Muv-Luv

released on Feb 28, 2003
by âge

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5pb.

Muv-Luv is a Japanese visual novel originally released as an adult game and the first game in the Muv-Luv franchise. Subsequent releases of the games were with the adult content removed. The game consists of two parts: Muv-Luv Extra and Muv-Luv Unlimited, which is unlocked after completing the two main heroine routes in Extra. The gameplay in Muv-Luv follows a linear plot line, which offers pre-determined scenarios and courses of interaction, and focuses on the differing scenarios of the female main characters. In 2015, the game, alongside Muv-Luv Alternative, photonflowers*, and photonmelodies♮, was fully funded for an English release on Kickstarter, for Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation Vita, and mobile platforms.


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Extra: (8.3/10)
I don't get why this part gets so much hate. All of the stories were very interesting and had their own problems to solve, so there wasn't much repetition. The stories were well written, had an emotional impact on me and explored some interesting ideas.

Unlimited: (8.7/10)
Takeru's growth was really enjoyable to watch. He was a useless and confused newbie at the start, but by the end he had transformed into an admirable and reliable young man with a purpose. When it comes to the story, all the fear, anxiety and horrors associated with war and survival were portrayed very well without even having to involve the cadets in any combat. But the best part would have to be the ending. Man, I cried like a bitch. That shit was so emotional.

I don't really have much to say about this Visual Novel,but it's such a great introduction to the stuff that makes Alternative one of the best known visual novels which i will eventually get onto.
So all in all i enjoyed Unlimited a lot more than Extra which by itself had very good and heartwarming moments and made me appreciate the characters more than if i'd just focused on the sequel which a lot of people actually do and miss the whole point.

I played only one route a year ago and im still recovering, alternative will have to wait.