also comedic, had moments that made you laugh but also parts where you find yourself tearing up.

I love the story--the 2 main leads did such a great job! It's a fantasy but a little different then the typical xianxia drama (in a good way)!

The plot removes around FL in the modern world getting transferred into her favorite auhtor's novel as the plot of a "game". She has to navigate the novel's plot while trying to change the ending for the better. I love the gradual romance between the leads. What started as FL trying to win ML's affection for points to her actually falling in love with him. It's very sweet, fun and endearing. ML started out as a cold, untrusting character but slowly warms himself up to FL and eventually falling in love with her. The way this drama played out their love story really touches your heart--so wholesome. I love seeing the gradual character development for the main casts as they progress through the story. If you enjoy a sweet romance, comedy, a good amount of action, and a story with a good life lesson then give his a try!

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Something light and dark with so much heart.

First off, I went in watching this for the ML. I dropped LBFAD because of the FL. I wasn't sure how I would like her in LGIEF. I had recently finished another drama FP, a roller coaster of emotions, and Love Game looked cute and light, so I started watching it. Well.. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Now let me say I rewatched this a few times to understand the plot better, especially went it went deep into character backstories. But on the first watch, I simply enjoyed how the Fl brought her sweet and kind personality into the supporting female villain's story. The scenes with her father were heartwarming and added to the appeal of the drama. Of course, the chemistry between the leads was super cute. I could tell as their interactions progressed that " First Love" would be more sweet and shy than anything more. I was okay with that. The OST, costuming, and CGI were awesome! The ML ( Black Lotus) loved everything about Mu Sheng, his micro-expressions showed excellent acting from DYX. All I can say is he nailed every scene he was in. The Fl Miao Miao was cute and bubbly, but also kindhearted and nurturing. Esther had a quality that shined. The SFL and SML were also great in the story. A special mention to the adorable Cui Cui, such a cute little bamboo guy. Also another mention of the marquis, with the bracelet plot. His character is silly and humorous, but also hs depth.
This started light but turned darker. I was as emotional as when watching FP. Who knew? The ending is an open ending which makes the viewer think a bit. I went and watched Moonlight as other reviews suggested and it brought some closure to my romance-loving heart. I think LGIEF is one of the best in 2024, it has so much heart and self-love, learning to love the person you are. Also, the author was in middle school when he wrote Catching Demons, so I wouldn't expect anything beyond hugs or forehead kisses.

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Visually amazing drama but...

A solid 8* drama. The cinematography is so good,and the plot is very engaging but I feel like the romance was lacking. It's not "Love Game In Eastern Fantasy" it's more like "Quests In Eastern Fantasy". Cause rather than the romance it focuses more on the adventures. But they make it up with the visuals,so good! And Ding Yuxi was really good at portraying as an anti hero. I gave it 8 star only because of ESTHER YU. She acted more childish than an actual child,CuiCui. It took me alot of patience to continue watching it. Ling Miao Miao was supposed to be cute and smart,not cringe and childish. I've read the manhua,LMM was actually cute and not at all cringe,but Esther Yu made it her mission to make the character cringe.

Pros-
Amazing cinematography
Visually amazing
Good Acting by Ding Yuxi(ML)
Plot is very engaging
CGI top notch
Good direction

Cons-
For a drama named "Love Game.." it lacks romance
Esther Yu's cringe acting and voice
Villains suddenly turned good(-_-)?
Unsatisfactory ending
Osts are not worth remembering

If you can get past these,give it a try. It's a good drama!

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