Timestamps: Lost Love

Midplayz
23 hours ago
3 min read

Thought I Was Working For The TVA

This game drops you straight into a messy web of time travel, romance, mystery, and a whole lot of sex. This is the second and final chapter in the Timestamps series, and full honesty right up front, I did not play chapter one. Even so, I managed to get pulled into this sequel way more than I expected. It feels like one of those games that grabs you by the collar and says “trust me bro”, and most of the time, it earns that confidence.

About This Game

Storyline

The story is where Lost Love really flexes. You are bouncing around broken timelines, trying to figure out how badly things have gone off the rails and how to fix them. Someone close to you is missing, strange stuff is happening in town, and nothing is as simple as it looks. There are lots of jumps to the past to patch up the present, and while it can feel confusing at first, sticking with it makes things click.

Compared to what I know about Unconditional Love, this sequel feels tighter and more confident. The comedy lands better, the pop culture references are fun without being annoying and the character development is surprisingly strong. Nika deserves a special mention. I really did not expect to end up liking her as much as I did, especially after hearing how annoying she was in the first game. Younger Nika and MILF Nika genuinely feel like different sides of the same character, and that growth really works.

That said, the ending is…rough. After hours of building relationships and making choices, it kind of yanks the rug out from under you. It feels like being stuck in limbo, almost like the game is more interested in setting things up than giving proper closure. I was satisfied for about 98% of the journey, then the final stretch just did not sit right with me.

Gameplay Mechanics

Gameplay sticks closely to classic visual novel design. You make choices, follow branching paths, unlock scenes and slowly piece together what is really going on. There is around 15 plus hours of content here, and it shows. Decisions actually feel meaningful most of the time, especially when it comes to relationships and uncovering secrets in Cougar Valley.

Steam achievements are included and pretty reasonable. You can grab most of them just by playing naturally and experimenting with different choices. The gallery system is useful for tracking progress, though having to load a save to access it instead of using the main menu is a bit annoying.

Visuals & Audio

Visually, Lost Love is a big step up. The renders are sharp, detailed, and clearly made with a lot of care. Skin textures, sweat, piercings, jewelry, tattoos and clothing details all add to the immersion. It sounds small, but those tiny touches really make the characters feel more alive.

The variety in character appearance is also impressive. Things like different pubic hair styles instead of everyone being perfectly shaved all the time show a level of effort you do not always see in adult visual novels. It is one of those details you do not realize you appreciate until it is there.

Animations are smoother and more frequent, not just during explicit scenes but also in dialogue and cutscenes. Everything flows better, which keeps the game from feeling static. Music and sound effects help set the mood, though some sounds feel a bit too quiet at times. When it works, it definitely boosts immersion.

Pros

Engaging sci-fi time travel story that actually makes sense if you stick with it
Strong character development
High quality visuals with impressive attention to detail
Smooth animations throughout the game
Decent length with 15 plus hours of content
Achievements and gallery help track progress
Humor and references break up the darker moments nicely

Cons

The ending feels unsatisfying and somewhat sequel bait-y
Some sound effects are too quiet or barely noticeable
The MC’s comically oversized inhuman “anatomy” is hard to take seriously

Conclusion

This is a genuinely strong sequel that does a lot right. Even without playing the first chapter, I was hooked by the story, impressed by the visuals and surprised by how much I cared about certain characters. The journey through broken timelines, mystery and romance is fun, sexy, and often clever.

The ending definitely hurts the overall impact and I completely get why some players walked away frustrated. Still, for the vast majority of the experience, this game delivers. If you enjoy adult visual novels with real story ambition, sci-fi twists and polished presentation, this one is worth your time. Despite its flaws, I enjoyed this sequel even more than what I know of Unconditional Love.

Rating: 8/10

Time was broken, love was messy and I still stayed up way too late...