Just wondering if anyone is following this series of visual novels and novels. There are currently 3 VNs, with 2 versions of the first 2, Unlimited/Extra and Alternative, and Altered Fable. There are currently 7 novels just for the Alternative part alone and still ongoing, with 2 novels each for the parts before. Also there are spin off novels based on the Total Eclipse stories that are released in magazines.
A unique plot, which starts off as a 'normal' galgame in Extra, which leads to the protagonist waking up in an alternate reality in which the world is fighting against alien beings from outer-space in Unlimited, with all his classmates turned into soldiers
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Alternative occurs after the events of Unlimited, where the protagonist is returned to the beginning where unlimited started, but with memories of that world, he vows to change the way things happened, and to protect the world.
What I found powerful of the plot is the way the scenario ties in normal school love life with elements of hardcore science fiction, such as time-travel, the multi-universe theory, the von-neumann theory to space exploration,
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The appeal of the visual novel lies in the phasing of the voice acting with its background themes and sound effects, from the chatter in the classroom to the screams and confusion of the battlefield, muvluv alt manages to bring it to life. The progressive maturity and strength of the characters are also well choreographed, bringing to life the personality of each person till the end.
Of course, the big point for most people would the the giant mecha fighting aliens, eschew of the Starship troopers and Aliens battles.
