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Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.
Muv-Luv Alternative is a visual novel, mechs and anime game
developed and published by aNCHOR Inc..
Released on February 28th 2018 is available only on Windows
in 3 languages: English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 3,142 reviews of which 3,020 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 17.09€ on Steam with a 55% discount.
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- OS *: Windows 7
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1024x768
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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This game is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. i will never have a piece of work leave me this speechless no matter how hard i try to sit down and express just WHY it had that much of an impact on me. Because of the nature of the story and how you're expected to go through Extra/Unlimited prior, one would expect and brace for a genre switch that subverts your expectations; something that has been done countless times before but never to this effect. every. single. character. managed to deeply resonate with me, despite my lack of interest in Extra/any of their respective routes in Unlimited. This game felt like a form of escapism unlike no other due to the unparalleled world-building and immersive writing that gave takeru a life of his own in a way I've seen very few VNs manage to pull off, especially as opposed to the stark contrast of his character initially in both Extra and Unlimited. It was neither a slow buildup nor a sudden change. It was more so an experience that the reader had to subconsciously go through themselves in tandem with takeru as the themes and events of the story got harder and more uncomfortable to read/experience, sometimes even requiring long pauses to even process a section. It's also worth noting that this is one of the best examples I've seen of a story taking full advantage of its medium. i could not see it done any other way. The incorporation of all the previous routes from both games alongside takeru's first-person pov throughout all of this was woven into pure perfection that really deals that final blow, because while you don't need to resonate with him or any of the LIs personally, you still sat through hours upon hours of personal and emotionally raw dialogue and moments that are shocking, yet deeply introspective and call into question just what it means to love, suffer, and to make mistakes and amend them for the sake those you cherish, whether it ultimately be selfish or not. This is a game that is worth it for the journey alone. The ending could've been written any way and i would still feel the same. I am glad to have experienced such a harrowing journey that only a few could sit around and read to its conclusion. There was just too much at stake and too many factors that got in the way. Therefore, no matter how things conclude, that gaping hole that this game left me with will never be filled.
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Congratulations to those who made it through Extra and Unlimited —you’ve finally reached the true heart of the journey. (If you haven't already played that, I strongly suggest doing so before playing this one.) Well TBH, instead of calling Alternative the final installment, I’d rather call it the true product of Muv-Luv , with Extra and Unlimited serving as its extended prologue. This is the real reason to play the series—everything that happened in the first two games exists to be twisted and reshaped into Alternative . You need the knowledge from those games to fully feel the impact of this one. It’s also way longer than both Extra and Unlimited combined, so be prepared for a serious time investment. And trust me, the tonal shift is massive—going from rom-com in Extra to the intense, gut-punching drama of Alternative is a complete 180-degree switch. Like the previous games, this one starts off slow. For reference, it has 10 chapters, and while the first half builds things up, the later chapters are on another level. The atmosphere gets heavier, and the story spirals downward in a way that hits hard with brutal truths. Some moments feel like a gut punch, and the way it conveys the MC’s emotions is incredibly well done. The action scenes are also surprisingly good. Even though this is a visual novel, the way fights are written makes them feel intense and dynamic. It added a lot to the immersion, especially in high-stakes battles. That being said, despite all the high praise from fans, Alternative does have its flaws. The biggest issue is pacing. While it has some peak moments, it also drowns you in monologues, lore dumps, and excessive explanations. There was one point where I had to sit through a half-hour lecture on military tactics, full of technical jargon I had zero familiarity with—it genuinely made me wonder if I was going to be tested on it later lol. And it wasn’t just a one-time thing. There are multiple points where the game throws long, overly detailed explanations at you, making it easy to zone out and lose track of what’s actually important. Some sci-fi concepts are also explained in a way that’s hard to follow—I wish they had used more visuals or at least a glossary to make things easier to grasp. Other small issues include the outdated UI (not a big deal) and the music, which sometimes feels repetitive to the point of being annoying. The story, while great overall, can be predictable at times. But even when I saw certain twists coming, the game still delivered those key moments well. In the end, Alternative may has its flaws, and it definitely takes time to reach its peak, but the payoff is worth it. The plot is strong, and despite its pacing issues, it remains one of the best visual novels out there—something everyone should experience at least once. Muv-Luv may have a slow start, but in the end, it delivers.
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I wonder why I didn't read this masterpiece sooner. Well, still better to be late than never they say. The build up in this VN is insanely good. It's atmospheric that I felt like I was there. The characters really grew up on me. It's very long story but there was no single time that I felt bored when reading this. Overall, the VN leave a mark on my heart and will not forget the experience of reading this piece of work.
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there is a reason age has spent the past twenty years milking the muv-luv franchise for all it's worth. it's worth a lot. it will horrify and hook you in equal amounts. if it weren't for umineko, this would easily be my favourite vn. play it in 日本語/english because they have both. it's worth the money even at full price. you need to play the first two games first, though.
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One of the most difficult game to get into because you need to play Extra and Unlimited first. But it was worth it. It has become my favorite game of all times. An incredible experience that you cannot get from anywhere else (yet). No wonder it inspires other masterpieces.
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Muv-Luv Alternative is currently priced at 17.09€ on Steam.
Muv-Luv Alternative is currently available at a 55% discount. You can purchase it for 17.09€ on Steam.
Muv-Luv Alternative received 3,020 positive votes out of a total of 3,142 achieving an impressive rating of 9.20.
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Muv-Luv Alternative was developed and published by aNCHOR Inc..
Muv-Luv Alternative is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Muv-Luv Alternative is not playable on MacOS.
Muv-Luv Alternative is not playable on Linux.
Muv-Luv Alternative is a single-player game.
There are 8 DLCs available for Muv-Luv Alternative. Explore additional content available for Muv-Luv Alternative on Steam.
Muv-Luv Alternative does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Muv-Luv Alternative does not support Steam Remote Play.
Muv-Luv Alternative is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
aNCHOR Inc.
Publisher
aNCHOR Inc.
Release
28 Feb 2018
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