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Hi everyone!

It’s been radio silence here on the website but we’re here to rise from the ashes! We’re happy to announce that the Rui and Kouya routes of Golden Hour are officially out of beta! The game is now available for download at the Play Store and App Store.

This release wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our backers and the beta testing communities on Itch and Discord, so a big thank you to everyone! 

For those just learning about the game, or those who have only played through the 2-day demo, what does this mean?

10 full days of story EACH for dutiful delinquent Kouya and football captain Rui

Dynamic camera and character transitions (if this causes any motion sickness, just turn off Character Motion in the settings!)

A save system that allows for easy backtracking - without the hassles of a time paradox or your favorite boy’s hurt feelings

Optimized VN performance so you don’t have to wait too long in-between scenes!

And to those who have been with us since the beginning (and have played through the routes during beta), there are still surprises in store for you!

Updated chapter names

New ASL CG’s and Content! 

A brand new CG for Kouya’s route (featuring a certain student council boy...shhh)!

I’ve finished both routes! Now what?

he is not ready for the commitment

We absolutely love fan art! As the year closes, here's some appreciation for the love thru fan art we've received this year.

Many thanks to these notable works:

@thedailymushroom for this colored fanart of Rui, among dozens of artworks!

Atheia for this absolutely hilarious fanart of Sensei

Marj for this fanart of Nagi -- our first boy fanart!

Noona who commissioned various artists for Kouya, Reina, K, and Mayumi

Please keep the love coming ❤ Merry Christmas everyone!

Progress Report! 04/01/17

Golden Minute is a side-scrolling farming simulator with an Active Time Battle system--customize your equipment and skills to plant and harvest tough, all-season toddlers.

Take on the role of Mr. Shutter Shades, a burnt-out professor who leaves his untenured position in the university for a more secure and lucrative career in gardening for a preschool. But kindergarten is a dangerous place, and the toddlers are easily swept up by foul weather and feral beasts. 

Who would have known raising other people's children could be so difficult? (Nearly everyone, probably, especially those who don't make a habit of useless eyewear.)

Pick your toddler of choice!

Sol – Likes singing and praying before meals. Not very effective, but lightweight and cheap to train. 

Rui – Best at handling soccer balls. Tends to get distracted by anything that moves. Possesses inaccurate ranged attacks. 

Nagi – The smartest and most versatile. Carrier unit that summons pets and servants. 

Kouya – Strongest on the playground, but takes way-too-long naps. Heavy infantry with strong melee attacks. 

golden hour is rlly rlly fun guys, its consuming my soul with all of the pretty characters

credits to @matchaastudio for making this blessed game that to this day, im still fawning over the girls (im gay for them what can i s a y)

Happy New Year, everyone!

We’d like to thank you all for your support in 2017, especially throughout the demo release.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re taking our next major step this year: the Golden Hour Kickstarter!

We’ll be launching in February, so be sure to stay tuned for updates. Some of the things to expect:

Demo Ver. 2: We’ll be adding Day 2 of the story!

Extras and Stuff: Including some popular picks from our post-demo survey (e.g. artbook pdf, exclusive bonus chapters).

Random Banter: More updates, memes, and Discord discussions (See you on the server!)

Here’s to a great 2018!