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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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
No NTR pls?
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. =/
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.
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.
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.
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!!
Eu nem sei por onde começar, mas já é bom avisar que eu criei esta conta apenas para poder deixar esse comentário e prestigiar o criador e todos os envolvidos, um jogo maravilhoso, eu não queria que acabasse nunca, instalei procurando alguma diversão momentânea e encontrei uma jornada cativante digna de eu encher a boca para dizer que é o melhor jogo mobile que já joguei, os personagens, os desenvolvimentos de relação, as tramas entre as garotas, os diversos finais, os plot-twists, a produção nas cenas tanto as sexuais quanto as comuns, foram poucos jogos que me fizeram sentir essa sensação quando os terminei, um certo vazio pela dor de ter finalizado uma jornada incrível, mas também a realização de ter alcançado o final que eu desejava, é sinceramente entristecedor pra mim que eu sequer possa colaborar monetariamente, porque esse jogo definitivamente merece, mas justamente por isso senti que o mínimo que eu podia fazer era deixar aqui essa mensagem, seu jogo genuinamente alcançou o meu coração brasileiro, parabéns pelo trabalho inestimável.
Is there any why to download this on an iPad or iPhone?
I need help, how can i solve the green , red , white and blue doors that i dream about?
Spoilers!
I don't think there's much logic to it, just try stuff. The walkthrough says: third door > red door > back through white door > red door > red door.
thanks , i managed to find the way
I've already made a comment about the newest game, but This game is also a top tier. I don't know what it is with Cari's games and stories but, I only have two thing to say. I'm glad I played this game, I'm glad I discovered Caribdis.
Thank you for playing!
Thank you so much <3
This may honestly be the best Ren'py game I've ever played. It's funny. It's smart. The "correct" answers are not always obvious. It's unpredictable. It's legitimately hot, but the sex is, at best, just a side dish to a very delicious meal. SO MUCH CONTENT! Loved it. You've made a fan of me.
Glad to hear that! Thank you!
I just finished the game a few minutes ago and saw this comment and you're right about Eternum being much better, though we can see Caribdis' improvement from the art to the story itself.
This game was FINISHED in 2021. And it holds up well to anything currently in production. Keep that in perspective.
That's why I said that we can see Caribdis improvements.
One of the best games i ever played. Good storyline and great lines that aren’t sappy or overused
I didn't see any pregnancy...
The option for pregnancy is presented at the beginning of the game. Afterwards, you have to "arrive" inside every chance you can. The pregnancy content is only showcased in the good endings (solo or harem).
I gotta say this game was a masterpiece i just finished it and wow im amazed i was already amazed by eternum and this game made me amazed two times? Really appreciate the music at the end this game was a 11/10 i would rated it 10/10 but stabby mike was there in my playthrough and also for eternum i cant rate it until its finished but im aching for the new update i know i want you to release it fast but its okay take your time im just very excited for eternum because of luna and chang. Eternum and once in a life time was very amazing and also gotta say its one of the very best 18+ games i have ever played please keep up the great work i really want you to make more of this kind of story its very interesting and i really like the puzzle solving although i used the internet for answer... Still it was a great experience to play both of your games idk if you have more games or not mhmmm maybe im gonna check thank you for creating this masterpiece Caribdis im grateful to experience eternum and once in a lifetime :)
XOXO. Ewek
Thank you so much!!
The sex was literally the icing on the cake with this one. Some of the characters are actually memorable.