VN - Ren'Py - Eternum [v0.8.0] [Caribdis]

Things to Know -

1. I have been on this forum for a LONG time. But i just Lurk. A lot.

2. I DONT review games whether good or bad. (In fact this is my FIRST review here)

3. Caribdis You are a goddamn genius.


I have played SO MANY games here. But i always have a problem. I was always unable to find games to check all the boxes here.

For example , these are the usual type of games -




These are just examples, you basically get the point. Just getting 3/5 right is good enough to try and 4/5 right is a great game.

Somehow you have made a game which has a -


1. A great story (no boring moments ), thrilling, funny, hot and caters to almost every genre which you may fancy.
2. Renders which make you fall in love with every girl as they are unique especially in their character.
3. Not grindy whatsoever, you are always moving forward and not repeating anything.
4. Good UI, Even the small sandbox sections are not annoying and integrate seamlessly.
5. And MOST Importantly, the scenes are plenty and have REALLY Good payoff.

Note to creators - We need to connect to characters to have a good payoff!! Just good renders arent sufficient.

Nowadays, Many games have fallen into the category of -

1 . 'We have a great story, dont expect any payoff' (This is an adult game site FFs) If I want a great story with no adult elements, i would just play AAA RPGs.

OR

2. 'Blueballs supreme' where the creators leech the playerbase with half baked promises of content only to give a couple of scenes for a wait of several months.


Caribdis, you have just blown through all these stuff and given us a game which is one of a kind.

I sincerely wish you the best and frankly i would give this a 11/10 if i could.

Cheers mate and take care!

Waiting eagerly for the next instalment as always!

After OIAL, I had high expectation for the follow-up game from the dev, Caribdis. However, Eternum is not just a follow-up, it is a quantum leap in every aspect: story, renders, writing, sound, music, UI... everything!
What we have here is a game created with HS assets that are turned up to 11 offering an extremely compelling story to anyone that does not seek something only for a quick fap.
There is sex in the game, with beautiful women and great animations. But, contrary to many, many other games and VNs, sex is not the driving force behind Eternum, the story is. Sex just happens because it makes sense for the characters (and not just for the MC).
It is hard to explain how great Eternum is for anyone that hasn't played yet, but let me just say this: Eternum could easily be turned into a movie – and a good one, tbh: the story is there, the writing is there, the humour is there.
Version reviewed (0.6) already offers a lot of playing hours, especially if you take time to actually read and enjoy the narrative. This is not a game to use the Ctrl key and skip to the next sex scene; do that, and you'll miss 99% of the fun.
Better yet, if you haven't played the previous game from Caribdis, do it now, since there is some common lore and jokes that you'll miss otherwise; it is not mandatory, but you'll enjoy it even more.
Now the bad stuff: the development cycle of this game is very slow (around twice a year) – although each new update is really worth the wait. However, the track record of the dev is very good, with an already great previous game completed, so we can rest assured we are also going to see the end of this new adventure.
I know everything is relative and not everyone likes the same thing (and it is also true that I give a lot of 5* reviews...) but returning to the beginning of this review, this one is really a top 3 game. From the dozens of others I have played here (and even when compared with the 3 ones I like enough to be a translator), it is probably the best for me. So far, because we can only dream about what Caribdis has in store for us in the future...

I don't know how Caribdis comes up with this story there are only a few other games that compare in my opinion. Not very many AVN's that make get as caught up in the story or make me laugh as much as this one.

Story 10/10
Art 8/10
Animations 9/10
Humor 10/10

Honestly i don't know how to describe this AVN. The Eternum game is something i think would be cool to have in the real world i figure we will have something similar in the future i mean you already have the concept with vr but vr still doesn't come close. The AVN itself is great i have laughed more while playing this than any other game i have played the story is great is sucks you in and makes you want to see more and more. The cliffhanger are a little annoying but any good story has them it just ensures people want to come back and see what happens.

All in all definitely one of my top 5 all time favorite AVN's.
(Review made after playing 0.6)

This game has many words to describe it, Amazing is definitely one of them. This game, this AVN is a sculpted masterpiece with plot, humor and lewd moments.

In this story there are the main 8 LI, each have a distinct personality and appeal to them. The plot comes from MC's dream turned reality being flipped upside down when things start to happen behind the scenes of the sunshine and rainbows. Soon every main character has a role that makes them unique and the audience wanting more; without going into spoilers these are the LI: Annie: Female best friend and crush is like a little sister, bright and innocent. Nancy: MILF and mc's old babysitter, turned femme fatale and shrewd business woman. Dalia: childhood friend, gym girl, tsundere and kind of tomboyish. Penny: Older sister, model, perfect girl vibes and kinky. Nova: hacker girl, weirdo, secretive and overall does what she wants. Luna: Shy, creepy, emo (any more is spoilers). Alex: Lone wolf and outcast, black sheep of the family. Final LI is heavy spoilers.

The design is definitely unique as well, those that liked OIALT will like this one as well. With each update comes even better rendering and music selection. some of the already amazing scenes that are either romantic or serious are only enhanced through the sound effects and the music selection. (seriously, I have multiple songs on my playlist now solely because of scenes from the game.)

The humor and hidden details in this game are better met on the discord and game themselves.

Overall my current #2 and depending on the direction could easily become my new number one.

Eternum is nothing short of a masterpiece, firmly establishing itself as one of the best games of its time. From the moment I embarked on this gaming journey, I was captivated by its immersive world, compelling story, and innovative gameplay mechanics.

The graphics in Eternum are breathtaking, taking full advantage of the latest technology to create stunningly detailed environments. Each scene feels like a work of art, and the attention to detail is evident in every pixel. The visual fidelity combined with seamless animation creates a sense of realism that draws players into the game world like never before.

this game is infinity/100
the story,characther, visual everything is top.
i dont what i have to say so i just type random things so i can upload it (LOL).
awsome story,
i LOVE LUNA...
DALIA to hehehe, i like tsundere...
cool all characther evan a side one is great.

Simply the best game on the website. Once in a Lifetime was an amazing project, and Eternum is a roided version of that, improved in every aspect. Marvellous characters, models, story, humor - the list could continue indefinitely. Caribdis is also the best developer by far, with his consistency and zero drama. This game is the golden standard with which other projects should aspire to compare. 10/10.

Best game of the site!

An unsolved mystery sorrounding the true nature of Eternum, a next-gen technology, hyper reality MMORPG. A brilliant writing that weaves the fabric of a captivating story through its wonderful execution. Each update has substantial ammonut of content, and is imbued with a bright sense of humour, always incorporating great lore and some original and interesting scenes. The animations are constantly improving and the renders are fire. Cute ass models with actually interesting personalities.

One of those games where you come for the sex and stay for the plot. Although there is a lot of sexy content, there is also a lot of narrative involved. Every time a new update hits and I'm done, I'm always struck by a feeling of brokenness, of having lost something, just like when finishing a good book or a series. The artstyle (made with HoneySelect Studio) is cute and hot; most games with HS characters aren't usually of great quality, and their MCs tend to be awful, due to the poor category of male models; Eternum is different! The MC of this game is amazing, and for once he's not an asshole.

So, the sci-fi story, humor, nice, cute, sexy renders; great music and ambience; amazing characters all around... What are you wating for?

Leaving my first review on this site.

Eternum ought to be the golden standard for all AVNs moving forward. Caribdis has made a work of art for us all to enjoy and continues to surprise me update after update with the quality of the animations, renders, story, and music. The amount of content even though it's substantial, leaves me craving more!

A must-play for everyone who is interested in AVNs and wishes to partake in an awesome experience.

10/10

I've never reviewed a game on here, but I have to just say how good this game really is.

The characters are great, the story is great, the comedy is well used, not too over the top to just make everything silly, but actually funny enough to make me chuckle, the visuals while not the best, are easily top tier HS models.

Probably my favorite AVN.

I like how the game is going and the way it mixes both the real world and eternum and the renders are very, very good and the musical section in each part fits well and gives a better enjoyment of the game, this with the ambient sounds, which yes according to my personal preference it needs moaning sounds in the NSFW scenes, but only from the girls, personally so far this update (v0.6) has been the best so far, Alex's content was 11/10, although I also really liked Luna in the previous update, but well, we will have to wait for the next update, as the MC himself already mentioned, Christmas is coming and I imagine that the content will focus on it or at least it will be present , no more luck with the game and keep developing and bringing back this great game Dev, greetings.

For my money this is one of the very best (if not the best) VN's I have ever played. As others have noted, Caribdis' grasp of character and story are both top notch. Every LI is unique and distinct, and the story, whilst obviously riffing on the likes of Sword Art Online and Ready Player One, goes in an interesting direction from the start. Caribdis also gets more mileage out of the Honey Select engine than any other developer I can think of, imbuing characters with a degree of humanity often lacking in other Honey Select games. It's also funny as hell. Strong recommend.

Eternum is the peak of AVNs.

Nothing comes close to this wonderful little gem in terms of the overall story, writing and the sheer amount of extremely well created LI. Caribdis did such a good job with the girls in particular that it's almost impossible to choose any of them. I have never been a fan of Harem styled VNs but I wouldn't even want to imagine rejecting anyone in Eternum. But even as a Harem game, the writing is great and it feels much more natural than other VNs where you're just banging anything that moves.

For a supposed ''porn'' game it manages to encompass a lot of different genres and themes in its story. There are sci-fi elements, fantasy, horror aspects, and cool homages to movies, so there are plenty of nice little easter eggs and references throughout. Oh, and it is by far the absolute funniest VN out there, the comedic timing is always on point and genuinely made me laugh at times. The MC doesn't feel like a wooden plank or creepy but is really likeable and actually feels like he has some personality.

Aesthetic wise it's also the best looking Honey Select game. with each update improving on the renders. And considering that it only takes 4-5 months per updates, i don't have to sit and dread whether or not the game/story will be actually completed in the future, unlike some other VNs that goes nowhere.

Definitely recommend it to anyone, and I'll probably replay it a few more times again.

The highest-rated game on this site for a reason, Eternum is the peak of VN storytelling.
Beautiful game design, deep and compelling characters, the perfect balance of comedy and drama, and a complex and fascinating premise, and of course out of this world romance scenes. It all comes together thanks to an amazing developer, Carbidis works hard and keeps us updated perfectly on development.
This game is truly a once in a lifetime experience to play. I can't get enough of this.
Thank you Caribdis, this shit goes absolutely crazy.

As a experienced AVN lover myself, this one is outstanding on HS renders! It fucking ruined every other HS game for me cause this one is the top of the list, hands down.

The writing is engaging, funny, and very wholesome, the MC is fun to play and the LI are all lovely, Nova is my favorite but I had a really struggling time to choose between her, Alex and Luna, the last two are on my heart yet, but Nova wiped out the chances with her "interesting wardrobe choices"

Not a skip through text and fap game, but don't get me wrong, the sex content is absolute peak. It has a very well written story. Cool premise. Characters and their models are great. Lots of humor. Dialogue is so smooth, with numerous images to accompany it. So characters are almost never static. A lot of attention to detail is put into this game and it shows. Another great game by Caribdis, so far. Cant wait for it to be finished!

I really love everything about this game. I could count on one hand how many games make me genuinely laugh out loud instead of the small exhale laugh. The characters designs and their personalities are extremely well written and the story has me completely hooked like many others. Everything is just done so perfectly.

I normally don't touch games that aren't complete because I hate to not get that fix, but after playing Once in a Lifetime, I knew I had to try this one out.

And its really good. Humor is something that can be hit and miss depending on the person, but I really found it quite good. The music is spot on. The story is intriguing and I can't wait to see where it goes.

If I had to find complaint, I'd say that the girls are too similar once you get by the faces/hair/breast size. I'd love a little more variation in the types of girls... but that said the girls and the writing for their personalities is top notch.

I definitely recommend a playthrough.

I always try and wait until a game/story is finished before I review it, however this has been so enjoyable I can't help myself. Even if something terrible happens and the game doesn't get finished and/or Caribdis loses his sense of humour and/or he tries to convince us that NTR is awesome in harem games, I would still give this 5 stars!
The amazing sets, the girls, the detailed and complex (yet easy-to-follow) story, the laugh out loud humour (seriously WTF - no game has made me do that multiple times in a row), the girls, the clothing, the horror, the girls and the constant anticipation of what will happen next; all cleverly woven into an unforgettable experience!
All I can hope for is that Caribdis doesn't burn out, or start another game with promises that this game will still continue (Pfft.. yeah), or or... well we all know the etc's.
Thank you for making this awesome experience! Good luck in the future!
P.S. Seriously, finish this game or I will send you Mr. Hernandez for a 'chat'.

CARIBIDIS is a wizard, that's all I can say, really.

Amazing graphics, even better story, ASTONISHING girls, soundtrack, choices, you name it...

The jokes are well put, the history has a very nice pacing overall, mistery ASF, and I mean it by god...

Not only that, the game has a very nice, feel? I can't exactly describe it, but not only the girls, the MC and his friends, they are very relatable in many aspects.

All in all a SOLID 5/5, heck, if possible, this would be a 10/5!