English Dub Review: Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online “BTRY’s Choice ; The Offensive and Defensive Battle That Still Has Time”

Overview

“BTRY’s Choice”

The organizing team of the game announced a shocking, special rule to be implemented. One “betrayer” will be selected from the six remaining teams to form a new team. Pitohui is selected from LPFM, and the team leader of SHINC, Eva, also joins. With this new rule implemented, Pitohui is happy that she can fight against LLENN. Eva gracefully leaves her team, hoping to fight against LLENN, too. All of the “betrayers” meet up on a luxury cruise ship set up in UNKNOWN, forming a most intimidating team named “BTRY”!


“The Offensive and Defensive Battle That Still Has Time”

LLENN and her comrades head to the center of the island, where they find the luxury cruise ship. As the island continues to sink, they must get on board. However, they can’t carelessly approach the vessel as BTRY awaits them onboard.


Our Take

This week, Crunchyroll surprised fans by concurrently releasing two dubbed episodes, each bringing distinct thrills. The first episode introduced a major twist that added tension and unpredictability to the competition. Teams faced unique challenges as they adjusted to new rules, balancing strategic improvisation with emotional responses. Shifting the setting to a damaged towering cruise ship elevated the drama with its mix of narrow corridors and open battle zones and is a unique setting even for a Call of Duty-Style game like this.

The second episode showcased a gripping blend of chaotic battles and suspense, with Pitohui’s tactical brilliance at the forefront. Her clever use of lifeboats to block entrances seems like a smart move to delay other teams and force dramatic clashes as players scrambled to board the sinking ship. Meanwhile, Llenn’s team relied on bold strategies like Fuuka’s plasma grenades to navigate high-stakes encounters. The combination of tense alliances, noble sacrifices, and the looming threat of the ship’s collapse kept the stakes sky-high, culminating in one hell of a cliffhanger.

Overall, these episodes excelled in building momentum with their mix of inventive strategy, unpredictable twists, and emotionally charged action. While some character decisions felt inconsistent, the pacing and intensity kept the narrative engaging. And the introduction of new rules and the final arena promises a thrilling showdown.