GENRE: Action, Fantasy, Harem, Horror, Mature, Mystery, Sci-fi, Shounen, Supernatural
SYNOPSIS:
Imagine a world where the apocalypse seems never-ending... The sun no longer rises, cosmic horrors tear through the sky, and a colossal corpse begins to emerge from the clouds. The only hope? A desperate message from the Apocalypse Radio: "Flee to the east — flee to the dawn!
In this absolute chaos, the protagonist Lin Xian awakens the ability [Mechanical Heart], which allows him to devour and control machines. And with that… he transforms a 200-ton locomotive into his mobile fortress on orbital rails. A journey of 320,000 km begins, in search of the last spark of light in the eternal night.
🧠 Highlights of the novel (according to the community):
Writing better than 90% of the novels in the genre
Engaging rhythm from the first chapter
Simply addictive world building
🔗 If you enjoy:
Protagonists with unique powers
Well-written post-apocalyptic worlds
Stories with constant action and heavy atmosphere
A pinch of humor in the middle of the end of the world …then this novel is for you.
💭 My personal opinion:
I started reading Apocalypse: I Built the Infinite Train without much expectation, just to pass the time… but I got completely hooked. The story is incredibly engaging, full of mysteries that constantly spark curiosity. The protagonist is decent — he’s not a super genius, but he’s not dumb either, and the best part is that he actually admits when he messes up, which makes for some really fun moments.
Since it's a Chinese novel with harem elements, I’ll say upfront that some typical genre situations might not be for everyone. I’ll admit a few parts bothered me a bit, but nothing that really got in the way of the reading — at least for me, it went down smoothly.
The author also surprises with unexpected humor and brilliant references. There's a scene inspired by Pacific Rim that came out of nowhere and made me laugh out loud (I still can’t believe the author pulled that off) — it’s the kind of surprise that gives the story real personality. I’ve read up to chapter 234, and as of this post, 340 chapters have been released. And yes: if it keeps going the way it is, I definitely want to keep reading.
If you enjoy apocalyptic stories with action, mystery, and a well-balanced dose of chaos, this one’s worth it. Let me know if you decide to hop on this crazy train — I want to hear what you think too!
