VN - Ren'Py - Eternum [v0.8.5 Public] [Caribdis]

An Unrealistically Silly & Charming Game That I Can't Get Enough Of. A Total Defining S-tier

The devs were given the choice between - solving world hunger & hairy balls, or create PEAK. They chose peak. Because BOY did they cook.

I gotta say this game takes a bit of getting used to. It's one of those games where the story just keeps getting better as more is revealed.

Stage One: Pilot

You're a fresh off the boat lvl.1 teenager living amongst buncha baddies; playing a vr game all day. Sounds exciting irl, but a complete bore for a plot, or at least that's how I thought it was gonna turn out.

The MC seems weak, not particularly attractive, boyish, and worst of all GENERIC. Like me, some of you will have to soldier on through the intro to find the real GEM that this game produces. Swear on my sexy 6th grade teacher, it is worth it!

Unrealistic & Proud

Once you get used to the wackiness of this game, everything starts to make sense. All the shenanigans the main cast go through on a daily basis, you now believe, is the staple to a healthy lifestyle.

Just in case you think I jest, I want to go on record and make it 100% clear. This game is not realistic, nothing about it is. From body proportions, behaviors, mechanics, to outcomes. Yet, all of it make perfect fucking sense.
As if you drop a gallon of sugar into the recipe but are left scratching your head wondering why it came out spicy and flavorful.
Eternum is just that. Everything is so silly, but somehow you end up with a story that is multi-layered, engaging and a fucking chef's kiss.

The Romances & their feminine charm

Oof. Bruh what amazing baddies the devs have blessed us with. They are sexy, caring, quirky, and fun.

You have Penny - Mankind's finest creation, who comes off as a self-important influencer/model blonde bimbo. But later reveals herself to be none of those, except the fine part.
Some of the other girls can start off on a wrong foot too, but if you stick with them in the beginning, they return MASSIVE yields. And I am not just talking about Nancy's breasts. You can date all the girls at once if you want, or date none at all if you're a semen retaining sigma alpha gigachad.

The cast of datable women in this game are not that diverse, I'd say. Being the crown champion, you would think that this game would have all types of flavors when it comes to women, but no it doesn't and I couldn't be more pleased. I don't think a single game needs to manage all types of LIs. It just needs to be really good at what it does. And Eternum does that in spades!
If I had to change something about the LIs, I would make some of them taller, to enhance their womanly charm, whereas this game leans more towards the girly charm side.

The MC has AURA

Remember I described MC as weak, a little while ago? Well, that's old news now. Orion might fail a natty or not, but he definitely no scrawny little bitch no more. He is a fucking tank who looks manly AF when sitting beside his bitch. A complete 10/10 dream bod! He is also a lot more assertive, sure of himself, and frankly, handsome. I am definitely getting as jacked as him. Won't be long now till he goes from lvl. 1 crook to lvl. 100 Mafia boss.

The Wacky World Of The Virtual Reality Eternum

Inside Eternum, is a virtual reality game - Eternum. Initially, I don't think much of it. But as the story progresses, I can totally see why everyone in this fictional world is drawn to Eternum like EDP is to cupcakes. The wacky adventures of this game can only be done in the ETERNUM! And boy are they fun. Mind you, some of it is actually really serious. But Nancy taking control over the WRE as it's sole ruler and now bringing glory by expanding through war, is just PURE cinema.

Safe sex is just that, safe.

I can not stand a lot of the earlier sex scenes in the game. Having sex in Eternum inside it's virtual reality game - Eternum, feels fucking bland af. It lacks spice. Especially when it's the first time sex scene with an LI. Something mentally not sexy about any of that. Even if they feel everything as real, having sex in a virtual reality feels like putting on a condom over your entire body. TEAR THAT OFF you fucking lil bitch!
Knowing now Eternum is not a virtual reality, but astral projection helps a lot, but the sex scenes outside of Eternum are still a LOT sexier. Something mentally stimulating about getting dirty & sweaty, and leaving the girl sore for HOURS. That can't not work inside the Eternum.

Man's best friend.

You know a wacky, over-the-top story is never complete without a best bro. We got Chang for that. He is weirdly funny, and a total bro. And thank God we don't have to compete with him for women. We'd lose. There are also bunch of other reoccurring characters that are hilarious in nature and add that extra seasoning to the story, so you're not snoozing your way through when Dalia's bootycheeks aren't on display.

Stage Fin: Eturnamite

"Okay. enough of all that. Should I or should I not play it?" FUCKING PLAY IT YOU UNCUL- ehm. Yes, you def should play. This game is AMAZING! A total S-tier, top of the food chain type shi.

Strong story? Check. Lovable LIs? Check. Hilarious? Check. Catchy Soundtrack? Check. Penny Best girl? Checccccccccccccccccccck.

It is not everything you can cram into a game that rival a Pirates Of The Caribbean production, but what it is indeed, a decently financed, over-the-top, sexy, lovable, well-thought out, engaging game with rich personality that you won't find elsewhere. This game makes you smile so many times, I have played it multiple times, and I probably will again in the future when my memory of it isn't so fresh.

"I get that, but I am a good Christian. Should I still pl-" Yes.

Very Excellent game!
My number 1 game in this site so far ,
It has everything I could ask for on a vn and it's incredibly immersive that I don't even get bored while playing this nonstop. I love the characters and the mystery in this game and it's very own plot which I find pretty unique.

This game has everything for example action, horror, mystery, and ofc the lewd scenes this might be my favourite game in this site so far. Its so immersive even tho theres 3 or 5 scenes per girl i think that makes this game more worth it to play. Great Pace of the story andi love the characters on it specially chang my man. I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU PLAY THIS GAME TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!!

From the moment i picked this game up i had so many moments of pure joy i forgot i was playing an adult game. This has been a great experience so far.

The characters are greatly enjoyable, the freedom of cinematography in key moments both funny and serious evokes the feeling this is trully a labor of love from the dev, the music choices are well selected and while you don't have sex imediately with your beloved LI's, the payoff makes it worthwhile the wait.

The game is not finished and even if it takes time between updates, i rather wait for as long as it takes, to make sure Eternum stays and keeps being as one of my all time favorite hentai games ever

100 out off 10. Just read the other 1k Reviews xD I love the game, it's definitely a must play.

And also the characters are so well made... just wow >-<
Excellent story and graphics. Waiting for new updates is the only problem xD I would like to play it direcly complete ^^

I've played quite a few visual novels over the years, but Eternum stands out as the absolute best. The storytelling is top-notch, with a perfect mix of suspense, humor, and emotional depth. Every choice feels meaningful, and the world-building is incredible—futuristic yet grounded, with rich lore and engaging characters that actually feel alive.
I didn't expect to get this invested, but Eternum completely blew me away. Whether you're new to VNs or a long-time fan, this one is an absolute must-play. Cant wait for 0.9 release

I'm writing this comment after catching up with the latest version, 0.8.5. Eternum has literally captivated and conquered me.
It makes me smile that even within the game, Orion (the MC) is often told how much time he spends on Eternum and that he should rest a bit. I don't know if this was intentional, but the same thing happened to me. Starting from the first version up to the latest, I practically did a marathon, which shows how much it involved me and never bored me throughout its duration. As far as I'm concerned, Eternum only deserves a shower of praise. I adore the girls, the secondary characters are incredible, and the sense of humor that pervades this game is among the most exceptional things I've encountered. The story is intriguing and not at all predictable in its development, and the erotic scenes are top-notch! The music is fabulous, perfectly accompanying the scenes and enhancing their beauty.

It's a must-play.

Excellent story and graphics. Many of the clichés that trivialize the dialogue are pleasantly absent. The story has no inconsistencies, it is gripping. The characters are faithful to their profile. Great work so far.

eternum was my very first avn, honestly surprised me how intersting these games can get. only downloaded to just bust a quick one, but story got so interesting i decided to finish the game. now im subbed on their patreon and cant wait for the next update. id play the game again just purely for the story and characters and not the h scenes.

overall great game, story is actually interesting, cant wait for 0.9!

The best game I've ever played! The plot, the references, the visuals and the amazing work with the girls, I literally fell in love with them. I advise everyone to familiarize themselves with this masterpiece, you will not regret a single second. I wish the author further success and thank him very much!

Top 5 VN games of all time. Cant wait to see what comes next, really really great animations and awesome girls. Love this dev, they do great work and continue to please. I didnt even realize they made Once Upon A Time until yesterday and you can just tell how much skill the dev has gotten since then. Anyways loved this game and cant wait for more to come out.

10/10
This is one of the best AVN games i've ever played.
Eternum has an amazing story and world building,
All the LIs have their own interesting personalities and stories
I can even enjoy Eternum's story without the Lewd content.

Amazing game so far with a gripping story and beautiful scenes. Loved the game and waiting for more. Also liked the touch of mini games or tasks in certain parts of the story making the game wonderfully different from just another dialogue selector type game.

A complete game in almost every way, is easy to fall for every character of the story not just the ones you romance but he ones ta make part of the environment. the plot is quick to catch your attention, and the comedy is on point probably the best part of the game.

The overall game is okay for me. I wish there was more agency in the choices and focused more on branching narrative structure rather than a linear one. I feel like this limited me as a player to feel invested in the story. There are some instances where I felt like I was being forced into the story rather than being invited in to explore myself. The narrative structure could be paced a lot better as I feel like as you try to explore each of the LI's relationships with the MC you tend to go around in circles a lot of the time. I guess my biggest drawback from this game is the MC himself. I could envision myself in his eyes as he is struggling to find his identity as a character (not in a good way or intentional for narrative purposes). The best parts of this game are the efforts made in the animations, sound design, character designs, and overall staging of the scenes. It helped me make my experience a little bit more enjoyable in my playthrough.

I need the next update of this game, I had no clue it was not finished and will be eagerly waiting for the next release. Caribdis is by far my favorite creator on this website. This has to be my favorite game ive played from F95 and whole heartedly recommend it to everyone.

I only recently got into avn games and ive always heared abuot eternum and how its absolutely peak avn. I had high expectations for this game when i started and i can definitely say that all my expectations were absolutely smashed. story is amazing, the scenes were just plain awesome, everything character is unique and have their own charm. ps i would like to add that this game ruined other avns for me and now im suffering withdrawals from eternum. its so cooked, would recommend it everytime

Perfect in every single aspect I can think of to judge in the AVN genre. from the characters, story, setting, humor, renders/graphics and overall vibe/feel of the story is magnificent. and some how with all those aspects being as good as they are the thing that truly elevates the already amazing game is the flawless usage of music to elevate scenes and atmosphere of moments in the game. I wish I could think of some constructive criticism to give the game or ideas I would like to to see improved on but there's not a single thing I can think of that I would change not a single line of dialogue or scene not the pacing or personality of a single character the slow burn and build up to scenes with characters make the pay off truly intense. if your reading this thinking of trying it out my opinions is obvious at this point its outstanding and the standard of this medium. PLAY IT NOW

The top Tier game in the AVN scene.
Good story writing, good character development and best renders in HS2.
Also his Animator is top tier! Playtime of the updates is normally around 2 hours. And it’s nice to see the quality improvement from 0.1 till 0.8. Can’t wait to see more !

Disclaimer I really like this game and the devs previous work. However there are a few issues that started to really grate on my nerves more and more as the game went on.
First off the dialogue given to the MC has gotten worse over time. In the early chapters he had some edge and it would come out when he was defending the girls or whatever.
Now? It's OH LORD this OH JESUS that constantly. The writing for the MC makes him remind me of the way my mother's generation speaks...and I'm middleage.
It's really cringe when he keeps dropping lines like those during sex. Young men do not speak that way and I'd imagine a young man a couple decades into the future wouldn't either. He's sounds like a nerdy religious person seeing his first titty.
I caught myself thinking more than once only in a VN would this dork get a harem.
In the beginning I thought he was pretty cool.
That gripe is weird because overall I like the writing for the women. They each feel like a distinct person with a unique personality barring one really annoying thing.
For girls who are super into the MC and probably already in love everyone but Nova was fucking determined not to do anything serious about it even after they had already decided to suck his dick.
Annie was scared and Nova wanted a special first time while also being afraid so they were understandable the rest though...
Then when they do have sex multiple girls were like "never again" "we just have to do it once to get it out of our system" until the MC obviously fucked their brains out and changed their minds with his almighty dick.
It was just annoying to see that repeated and in those scenes kinda made them a bit less likeable to me. It also had me rolling my eyes because it seems like it was written by someone who doesn't talk to actual women.
If a girl is into a guy she will let him know! Even a shy or inexperienced girl who likes a guy enough she decides to have sex with him isn't gonna pull that bullshit nor is she gonna go through 3 blowjobs before she decides to fuck him.
To me that seems like a cheap way to pad the gallery and it annoys me how many devs are doing that with brief foreplay scenes or titty shots.
If something sexual isn't happening it shouldn't be in the gallery IMO.
Nudity alone doesn't cut it.
I like the game and I will revisit this review if the MC quits sounding like a 60 something dork dropping Oh Lords at every little thing.