Timestamps: Unconditional Love
- January 7, 2023
- Motkeyz Games
- 10h median play time
"Timestamps: Unconditional Love" is a single-player visual novel offering around 10 hours of playtime with good graphics and an interesting plot. The game features a unique story involving sci-fi, time travel, romance, mature content, humor, character development, and fun references. Immerse yourself in this exciting adult adventure with memorable characters and intriguing twists.
Reviews
- The story is engaging and keeps players interested, with a good mix of humor and intriguing plot elements.
- Graphics and animations are well done, with many players praising the character models and visual quality.
- The game offers a fun experience with a variety of characters, and many players are looking forward to future chapters.
- The game is presented as a complete experience but is actually just Chapter 1, leaving players feeling misled.
- Choices in the game have little impact on the story, making it feel linear and reducing replay value.
- There are issues with translation quality and minor technical problems, which detract from the overall experience.
- story41 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging and intriguing, particularly due to its mix of comedy, sci-fi, and time travel elements. However, some critiques highlight issues such as shaky writing, lack of impactful choices, and unresolved plot points, particularly a cliffhanger ending that leaves players eager for more. Overall, while the narrative has its flaws, it captivates many players and is complemented by appealing visuals and character designs.
“Great story with a hell of a cliffhanger, and I liked the characters.”
“The story is quite engaging, and I think it flows well.”
“The story is good and gets better with the next game in the series called Lost Love, which has been out for about a year and a half and is still adding new chapters every couple of months.”
“Lazy story writing.”
“Not worth putting myself through the erratic story and the bad UI for the gallery unlocks.”
“Some glaring plot holes; however, it's a time travel plot, so you have to cut some huge slack as there's pretty much no way to avoid those.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their solid quality, with many reviewers highlighting impressive renders, animations, and character models. While some mention minor issues like spelling errors and missing visuals, the overall consensus is that the visuals are engaging and enhance the experience, particularly in the context of the game's themes.
“It has very good graphics/models and writing.”
“Amazing graphics and hot models.”
“Graphics are really good and have a good amount of beautiful women to enjoy.”
“The graphics and lewds are kind of sub-par for the genre.”
“There are various errors and missing visuals for various events.”
“Animation and artwork is decent, you're not stuck there reading for hours and the girls don't reject you for making the wrong choice.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as reminiscent of early 90s adult films, offering a mix of amusing moments, though overall it is considered below mediocre.
“Pretty funny in a sort of early 90's Skinemax way.”
“Has its funny moments too.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express disappointment with the developers' claims of 8-10 hours of gameplay, feeling it is misleading. While the free-roaming aspect is appreciated, it has not met the initial excitement many had for the game.
“Gameplay-wise, there's free roaming, and I was initially hyped because I love free roaming in adventure games.”
“The developers lied about the game offering 8-10 hours of gameplay.”
“Gameplay-wise, there's free roaming, and I was initially hyped because I love free roaming in games.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's music is present but somewhat repetitive, providing a background ambiance during gameplay. While there are some sexual sounds, they are minimal, and the game features well-written sexual story elements alongside animations.
“The music enhances the gameplay experience, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is engaging and complements the overall theme of the game.”
“The sound design, including the music, adds depth and richness to the gaming experience.”
“The music is slightly repetitive.”
“There is music to listen to while you play, but it lacks variety.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game is praised as a strong entry in its genre, it falls short of the emotional depth found in titles like "Acting Lessons" or "City of Broken Dreamers."
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be a mixed experience, noting that while some elements are streamlined, others can feel tedious and overly repetitive.
“I feel like this game is too streamlined in some aspects and tedious in others.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”