This game has it all. Excellent characters, spectacular renders, well thought out dialogues that drives home how believable the characters are.
It's expertly weaved together with mystery that has excellent pacing, slowly growing as the game progresses. There isn't much to say in regards to what's already been said. Heavily recommend it.
i know the Eternum fanboys will hate this review but I will be completly honest and explain my low rating.
Eternum is an very nicely written VN with nice dialogs, interesting story, very good renders, nice animations and realistic character traits. It's done very nicely and already has many hours of playtime.
But... it does not feel like an actual ADULT visual novel. It has some few very hot sexy scenes and so far I saw one short actual pussy action animation but compared to the previous game "once in a lifetime" the dev shifted his focus way to much away from the adult content.
As a VN this game is surely 4 or even 5 out of 5, but as an Adult VN on a adult game forum I must rate it 2 out of 5.
It feels like the dev is trying to overly extend and bait you to more and more...
If you are looking for an adult game with frequent adult/sexy-time aka porn, then this game is not for you. You can check out the previous game though, which I, to this date, rate as one of the best AVN I have ever played.
How can this game be so good ? Fuck the sex scenes I'm enjoying the story so much it's amazing and the person who made the game's sound desing is a genius and needs a raise, the story is so well written I can't stop playing this game is something for sure and it shouldn't be just a game to be honest, if they made a manga or a book with it I would read it for sure
Definitely the best AVN I've ever played.
A great story that isn't boring and had me engrossed from the start. The overall theme and idea of the whole game is extremely fun and I find it very interesting and brilliant. The characters are very well written, they are beautifully different from each other but at the same time complement each other perfectly. The choice of music is perfectly satisfactory for me and I even added some songs to my playlist. The game has a lot of funny moments where I actually laughed, which doesn't happen often. Plus it also has a few scary moments where I was scared of what would happen next. The game also has a few references to other games, which I can appreciate. The quality of renders is very good, and I feel like they get better with each episode. The same goes for the animations, which are well done and even come with sound, which is not exactly common for AVN.
Even the wait time between episodes is not extremely long.
I appreciate that the developer is asking practically nothing for this game and releasing it completely free to the public.
I will definitely support developer in his work.
I must commence with a simple opinion: This game is one of the very best of its kind, and absolutely worth your time- if all you desired was a simple nod forwards, then this is that nod. If you desired more words..
Then words I will have to provide, because while I've never posted before and hells, not even had an account for that long- I'm no stranger to AVN's nor NSFW Games in general; and this, is the very best I've played thus far.
While I can't speak for the world, I'd have choice words if Eternum wasn't at least in the top 10, preferably top 3.
Let's begin with what many desire in this sort of game: Something engaging, interesting and of course appealing in a variety of senses. The game opens with a choice that has a good effect in setting the pace of choice making going forward: Options can, and likewise can forego, being obvious. This is followed by an incredibly refreshing introduction, equal parts humour and story telling. Believe and trust Annie when she says to keep SFX and Music on, it's absolutely worth it.
In this, simple introduction Eternum ticks off every single desireable box; excellently made and appealing models, interesting characters behind each one and engaging story that fits you into the shoes of our protagonist as he, just as we, take our first steps into a very deep rabbit hole.
With that said, I'll end with a small content warning for what, by my standards is some light-medium horror, optional in some cases, tied with the story in others.
This is as far as this review will take itself completely seriously, if I haven't convinced you until now, then all I can do is ask that you trust this random internet stranger, and at least give the first chapter a shot- because believe it or not, it only gets better from there.
From this point forward, I condemn etiquette and just say what comes to mind. Spoilers included.
Caribdis, if you for some reason read this.. As one of the coldest bastards on this planet, I thank you for what you've made, and am happy to say that I'll be waiting for whenever the next release comes along; no pressure, no asks- You know what you're doing, proven as such, so I won't be arrogant enough to presume I'd know better.
Thank you, for allowing me to experience this fantastic game and everything it has in it.
One of the best game and story
- Girl look very cute
- Story was intense and very interesting lore
- Nancy the best MILF / Alex the best girl
- Render are very good but not the best
I need to make this review because I feel this is one of the best games around, honestly.
The story hooked me from the first moment, because although it sins of some tropes, Caribdis knows how to successfully combine comedy, tragedy and characterization in just the right measure.
It is also worth saying that some of the sex scenes are a bit shoehorned in, but it's forgivable.
Some characters are better characterized than others, that's true, but none lack charm for some people.
Certainly, it's a game I would recommend to everyone!
Eternum has some great art and animation. The character stories are funny and endearing with a mix of funny lighthearted scenes, emotional character scenes, and tense action and drama scenes. The main setting involving VR allows for many different outfits and settings for the girls ranging from fantasy to sci fi, and the overall story is genuinely intriguing if a bit cliché. The VR setting also gives a great variety to the scenes that are able to take place so everything always feels new.
But it isn't finished yet, so we'll have to see how things play out, but what the game currently has is already a good package.
i don't really know what can i say that wasn't already said, so i'm just gonna say that you who are reading this should go play this game immediately if you haven't already. everything is top notch (story, graphics, girls), but especially the humor is excellent, in this vn we have some of the most hilarious characters and scenes i have seen. caribdis, great work my man.
There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said in the hundreds of glowing reviews for this masterpiece.
After reading relentless rave reviews I came to it with skepticism as someone who doesn't enjoy the HS style, but my god was this incredible.
Story, animation, renders, mechanics, girls, music & audio. All of is top tier yada yada.
But there's two things I really want to touch on.
The humour: my god did this AVN make me laugh continuously, sometimes out loud tear-inducing belly laughter (particularly on a little visit to an animated princess server) and no game has done that for me, AVN or otherwise, for over ten years.
The second this is the lewd scenes. I don't know how they did it, but EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM is hot... at least they are to me. Even the basic foreplay ones. Sometimes you play AVNs with a really hot scene, but that might be few and far between compared to their other scenes. Eternum is on another level. Caribidis just gets erotica I guess.
One of the few porn games that I am actually excited about the story. Normally I start the game reading but I start fast forwarding if I lose interest. The game managed to grab me before we left the train in the opening. I don't hate any of the love interests which is surprising because harem games always have that 1 character that you don't want to deal with. It's one of the few games where I actually enjoyed the foreplay but no sex scenes each update but if that had gone any longer, I would've actually gotten annoyed. I'm not one of those people that like to do 5 different playthroughs to see every path and outcomes, so I'm glad I can do see everything in 1 playthrough.
10/10 Sex scenes (Probably would've gave it a lower score if this was the update before we started getting actual penetration)
10/10 Girls ( I don't hate any of the main girls and I like them all)
10/10 Story (I'm actually reading the text instead of fast forwarding it or skimming it)
10/10 Gameplay (I'm glad theres no stat grinding and those free roam sections aren't long enough to become annoying)
Uff what can I say that everyone else haven't said already. This game has it all for players who like this kind games,has it's humor/lol and rofl moments each done at the right time and moment, each character has their own story seems like dev hired a person for each character each with their own story. But one thing that I really like Dev doesn't leave you hanging while waiting for next update he finishes the story at the right moment never knowing what's coming next. A must play for everyone.
Eternum is a masterpiece, simply put it's a fantastic work of art made by a creative genius with a hilarious sense of humor and a talent for writing. From the more comedic and fun scenes to the dramatic and epic storytelling Caribdis always delivers on another level but Eternum is far more than just a well written story, it's a visual masterpiece too! It's truly a piece of art with stunning visual graphics and amazing animations in the best scenes! And I can't leave out the audio, the great choice of music backing the story all the way through elevates it to the next level! If you somehow haven't played Eternum yet you're truly in for a treat!
Thank you Caribdis for sharing this masterpiece with the world!
At risk of sounding like a total fanboy, I'll just say it. Man...this game is so charming! Caught me completely off guard. It's wholesome, funny, and cute; in a sort of effortlessly flowing way.
Okay, I'll stop gushing like Annie's first time getting fingered, and give it a proper rating.
Visual: I wasn't initially a fan of the Honey Select look, but it really grew on me. In hindsight, I think it fits the mood and theme of the game perfectly. I really appreciate a dev that goes the extra mile, and Caribdis definitely went the extra mile. You can feel the passion poured into the scenes, especially the later ones. I rewinded quite a few just to watch them again.
Audio: I don't think there's a single scene that doesn't have accompanying sound. And it all feels appropriate to the mood: the low background ambient sounds giving breathing room, while ramping music gives tension or dramatic flair.
Story wise, I found the premise very entertaining. It allows the story to weave through fantasy, sci-fi, wizardy etc... and still be rooted in the real world. Sorta the best of both worlds. The story does start abit slow, but as it progresses the dev hits his stride and the scenes flow very well from tense, to funny, to sad, to sexy.
The writing is also quite good. There are no spelling or grammar issues, and the wording fits the theme and tone very well. I found myself laughing at quite a few scenes, especially some of the running gags.
Overall the main protagonist is quite likeable too. He's a well-meaning teenager, who until recently didn't have alot of luck with the ladies. And he genuinely wants well for all the girls, which is quite nice. I do have some minor grips. I mean, my man is so pale, it makes me wonder if he's part vampire. And his cock is a bit too big. (But many other AVNs have this problem too. I swear devs are in some sort of arms race to see who can render the biggest cock. Soon, the MC will just be a giant cock walking on two balls)
But I digress. The game maybe isn't for everyone's sensabilities. It has a slight anime feel in it's theme, graphics, and humor (which is a plus for me...maybe not for everyone). It is surprisingly light-hearted and wholesome, although with a few dips into dark or sentimental moments. It actually doesn't have many sex scenes, and the first one comes a few hrs into gameplay (depending on your reading speed). If these artistic decisions don't connect with you, then the game will probably be a miss. But if it does, man you are in for a treat!
Sometimes I just want to play a new VN, and I find one that catches my eye. In 20 minutes, I wish I was playing Eternum nearly every single time. I have replayed this game 4 times. That should tell you everything about this game. Caribdis sets the bar.
Also want to add, the music selection in this game is INCREDIBLE. For example in the whole section at Luna's uncle's place, the music complements the tone, the scene so, so well. Pretty much no other dev manages to nail this.
My favorite game by far. The characters are build up well and the story has lots of humor, plottwist and depth to it. There is a good mix of scifi and what (potentially) could be true so that it feels everything that's happening could be true. It really invites you as a novel, and the scenes are very rewarding.
*sigh* What can I say... Quite possibly the best hs2 game today, it has a little bit of everything, romance, mystery, suspense, intrigue, etc. Not to mention the great story and design of the characters. I have accompanied the dev since the 0.5 of OIALT which in the end for the second time in these Games brought me tears, of happiness obviously and I feel that eternum will cause that eternum in me again
Wow.
This is, hands down, THE best game I have played on this site.
Everything about it is immaculate. The models, the story, all of it.
Thank you Caribdis for blessing us with this game.
Waiting for future updates
I got to praise the amount of work made for this game.
A very top tier quality game in term of renders, pictures and cinematic.
The universe and the plot are intriguing that's for sure, remind me of the anime "Sword Art Online" a couple time.
A significant improvement from Once of the Lifetime that's for sure.
I just wish there's more variety on the face of the girls, there are too much similar for most of them (don't mind for Nancy, Penelope & Dalia since they are family, but Nova and Annie are the same shape of nose, eyes etc... than them.)
Sometime the narrative is a little too overwhelming in my opinion, it feels like they are too much stuff telling, and it's difficult to keep interest at some point for reading every word of the dialogue in my opinion.
It's one of the best games on this site.
The setting of Eternum allows the game never to grow old with its constant change of scenery. The girls are gloriously beautiful and have emotional depth to them. Not a single character of the main cast seems like a cardboard cutout.
Oh, and it's hands down one of the sexiest games I've ever played. Well done, I'll be watching this development with great interest.
