Muv-Luv

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  • Summary: The Muv-Luv series is an epic saga told in three parts: Muv-Luv Extra, Muv-Luv Unlimited, and Muv-Luv Alternative. What begins as a tongue-in-cheek romantic comedy ultimately transforms into an action-packed thrill ride in a war-torn alternate reality, and its this drastic-yet-methodicalThe Muv-Luv series is an epic saga told in three parts: Muv-Luv Extra, Muv-Luv Unlimited, and Muv-Luv Alternative. What begins as a tongue-in-cheek romantic comedy ultimately transforms into an action-packed thrill ride in a war-torn alternate reality, and its this drastic-yet-methodical genre twist that makes the final chapter the most highly-revered visual novel of all time. This is a story that will plant seeds in your brain early in the first act that you wont even notice until they sprout in the third for maximum narrative payoff and crushing emotional impact. Dont fall for Extras cutesy exterior. This series ventures into some of the darkest thematic territory youll ever see, and when the final curtain closes, youll likely need a forklift to pick your jaw up off the floor. Make no mistake: this is a story that will challenge you in ways few works of fiction dare attempt, and an emotional tour de force unlike any other.… Expand
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Wccftech
    Jul 17, 2018
    85
    Muv-Luv packs in two visual novels for your pleasure on the go. The first, a basic high school romance, offers you the chance to date your high school sweetheart. The second, Muv-Luv Unlimited, has you fight alongside them to defend Earth against an alien menace.
  2. Destructoid
    Jul 26, 2018
    80
    This is not a game for the faint of heart. It’s offensive, perverted, and subtly violent at times during its opening moments. It’s also adorable, funny, and heartwarming in equal measure. It’s a complicated beast that rewards those who persevere. While far from perfect, it lays the foundation for one of the most epic sci-fi stories ever told. There is nothing else like it.
  3. Gaming Age
    Jul 24, 2018
    75
    Classic trilogy or not, the idea that you have to sink 40 or 50 hours into a game before it gets really good is kind of insane. By itself (or, I guess, going by the two games included here), Muv-Luv falls a little short of being a must-buy…though, at the same time, if you want to check out the third game (and I do after playing through Muv-Luv Unlimited), it’s probably unavoidable. So — buyer beware.
  4. Gameblog.fr
    Jul 14, 2018
    70
    Compilation of two visual novels that came out 10 year ago in Japan, Muv-Luv offers some pleasant adventures in which you will enjoy trying to seduce girls close to your avatar, even if their designs feel a bit old and games a bit repetitive.

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  1. jcboyer515
    Mar 22, 2021
    4
    This game was recommended on many lists for must-play Vita games, visual novels in particular. I inevitably heard that the first game is notThis game was recommended on many lists for must-play Vita games, visual novels in particular. I inevitably heard that the first game is not as good as the other, which should've been my first red flag. The art is a little old styled & it's fine, plus the voice acting is fairly well done. The problem is the game itself; it's godawful. It's so nonsensical & stupid that it feels like it's insulting my intelligence. It puts many animes to shame in terms of ridiculousness. The protagonist of this game might be in the top 5 of which I despise the most. I wanna say based off how many times I tried booting this game up that I got maybe 5 hours in & it was agony the whole time. I hated basically every character & every situation that occured. The only way I'd ever consider getting to the "good" parts is if I was getting paid to do so. Clearly effort was put into these games but I don't want to suffer to get to the good stuff.… Expand