Sword Art Online. Том 5. Призрачная пуля

The detailed descriptions really brought the game environment to life. I wonder what inspired the specific design choices for this universe.

The characters' struggles felt very real, making me root for them even more. Did the emotional moments hit others as hard as they did for me?

The changes kept the story fresh but also made me curious about how much of that was planned from the start versus developed during writing.