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Muv-Luv Alternative

$39.99
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Metacritic:
83
Developer:
aNCHOR Inc.
Publisher:
aNCHOR Inc.
Platforms:
Windows
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About the Game

Muv-Luv Alternative is a direct sequel to Muv-Luv Unlimited, and is the grand finale of the Muv-Luv trilogy.

This page contains spoilers for the first game, so if this is your first time hearing about the series, we recommend playing Muv-Luv first.

This is it. The chips are down, the die’s been cast, and the fate of the multiverse is on the line. Step back into the cockpit and prepare for deployment in Muv-Luv Alternative, the most critically acclaimed visual novel of all time.

This isn’t a cutesy high school rom-com anymore; it’s an epic tale of political conspiracies, international espionage, an alien menace, quantum causality, genetic modification, and much, much more. It’ll test your limits, challenge your worldview, and by the time it’s all over, you’ll be so emotionally spent that it’ll be weeks before you can fully process the implications of what you’ve just witnessed.

This definitive release comes complete with a brand new translation, all-new CGs, additional voice acting, and dual language/ tablet support, so if you think you’re ready to take the dive, there’s never been a better time to strap in and see for yourself why so many readers consider this the greatest story ever told.

(PLEASE NOTE: The following section contains major spoilers for the previous installment in the franchise. Muv-Luv Alternative picks up where the events of the original Muv-Luv left off, and certain scenes will play out differently depending on your choices in the first game. To get the most out of the Muv-Luv experience, we highly recommend that you complete the original game before starting Muv-Luv Alternative.)

Three years have passed since the day Takeru suddenly awoke in a world not his own — a war-torn alternate reality in which mankind was locked in a decades-long struggle against the ruthless extraterrestrial invaders known as the BETA. In that time, he’s been through an awful lot — enlisting in the military, meeting parallel-universe versions of his old friends, and even falling in love. But unbeknownst to Takeru, he and his squadmates were being trained to participate in a top-secret UN plan known as Alternative IV — a last-ditch effort to take back the Earth via experimental technology. Unfortunately, however, development screeched to a halt when the project’s chief executive, Professor Kouzuki, hit a wall in her research, and the UN opted to scrap the project in favor of its successor: Alternative V. A tiny fraction of the population would abandon the Earth in the hopes of finding life anew in another star system. Takeru is one of the ones left behind, and dies in a hopeless war against the BETA.

But it seems that fate has bigger plans for Takeru, because he wakes up to find himself back in his childhood bedroom once again. Not in his own world, mind you — but back where he was three years prior. . This was no dream; this was a recurring nightmare. But then it hits him: this is a second chance. Perhaps he can use his knowledge to warn Professor Kouzuki, and together, they can somehow find a way to prevent Alternative V from ever being enacted. If he can change history, then maybe — just maybe — he’ll find the answers to all of his questions. Why has he gone back in time? Why isn’t Sumika here? And most importantly, what IS Alternative IV?

  • Over 50-70 hours reading time.

  • Available in three languages - Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese.

  • The UI has been reworked, so it's compatible with the newest tablet PCs and touchscreens.

  • User save data are stored in Steam cloud so readers can continue their progress anywhere with ease.

Muv-Luv Alternative Reviews (Original AppID)

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
50 user reviews
100%
Positive
68 hrs at review
Recommended

Absolute peak. If you don't think so, present evidence.

1 helpful
105 hrs at review
Recommended

"Our best efforts, truly all of our resolve has been in vain. Countless lives and valuable pieces of equipment have been lost. However... look around you. Look at how our home is being reborn, just as the cherry blossoms at the main gate bloom proudly, even on this dying land. Look at your comrades by your side. Look at the passion still burning bright in their eyes despite our plight. What is it that drives us on? What makes us rise back up when our whole bodies are battered and bruised? It is the fact that devoting our whole bodies and souls to fighting despair is the duty given to those of us still alive, and the fact that doing so is the one and only way to honor those who have given their lives for humanity's victory. Listen to the voices of those sleeping in the Earth. Listen to the voices of those who met their end in the sea. Listen to the voices of those lost to the sky. ....The time has come for their dying wishes to be fulfilled. And now, these young soldiers are abou...

1 helpful
52 hrs at review
Recommended

In a word, Amazing. I grew attached to the characters I laughed I cried. I'm still processing everything but my feelings at the time of writing, this was a masterpiece

1 helpful
44 hrs at review
Recommended

You ever get raw dogged so hard you just turn into a brain stem?

21 hrs at review
Recommended

be prepaired to get ptsd yall

45 hrs at review
Recommended

8.7/10 I would give it a 9.5/10 if I played it back in 2005. A pioneer of this genre indeed. I've played Steins;Gate before this one. It just shows how Steins;Gate has perfected the formula from MLA without pacing issues. The Pros: [list] [*] The OP is one of the most iconic in Galgame history—and will always be. [*] Character development: how a guy struggles to find his place in the world. A path where a boy becomes a man. [*] Jinguuji Marimo is the best teacher ever portrayed. [/list] The Cons: [list] [*] Pacing issue is the serious flaw in this game. You spend 3 games with more than 100 hours of gameplay to have serious character development for Takeru. But IMHO, it isn’t worth it at all. [*] There were character routes in Extra, but none in Unlimited and Alternative. You spend lots of time on autoplay, plowing through the same content for the slightest difference. [*] This game is also limited by the technology of the time. I think it would benefit a lot if it ha...

40 hrs at review
Recommended

Don't even know what to write. This is one of the greatest stories ever told. I never knew you could put a reader in that much terror in just one scene. DO NOT SPOIL YOURSELF TRUST ME

78 hrs at review
Recommended

Muv-Luv Alternative is the finale and culmination of the events set up in Muv-Luv Extra and Muv-Luv Unlimited. [h1] Muv-Luv Alternative [/h1] The story picks up directly after the events of Unlimited and sees Takeru repeating the events of Unlimited in an effort to change the outcome(s) he saw at the end of it. The first portion of the novel mostly retains the same tone as Unlimited but with perhaps a bit more gravity. However after a certain point the story takes a marked shift in tone towards more dark and dire circumstances. Be warned, this title is not afraid to push you down, then kick you while your down, then give you a hand up, then kick you down again and again. The cast is expanded to include more characters including those from the developer's other titles. Almost all of the new and returning characters are likable and serve important roles in Takeru's journey. Speaking of Takeru, he is a somewhat divisive protagonist. on the one hand he can be incredibly annoying with ...

59 hrs at review
Recommended

Best VN ever

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1024x768
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  • Processor: Windows 8.1 / 10 Tablets - Intel Atom Z, Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Samsung Galaxy Book
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 16:9 high resolution display
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Muv-Luv Alternative cost?

Muv-Luv Alternative costs $39.99.

What are the system requirements for Muv-Luv Alternative?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 1024x768 Storage: 4 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processor: Windows 8.1 / 10 Tablets - Intel Atom Z, Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Samsung Galaxy Book Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 16:9 high resolution display Storage: 4 GB available space

What platforms is Muv-Luv Alternative available on?

Muv-Luv Alternative is available on Windows PC.

Is Muv-Luv Alternative worth buying?

Muv-Luv Alternative has 100% positive reviews from 50 players. Metacritic score: 83/100.

When was Muv-Luv Alternative released?

Muv-Luv Alternative was released on Feb 28, 2018.

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