Muv-Luv

Also known as Muv-Luv Extra, Muv-Luv Unlimited

is a Japanese visual novel developed by âge and originally released as an adult game for Windows on February 28, 2003. Consisting of two parts, and 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. Muv-Luv was followed by a sequel, which was released for Windows on April 24, 2006, and follows the storyline of Muv-Luv Unlimited.

Game data

Metacritic 76

Released: 2003-02-28
User rating: 3.83 / 5
Genres: Casual, Adventure
Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PS Vita
ESRB: Mature

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79Critic score · 2 ratings

79User score · 25 ratings

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 photonmelo…

Released: 2011
Genres: Visual Novel
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Engine: rUGP
Developer: âge
Publisher: 5pb., âge

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Key facts

Animanga/Header.name: Muv-Luv
Animanga/Header.image: Muv-Luv CD-ROM.jpg
Animanga/Header.caption: Original visual novel cover, featuring Meiya Mitsurugi (left) and Sumika Kagami (right)
Animanga/Header.ja_kanji: マブラヴ
Animanga/Header.ja_romaji: Mabu Ravu
Animanga/Header.genre: Romantic comedy, mecha
Animanga/Game.developer: âge
Animanga/Game.genre: Visual novel
Animanga/Print.type: novel series
Animanga/Print.author: Takashi Ishigaki
Animanga/Print.publisher: Enterbrain
Animanga/Print.magazine: Tech Gian
Animanga/Print.first: September 30, 2015
Animanga/Print.last: January 1, 2016
Animanga/Print.volumes: 2
Animanga/Print.volume_list: List of Muv-Luv books#Novels
Animanga/Print.title: Schwarzesmarken Bernhard in the Shadow
Animanga/Game.title: Muv-Luv Photonflowers*Muv-Luv Photonmelodies♮

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: video game
Country of origin: Japan
Main subject: alien invasion
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Game mode: single-player video game
Distribution format: digital distribution
Official website: www.muvluv.moe

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distributed by: Steam
language of work or name: Japanese
review score: 67%
compatible with: Steam Deck
publication date: 2024-07-11

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Encyclopedic overview

22 sections

Contents

Plot
Gameplay
Development and release
Japanese releases
Sequel
English localizations
Related media
Manga and light novels
Anime
Spin-offs
''Muv-Luv Alternative Chronicles''
''Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse''
''Schwarzesmarken''
Other
Music
Merchandise
Reception
References
Specific
General
Explanatory notes
External links

The trilogy's story initially presents itself as a light-hearted romantic comedy (Extra), but changes into an alternate timeline coming-of-age story (Unlimited), and finally evolves into an alien invasion war epic (Alternative).

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