As the new update is about to come out for Eternum, the devs next game, I have played and FINISHED Once in A Lifetime. The bit where an extremely important event happens between the mc and his father really comes out of left field (not to disparage the moment, it's a good scene). I'm kinda curious how he survives. Maybe because his mother who we know nothing about was also special? Maybe it has something to do with her death, similar to what happened with the death of Aiko's father? Idk, just guessing.
Also, big shout out for my boy Stabby Mike. Your the man, man. When I saw the choice to let him come with me, I was like "BFF's for life!"
This is the worst game of this kind I ever played. There are so many problems with it that I’d rather break it down into separate points:
1. The graphics: If you can even call them that, since I’ve seen better animations elsewhere. The characters are extremely ugly, awkwardly and painfully ugly. It’s as if a beginner made them, or I don’t even know.. But to me, their faces are downright creepy.:') They all look the same, which makes it unplayable.
2. The story: Trash. Boring. It seems hastily thrown together (assuming the creator actually wrote it and didn’t generate it with ai). Additionally, it’s in the adult game category, and the promo image shows a woman being fucked, but for quite a long time at the start of the game, there’s no nudity at all, just "sexy" outfits on those creepy-faced girls. It’s misleading. And dear creator, I don’t understand how you imagine a schoolboy who’s supposed to be a lazy gamer and anime fan to be thin with six-pack abs. In reality, such a person would most likely look disgusting, and ofc overweight. Ik Ik, fantasy, but bro, it's too much...XD I’m guessing you’re probably like that yourself, and you’re compensating for the fact that nothing in your real life has worked out so far by making this game.
3. The actual content: As i mentioned in the previous point, there’s barely anything sexual for a long time at the beginning. This makes no sense, ugly and boring story-driven games are everywhere. After wasting so much of my time on this, I thought I might as well spend 5 minutes writing my opinion in hopes there will be a remake or something someday, because for me, this game is really bottom-tier.:(
Overall: if you’re a 50-year-old no-life dude, this game might be perfect for you. It has a crappy, emotionless story, a lot of boring parts, and no nudity at the start. I recommend it to those who enjoy cheap, creepy, plastic-doll vibes.
Fan responses from weirdos are not needed. I’ve seen plenty of positive comments. For some, this game might meet their standards, but for me, a game like HoneySelect is the basic level of what’s good, not this. It’s all relative, I guess.🫶🏻
You seem to enjoy expressing unique opinions about a highly acclaimed game, but let me be frank, XD，you are more like the person who has failed in life.
Wow... just wow! This game was awesome! Such a good, interesting, twisting, exciting and FUNNY story! You are so talented when it comes to writing and to combine everything to a great plot. I had so much fun playing this game and enjoyed everything of it. The different references to games, movies etc. the different story elements, from school, to mystery, to horror, to romance, to erotic, to a game show, to Japan and to comedy so on. I could write a very long text to tell you how good this game is and how much I enjoyed it. What I would like to emphasize is your talent for comedic elements. So funny characters, so funny writing, so funny VN elemnts you used. I laughed so many times out lout.
This is a superior game and I can't wait to play Eternum.
I am in the sense after i got the book from the old building and should meet the guy on next Saturday. Does anyone know how much left for me to finish the game? . Also was it right to tell him that I have the book or should i have lied at him ?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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)
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?
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.
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.
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.
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As the new update is about to come out for Eternum, the devs next game, I have played and FINISHED Once in A Lifetime. The bit where an extremely important event happens between the mc and his father really comes out of left field (not to disparage the moment, it's a good scene). I'm kinda curious how he survives. Maybe because his mother who we know nothing about was also special? Maybe it has something to do with her death, similar to what happened with the death of Aiko's father? Idk, just guessing.
Also, big shout out for my boy Stabby Mike. Your the man, man. When I saw the choice to let him come with me, I was like "BFF's for life!"
I need help, does anyone know the right code to put in the abandoned hospital? I tried everything I could but it didn't work
32084. I dont like spoiling, but ill make an exception.
Thank you very much, I really needed this answer :D
This is the worst game of this kind I ever played. There are so many problems with it that I’d rather break it down into separate points:
1. The graphics: If you can even call them that, since I’ve seen better animations elsewhere. The characters are extremely ugly, awkwardly and painfully ugly. It’s as if a beginner made them, or I don’t even know.. But to me, their faces are downright creepy.:') They all look the same, which makes it unplayable.
2. The story: Trash. Boring. It seems hastily thrown together (assuming the creator actually wrote it and didn’t generate it with ai). Additionally, it’s in the adult game category, and the promo image shows a woman being fucked, but for quite a long time at the start of the game, there’s no nudity at all, just "sexy" outfits on those creepy-faced girls. It’s misleading. And dear creator, I don’t understand how you imagine a schoolboy who’s supposed to be a lazy gamer and anime fan to be thin with six-pack abs. In reality, such a person would most likely look disgusting, and ofc overweight. Ik Ik, fantasy, but bro, it's too much...XD I’m guessing you’re probably like that yourself, and you’re compensating for the fact that nothing in your real life has worked out so far by making this game.
3. The actual content: As i mentioned in the previous point, there’s barely anything sexual for a long time at the beginning. This makes no sense, ugly and boring story-driven games are everywhere. After wasting so much of my time on this, I thought I might as well spend 5 minutes writing my opinion in hopes there will be a remake or something someday, because for me, this game is really bottom-tier.:(
Overall: if you’re a 50-year-old no-life dude, this game might be perfect for you. It has a crappy, emotionless story, a lot of boring parts, and no nudity at the start. I recommend it to those who enjoy cheap, creepy, plastic-doll vibes.
Fan responses from weirdos are not needed. I’ve seen plenty of positive comments. For some, this game might meet their standards, but for me, a game like HoneySelect is the basic level of what’s good, not this. It’s all relative, I guess.🫶🏻
Did you just call yourself a 50-year-old no-life dude?
You seem to enjoy expressing unique opinions about a highly acclaimed game, but let me be frank, XD，you are more like the person who has failed in life.
One post in a year, and it is a complaint about graphics in game that was finished over 3 1/2 years ago?
Wow... just wow! This game was awesome! Such a good, interesting, twisting, exciting and FUNNY story! You are so talented when it comes to writing and to combine everything to a great plot. I had so much fun playing this game and enjoyed everything of it. The different references to games, movies etc. the different story elements, from school, to mystery, to horror, to romance, to erotic, to a game show, to Japan and to comedy so on. I could write a very long text to tell you how good this game is and how much I enjoyed it. What I would like to emphasize is your talent for comedic elements. So funny characters, so funny writing, so funny VN elemnts you used. I laughed so many times out lout.
This is a superior game and I can't wait to play Eternum.
what happen if we made Stabby Mike our enemy in Japan guys? And what will happen if we don't release him in jail?
In summary and to avoid spoilers "bad ending"
I am in the sense after i got the book from the old building and should meet the guy on next Saturday. Does anyone know how much left for me to finish the game? . Also was it right to tell him that I have the book or should i have lied at him ?
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.
Wait isn’t the game is done already? How will it have a sequel?
I just hope the author can publish a second part
oh , i did not finish it yet and don not want it to finish too
yeahh :D
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?
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.