VN - Ren'Py - Eternum [v0.7.5 Public] [Caribdis]

Literally the best porn game I've ever played and will probably stay that way until Caribdis releases another game, he doesn't just create game but masterpieces, love this game and cant wait for the next update.

Easily top 3 if not my number 1 from all I've played. Let the fact that it's my only rating, it's the only time I've felt the need to rate something speak for itself. The plot is good, the humour is great, the girls are varied, unique, yet it's impossible to choose a favourite. Oh, and the sex scenes are absolutely wonderful, with proper anticipation, the girls characters shining through and all that.

Alright since Caribdis liked the weak ass brief review of mine I HAVE to edit it to a complete one (plus I'm awake now lol)
This is an edit for a complete Review as of v0.7.5. Which is a 5 out of 5.

General Overview:
This is my second favorite game on the entire site, hands down it's not even a competition.

I love a lot of games on here for very different reasons; some for Action, others for Porn, others for Writing, and others for Artwork, World building, or Game Mechanics. Eternum checks every box and then some.

So as I do with most of my Reviews, I'll go over a few sections for their strengths if any, and weaknesses if any, trying to be as constructive as humanly possible, with a few sidenotes to top it off.


Plot (5/5):
At first I thought it was just going to be another School story with the Harem tag and the way it started I'll admit. But then it slowly turns into a Ready Player One copy, and yet as you fall more and more into it, and unravel the mysteries, you realize it's so much more. Seriously every time you collect a Gem of Doom there's an entire fun montage of random, sometimes comical, and cinematic mayhem to get it.

If I had maybe ONE criticism to add to it would be that there's a lack of depth to the tale that keeps me guessing the further you get into the story. Superhuman and Desert Stalker still do this well farther into their tales, and yet for Eternum it feels like it's pretty obvious what the MC is, how more met the eye, and so on. It's hard to explain, not really a complaint just thought I'd mention it could perhaps use MORE depth in its mystery.


Setting (5/5):
Ughhh this game has no business being this good. What's great about the Setting of Eternum being "virtual", is that you can literally explore various different time periods or cliques that will peak your interest, even if it's only one.
You like Hogwarts and Wizards? Check.
Pirates? Mhm!
Medieval shit? Uhuh!
Horror? Oh yeah.
Like there's something for everyone and I feel at least, that isn't really prevalent in bulk for Adult Games.

Some of them may be brief is one criticism I could give, but it's not so brief that it's leaving me scratching at the neck for more. It goes over pretty much everything and leaves a little to be desired to perhaps be explored later down the line? Who knows. But if you're seeking variety, Eternum has it.


Characters (5/5):
Man the characters...I'll be honest, I'm picky as shit when it comes to a character catching my interest in an Adult Game. Looks obviously play the biggest role, but their Personalities are what keep me coming back after I've already checked them off the "I want to fuck" checkbook.

This game is a Harem, or at least it CAN be, which I respect SOOOO much. It's INCREDIBLY annoying to have to play a game like say... Summer's Gone or Leap of Faith and only be able to focus on ONE character, and then have to set up like a THOUSAND different saves to pursue the other characters, and in those games, there's almost ALWAYS a fuck ton of options or a lot of Dialogue you have to get through.

Eternum not only negates that problem with the Harem option, but also makes getting their paths INCREDIBLY easy. I hate games where a choice you made six years ago can effect a path down the line; Eternum doesn't have that issue. You have a few choices, you pick one, you hear the heartbeat, bam you're good to go. Simple, not time consuming, still well written characters. Bonus points to not having so MANY characters either, makes it so that Caribdis can flesh them out better with proper screen time.

Speaking of the Writing of the Characters, they are all VERY nice and different in their own ways. Not a bunch of horny clones or mindless dolls, they feel real, and I love that. Some games have those issues, Eternum is luckily not on that list.

The EVENTS for these characters are AMAZING too. A dash of Comedy and INTERSTELLAR Romance is always there but not enough to make you pull your hair out from an overdose of it.

I may as well give my own Ranking of the Gals for anyone who's curious:
1. Nova
2. Penelope
3. Daliah
4. Luna
5. Alex
6. Annie
7. Nancy

Even the side characters and people sprinkled throughout the game are hilarious or well written enough to be likeable when they are on screen, a rare sight indeed!

If I could give ONE criticism for the Characters it would be Calypso not being a Main Love Interest...SHAME on you Caribdis...


Art (5/5):
This is a short section basically for me to gush over Honey Select for this game in particular. I'm not a fan of the Engine, the Models and Animations in particular. Pale Carnations and Virtues are probably the only ones I can really respect the look of and feel of. Yet Eternum yet again changes my mind~

I cannot express this enough...I am SOOO glad the MC has a good looking Player Model...I mean Jesus Christ is it a turn off to be an ugly or god forbid generic looking MC like most, not all, but most Honey Select games, a problem even the ones I mentioned above still share.

Now how about the other Characters? Granddd~ Though most Honey Select games don't have this problem at all, it's still good to see that Eternum has beautiful Models for all its characters. Luna is a gem in that regard.

The Animations are also very well done. Along with the CAMERA WORK my GOD! I feel like that's what really sets Eternum apart from almost every game on this site, even my most favorite, Superhuman. Animations are key, and Eternum has plenty for Fights, Comedic Effects, little details, the works! It just gives it some extra...personality, something I believe it and Desert Stalker share very well together.

Criticism? Nah, none really. There are obvious limitations to using Honey Select, but that's to be expected. For instance I guess this is a criticism; as badass as Thantos is, I don't really like his flamey armoured design. It looks a little rough/out of place in this Engine while still trying to remain bad ass. Unfortunately that's an issue all 3D games suffer from. I still think he's badass though make no mistake


Gameplay (5/5):
This will be a brief section as there's not much to say on the matter; it's a Choice based VN.

One of my personal pet peeves that will usually lure me away from a game on the SPOT are SANDBOXES I mean holy FUCK do I hate Sandboxes, God forbid RPGMAKER; in most cases, Succubus Covenant is the rulebreaker there. Note that Eternum does have SOME Sandbox, but it is INCREDIBLY brief, and easy to get past. The Writing, Setting, and Plot usually make up for it anyways.

Criticism...Criticism...well, some may not be happy with how easy the Choices are. It's very plain and simple to get a Love Interest as I've mentioned before, but honestly, if you're that whiny about it just make every one of your Choices permanent and refuse to go back to change it. Problem solved. That way, you can cry about how you missed a Path and a large section of the game to its fullest without boycotting the game


Writing (5/fucking 5!!!):
Holy shit the Writing... It's arguably the best, most defining part of the entire game.

Comedy is a rare thing to hit me even outside of Adult Games, yet Eternum finds a way at almost every turn. Outside of Comedy, the general vibe is heightened by how well the dialogue comes across. Brief inner monologues that aren't JUST horny perved brain remarks (though they're still there lol), THE SEX Jesus Christ the Sex...more on that later but the Descriptions fit the vibe just know that.

The Emotional moments are really well done as well, something I feel that deserves to be heard on here. A lot of slow paced games excel at this don't get me wrong, so it's nice to add Eternum to that beautiful list.

I really dunno what to say on the matter, it's the best section and yet, I can't express enough into words how well it is written. There are so many games on here that just come off as Mediocre or downright robotic, but I've never really seen that from Eternum. My advice is to just play the game and you'll immediately know what I'm talking about.

A criticism...maybe...eh, I can't think of a single one off the top of my head. When I replay the game I'll come back to this and edit it in.


Music (5/5):
I LOVEEEE Music, so so so much~ Most games use a lot of already heard stock music, Eternum doesn't. I don't think I've heard a single song on here in another game other than Thantos's introduction, I THINK that's true, I could be wrong.

Regardless, even if I am, the TIMING Caribdis puts into when a Song should play and what KIND of Song should play to fit the mood is P H E N O M I N A L, I CANNOT express that enough. ESPECIALLY during the Sex...wowsers the Sex...

Criticism? Pfft, gtfo of here for this section, there isn't a thing I would change~


Porn (5/5):
What the fuck are you doing to me Caribdis...

Anyway, there are plenty of games that focus solely on Sex, some solely on Romance, some solely on Gameplay. Eternum and many others even do both! But boy oh boy is it rare to get all of these:
1. Good Animations
2. Good FINISHES (Or finishes in the fucking first place...)
3. Good Music
4. Good Build Ups
5. Good AMOUNT OF TIME (some of the sex scenes in these games are just a couple of jumbled loops it's horrendous)
6. Good D I A L O G U E (if any at all...)
7. C U M ?

Eternum checks all those boxes and then some. These fucking scenes...are I N S A N E L Y H O T ! I mean what the fuck??? Just- play the game...I'm already down bad just typing this...you can literally see my writing degrading as this goes on "I N S A N E L Y H O T !" what am I 12...? Fuck me...moving on;

Oh another thing in regards to the Porn is that THERE IS A GALLERY, and the Scenes are very well paced between eachother for all the characters. You won't have to play hours on end to achieve SOMETHING ANYTHING for just ONE character. There's a lot of Scenes right now for everyone, and it isn't mindlessly forcing everyone to fuck like rabbits, while also not making the characters or the player a nun. Good stuff.

Criticism? I hardly know her
No but seriously if I could make one it would be to add a Gallery Unlocker, like an official one. Not a bare necessity, but a recommended one nonetheless.


Conclusion:
Play the god damn game... it's a Gem even outside of Adult Games. If you want to ignore the Porn and just want a funny enjoyable story? Go for it! You maybe like Ready Player One but wish you could've gotten more out of it? This game has all that on steroids and THEN some with its own twist.

Seriously, it's fantastic, thank you Caribdis, for this wonderful, unforgettable game...

So far (v0.7) a fantastic AVN by Caribdis, here are some of my impressions:

1. Story: Quite engaging (I love Isekai). Once I started I couldn't stop playing it, it feels like every scene is important. The writing is great I might say even "Perfect" I mean there are no unnecesary texts just what's needed and many people might think this is easy to do... but fuck! It's not. Also I love its humor just as much as I loved it in OIAL (Once In A Lifetime, Caribdis previous job)

2.Characters: Every girl and her backgound is interesting however there was something that could be better here (IMO) because I felt that some characters where a bit too much cliche, also, the situation.. two sisters and a single mother reminded a lot of OIAL which is a problem coz in my humble opinion Judie, Lauren and Carla were more memorable than Penny, Dalia and Nancy, I would've loved to see something different. Annie felt a bit left out at times. So I'd say for me the most interesting girls are Alex and Nova.

3. Music/Sounds: Great music and sounds.

4. Renders: In the early episodes they're good, but, towards the end they're great.

5. Animations: EXCELLENT animations. Lewd scenes were awsome. Just an observation, MC's cock is too huge man, Caribdis needs to reduce it a lil bit, there were times during blowjobs where girls faces looked a bit creepy xD.

Overall the game is fking great, so far I'd say it's a 9.5/10. It's great to see how Caribdis is improving.

Amazing Storytelling!
Even without the erotic aspects, I just want to keep reading and keep watching how the story progresses.
It has deeply emotional scenes and sometimes I feel like I want to be a part in the story just like when you read a good book.

Addionationally very smooth animations and graphics, very good music and atmosphere.

If I could, I would give 6/5 stars

Honestly the best game ive ever played, anyone saying ist overrated is simply wrong. Best scenes best characters best story, mulitple dimensions insane renders the hype is defenetly undersandable. Best girl luna!

What are we judging here? If it's porn you're looking for, it's not great, the scenes are decent, characters are generics, but the story and gameplay are way too much, it's very unbalanced.

Then if it's for the story, it's very based on every lame tropes, pervert mc, harem, set in a mmo vr. So basically Ready Player One but worse.

So it's not a really great porn game neither great story. It's a mix of both. I think there are better stories out there and better porn games on that website. I don't get the hype other than to have found a new young audience by checking some memes and anime tropes.

Seriously the best game right now on f95. Models and animations are top notch, but what brings this a step above all others is the writing, Jesus, the writers of this vn could easily write a serie or a book and I would pay for it no problem.

Overall: 9.5/10
Best VN I've played so far.
Highly recommend if fantasy/sci-fi enjoyer
A lot dialogue/content
Hscenes not many, but top TOP quality
Not finished - Potential for this game is limitless
Story - 9/10
Good points:
Women characters actually have a character. They all have their own thing going on, they all play an important role to the plot. Very good design in female MC.
Set in real life and fantasy world (VR - think of SAO). Real life portion was good, nothing over the top. Gets much more crazy in
Fantasy world is the much better part imo, aspect similar to servers in games all having themes. Eternum brings you to all sides of the fantasy world each having their own themes, it is phenomenal.
Originality - n/n
Similar to an isekai - not really original, but the fantasy part having every possible variety is unique.
Don't care about this criteria
Renders 9/10
Beautiful game - from characters, scenes, lightning, and shaders. This game looks amazing.
Sound - 8/10
Music + BGM - sets the tone well, so many different themes. The audio will always match the occasion.
VN no voice acting (wish it had it but not expected)
Playability 9/10
Good points:
No lag
Animations were only there for the H scenes, typical VN gif like scenes. But H scenes were the best in all VNs so far. (There isn't many and they're sparse, however the quality. Perfection)
A lot of dialogue - gives life to characters
Bad points:
Choices don't really matter
Not finished

After hesitating to play eternum because it doesn't involve a certain tag like this devs earlier game which i love, i'm in awe of this masterpiece.

The world building and story telling is very very good. I like the pacing it feels like a ride in a roller coaster in a good way, you got the calm parts and suddenly are captivated in a scene full of action.
The visuals are stunning not only the characters but also the level of detail for the backgrounds and surroundings.

What really got me hooked are the characters, not only do the models look stunning but i'm emotionally invested in them. I love to see their reactions and want to know how they develop and what happens to them.

Ah yes, and then there are lewd animations some of the smoothest you can have in this genre.... with music.... and they are amazing.

This VN hast it all, the complete package - a must play in my opinion.

Don't usually write reviews but this game is just too good. The game has very good humor, graphics, sex scenes. Story can be better but still good. Game play is something that can be improved on. A+ to the devs keep up the good work.

BEST.AVN.EVER*
Everything about this game is amazing. Props to the dev for an excellent game. I agree with all the good reviews here. The story, the graphics, the gameplay. I really like that some decision you took several moons ago shows up later in the game.
What are you waiting for?? Just download the damn game already! Thank me later...
(*) Thus far LOL

What can I say about this game that hasn’t already been said: excellent visuals, great characters and an interesting and compelling plot. There is a reason this is considered one of the best games on this site. If you haven’t played it, do yourself a favour and check it out.

If I had one criticism it would probably be the length of time between releases. I know work this good takes time but it seems a tad excessive for the amount of content in an update, though to be honest this is a minor criticism the game is more than good enough to wait for.

Incredible game even without all the sex scenes. It feels like a sci-fi movie with a genuinely interesting and coherent plot and storylines, and every relationship in this game feels plausible. No annoying big tity girls with glasses like every other game does thank god.

The animations are much more lively than other AVNs I've played. Also the BGMs really make the game a lot more enjoyable.

Also enjoy the fact that there's a minimal amount of chores to do (like the free roams / sandbox) in this game unlike in many other visual novels.

Definitely one of the highest quality VN's out there right now. It definitely deserves it's rating. Nothing about it is over the top fantastic, instead it is the combination of all the aspects of the VN being consistently above average that make this game stand out. It just feels premium and professionally executed.

If I had any criticism it would be that sometimes it plays things a little safe. Not necessarily a bad thing. It definitely feels like a comfort-pick. It's well executed and everyone likes it, but nothing about it blows the mind. However, it isn't finished yet, so we will see if this criticism still stands at the end.

0.7.5

Amazing game, one of the best I've played

Positives:
+ Story - I like this story more than his previous game; I think it's great, really interesting and main thing about Eternum is that dev can think of any random server and make it a reality and it just means a neverending creativity (wild west, pirates, cyberpunk etc),
+ writing - great and interesting, full of humour, you can see that dev is a funny guy just by playing this game, he knew how to make a funny situations and he showed it in his previous game and it just got to another level, even simple things like facial expressions can create a funny scene
+ girls - I love them all, such an amazing group, all beautiful, all smart, if I had to pick a favourite, I think it would be Annie, I think she's the cutest and her relationship with MC looks most natural, I would pick her for a single path
+ music - finally it's worth playing this game with loud music and headphones on, the music is great, really completes scenes, it's not common that I listen to some songs on YT while working later on, but I did with few songs from this game (like silverware); huge upgrade comparing to first game
+ MC - I really like him, I like his look, I like what he has to say, we can see that he's not perfect, he makes mistakes and he's not afraid to claim it, another upgrade comparing to first game
+ amount of content - if you read every single word, you have a nice, long game to play, I'm satisfied with the content for my favourite girls and - even if another updates will take long time which is normal - I don't think we will be even close to some games having a once per year update; I can wait few months for an update and I think it's fair
+ sex scenes - great, I prefer slighty longer scenes, I think they would be better if dev looped some animations and added more text, but even now scenes are hot and great; easily one of the strongest thing about this game, especially with...
+ animations - dev uses a lot of them in sex scenes and outside of them, clearly it takes ages to render all this but it's absolutely worth it - animations are top and even if whole graphic style is a little cartoonish (not real world like), animations just take it all to the next level

Negatives:
- I don't really like Nancy's model, I think she looks younger than she should be, I know they're talking constantly about how young she looks, but come on, add some wrinkles to her face
- ending of 0.7.5

honestly the best AVN out there, played it a few times and will continue to replay the whole game whenever a new update drops.

PROS:
great visuals
great story
great LIs
great music (seriously, never realized how much good music can add to the experience before this game)
great humor
consistent updates

CONS:
none, go play it if you havent already

By far the best game I've ever played. Perfect combination of story, characters, artwork, worldbuilding, writing, humor, music, and animation. I really really love seeing girls in various cool/cute outfits, so this game works so much better for me than many of the more realistic/modern day games out there. It's only gotten better with each update, and I really think the developer is making a model for what a good game looks like.

This is honestly the game that got me into developing my own visual novel. It has a remarkably engaging story for an adult visual novel and if Caribdis suddenly decided to make it SFW I'd honestly keep reading.

I believe 4 star is a fair assessment. The visual is great. Not coincidence that this game is among the most popular game. But I dare say that the story is not the best. The beginning is good. It keeps you excited. But later it feels like you are moving all over the place and it start to get bland. I think this is what you need to know to decide if you want to try this game. If you are fine with going whichever way things flow, then you will like this game.