VN - Ren'Py - Eternum [v0.8.6 Public] [Caribdis]

v0.2

For the longest time I didn't want to touch this title because the description made it sound like it was just going to be a riff on Ready Player One. While waiting on the updates of some other games, I finally decided to give it a try and it absolutely is.

And the way @Caribdis did it, it's not a bad thing.

There is obvious inspiration from it, but the same can be said of almost any game in a popular genre. What points it might lose in creativity for that sacrifice it more than makes up for in humor and characterization. Whether a LI, an antagonist, or just a support character - all are given a chance to be developed into something interesting.

Pros
Excellent character development
Intriguing story line
Nicely polished and varied game play
Well established setting without excessive out of place exposition
Excellent use of audio to help enhance game play

Cons
The models, while still very nicely done, are not as ultra detailed as in some other games.
The game still has only limited content and currently ends on a real ***** of a cliff hanger.
As an adult game, there is still relatively little sex. By no means devoid of that content, but still..

Verdict

I am glad that I decided to give this title a try. Yes, the story itself follows some familiar beats but it seems to have a life of its own still. The details on the girls could be better, but they're also by no means bad. All told, it's definitely one worth watching.

[v0.2][Caribdis]
Story: 5 (Captivating, actually read all conversations)
Originality: 5 (Great character development)
Renders: 5 (Most renders are 'realistic', amazing world)
Sound: 4 (Fun BGM, sets the ambience)
Playability: 5 (Easy to play)
Bugs: 5 (Haven't found any)
Animations: 4 (All 'realistic')
Voice Acting: 1 (There is only 1 thing that is voiced... but it's well done)
Grammar: 4 (Most English is well done, a few bad phrases here and there)
Amount of content: 4 (Good amount for the current version, but still in development)
I will definitely play the next version!

The game is great, graphics are 10/10 and plot is 9/10. I like the backgrounds and the story in this game, is really engaging and makes you want to find out more.
The MC is also a likable guy, whilst his looks can be improved they are more than good enough and his character is likable (Not too dense or too much of a dick)

Game also has a very good dev so the progress on this game never fails and always lives up to expected standards. Not many devs can achieve this.

I also like the comedy in this game, they are just very funny. I also like some of the more scarier and spookier moments in the game, so this game really does have a bit of everything in terms of the theme. And of course sexual stuff is there (Which is very sexy).
Characters are also interesting in this game, they have their own traits and personalities so it keeps the plot engaging.

One big improvement (For me at least) in this game from Caribdis previous games is the music, the music just makes the visual novel so much more lively so it becomes a pleasure to read through it. Another improvement is how the transitions have changed from one scene to another, it's very cinematic which is great!

My only complaint would be is that the plot is progressing too fast, is like the MC is "the chosen one" with all the shit that happens to him.

Other than that, great game.

I usually don't write reviews but I got to give it to this game. I've played all kinds of adult games before from Being A Dik to Treasures of Nadia to depraved awakening to Milfy city to summer's gone ,,, you name it. but this one is by far the best, especially in terms of the story that is just amazing.

I don't think there was any point in the whole game so far that would bore or make me cringe. In fact, it can easily get me excited about what's coming next. It's actually funny as hell.

Senses and characters? Just beautiful.

To me, It's the perfect experience of every fantasy and theme you could imagine. DO NOT MISS THIS!

Great game as always from caribdis, great pacing for both the story and lewding the love interests, engaging storyline as well as fitting soundtracks and unmatchable humor. I enjoyed every second of my time playing this game and it's unbelievable how the dialogues never get boring. And amazing art and renders as well as beautiful and unique girls. All of them are loveable in their own way. You must try this game if you have doubts. (0.2)

Everything about this is amazing. The story is even better than the first entry (Once in a lifetime) with more story elements, and now you have more girls with bigger personalities. There is literally no girl that you can hate, they're all friendly and likable. Even the side girls (there is only one at the moment) is pretty cool and engaging. It is a well paced game, I am looking forward to the next episode.

(Version 0.2)

TLDR - Great game with great story, definitely worth a play. If you're looking for a quick wank then this game is not for you.

I started playing this game with very low expectations, as I didn't really enjoy Caribdis's previous game. However, I was very positively surprised.

The story is very interesting and well paced. It feels like a new an interesting twist to the already well known "futuristic super realistic vr game" story, with very clear inspiration from things such as Ready Player One and SAO, which I don't mind, as it is played very well into the story, and it gives you a fun kick of dopamine when you recognize the homage to above mentioned things, as well as other fun little references in the story.

I felt very immersed and drawn into the story and it kept me on edge about what was gonna happen next. The sexual content is subtle and works very well with the rest of the story, and MC has no "overly horny" moments in the story besides the scene with Annie in the bed, which I really disliked and it totally ruined the immersion, and made me remember that I'm a pathetic creep playing adult games in the middle of the night. This progression between Annie and MC made no logical sense, and didn't benefit the story in any way.

The characters are fun and all have very clear personality differences. I especially loved Chang and all his little moments. The graphics are good and are paired really well with the ambient sound and music in the background.

5/5 stars from me. Overall one of the best VN stories I've played so far, very excited to see what the next update brings.

As of 0.2, a strong start which looks to be heading in a good direction. The focus seems to be more towards the story side of things, and the writing is well done. Character models are excellent, with good variation, and there are some great animations as well.

Sound effects and music are good too.

I've been following your games for quite a while now. I got invested the 1st time i found them. You have a way of making characters that are very engaging and worth to follow. The balance between the humor, suspense and drama is well done. As i dig deeper into the story, there is always something will surprise me- it could be an unexpected twist or a grand reveal of things- they are always impeccable. Now i can see how much you've improved your craft with this new game. You got me invested right away and the whole ride has been really worth until now. You are an artist and you have mastered your own craft.
Thanks for sharing with us this great masterpiece and i'll be eagerly looking forward to the next part of your stories.

Review: Version 0.2

Caribdis is doing it again with this game. Rarely does a game in it's second release have this much content, let alone with this level of quality.

The script is fantastic, with a great mix of dramatic, thrilling, and comedic moments. Caribdis makes good use of his side characters, and makes you excited for when they next turn up. This is not to say that the main characters are overshadowed, every Love Interest is interesting in their own way, while following a certain archetype, they rarely feel cheesy or bland.

While this leaves the MC as the weakest part of the cast, it is not to say that the game is ruined because of him. While not fully being a SI, the MC is very easy to put your shoes into with a likable character and nice, if not slightly unoriginal dialogue.

Not only is the game well written, but it is also well scored and well animated. Small animations interspersed throughout the game makes you want to slowly progress through the game instead of mash the mouse button like some other RenPy games, and the music choice during intense but also emotional scenes will make you pause, or at least read a little slower, to let the moment sink in a little more.

The game's current number of intimate scenes might be low, but each scene is well crafted, with good animations and little to no clipping or immersion-breaking stills.

I am not lying when I say that I would still play this game without the porn. Hope Caribdis keeps up this level of quality for later releases. This is a game I would not want the developer to rush.

Version 0.2
I would call it a masterpiece in the making. Graphics are way above average, the dialogue is great too, very funny, and the characters are coherent. The universe has some boundaries set to it (although it was probably inspired by SAO) which makes it a lot more believable.

Just like Caribdis' other game, "Once In A Lifetime", this game is perfection. From the humor, to the story, to the characters, it's all incredible. The graphics have gotten even better than before. I'm just really excited to keep following this game and see where it goes.

Game quite well run both artistically, as in script and variety of options, according to your choice.

It has a captivating story, with that touch of spice in a good way that doesn't make the story lose its thread.

Its graphic section is impressive, honestly of the many games that I have proven to be one of the best, without comparing. Thing that is bad, but it does not have to envy the best games, and being much better than many already finished. For an early version, it's really excellent, I hope it doesn't lose quality at any time, such as the dedication that you see it has, and they've put into it!

Oh my god.

What the fuck is this quality?!

This is stupid good.

So it isn't a spank bank type of story at all, but it does sex rather well.

The render are insanely beautiful, the effects and motions are better than any VN I can think of and many non VNs.

The story is actually really good and right up my alley.
This is one of the few universes where I would say that I would want to live in. Well. Minus the negative side of it that is there for the intrigue of course.

I was surprised by the amount of content too. I thought "oh, v0.2. Must have 15 minutes of content."
Nope. Feels more like maybe half the story or something.

TLDR: A great story with some tasteful nudity. Not much lewd, and no one side scene of inconsequential intercourse. (edited because I forgot about it. It was well made but irrelevant to everything).

I assume it will be a long while before more comes with this high of quality.
I wish that was now.

I was very skeptical about games with '3d anime' graphics and for a long time avoided them, but the quick rise of Eternum to top of f95 rating made me check out what was so amazing there. And, man, how wrong I was all this time.
Caribdis has really changed my mind now about this sort of games and visual doesn't bother me anymore, I even find it sorta beautiful.
Whole game can be described as a movie in every sense. A lot of genres was mixed together, but somehow everything works wonderfully. Humor works, really laughed at some points. The potential of the game is so huge, damn, given the presence of two worlds, one of which can take absolutely any form, and this is a killer feature from Caribdis. When I saw a noir detective horror, parody of Outlast and whole conclusion with this mystery, it was this damn moment when the dev "sold" me this game. Simply brilliant, and I'm eagerly looking forward to more great cinematic moments.

Great characters and humor, tense horror, nice boobs. it's a little light on the NSFW content but where I'd usually feel that detracts from my enjoyment I actually ended up completely engrossed by the story and characters, can't wait for future updates.

What if Ready Player One but good and somehow less induldgent even though it's literally a porn game? Well then you have Eternum. The dev's previous work has been good and this has the potential to be even better. All the girls so far are great in their own way and the obilgatory old lady is easily avoidable. Great stuff.

Great stuff so far.

The renders and animations are top notch, while the story is super enjoyable.

Yeah, there is not a ton of sex content yet but honestly you lose track of that just engaging with the story and characters.

Also, one of the few games were honestly the sound and music does a play a positive role and is worth enabling. Can't wait to see where it goes from here and hoping for massive updates every single day since I'm so drawn in!

1.Some of the best HS models I've seen, though if not a bit generic at times, specifically the MC. But that's pretty true for every male MC
2.Nice change of world design from the usual cookie cutter house/school theme. (yes, the HS and House are there but they seem unique in design and are not the main/only location) I see Sci-Fi I try it. Also very minimal use of Emergency Floatation Devices on female characters, also a big win for me.
3.The writing.. probably some of the best on F95. I haven't tried Caribdis' first game but now I must. The "End up like Lieutenant Dan" bit had me dieing!
4.One of the very few games on this site I've tried where the story is what keeps me entertained. That alone earns 5 stars from me!

(edit) Just reached where Nova explains how she hacked what she hacked and either someone did some research or there's some Net+ CEH enthusiasts on payroll. That description as fairly legit! nice work!

Looking forward to seeing where this goes. Thanks for sharing it!

It's enjoyable. There was a nice chunk of content to go through, and you get a nice long scene with just about everyone.

I'll be interested in seeing where the game goes, but if the last big drop just happened, I probably won't check in for a year at this rate.