"A destiny tossed about, in an insane world---
A flame of life blazing forth, in a dying world---
And now, one more future that is spun---
This is the alternative ending unable to be told before:
A very great, a very tiny, a very precious...
Tale of love and courage."
Muv-Luv Alternative continues the story of Shirogane Takeru after the events of the original Muv-Luv. This is a tale of a love so deep it breaks all barriers; about courage in the face of adversity and overcoming hardships. Takeru encounters insurmountable odds while his entire world is turned upside down around him.
If you are a fan of Muv-Luv already, then there is no reason you shouldn't read Alternative. It's one of the best stories in the entire series, and the conclusion to what was started all the way back in Extra. Especially with the way Unlimited ended, this is a game you'll for sure want to play. As for everyone else, if a dark twisted psychological horror...
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...
If you love strong storytelling, solid and realistic sci-fi, diverse and engaging characters, quite a bit of charming fanservice, and to be deeply engaged on the emotional level, you owe it to yourself to try the Muv-Luv trilogy out.
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.
This is a big, beautiful, insane story that crosses parallel universes multiple times before the curtain falls.
