Once in a Lifetime
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Hi!
I'm Caribdis and I'm creating Once in a Lifetime, a choice-based visual novel made in Ren'py with tons of romance, mystery, humor, and much more!
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Plot
You live in Mistbury, an apparently normal town where you live an apparently normal life with your family. However, you'll soon discover that this place hides some deep dark secrets and things can heat up very fast...
From infiltrating into a prison to exploring mysterious mansions and traveling to the other side of the world: embark on an adventure of conspiracies, meeting bizarre characters, living unique experiences, seducing gorgeous girls and, if there's time, saving the world.
If Astaroth seizes power, it will be the end for all of us.
Only you can stop him.
Esse est deus.
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Tags
- Harem
- Romance
- Corruption
- Masturbation, oral, vaginal and anal sex
- Creampie
- Ahegao
- Cosplay
- Massage
- POV
- Pregnancy
And more!
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The game has more than 6500 renders, more than 160 different animations, and hours of content!
If you enjoyed Once in a Lifetime, you can take a look at the new game I just started: Eternum! More of the same, but better!
The game is free and it always will be. However, if you'd like to support the development of the game, please check out my Patreon or Subscribestar pages, where you can get Exclusive Content, get updates before anyone else, and much more!
Thank you!
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Development log
- ETERNUM - Changelog & Release DatesAug 27, 2021
- [1.0] - PUBLIC RELEASEJul 01, 2021
- [0.10] - Changelog & Release DatesJun 13, 2021
- [0.9] - PUBLIC RELEASEMar 12, 2021
- [0.9] - Public Release Date AnnouncementMar 09, 2021
- [0.9] - Changelog & Release DatesFeb 26, 2021
- [0.8] - PUBLIC RELEASEDec 28, 2020
- [0.8] - Early release on PatreonDec 06, 2020
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First visual novel i have read. This has kept me busy on a long train journey. I went back and bought/paid it as i belige the dev deserves a bit cash. Looking forward to finding more gems like this.
This is one of my favorite games. Lots of great content and characters. Really funny humor and sex scenes I still go back to.
Ciribdis such a question will there be a continuation of Once in a Lifetime and if so, do we know when we can expect it, in 2025 or even later?
Caribdis，你好，I LOVE THIS MASTERPIECE. In a huge country in the East, at least 30000 people on social media are tuning in to your game.
Hey caribdis I really like once in a lifetime and would really like a sequel because I love it it was one of the very few games that touched me I ask you if you have time or feel like making a sequel please.
I would also like to donate to you, but my financial situation is not so good right now, otherwise I would donate everything I have to you because I love the game so much. It would be really great if you read this. And I have a lot of respect for you, I have never found such a great game. I wish you all the best and do what you love to do. It's just a wish, but if it's possible I would really like the sequel.
Kind regards, Dylan
Me too,once in a lifetime is a good game,and i hope this game will have sequel.
I've just finished Once in a Lifetime. I... I don't know what to say ? I'm literaly crying this is ended. You made my cry on both of your game, you're good at it you know ? xD
You're one of the best story maker that I know, you really know how to get the player inside the game and not only as a reader... all the characters have a really full backstory and that's what make them so lovable I think...
I hope you live a great and happy life, because you really deserve it. When I finaly got a descent pay, I'm directly going support you, have no doublt on it
And I know I'm keeping repeating my self but... thank you, thanks you sooo much <3
Wait until you get the pillow fort scene in Eternum.
Can you create Polish translation for this game pls?
Anyway, I liked the secret ending for the EFERNUM teaser... that happened when I try to finish the game without any girl's path...
WAIIITTT, WHAT ? How could you even try uh... It's surely not for me, I love them to much for that...
But uh ? Did you really see a secret ending with a Eternum teaser ?
是的，dalia会出现
So.... I seem to be missing something.
I've played through the game multiple times now (because it's bloody amazing), and the first playthrough I did.... ending spoilers below....
.... I didn't do everything necessary to finish Rebecca's path, and lost it for the end. However - went back and talked to the priest, finished that step, and got the good ending, with all seven girls pregnant at the ending scene on the bus.
I have not been able to accomplish this ending since, even with ensuring I was on the path for all seven girls. Got the bus ending scene, but none of them were pregnant.
My question is - does anyone have a list of the actual trigger points for each pregnancy? I know Carla's is in the hot springs, but that's the only one that the downloadable walkthrough clearly defines. I'm obviously missing one, or something's glitching out, one of the two.
SPOILERS
Did you disable pregnancy at the beginning? If you have pregnancy enabled and you get to the harem ending with all 7 girls, there should be two photos in the collage that reference their pregnancy. This is independent from creampie choices you made during the game, so they all get pregnant eventually. The final shot with the small bus never shows any of the girls pregnant.
Man those games are gold i really hope that ur going to make new games i really wanna play them im giving for both game 10/10
This game is easily one of the best hgames around. Not only is the porn good but its hilarious at times.
Quite like the game, but is anyone else having no music in their game? Or is that a bug? It feels like the loop just kinda stops
I think there's lots of parts where there was no music. I'm guessing that's why Caribdis pointed out in the beginning of the game that "the game is better with sound/music on, especially later on" or something like that. I think that's what it said.
So, in comparison to Eternum, I'm guessing he lacked budget in the beginning - but that's one of the reasons why Eternum is a lot better in my opinion, even if OIAL is already a 12/10.
I suggest you just put on Lofi Girl, it usually fits quite well, or at least it did the trick for me. But max out the ingame volume to notice when you should turn off the music because the game has its own.
I think it is an artifact of when the game was started. Look at how long ago this game was started and finished. No game in its category is finished, all (including some started around the same time, and using similar tools) are still in development.
音乐会在特定环境触发,并没有背景音乐:)
No NTR pls?
theres no NTR
I made an account just to review this game. I found this game completely randomly and decided to give it a try, and it's definitely the best game of this category I've played so far. The writing is surpringly very engaging throughout the game's storyline. The characters are quite memorable, the soundtrack is fire (especially towards the end), and the scenes and graphics are excellent, even though the MC does look a bit off at times.
I'll definitely be giving Eternum a try. Very high quality work, especially for a free game.
You are amazing...all things are good I play eternum game first then come here .. this game is your first time so I understand how much afford u did I respect that, and about some minor drawback in this game, that you already repair in eternum game so keep it up...
Is there any NTR? I really dislike NTR.
I could say this game has multiple female characters so MC intimate with all. But you can avoid that situations, only need to take proper dicision which skip it. And I will suggest you story was amazing so go forward to play this.
I see, but the game isn't demo? I hope it's finished.
It was finished. you enjoy full story.. and I think there is no need demo for this type of good stories.. I just shortly explained you this VN has mixture of Suspence, thrilling, love, and adventure and creator is good story maker also, his imagine power is too much good.
thank you so much, dude.
Look, whatever you think this game is at first glance - it's ten times that, and also nothing like that! Content-wise - I've been playing for weeks now and I might be nearing one of the endings. Quality-wise - I'm totally hooked and can't wait to see what'll happen next. It's funny, it's imaginative, it's sexy, it's scary, it will keep you guessing. The pacing is great, the writing is saucy. Each character actually has a distinct and memorable character. It just keeps getting better and better! And I already can't wait to explore other decision branches after I finish my first playthrough.
How is any hentai game scary or sexy or whatveer else? I also dont understand the point of doing multiple routes. WHen i play games that have such, i play until i finish one of them IF i am interested enough throughout. Then i move on. I dont do repeat playthroughs. =/
Because you really want to finish this one with all 7 girls. Everything else is just completionist noise. And treasonous against former President Stabb.
Após ler alguns relatos me deixou curioso para fazer o download pra jogar
I downloaded this game expecting to jerk off. I'm crying right now, this story was absolutely beautiful. Everything about this game was great, from the unique and funny characters like Stabby mike that made me laugh, break my heart and cheer when they came back. To the absolutely stunning visuals of the surroundings, sex scenes, character models and more. This story made me cry and come back for seconds, thirds and fuck even 10 times. 10/10 game, i definetely reccomend you play this game for yourself. Thank you developer for making this masterpiece.
bom saber
IM sorry but if this kind of stroy moves you to cry, then i have to laugh. Ive never seen or read any story that has ever made me feel much of anything at all. I cannot and do not understand all of you who can somehow connect to stories and feel things. The most i migh tever do is a brief chuckle or two.
I want to be special, I want attention, please, I need attention, I want to be stand out, I want to proof my point even tho no one asked, I want to be unique, please spare me some attention, please please please I really need it
Why though?
thats a sarcasm
Oh. Well, silly me...
Man, you gotta escape reality sometimes...
This is exactly how I feel...
Does anyone know if there is another ending? No matter what decisions I make, it always ends up with the MC dying after the talent show to go to Japan.
Check out the walkthrough, it's among the game downloads.
Nah man, that's how it works... 0.8 is still under construction...
eternum, this is awesome. There is no sequel yet. I would like to get acquainted with this work. Is there Russian language in the game?
Man, this was a journey. Not the best out there if you want to yoink it (not that it's bad in that aspect either, it has good stuff), but it's funny as hell, sometimes actually really scary, and the ending almost made me cry. Really good story, and actually written in mostly flawless english, which is unfourtunately not a given. Though I'm guessing Caribdis is a native speaker from the setting, but that doesn't guarantee competent spelling and grammar. I really loved this. Gotta move on to Eternum now, although that one's still unfinished. Solid fucking 9/10 on this one, if not a bit higher.
Thank you so much, glad you liked it!!
Ill nevr understand how any fiction can possibly be scary.
come on man, everyone in the comment section does enjoy it and ur the only one who keeps bashing these comments. Based on the comments u left on the others' I'm assuming you haven't played or finished the game yet, so I think u should shut the f up man. OIAL and Eternum are some of very few game that in this gerne I have ever played, but both are so good that I'm now having that expectation on every new game that I play, but I couldn't find something that even near the standard for me now. So I think u should stfu.
Man, you gotta try Dogma by W.M I've played those before but nah, ETERNUM is far superior... But the storyline is also good though, try it man...
One of the best VN. Made me laugh countless times.
Happy to hear that!
I played this game twice.
Its one of the best game i have played and eternum is even more amazing
Thank you very much!
11/10 nothing more to say just a great story almost made me tear up especially the ending , the music (I'll be right there behind you, Josephine is just wonderful)
Glad to hear that! Thank you!
I cant instal this game. I download it for android, but them mobile said:" cant be instaled for this divice".
I played Eternum and this works OK = my mobile can normaly instal game like this. Where could be the problem?
did the game got rape and if yes how to avoid?
SPOILERS
The game actually does have one short rape scene, which was controversial back when it came out. You can easily avoid it by simply not selling Lauren. The choice in question has "bad idea" written all over it, so I doubt that anyone got the scene by accident.
Agree. The only reason to sell Lauren is to see the scene on a side save, and it seems unlikely that anyone that liked the style of this game would make that choice. I don't think even Scarlet Law quite gets there, but I didn't get too far in. Strive for Power maybe?
any tips for the redhead girl route? I forgot her name
Edit: nvm I found the walkthrough
There's a walkthrough among the game downloads! Alternatively, if you wouldn't mind playing from the start again, I have a guidance mod that can predict the consequences of your decisions for you.
You better lose yourself in the music
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes ONCE IN A LIFETIME, yo
(sorry, couldn't resist XD)
I would slap the shit out of you, but this actually slaps
Haha TYVM!
All I can say is: "This is MASTERPIECE!!". Good plot, good story, and different endings based to your decisions.
Thanks!!!
i dint knew you were the creator of eternum, its a master piece (i dont speak english, sorry for my grammar)
incredible, i hope it gets a sequel in the future lulw
try eternum, same creator and spiritual successor
Honestly, love your writing and characters. Please continue making some of the most fun and interesting stories on the platform and in the genre itself.
Thanks a bunch!!!
Thank you so much!
SPOILER ALERT! I really thought mike was dead and reloaded the game, did the mission alone but at the end I couldn't bring all the girls with me and the ending felt empty. Then I thought I saved Stabby Mike he should have been here to help me with this so I tried the mission again with mike and finally realized how silly that was of me I completely forgot clarice gave him a cross to wear. But getting the happy ending felt much more rewarding after all the confusion. It was a great game thanks for giving an awesome experience.
Glad you liked it! :D
Thanks for replying. I'm honored. Keep making awesome games. Wish you the best.
This is better than Eternum.
Controversial, but since OIALT is a complete experience with closure and Eternum isn't (yet), I agree. Though both games by themself are better than any other AVN that I know about.
I could make a list of excellent games but I'm pretty sure Eternum won't make it to OiaL level with me. I don't like the game in the game - like the mini worlds you visit inside the game. If I could when the girls said "Hey want to play Eternum tonight", I would say no. So I'm afraid it's a bit of a miss for me.
Wow, ok. For me, it's quite the opposite tbh. When I started playing Eternum, I just imagined the potential this game has. Anything is possible! I was surprised by how much the game actually turned out to play in the real world.
The only problem I'm seeing is that Eternum does a lot of things and provides great variety but it does none of those things as good as a dedicated work. My main example is the heist: It was a cool segment, but it didn't really capture the thrill of a good heist movie imo.
But it makes sense, I can't expect Cari to be a master of writing in every conceivable genre. He is trying his hardest though, and his results are still very impressive, he's still a legend in my eyes.
Coming back to your critique: I can't really relate to your experience. It seems like what you dislike is not the game per se, but its central idea. To you, there sometimes can be too much variety. -- But I'm guessing at this point. Feel free to elaborate if you want to.
It's not really the variety itself, I just don't like any of those segments. It's like having a hot girlfriend (or girlfriends in this case) who are super into a video game you don't like and the only way to hang out with them is to pretend to be into the game. Maybe it would have worked (for me) if he'd focused on one? I don't know. I like the way it works in Between Two Worlds but not in Eternum.
You don't like any of the MMO-Eternum segments? Damn. Well, unfortunately we can't choose what we like. I might check out that game you mentioned.
This game is a genuine masterpiece. It really does justice to the novel aspect of the AVN genre. The characters are immensely memorable, and the plot is intriguing. The erotic content is awesome, but it seems more like a bonus added to a story that entirely stands on its own. All the various elements, the action, adventure, paranormal mystery, the romance, comedy, and erotica, they all flow together so well. Truly excellent work, and I'm looking forward to trying out Eternum next. 11/10
Thank you so much ❤️
Great game. I didn't finish it yet but it is so good I decided to check if it's available on Steam but instead I found it here. I didn't expect it to be free so I decided to throw in a little bit more money than I originally planned. Can't wait when you will finish your next game.
one of the best games I've ever played. 10/10
Excellent game.
I've seen way to many AVN who forget the Visual Novel part and have an empty story line vaguely present between adult scenes.
This is clearly not the case. You could remove the adult scenes and you'd still get an amazing story to read. This is clearly what an AVN should be.
The only minus point is the fact that one single incorrect choice can bring you out of one of the girls's path... which can happen a lot of the time. It can be understood for some choice but the other should have be more a matter of "reputation score" in order to allow a few "incorrect answers"
I don't really like the subscription model of Patreon so I'll do a one time payment here (on itch) and I plan to do the same for Eternum when it'll be completed (story is also amazing).
Keep the good work.
Thank you for donating!!!
And fair point, thank you for your feedback!
I fucking loved this game. The characters, story, animation and humor was amazing. If I could erase my memory to play it again I would. I'm gonna start playing Eternum once I'm done with other routes. 5/5 would reccommend💖
Thank you very much!!