Narumi's long winded reviews

Muv-Luv Trilogy Going into Muv-Luv entirely blind isn't at all a possible feat. Its reputation as being one of the most highly rated VNs in VNDB and other similar sites has made its true genre clear, in that it is a grimdark mecha setting with politics and war. So the twist of transitioning from the harem romcom antics from Muv Luv Extra all the way to the suffering in Muv Luv Alternative is lost on many folks including myself. Still, I'll be avoiding more intricate spoilers in my review while I will be going no-holds-barred on my Extended Thoughts.  Review (Spoiler-Free...relatively) If you're already a fan of Mecha or VNs chances are you've already played this immensely popular VN already. However, if you're like me and have been living under a rock for the past 20 years or so and have come to try out Muv Luv (really Alternative ) because of the critical acclaim Alternative has received, this review section is for you.  First though, a littl

Short Reviews I (Subarashiki Hibi, Dies Irae) Shorter Reviews from my normal stuff compiled in one easy to find package. Subarashiki Hibi: I don't smoke, but I feel like a cigarette after this.  Subahibi is a very denpa story at times and is fairly surreal and uncomfortable at times. In the beginning, it asks you (metaphorically) whether you want to follow the March Hare down to Wonderland or remain in your Wonderful Everyday. Once you start your journey, it's a neverending barrage of madness and existentialism all the way to the end. And it's beautiful, stressful, unnerving, and at times depressing. Without going any further into spoilers, I do highly recommend giving this a read, it's a real page turner and the music is almost hypnotic at times. Though perhaps read or watch something a bit more light-hearted in between reads.  [Highlight to view spoilers] I sort of lied in the earlier paragraph to protect the spoilers. The main story outside