I'm absolutely amazed. I went from instaling it for the lewd scenes to loving the game in every aspect. I haven't fucking laughed with a game as I did with this one in a while. The game is an absolute masterpiece, I can´t wait for more, it went all the way up to my top Renpy Games!
I have played a lot of Renpy games (I'm lonely) and Once in a Life Time was by far the best one I have played. One of the only game where the characters aren't just randomly attracted to the player for no reason. The story and characters are bizarre but logical at the same time. Jokes in these kinds of games are usually cringe but I have laughed a lot playing it. Some how, even with how good OiaLt is, Eternum is blowing it out of the fucking water. Amazing so far. The writing is a good bit better but the visuals and animation are absolutely stunning. Also Chang is best girl.
WTF. Man you r killing me. That's insane! You've overdone yourself. Once in a Lifetime was perfect, but Eternum is like perfecter, idk XD. Reminds me of Ready Player One tbh, but like it's a real game. You know, it's just a 0.1 version, but I'm already in love with it. Can't explain all my emotions but long story short, you're a genius man. I was playing with joyful tears in my eyes the whole time! Everything is incredibly well done, hilarious humour with that DS reference and this Chop Chop guy got me laughing out loud in the middle of the night, adorable and loveable characters, intriguing story with some mystical stuff, and more and more and more. Man, thank you, just thank you. You are like Miyazaki in game industry. Looking forward to the future updates( ◜‿◝ )♡
Ok, Ive got to the end of current build and Im delighted! "Eternum" will be even better then "Once in a Lifetime" for sure. Definetely Caribdis does not stand still, he improves quite a lot in all aspects.
I don't know how you come up with this formula but the humor is always spot-on and the jokes never fell flat. The animations and visuals are absolutely phenomenal! The whole virtual world setting felt like Ready Player One but with a certain uniqueness in it and it's so amazing! The jumpscares with Nancy almost gave me a heart attack lol. The Dark Souls 3 gag had me laughing so hard everytime it comes up, but what probably caught me by surprise the most was the appearance of Towa-sama's original outfit and what happened to the girl wearing it.
All in all, I absolutely loved this game, the plot is simple at the beginning but it gradually becomes complicated as the story goes on and by the time you reached the chapter end, you'd have more questions than answers which is amazing as it leaves you from wanting more. Definitely worth the 5-star rating!
P.S.:
Don't let me get started how absolutely blessed we are that this masterpiece of a game is free to play despite how much time and effort you have put into it. You totally deserve all the support that you can get, and more!
I've finished my first playthrough and I've gotta say, you've absolutely done a remarkable job! The animations are just absolute chef's kiss. The storyline is intriguing. The characters are very lovable. ( I see that me and Chang have similar taste in women LMAO ). I'm absolutely looking forward for your upcoming projects.
Guessing this is not a harem game ? cause I just started it and it just mentioned paths breaking. I sorta dont want that added stress (its like looking over my shoulder after each choice just to make sure its still ongoing) And if "both" options lead to a dead end, I end up feeling frustrated. Makes it hard to get attached to the characters if I know they are just going to break paths at any time. Am I best to move on ?
No, trust me that there's going to be a harem ending. Assuming that you've never played his previous game, which I suggest you should, it had a very wholesome ending. All waifus acquired. If you don't want any paths being blocked then, I suggest you download the walkthrough ( Guide ).
Well, based on Caribdis's previous game, It's highly likely that the ending of this game will have a harem route included, that is if you managed to remain in a relationship with the girls that you want to be part of your harem. And don't worry about options leading to a dead end, if Caribdis will imply the same system that they did with Once in a Lifetime, there will be plenty of choices that will be presented to you all throughout the game to help you steer clear of said dead end in order to achieve your desired ending (harem or just one specific girl). With that being said, I think it is safe to say that there's no need to hold yourself back from being attached to the characters that you like. But if you're still having second thoughts, I really recommend you to try Once in a Lifetime first since it will be much better if you experience it first-hand, also I cannot emphasize how amazing that game was. I hope my answer helped you somehow.
P.S.:
I am not in contact with Caribdis nor do I have any insight on how they intend to develop this game, so there is still a possibility that they might not implement the same system that they used with Once in a Lifetime. We'll just have to wait and respect on how Caribdis will proceed with the relationship system in game.
Pretty much what Row and NotaDuck said. There will be an harem ending 100%, if you're afraid to lose any of the girls, you can follow the walkthrough attached, it's spoiler-free
The brief description for the game is "Story-focused mystery harem game" so it's more like you can loose path with some girls if you aren't careful enough with your choices, just like in Once in a lifetime.
Fantastic game, love the visuals and animations. and top-tier story telling yet again Caridbis. I can't wait to see what twists and turns you have in store for us players this time around.
About how long do you estimate your development update periods will be and how long do you estimate this will take you to complete? I'm guessing it would be a much easier thing to answer now that you already completed a game and can compare the amount of content.
Around 3 months between updates, but I'm not sure about total duration since this one will be bigger than OiaLt, so I'm guessing it'll take a few years to complete it.
Absolutely amazing game! I was very much looking forward to it after playing 'Once in a lifetime' and I must say, It's WAY better than I could have hoped! The story, the world of 'Eternum', and the girls (ofc). Legit feels like a 'Ready Player One' situation and it's epic! Definitely in my top 3 VNs!
I haven't downloaded the game yet (internet sucks) but I'm so excited to try it out! I really loved your previous work (to all who hasn't played Once in a Lifetime yet, I highly recommend it!), and I've been waiting for this game for a long time! I am looking forward to whatever you have planned for this game, I believe that you will once again create a masterpiece with this game. I will keep on supporting you, albeit non-financially (I'm still in college). I'll be back to leave a review after I've played it but I have no doubts that this game will be amazing!
I may not be completely finished with the current content in the game yet, but I want to say a couple of thing before I get too sleep deprived to form coherent sentences. First of all, I've never actually managed to get a VN game after just its first version had been released, but obviously playing your first game made it an obvious thing to do. Therefore, I didn't really know what to expect from just v.01 and I do have to say that I didn't expect the current amount of content to be as large as it actually was. You must've been working your freaking ass off on this!
Secondly, just like your first game, the thing that sticks out the most is the humor. I may not be neither American nor British, but after analyzing different kinds of comedy, I would go ahead and say that the comedy style in both games are very typically British, and I honestly think that's been an advantage. It gives the humor an unusual "color", so to speak, without ever feeling like the originality is forced. And yes, I will still spell it like color, fight me!
And last but not least... Annie is freaking adorable!
Actually, that was a lie... That wasn't the "last" thing...
I absolutely love the gentle horror aspect you gave to both this game and Once in a Lifetime. As someone who loves horror games, I can say with brutal honesty that the night-sequence (that's the spoiler-free way of describing it) gave me more chills than most horror games do. Good job!
I know getting massive praise isn't always a good thing as it tends to cause unnecessary stress and anxiety to a lot of people, in fact just saying that will probably make it worse, but; this game, with just version 0.1, is a massive jump from pretty much any other visual novel I have played to date. The story is incredibly enticing, although, I've always found cliff hangers a bit cheap (though I understand why they are present, especially in "early access" titles). The Visuals are a vast improvement from both Once In a Lifetime as well as pretty much every visual novel I have played to date, at least to my present memory. I understand that too much praise can strain a development in certain circumstances, but I believe a proper review is just as impactful.
To give a proper review I would obviously need to wait for more updates, but as of now it is a solid game and well worth your time to play even as it is at Version 0.1. I massively look forward to the next update and it's one of the few games on Itch that makes me devastated that I cannot afford a Patreon, or similar, subscription.
This has got to be one of the best games I have played. when I saw that the creator of Once in a lifetime is making a new game I knew this was gonna be good.
I have barely played 15mins into the game and I don't think I have laughed that fucking hard in a long time! I loved your last game and was excited when I saw you announce this one and so far it is living up to what I loved so much about Once in a Lifetime! Models are stunning so far, the wit and humor slays me, and the story quickly grabs your interest! I cannot wait to see where this one goes!
Once again, awesome job! I look forward to supporting you as best I can through yet another awesome game!
Massive props to you and your team. I've played Once in a Lifetime and enjoyed it and now you dropped this masterpiece. It is phenomenal. Keep up the great work!
I literally shivered at the end of this chapter. its been a LONG time since a game has made me feel this invested after an hour of gameplay. Consider me a permanent follower.
Loved the game so far, especially the humor and the references. Might be reading too much into it. But is the power line tower a persona 4 reference? The render and angle look exactly the same.
Just started, just the scene in train and... I already laughed several times! Caribdis, you realy have an amazing sense of humor! Face expressions are still on a very high level and story takes your interest from the very begining. Man, I gues Eternum will be even better than "Once in a Lifetime" (if this even possible)!
Amazing, every game seems more promising than the game before. You're awesome, keep up the good work.
I'd love to help you financially when I have the chance.
Btw, what's the name of the song that sounds when you go with Eva into her room at Aphrodite's? I can't find the name.
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I'm absolutely amazed. I went from instaling it for the lewd scenes to loving the game in every aspect. I haven't fucking laughed with a game as I did with this one in a while. The game is an absolute masterpiece, I can´t wait for more, it went all the way up to my top Renpy Games!
Thank you very much! 😍
I have played a lot of Renpy games (I'm lonely) and Once in a Life Time was by far the best one I have played. One of the only game where the characters aren't just randomly attracted to the player for no reason. The story and characters are bizarre but logical at the same time. Jokes in these kinds of games are usually cringe but I have laughed a lot playing it. Some how, even with how good OiaLt is, Eternum is blowing it out of the fucking water. Amazing so far. The writing is a good bit better but the visuals and animation are absolutely stunning. Also Chang is best girl.
So glad you liked it! Thanks!
Chang best girl agreed xD
okay dude. this is amazing i cant wait for more.
😍
WTF. Man you r killing me. That's insane! You've overdone yourself. Once in a Lifetime was perfect, but Eternum is like perfecter, idk XD. Reminds me of Ready Player One tbh, but like it's a real game. You know, it's just a 0.1 version, but I'm already in love with it. Can't explain all my emotions but long story short, you're a genius man. I was playing with joyful tears in my eyes the whole time! Everything is incredibly well done, hilarious humour with that DS reference and this Chop Chop guy got me laughing out loud in the middle of the night, adorable and loveable characters, intriguing story with some mystical stuff, and more and more and more. Man, thank you, just thank you. You are like Miyazaki in game industry. Looking forward to the future updates( ◜‿◝ )♡
Haha you're gonna make me blush, thank you sk1doo! <3
Oh, btw, can I somehow get the OST from this game?
Hey go to youtube and look up Eternum OST - DEAD, youll find the soundtrack there
🧡🧡🧡
How long will this game be? Will it be the same as once in a life time or longer?
Oh, my god. Micaela of the Boreal Valley killed me. This is hilarious.
🤣
Ok, Ive got to the end of current build and Im delighted! "Eternum" will be even better then "Once in a Lifetime" for sure. Definetely Caribdis does not stand still, he improves quite a lot in all aspects.
"Eternum" is impressing and I already like it!
Thank you so much Zexian!
Absolutely fun!
I don't know how you come up with this formula but the humor is always spot-on and the jokes never fell flat. The animations and visuals are absolutely phenomenal! The whole virtual world setting felt like Ready Player One but with a certain uniqueness in it and it's so amazing! The jumpscares with Nancy almost gave me a heart attack lol. The Dark Souls 3 gag had me laughing so hard everytime it comes up, but what probably caught me by surprise the most was the appearance of Towa-sama's original outfit and what happened to the girl wearing it.
All in all, I absolutely loved this game, the plot is simple at the beginning but it gradually becomes complicated as the story goes on and by the time you reached the chapter end, you'd have more questions than answers which is amazing as it leaves you from wanting more. Definitely worth the 5-star rating!
P.S.:
Don't let me get started how absolutely blessed we are that this masterpiece of a game is free to play despite how much time and effort you have put into it. You totally deserve all the support that you can get, and more!
Thank you so much buddy 🧡🧡🧡
I've finished my first playthrough and I've gotta say, you've absolutely done a remarkable job! The animations are just absolute chef's kiss. The storyline is intriguing. The characters are very lovable. ( I see that me and Chang have similar taste in women LMAO ). I'm absolutely looking forward for your upcoming projects.
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it! 😍
Guessing this is not a harem game ? cause I just started it and it just mentioned paths breaking. I sorta dont want that added stress (its like looking over my shoulder after each choice just to make sure its still ongoing) And if "both" options lead to a dead end, I end up feeling frustrated. Makes it hard to get attached to the characters if I know they are just going to break paths at any time. Am I best to move on ?
if it did, then just skip through on a second playthrough and make different choices.
No, trust me that there's going to be a harem ending. Assuming that you've never played his previous game, which I suggest you should, it had a very wholesome ending. All waifus acquired. If you don't want any paths being blocked then, I suggest you download the walkthrough ( Guide ).
Well, based on Caribdis's previous game, It's highly likely that the ending of this game will have a harem route included, that is if you managed to remain in a relationship with the girls that you want to be part of your harem. And don't worry about options leading to a dead end, if Caribdis will imply the same system that they did with Once in a Lifetime, there will be plenty of choices that will be presented to you all throughout the game to help you steer clear of said dead end in order to achieve your desired ending (harem or just one specific girl). With that being said, I think it is safe to say that there's no need to hold yourself back from being attached to the characters that you like. But if you're still having second thoughts, I really recommend you to try Once in a Lifetime first since it will be much better if you experience it first-hand, also I cannot emphasize how amazing that game was. I hope my answer helped you somehow.
P.S.:
I am not in contact with Caribdis nor do I have any insight on how they intend to develop this game, so there is still a possibility that they might not implement the same system that they used with Once in a Lifetime. We'll just have to wait and respect on how Caribdis will proceed with the relationship system in game.
Pretty much what Row and NotaDuck said. There will be an harem ending 100%, if you're afraid to lose any of the girls, you can follow the walkthrough attached, it's spoiler-free
The brief description for the game is "Story-focused mystery harem game" so it's more like you can loose path with some girls if you aren't careful enough with your choices, just like in Once in a lifetime.
Fantastic game, love the visuals and animations. and top-tier story telling yet again Caridbis. I can't wait to see what twists and turns you have in store for us players this time around.
I do hope you add in a gallery soon though.
Thank you HenTie!
There's a gallery already (inside each girl screen), but I'll improve it on 0.2
Ah, i didn't realise that. either it wasn't made clear or i was too immersed in the story to realise that there was a gallery.
btw, great music choices. i usually never have the music turned on for erotic games, but i love the soundtrack you've used for the game.
i would name specific moments, but then i'd be spoiling things for other players, so instead i'll just say, the songs with vocals are great.
I spent quite a lot of time on music and sounds, so I'm glad to hear that!
What an amazing game, Im really looking forward to the next update
Glad to hear that!
About how long do you estimate your development update periods will be and how long do you estimate this will take you to complete? I'm guessing it would be a much easier thing to answer now that you already completed a game and can compare the amount of content.
Around 3 months between updates, but I'm not sure about total duration since this one will be bigger than OiaLt, so I'm guessing it'll take a few years to complete it.
sounds good. quarterly updates sounds fine.
as always ur the best I am very excited for this game as well
Thank you! :D
After finishing the demo. Now i am willing to pay for the next version. This game is incredible.
Thank you Fluke! 😍
Amazing game so far 👏 👌
can you please make mega download for next updates ... it will be more easier for us to download it
Thanks! Sure, I'll try to add some extra links next time
So far this game is dope! Great look and great story. Good cliffhanger to end this version as well. Can't wait for future updates!
Glad to hear that!
Absolutely amazing game! I was very much looking forward to it after playing 'Once in a lifetime' and I must say, It's WAY better than I could have hoped! The story, the world of 'Eternum', and the girls (ofc). Legit feels like a 'Ready Player One' situation and it's epic! Definitely in my top 3 VNs!
Keep it up, Caribdis!
I will! Thank you very much!!
I haven't downloaded the game yet (internet sucks) but I'm so excited to try it out! I really loved your previous work (to all who hasn't played Once in a Lifetime yet, I highly recommend it!), and I've been waiting for this game for a long time! I am looking forward to whatever you have planned for this game, I believe that you will once again create a masterpiece with this game. I will keep on supporting you, albeit non-financially (I'm still in college). I'll be back to leave a review after I've played it but I have no doubts that this game will be amazing!
I hope you like it ^^
Great game so far!!!
Thank you!
I think I love this game now
Thanks!
I may not be completely finished with the current content in the game yet, but I want to say a couple of thing before I get too sleep deprived to form coherent sentences. First of all, I've never actually managed to get a VN game after just its first version had been released, but obviously playing your first game made it an obvious thing to do. Therefore, I didn't really know what to expect from just v.01 and I do have to say that I didn't expect the current amount of content to be as large as it actually was. You must've been working your freaking ass off on this!
Secondly, just like your first game, the thing that sticks out the most is the humor. I may not be neither American nor British, but after analyzing different kinds of comedy, I would go ahead and say that the comedy style in both games are very typically British, and I honestly think that's been an advantage. It gives the humor an unusual "color", so to speak, without ever feeling like the originality is forced. And yes, I will still spell it like color, fight me!
And last but not least... Annie is freaking adorable!
Actually, that was a lie... That wasn't the "last" thing...
I absolutely love the gentle horror aspect you gave to both this game and Once in a Lifetime. As someone who loves horror games, I can say with brutal honesty that the night-sequence (that's the spoiler-free way of describing it) gave me more chills than most horror games do. Good job!
Thank you very much Charlie!! 😍
I know getting massive praise isn't always a good thing as it tends to cause unnecessary stress and anxiety to a lot of people, in fact just saying that will probably make it worse, but; this game, with just version 0.1, is a massive jump from pretty much any other visual novel I have played to date. The story is incredibly enticing, although, I've always found cliff hangers a bit cheap (though I understand why they are present, especially in "early access" titles). The Visuals are a vast improvement from both Once In a Lifetime as well as pretty much every visual novel I have played to date, at least to my present memory. I understand that too much praise can strain a development in certain circumstances, but I believe a proper review is just as impactful.
To give a proper review I would obviously need to wait for more updates, but as of now it is a solid game and well worth your time to play even as it is at Version 0.1. I massively look forward to the next update and it's one of the few games on Itch that makes me devastated that I cannot afford a Patreon, or similar, subscription.
Thank you Drake! 🧡 So glad you liked it!!
This has got to be one of the best games I have played. when I saw that the creator of Once in a lifetime is making a new game I knew this was gonna be good.
Thanks Fallen!!
I have barely played 15mins into the game and I don't think I have laughed that fucking hard in a long time! I loved your last game and was excited when I saw you announce this one and so far it is living up to what I loved so much about Once in a Lifetime! Models are stunning so far, the wit and humor slays me, and the story quickly grabs your interest! I cannot wait to see where this one goes!
Once again, awesome job! I look forward to supporting you as best I can through yet another awesome game!
Thank you so much, I appreciate it!
Massive props to you and your team. I've played Once in a Lifetime and enjoyed it and now you dropped this masterpiece. It is phenomenal. Keep up the great work!
I will! Thank you!
another legendary game
Yeah I think so haha
Thanks!!
I literally shivered at the end of this chapter. its been a LONG time since a game has made me feel this invested after an hour of gameplay. Consider me a permanent follower.
Glad to hear that! Thank you!
Wth you seriously outdid yourself with this masterpiece!
Thanks Volt! 😀
Loved the game so far, especially the humor and the references. Might be reading too much into it. But is the power line tower a persona 4 reference? The render and angle look exactly the same.
Cheers, keep up the good work.
Haha it wasn't intentional, so it must be a coincidence.
Thank you, glad you liked it!!
Another masterpiece!! As expected of Cari!
Looking forward for the next update <3
Thanks Heavell 😁
Glad to see your getting the attention your games deserve. Make sure if you like Caribdis games you jump to the Patreon page and support the work!
Thank you Hawkeye! 😍
yay anther game from you!!! if this as good as the last one then i am happy also how far is this game from the full completed game
Thanks!
And I'd say it's still pretty far! I want it to be bigger than OiaLt!
Just started, just the scene in train and... I already laughed several times! Caribdis, you realy have an amazing sense of humor! Face expressions are still on a very high level and story takes your interest from the very begining. Man, I gues Eternum will be even better than "Once in a Lifetime" (if this even possible)!
Oh, and that "former president Stabb"... Hehe :)
Thank you Zexian!
I'm a huge fan of your latest work, and this looks just as good if not better than Once in a Lifetime!!
Can't wait for the next update.
Stay safe.
So glad to hear that! Thanks!
Amazing, every game seems more promising than the game before. You're awesome, keep up the good work. I'd love to help you financially when I have the chance.
Btw, what's the name of the song that sounds when you go with Eva into her room at Aphrodite's? I can't find the name.
Thank you!
Torii Wolf - No One Knows but Me
Sheeeesh! So good man! I love the art style already, I did play once a lifetime! Keep up the great work!!
I will! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this game.
"Once in a lifetime" was a masterpiece.
I just started playing "Eternum" and I love it, the comedy, music and plot are just so good.
(the DARK SOULS reference was amazing btw)
I'm glad you liked it as well!!
I really love the hololive reference you put out there lol, twas pleasing as a fan of TMT
Haha thanks!