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Gotham City Simulator

Gotham Mayor City Simulator, Gotham Mayor Simulator, 哥谭市长模拟器

Native Language Chinese

Released 2021

AuthorYe Juefei, 夜觉非

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 187

Translated Ch.: 187

Rank: #915

Last Update: March 10, 2026

Original Pub.: jjwxc

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Gotham City Simulator is a popular novel that blends Action, Comedy, Fantasy and more. Written by the author Ye Juefei. A total of 187 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

[Update in Progress: Bug Fixing]

‘The Mayor Simulator’ is a game with an intriguing design.

As an infrastructure-building game, the protagonist can be killed by NPCs but can resurrect unconditionally.

However, there’s a bug in Vivi’s game: after resurrection, her body doesn’t disappear.

Looking at the body in front of her, she comes up with one, two, three, four, five daring ideas—

Being the mayor of Gotham City is a high-risk job.

But their new mayor seems to be doing quite well, lively and active even after more than a month.

Those who paid for the mayor’s life are furious, giving the assassins poor reviews.

One day, a certain Bat in the midst of battle accidentally enters the lady mayor’s office and knocks open a cabinet.

Dozens of casually stacked bodies tumble out of the cabinet with a thud.

The Bat: …

【Please select how to deal with your body—

[a. Spend 1000 gold and send it for cremation]

[b. Hide it in the nearby cabinet/box/under the desk] 】

Vivi: I choose option c! Gain greater economic benefit from the BUG!”

📂 System Interface: The Multiverse Mayor Panel

Vivi doesn’t play by the rules of Gotham; she treats the city as a glitched simulation where death is a resource and NPCs are quest-givers.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Resurrection Bug	Core Mechanic	Vivi leaves a permanent corpse behind every time she dies; used for decoys or faking assassinations.
The “Vests”	Multi-Character System	Controlling identities like AA (Mayor) and BB (Warden) simultaneously to manipulate all city factions.
Infrastructure Sim	Power System	Real-world Gotham changes based on her “game” upgrades—fixing roads, lighting, and security via a UI.
Eldritch Summoning	Hidden Narrative	The “Game” is a cover for a failed cosmic ritual; Vivi is the unintended “Soul” of the city itself.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Vivi)

Attribute	Classification	Description
Combat Style	Administrative Chaos	She doesn’t fight; she uses high-risk mayoral policies and “player” logic to trap villains.
Leadership	Absurd / Efficient	Treats the Joker like a “repetitive bug” and Batman like a “high-level hidden NPC” to be managed.
Lore Depth	Lovecraftian DC	Merges classic Bat-family tropes with deep-seated Eldritch horror and ancient summoning rituals.
Chapter Count	Concise (187+)	A fast-paced, comedic, and eventually trippy ride that subverts the serious tone of Gotham.

Action Comedy Fantasy Mystery Supernatural

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Glitched" Protagonist. Vivi is a master of the "C-option." She ignores the game's prompts to cremate her bodies, choosing instead to stockpile them for economic gain. It’s a hilarious, macabre take on the "Town Building" genre where the MC's lack of common sense is her greatest weapon.

The DC Persona. Unlike many fanfics, the Bat-family feels authentic here—they are genuinely disturbed by the Mayor's behavior, creating a perfect "Comedy of Errors" dynamic.

The Identity Reveal. The shift from a lighthearted simulator to an Eldritch mystery is a "high-risk" narrative turn. It recontextualizes Vivi not as a gamer, but as something far more ancient.

*187 chapters of bugs, bodies, and a mayor who treats Batman like a side quest. Complete — and ready to traumatize you with its rushed ending.*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–90 (The Infrastructure Phase): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. Pure comedy and satisfaction. Watching Vivi "fix" Gotham through game logic while traumatizing Batman is peak entertainment.

Ch. 91–160 (The Multi-Vest Phase): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Peak. The introduction of her alternate identities (AA, BB, CC, DD) allows for complex plotting and a massive expansion of the "Simulator" scope.

Ch. 161–187 (The Eldritch Finale): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Rush. The truth of the "VV" brand and the city's soul is revealed. While the lore is fascinating, the pacing accelerates too quickly for some.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A Refreshing "Glitched" Fanfic - It is one of the rare Chinese fanfics that feels "multinational"—avoiding local tropes and focusing on a genuine love for the DC setting.

Writing Quality: 9/10 (Surprisingly well-researched for a fanfiction).

Character Design: 8/10 (Vivi is chaotic and fun; the Bat-family feels "in-character" but mostly reactive).

Comedy: 10/10 (The "body in the cabinet" scene is a highlight of the genre).

Ending: 6/10 (Significant "time-skips" and a rushed conclusion detract from the overall score).

The Good: Unique premise that utilizes "game bugs" as a plot device. The relationship with Jason Todd is heartwarming (protective, not romantic). Very immersive for DC fans.

The Bad: The ending feels like it skipped 100 chapters of development. The "Eldritch" turn in the final act is a sharp tonal shift that may not appeal to everyone.

For Fans Of: Apocalypse Lord, I Became the Tyrant of a Defense Game, Lord of the Mysteries (for the "Vests" aspect).

Verdict: "A Daring Bug." Despite a rushed finale, it is a top-tier read for anyone who wants to see Gotham City managed by someone who thinks the Joker is just a "repetitive event mob" that needs a better cage.

Ending Note: The final act shifts into Eldritch horror and accelerates rapidly. If you're here for the comedy and infrastructure chaos, savor the first 160 chapters—they're peak. The ending is polarizing.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Vivi (The "Soul"), Jason Todd (The "Guardian"), and the "Vests" (AA, BB, CC, DD).

Power System: Mayor Simulator UI: Resurrection, multiple character slots, and infrastructure manipulation via game currency.

Themes: Urban Personification, The Absurdity of Heroism, and Gaming the System.

Similar To: Apocalypse Lord, I Became the Tyrant of a Defense Game

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