VN Ren'Py Completed Once in a Lifetime [v1.0] [Caribdis]

[yagonew]

Just finished the game, one of the best I've played so far and that's saying something, believe me.
Definetely on my top 3 list and the first game with a Harem ending to make it there. Both glad and sad at the end, glad for the happy ending, sad it is over. Hoping Eternum is at least as satisfying as this one, can't wait to play it when it's completed. 100% recomended. Stabby clan for life xD

 

[Dylan741]

Just finished the game, one of the best I've played so far and that's saying something, believe me.
Definetely on my top 3 list and the first game with a Harem ending to make it there. Both glad and sad at the end, glad for the happy ending, sad it is over. Hoping Eternum is at least as satisfying as this one, can't wait to play it when it's completed. 100% recomended. Stabby clan for life xD

Believe me OIAL is great Eternum is..... I can't even describe it, just play it you it's a must to play because it fantastic.

 

[Ynoss7989₩77]

I really enjoyed the game, I love mystery and tad bit of horror element in games and OILT was just my cup of tea. The humor part was also great.
Hope Carbidis keeps on making great games for very long time.

 

[Takkatakka]

Just finished the game, one of the best I've played so far and that's saying something, believe me.
Definetely on my top 3 list and the first game with a Harem ending to make it there. Both glad and sad at the end, glad for the happy ending, sad it is over. Hoping Eternum is at least as satisfying as this one, can't wait to play it when it's completed. 100% recomended. Stabby clan for life xD

So far Eternum really is a leg up over OiaLT in pretty much every aspect. OiaLT was pretty good, but Eternum isn't constantly fighting with PC over the spot as best rated game on the site for nothing.

 

[Rome5555555]

With the incest patch, how old are the characters? Is Judie two years younger than the main character?

How important it is to someone, how old someone is. Here, most people want to see photos and it doesn’t matter who’s name.

 

[inquisitorhawke96]

I finished the game, and now I feel an emptiness in my chest. No work has made me feel this way in a long time. Very good.

Lauren is insurmountably best girl

There is still a need to flesh out the epilogue though

 

[LokkenJP]

I finished the game, and now I feel an emptiness in my chest. No work has made me feel this way in a long time. Very good.

Lauren is insurmountably best girl
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There is still a need to flesh out the epilogue though

I can relate indeed to this
(Well, maybe except on the Lauren thing, I'm more into Rebecca, but honestly all the cast is awesome without exception).

Anyway, if you haven't done it already this might be a good time to pick up Eternum, the next game by Caribdis, OIALT developer. It's everything OIALT is and more, in every possible way... Just be aware that it's still mid-development.

But if you liked OIALT, Eternum will blow your mind big time

 

[inquisitorhawke96]

I can relate indeed to this
(Well, maybe except on the Lauren thing, I'm more into Rebecca, but honestly all the cast is awesome without exception).

Anyway, if you haven't done it already this might be a good time to pick up Eternum, the next game by Caribdis, OIALT developer. It's everything OIALT is and more, in every possible way... Just be aware that it's still mid-development.

But if you liked OIALT, Eternum will blow your mind big time

Rebecca is the third best girl after Lauren and Judie

And yes, I finished the last version of Eternum and I wanted more (Dalia my beloved, still miss her old hairstyle tho), so I went to play OiaL. It was kinda rough at first, but halfway through the game it was clear that the Dev found his footing and we can see where Eternum's quality comes from.

 

[zbunk]

does the incest patch change anything apart from how the cast refers to each other, and what is the more "canon" way to play this game, with or without the patch?

 

[Coaxmetal]

does the incest patch change anything apart from how the cast refers to each other, and what is the more "canon" way to play this game, with or without the patch?

If incest isn’t your kink then I think without it is more “canon”. It is completely plausible without the patch, no landladies and it fits how easily the girls eventually fall for the mc.


In the end it is up to you. I played once with the ic patch, but since I’d played the first time without it, it just felt wrong with it.

 

[Dunner]

does the incest patch change anything apart from how the cast refers to each other, and what is the more "canon" way to play this game, with or without the patch?

Besides what Coax said, I'd say it creates a different "narrative" for some of the girls instead of being canon since the writing is so good both can be considered canon.

For a specific example (without the patch) the game explains why you live with 3 gorgeous women in a realistic way and it keeps being natural about it throughout the game. You even get some, although short, unique dialogue and one of the girls has her entire backstory changed. With the patch it's the reverse.

At the end of the day the game works with or without the patch so you won't run into any issue no matter what you choose.
Personally I believe it's one of the very few games of this kind that works better without the patch but that's just my preference.

 

[1tomadeira]

does the incest patch change anything apart from how the cast refers to each other, and what is the more "canon" way to play this game, with or without the patch?

It only changes the incest theme, nothing more.

Personally, even if you aren't fan of the kink, I would recommend you playing with it. This isn't like one of those games of "what are you doing step bro" or "hey bro, you're hot, let's procriate". This is a game with fantastic story, great character development, and the girls being related with the MC fit the story and their growth as characters.

It also fits so that some scenes where the girls can feel conflicted with the feelings to the MC, but again, nothing ludicrous. That's what I except on a game with incest, that was a story that feels "believable", with the incest part being a part of the story. This one of the few games with it where I found the relationship between family members turns more into the "cute/love" theme than the taboo side, without not confliction with the game's main plot. It simply feels "natural".

TL;DR, it isn't important to the story, but it enhances the experience.

 

[winmace]

Finally got around to playing (and finishing) this game and I had such a good time with it. I wonder how you're meant to unlock the secret ending without the "see other endings?" choice at the end of the game.

Harem ending is best ending, all the ladies are lovely and deserve happiness and fulfillment. Plus they're all HOT. How can I truly be expected to choose a single best girl?

It's also really funny to see the start of Caribdis creative streak, those horror and comedy elements are top notch and both make me shit my pants and laugh out loud for a few moments.

 

[Virgin Girl]

its sandbox game ?

 

[Dylan741]

Finally got around to playing (and finishing) this game and I had such a good time with it. I wonder how you're meant to unlock the secret ending without the "see other endings?" choice at the end of the game.

Harem ending is best ending, all the ladies are lovely and deserve happiness and fulfillment. Plus they're all HOT. How can I truly be expected to choose a single best girl?

It's also really funny to see the start of Caribdis creative streak, those horror and comedy elements are top notch and both make me shit my pants and laugh out loud for a few moments.

To avoid that you can install the wt-mode.
And yes the harem ending is the canon one ( and the best imho).

its sandbox game ?

No, it isn't.

 

[SpawnWasTaken]

sadly I played eternum before this, but I love the game, and can't wait on eternum updates!

 

[RockyBalboa69]

Just finished playing Eternum, I am really excited about this one.

 

[Egalmoth]

I've been playing this game for a few hours and I have to say it is very very good, a rare gem.

It really is rare, that devs in this genre hit the balance with those things just right or even care about it at all. Imagine, there are more things one can care about in their game, not everything has to be an excuse to fuck anything.

I really really hope, that I didn't ruin all games I'll pick up from now, by playing this and Eternum first. Just don't start comparing...

Try "The Visit", very similar to this one

 

[Lewyn Collins]

I've been playing this game for a few hours and I have to say it is very very good, a rare gem.


Try "The Visit", very similar to this one

No kidding. In my case, almost every women in 3D game look like they are dead manequins and that's why i don't play them. However, in this case, I see them full of personality and there's kind of a spark in their eyes.

 

[1tomadeira]

I've been playing this game for a few hours and I have to say it is very very good, a rare gem.


Try "The Visit", very similar to this one

Debatable. Personally Oailt is much better, but opinions are opinions. But anyway I won't drag that conversation, since it wouldn't be fair to the devs, and I'm sure Caribdis doesn't want that kind of comparisons, he just wants people to like his games. And everyone has their tastes, I must respect it.