Review: Time Princess - Shadows of London Part 2

It has been three years since the Time Princess app released its Shadows of London visual novel that ended on a massive cliffhanger. Since then, fans have been demanding a proper conclusion, but it wasn't until last year that they released a second part to Saga of Viera, and it would still be another year before this one. Well, folks, the wait is finally over. Shadows of London Part 2 dropped earlier this week with a massive conclusion to the gothic vampire story that included a new companion and four new craftable outfits. After downloading the latest Time Princess update, Shadows of London became three times longer with two new chapters to explore. Was it worth the wait? Let's dive in and find out!


Shadows of London follows the story of Caroline Rayes, an inquisitive Victorian woman under pressure from her aunt to get involved with the social season. In the first chapter of this visual novel, she learns about a mysterious epidemic spreading throughout London. Two of the men she met on her visit were not who they appeared to be. Edward Grey, a stoic doctor, turned out to be a vampire hunter, and Edward Savile, a charming gentleman, was revealed to be a vampire. The second part of the story picks up while Caroline is still mourning the mysterious death of Jesse Lindvall, a kind-natured suitor who escorted her to many of the events of the social season. She also hopes to learn more about her parents' deaths after discovering a shocking secret about her lineage.


The new companion introduced in these chapters is not a new love interest for Caroline, but instead for her good friend, Priscilla, who was another companion in the first chapter. Priscilla grew on me throughout this story. At first, she comes off as a rebellious goth, but her gruff exterior turns out to be a ruse for her innocence about vampire activity and controversy around the epidemic. She is nothing more than a cosplayer with a playful fascination with the occult. Despite her lack of involvement in the main plot, she is a wonderful friend to Caroline and a perfect match for Roger Evans, an analytical detective. The new chapters reveal the complicated histories of Caroline's love interests, Vincent and Edward, and how their backstories overlapped with hers in ways that she never realized. Secrets are revealed and romantic endings can finally be pursued with either character.



It would have been hard to top the outfits available in the first chapter of this visual novel because those were some of my favorites. However, the new additions are unique and suitable for the period and setting. Since the first chapter contained elaborate gowns for Caroline to wear to formal balls for the season, these new chapters provide more casual options for her risky investigations that are still feminine and suit her personality. My favorite is the red Victorian nightgown-like dress with bell sleeves and lace accents that perfectly match the story's gothic setting. Another look includes glasses and a bookish green dress that gives off strong librarian vibes to match Caroline's analytical research. There is also a winter coat and a casual outdoor spring look.


The long-awaited Shadows of London Part 2 is a satisfying conclusion to Time Princess's gothic vampire visual novel. This update brings two new chapters, a new companion, and four new craftable outfits, making the story triple in length. The new chapters delve into the complicated histories of Caroline's love interests, Vincent and Edward, and reveal secrets that can lead to tragedy or romance depending on player choices. The new outfits focus on casual, feminine options for Caroline's investigations. Overall, the update is a great addition to the game, and fans will appreciate the resolution to the cliffhanger. The wait may have been long, but it was worth it. If you're a fan of visual novels, vampires, and Victorian-era mysteries, Shadows of London Part 2 is a must-play. So, dive back into the world of Caroline Rayes and uncover the secrets that have been hiding in the shadows.

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