Once in a Lifetime

Genuinely one of the best VNs I've ever played. Amazing story, brilliant scenes 10/10. I hope we one day get a spin off or sequel I didn't want the story end!

Honestly, I downloaded this game first for the NSFW, but in like a few minutes I got instantly hooked to the story. Great job on everything! Animations, story, and humor was incredible, and Stabby Mike was one of my favorites!

I've played through the game 3 times, each time different, but I keep losing Carla's path. I need hints please

Greetings.  I enjoyed Once in a Lifetime and what's come so far of Eternum.  You must like what you are doing, because it looks to take a lot of work, and you are improving your craft over time.  I did find one bug in Once in a Lifetime. I could continue the game after 'Ignoring' it, though.  When speaking with the group in the alley after getting kicked out of the Principal's office:

Full traceback:

  File "script.rpyc", line 14569, in script

  File "/run/media/username/directory/Onceinalifetime-1.0.0-pc/renpy/ast.py", line 706, in execute

    renpy.exports.say(who, what, *args, **kwargs)

  File "/run/media/username/directory/Onceinalifetime-1.0.0-pc/renpy/exports.py", line 1336, in say

    who(what, *args, **kwargs)

  File "/run/media/username/directory/Onceinalifetime-1.0.0-pc/renpy/character.py", line 1126, in __call__

    what = what_pattern.replace("[what]", sub(what, translate=True))

  File "/run/media/username/directory/Onceinalifetime-1.0.0-pc/renpy/character.py", line 1115, in sub

    return renpy.substitutions.substitute(s, scope=scope, force=force, translate=translate)[0]

  File "/run/media/username/directory/Onceinalifetime-1.0.0-pc/renpy/substitutions.py", line 253, in substitute

    s = formatter.vformat(s, (), kwargs)

  File "/home/tom/ab/x64lucid-deps/install/lib/python2.7/string.py", line 563, in vformat

  File "/home/tom/ab/x64lucid-deps/install/lib/python2.7/string.py", line 585, in _vformat

  File "/home/tom/ab/x64lucid-deps/install/lib/python2.7/string.py", line 646, in get_field

  File "/home/tom/ab/x64lucid-deps/install/lib/python2.7/string.py", line 605, in get_value

KeyError: u'mc'

Anyhow, cheers and good luck!

I'm not crying... you are...

Beautiful game, beautiful story, it definetly was an experience you get only once... in a lifetime.

 thank you for everything, Caribdis...

I've heard a lot of positive things about this game - Any chance you will be making a version that can be downloaded via the Itch.io Linux desktop app? you have this for Eternum, but would like to experience this one.

Loved this game, and I especially liked that in one of the scenes near the end of the game, there are cinematic shots, and I'll Be Right Behind you Josephine by Josh Woodward is playing. Not often do these types of games have good music quality, but this one had a great soundtrack, and the story was actually compelling. Can't wait for Eternum to finish!

Im speechless... 

100% sure this is the best game so far, nothing to argue about it

What is the difference between android and PC version. I see the size difference is pretty big.

In the beginning I did not like the game very much, but I must say that it is THE BEST GAME OF THE GENRE. 

I fell in love with the girls, laughed a lot, loved all the paths the game takes. And at the end I learned that there was a secret ending. I had to see what it was! 

What a game! Of course all that's left for me to do is to give all my money to you hahaha 

Congratulations man, the game is amazing. 

I can't wait to see Eternum!

I've played this game like 4 times, the first three times I had no clue there was a walkthrough. It's a thrilling experience to make those decisions yourself and I tried twice more to unlock all the scenes, which failed so then I looked it up online and turns out there's a whole walkthrough lmao.

This game is amazing I love each character more then the other and the way there's some almost horror like scenes makes it even better!!! I love the songs you used they're in my favorite list in Spotify now and we'll...

I'd definitely rate this 20/10 no exaggerating! The words to describe how awesome this is are not yet invented!! Also with the best ending and the Josephine song I literally cried!! Tears of joy, wholesomeness and laughing.

If eternum really is everything but better I can't wait to play that more when there's more available! 

Also I feel like there needs to be more content with Judie, Lauren, Aiko, Jasmine,  Rebecca, Lauren and Iris I know they're animated (obviously) but it's just perfection (and it let's my imagination work) 

CARIBDIS YOU ARE A GENIUS AND I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH 

Also the wedding of Oliver and ...... LMAOO

TLDR: This game was one of the best if not is currently the best one in my opinion, the story, character development and the atmosphere, it all the right spots. I can't explain the attachment towards the characters. Try this game out, you won't regret it. 

I am going to be real honest, and I never really leave my own reviews for these, but all I can say is WOW. I played most of the other bigger vn's and and I like them a lot, and while I was casually looking for more because I am strangely addicted to visual novels, I came across Once in a Lifetime. Now at first I wasn't too sure if I wanted to play it, and I was nervous that it would be one that I would never finish, but let me tell you boy was I so wrong. The story pulled me in, and the characters really got me attached to them, like I was actually the MC and these were all my friends that I grown to love. Most vn's that I like did this as well, but this one really did it. 

Overall, I really really enjoyed this game and I just want to thank Caribdis for a Once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the story and characters.  

Did I miss something or was there never a part where Carla and Rebecca were told about the whole harem thing? Did they just find out off screen after the plane trip and then, ya know, accept it? That would have been a fun scene(s) I would've loved to have seen. I was hoping for a scene where the MC is confronted about the harem deal. I figured it'd be hard to write so I'm not too disappointed, but it would've been interesting. 

Also, absolutely phenomenal game and writing, loved Judie the most. Are OiaLT and Eternum your only works? 

Just finished my second run! I had a lot of fun with this game!

In the first run, I got killed.

In the second, I got Judie. (after come back a couple times heheh)

Next run, I hope I get the harem.

Most important part for me is that I could identify some patterns of behavior which led me to failure with most of the girls I've got into in my real life while playing. And maybe I can work on my mental health to correct them. And I got some tips from the game that are worth to the real life, which follows:

You can always go a step further. But everything has limits too;

Staying totally focused on your objectives may lead you to loneliness in life. Make friends and have fun during the process;

Girls do pretty damn hot things while you are not with them, and you'll lose your whole life if you worry with it. This is definitely none of your business; and

You're always making small decisions that may change your whole path in life forever.

Because there are certain things that happen just... Once in a Lifetime.

Congratulations for this game, Caribdis. Great job.

I really want to play this game since Eternum was such a great game, but is there incest and if so, is it avoidable? I would really appreciate it if you could let me know and thank you, btw, for making such a great game like Eternum. I have played almost every AVN, yet it still blew me away. 

I played this game for a while now and went through the Harem Ending. Like, man, I really love how you portrait Lauren from a cold girl to a sweet, loving, caring and wonderful lady. Everytime I repeat the game, I always go for Lauren in every choices possible, maybe because I love black haired ladies? I dunno. She's one of the best girls in OiaLT. 

Anyways, I really hope there's another bonus scenes in this game, 'cause I really love it. 

It's great. I loved.

When did you started working on it or at least when was the 0.1 released?

This game is one of my favorites for sure. I liked the characters, some were quite interesting and fun. Like the comedy and the scary moments. The impregnate option was also a big bonus, also there is a certain character you may want to free in a certain escape, that character is hilarious 🤣 I highly recommend it. Will be sure to donate something next pay check. Remind me here if I forget lol 😆 It's well earned after all 👏 

I just finished the my second playthrough of this game when I realized there's a 1.0 version, so looks like I'm playing through again, by the by is there some way to get a playlist of the all music you used and I mean all of it? I'm not very good at finding stuff like that so some tips or something would be appreciate much love from one fool to another

Finished the game. Man, I'm telling you what a masterpiece this is. The game is really good but it left myself wanting for more, So I'm also going to check out Eternum next. Anyways man, keep up the good work! Hoping for the best of you!

Oh man, this game was absolutely amazing! I want more! 
Your Eternum is more better than that but I cant forget Lauren. I mean noone from any other game cant compare with her. This story and characters are amazing! I cant describe it. Jokes and easter eggs (if i can use this phrase) to really good. I just want to play sequel of this game.

But there are some cons. I mean game is rly good but the harem ending ended on the most interesting. I JUST WANT TO SEE MORE!
I WANT MORE LAUREN!!!

So in the end of this drunk review i can say that your games are amazing. Just dont stop pls! I cant imagine my life without your game. So I really think to support you but I know that I cant help you anything even if I will pay you 100 dollars/month. And its really sad. But i hope i will raise your mood by reading this review. Good luck man! Im really waiting to your next games!

P.S. Eternum was first and after I completed 0.3 I decided to try OiaL. And I will repeat: I rly want to continue of this story. I hope you will connect 2 games in 1 and It will be your third game. But who I am to recomend you how to do you games? GL man!

I've just finished the game, and this is an absolute masterpiece. I've played a fair few harem games in my time, but this one is easily the best execution of the harem visual novel I've seen, and uses the medium to the fullest for fantastic comedy, engaging characters, and a genuinely engaging story.

The good ending was just lovely. I can't even validly say 'the only bad thing is that there wasn't more', because the game does everything it needs to and wraps it all up with a bow. As an undying fan of the harem genre, I can't express how great of an experience this was. It blew my expectations out of the water.

Superb work, and I'm looking forward to checking out Eternum.

Ok, so after like 6 or 7 replays, I've realized that there actually is a harem ending lol. I've been hesitant to call Mike after my first playthrough lol. Nice twist brother, haha! :P

I decided to play it just to kill some time but I dont know when or how but I finished it in two days. Great plot great characters and animations. I did all the endings only the hidden one is left, I don't even know what to expect from it. Story is mostly unpredictable and I love it. Characters have personalities, they are not some kind of dolls but well writen charcters. There is so much good thinks about the game I could go forever with this list. 10/10 I didn't play ETERNUM yet but I expect a lot and I know I won't be disappointed. Only one thing that could be better was the pregnancy, maybe it's only me but I thgout there will be a bit more than just pics on the end. If ETERNUM is completed one day I hope it will have this feature as well but a bit spicier. Keep up the good work m8.

Love this game. I noticed there hasnt been an update for a while. Is the game finished or is it and the backburner with Eternum in the lead for updates?

Hello Caribdis, I really really like your game and especially this game. 

The story is so good and not make me irritated or mad because the protagonist actually think instead of doing something so dumb (Eternum too) 

Btw, what software did you use for the 3D Animation? I haven't seen something like what you use, usually it always bad and blurry but your game is clear and looks High Quality

Cheers, Brooklyn. 

I just finished this game with tears in my eyes. It was such a good game, and I'd recommend it to anyone who asked me about it. Ten out of ten. I will be keeping track of your games in the future. Oh, and I loved how Stabby Mike kept just showing up out of nowhere. It was funny, and I made a great friend along the way. Keep up the great work my friend.

Very good game, I got caught in the story (which is a requirement to me, even if I'm looking for adult content) and I also appreciate the humour here and there. I was a bit fazed with the characters facial expressions in the beginning, but got used to it just fine. Now that I have finished the game with all paths, I think my biggest regret (Careful, spoiler!!) is that there is no "interaction" with Carla and Rebecca together. Especially with Carla's comment on the church to convince Rebecca to come, I really though there would be some action coming up!

But again, very good game overall. Thank you !!

Fantastic game. The humor of the intro alone sold me, and the jokes throughout were so great. You can tell Caribdis put a lot of effort and soul into it with how enjoyably the characters are written.

I do want to ask though, what is the music used in the main menu and intro called? It’s very catchy and I want to be able to listen to it more!

I really like your style of making this games your other game is already in my top 3 list and and I just started playing this and you really do try to communicate with your players which is great and the visuals of the games are great too I hope someday you'd make a game without showing my in-game character during s*x scenes😅 the stories are great though 10/10

First of all,  the game is 15/10. It's my first time playing a visual novel and this game made my first experience to be really really good. I expected this game to have overwhelmingly too much lewd scenes (but of course there are a lot), but what I meant is this game didn't just gave me a very lewd experience, it also gave me a really good story and plot and extremely hilarious comedy scenes. I think I'm still far from finishing the game but I really love it! I can't wait to see if the MC has a power or something that is connected to the cult...

But there's just one thing that makes me sad, that is when I lost the "paths".  I didn't really get how the paths works. Do I lose the path if I chose the wrong choices(even if that choice gives a heart)? And if I do lost the path, can I recover it again while continuing the game? Or do I need to go from the start again?

But yeah, all in all, Once in a Lifetime is a really good visual novel! I can't wait fo try Eternum after finishing this game.

I ended up finding this game a while back when I first got into this stuff (I think it was your version 0.9 or something. 1.0 came out a few months later)

Didn't realise it was gonna eventually push me to make my own stuff. Great game, and it's still the first game that comes to mind when I think "Adult visual novel"

I like every character, and that's how a harem game should be. 

(I like the story a lot too, but I'm a character guy, if they were a miss then I wouldn't have bothered with the story. As it happens, I've played this start to finish 3 times.)

Ok ok this game is amazing the 3d art is very well done and the scenes are well animated, but what i didnt expect was for the plot to be so damn good chef's kiss and the comedy is golden i love it.

one of my favorite storys. super good game. hope we have more. 10/10 btw sorry about my english. im spanish speaker.