Muv-Luv Alternative

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 41
  3. Negative: 5 out of 41

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  1. bloodless08
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    This is the type of visual novel you hope makes it to the West. The type of visual novel you hope can show the potential for this genre, and capture the interest of those who are curious enough to give it a try.
    It was intricate, emotional, funny, and profoundly entertaining.
    The mature and serious approach to telling the story, and the depth with which every point in the story unfolds    This is the type of visual novel you hope makes it to the West. The type of visual novel you hope can show the potential for this genre, and capture the interest of those who are curious enough to give it a try.
    It was intricate, emotional, funny, and profoundly entertaining.

    The mature and serious approach to telling the story, and the depth with which every point in the story unfolds along with the characters left me unable to stop reading until I finally finished it.

    Reading the prequels in Muv Luv (Extra & Unlimited) takes some time. But it is all set up to make this game the only other game that can stand alongside Steins Gate in my eyes, just by virtue of how emotional and gripping the story is throughout.

    I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to be told a fantastic story,
    no matter what device you choose to read it on.

    In fact I urge you to make it one of your TOP priorities if you plan to play it 'eventually'.
    I put it off for a couple years, and then just started up the trilogy on a whim. Two weeks later and I've finished it all. Now my life can resume...
    You won't regret it!    … Expand
  2. SZJX
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Words can't describe how incredible it is. Genuinely life changing. For how many works of art can you say the same? There is a reason why half of the ratings on VNDB are 10-point (twice as many as 9-point ratings), an insane record given the strict standards there. Unlikely to be paralleled by anything in the ACG industry, especially given how the industry is subjecting itself to lower andWords can't describe how incredible it is. Genuinely life changing. For how many works of art can you say the same? There is a reason why half of the ratings on VNDB are 10-point (twice as many as 9-point ratings), an insane record given the strict standards there. Unlikely to be paralleled by anything in the ACG industry, especially given how the industry is subjecting itself to lower and lower standards in recent years. Everybody should read it as soon as possible. Such a shame it never got made into anime and thus probably never got the recognition it deserves.… Expand
  3. Lobuttomize
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    Easily the best VN I've ever read. Incredibly engrossing with real character development and constant, interesting plot development. Could rant for forever about how good this game is but I'll just say it's the top on VNDB for a reason.
  4. TheMegaGodz
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    The Muv-Luv trilogy as a whole is one of the greatest stories ever written and everyone should experience it. I recommend it to any and everyone, regardless of what you're opinion on visual novels is.

    Alternative was the ultimate finale to a truly phenomenal story. No story has affected me as much as this one. No story has made me as emotional as this one. No story has broken me like    The Muv-Luv trilogy as a whole is one of the greatest stories ever written and everyone should experience it. I recommend it to any and everyone, regardless of what you're opinion on visual novels is.

    Alternative was the ultimate finale to a truly phenomenal story. No story has affected me as much as this one. No story has made me as emotional as this one. No story has broken me like this one. This story comes highly praised and hyped, and it deserves all of it. Across all mediums: books, games, movies, TV, etc.; very few stories compare to the Muv-Luv trilogy. And yes, I mean the TRILOGY. If you ever plan on diving in to Muv-Luv, do NOT start with Alternative! You'll be doing yourself a huge disservice. The first two games may seem unnecessary, but it isn't until Alternative that you realize just how important these game are to this story.

    - An absolute masterpiece of a story
    - An absolutely phenomenal cast of characters
    - Depression
    - An absolute banger of a soundtrack

    10/10    … Expand
  5. IllGrim
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Welcome to ptsd.
    The game is absolut masterpiece. Such an unbelievable story with glorious plot and incredible characters that could make you cry.
  6. Yakumo178
    May 8, 2021
    10
    This game has very depressing, shocking but intriguing story. One of the best visual novels I've ever played.
  7. Cheesepile
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Its so good. If you made it through Extra and Unlimited (which I enjoyed), hang on... it gets so much better.
  8. bancandrei
    Jan 3, 2021
    4
    This gets recommended a lot as the best visual novel. I found it much too drawn out and did not find that much to like either. It is barely passable for its length, just wait for the anime.
  9. Yuwusu
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    second best visual novel I've read. It's amazing story and incredible characters are enough to give it a solid 10. peak fiction
  10. masakiezi
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    É um jogo incrível, me tornei um leitor assíduo assim que o adquiri, história envolvente e divertidissíma, muito desejado para quem jogou as duas primeiras séries.

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 29, 2018
    90
    With the build-up of two prior games to firmly provide a foundation, some truly dark and disturbing moments, emotional highs, strong character connections, and overall glimmer of hope, there is no doubt as to what the final score could be for Muv-Luv Alternative. To consider it anything less than wonderful is to short-sell it due to its powerful moments and well-written plot.
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  2. DualShockers
    Mar 5, 2018
    90
    Muv-Luv alternative is the perfect crowning for an emotional rollercoaster that will shake you up harder than the cockpit of a TSF at full running speed.
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  3. GameGrin
    Nov 7, 2017
    85
    A high score with the caveat that it’s a VN that kept me thoroughly entertained through its thick and thin, highs and lows, as well as the assumption that this is the culmination of series as whole.
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