Eternal Hour: Golden Hour

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Eternal Hour: Golden Hour is a single player action game. It was developed by Seventh Heart Studios and was released on November 27, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Play through a timeless adventure as Yasu or Rin Fujimoto and discover the origins of Eternal Hour! Eternal Hour: Golden Hour is a fun, emotional, and story-driven Visual Novel that takes place before the events of Eternal Hour.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 453 reviews

story97 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
The storylines, while short, are engaging and provide a good introduction to the characters and their relationships.
The voice acting adds a nice touch to the game, making the characters feel more alive and relatable.

The voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some performances feeling forced or lacking emotion.
The pacing of the stories can feel rushed, leading to underdeveloped character relationships.
As a prequel, the game may leave players wanting more depth and content, as it primarily serves to set up the main game.

story
259 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
59%
4%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing world and character development, while others criticize it for being shallow and predictable. Many noted that the narrative feels incomplete, serving primarily as a prequel that sets up for a more substantial main story, leaving players wanting more depth and engagement. Overall, while the visuals and voice acting are praised, the story's execution varies significantly, leading to a range of opinions on its effectiveness.
- “The story is solid, the characters are solid.”
- “The story is enjoyable for what it is and creates a level of intrigue.”
- “Great story, voices, visuals.”
- “For a visual novel, there's hardly any story to speak of.”
- “The story didn't feel like it would be very unique, nor were the characters hinted at being anything other than a surface-level generic cast.”
- “The story is very boring and had very odd pacing.”
graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
21%
5%
The graphics in this visual novel are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, vibrant colors, and overall beautiful design, earning high ratings from users. Many reviewers highlight the immersive quality of the visuals, which complement the engaging storylines and voice acting. While some minor critiques exist regarding voice acting quality, the artwork remains a standout feature that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The game has beautiful graphics and a careful, wonderful design.”
- “Eternal Hour: Golden Hour looks amazing, with stunning hand-drawn graphics that really bring the world to life.”
- “The artwork is absolutely stunning, and I totally love the characters and their personality.”
- “Far from a hentai (2 scenes...no..2 images !!) clean graphics but not better.”
- “Not sure what's up with the art style.”
- “+ visuals: while the facial detail and backgrounds aren't particularly impressive outside of the animated scenes, there was a good amount of assets for the length and I hope that continues to be the case with the full game.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
39%
8%
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many users praising its soothing and immersive qualities that complement the visuals and story. While some found the soundtrack to be memorable and enjoyable, others described it as pleasant but not particularly standout. Overall, the music effectively enhances the gaming experience, contributing to the game's romantic and atmospheric tone.
- “The music is well, amazing... by far my favorite would be 'Ragtag Bunch', I could listen to it on repeat, genuinely.”
- “The amazing artwork and the soothing soundtrack did a really good job at making me feel immersed.”
- “The soundtrack is calm, smooth, and poetic in a way.”
- “The music is ok, but not very memorable.”
- “The music I heard was okay, but not memorable.”
- “Voice acting and background music: the voice acting in English may seem out of place considering the game is featuring Japanese characters in a modern Japanese setting.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise its depth, character introduction, and replayability, others criticize it for being clunky and lacking polish. Overall, the game showcases a range of experiences, from enjoyable and fluid mechanics to frustrating and unresponsive combat.
- “11/10 even 1 hour of gameplay, the game is awesome.”
- “They really put time and effort into this game and it shows in the gameplay.”
- “9.5/10 - realistic, thoughtful, & fluid gameplay!”
- “Gameplay (2/5): this is where the game struggles.”
- “The combat feels clunky and unresponsive, and there's not a lot of depth to the mechanics.”
- “Overall (3/5): Eternal Hour: Golden Hour is a visually stunning game with an interesting story, but it falls short in terms of gameplay and technical polish.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
25%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find it heartwarming and engaging, with strong character development and impactful moments, others criticize the rapid pacing of romances that diminishes emotional depth. Despite some clichés and moments that may feel uncomfortable, the overall narrative is described as touching and well-voiced, appealing to fans of heartfelt stories.
- “A fun, emotional, and story-driven visual novel that takes place at the golden hour.”
- “The story is so heartwarming, delightful, and you can feel what the characters are feeling.”
- “Overall, I very much recommend this game to anyone that enjoys visual novels, as well as touching, heartfelt stories.”
- “The story failed to evoke any real emotions.”
- “I felt completely disconnected from the characters.”
- “The emotional moments felt forced and unconvincing.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
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Character development in the game is described as fast-paced and somewhat shallow, contrasting with the slow progression typical of other romantic visual novels. While the character designs and visuals are praised, many reviewers feel that the depth of character growth is lacking, making it feel more like a brief experience rather than a fully fleshed-out narrative. Overall, the development is seen as adequate for a free visual novel, but it doesn't offer significant depth or complexity.
- “Playing the visual novel was quite wholesome, and the character development seems fast-paced compared to other romantic visual novels, which often focus on slow character development and require significant effort to see even a small amount of growth in relationships.”
- “It was short with fast-paced character development, reminiscent of Doki Doki Literature Club; you can complete this in just a few hours.”
- “The character development was engaging, with some intriguing events, although it could benefit from more detail in plot-relevant areas.”
- “Not much meat to it and honestly it was mediocre at best and didn't really do much building up, but it was mostly character development for the main title, so I let it slide.”
- “Well, Strings of Fate was an extremely predictable, cliché little story with questionable voice acting that seemed like the only point of it was to give some character development, albeit a very shallow amount, to Rin.”
- “The character development was what you may expect from a free visual novel, somewhat shallow.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's replayability is mixed, with some users rating it low due to a lack of incentive to revisit after completing the main story, while others appreciate the presence of choices that offer some replay value, particularly in the context of a prequel. Overall, it seems that replayability may vary significantly depending on individual player preferences.
- “It's a nice little introduction of characters and story in this prequel. There are a few choices to be made, so there is some replayability to it, and very relaxing music to complement the gameplay.”
- “Replayability (2/5): once you've finished the main story, there's not much reason to go back.”
- “There is 0 replay value for me to even go back in to check the other choices.”
- “Its a nice little introduction of characters and story in this prequel, there are a few choices to be made, so there is some replayability to it, and very relaxing music to complement the gameplay.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some users feel it effectively captures the overall tone, others criticize the backgrounds for not adequately conveying the story's mood. The soundtrack is noted as good but not memorable, serving its purpose without standing out.
- “The overall tone and atmosphere nailed it perfectly.”
- “Atmosphere: 4/5”
- “Sound: 7/10 good atmospheric songs, none I'd add to my playlist, but it gets the job done.”
- “They don't convey the atmosphere of the tale well, which is a distinct weakness, as much of the mood in visual novels is given through the backgrounds.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game's world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotional response.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of solid character development and funny situations, though it may not cater to those seeking raunchy or adult-themed humor. Players appreciate the lighthearted and interesting comedic elements, which are complemented by a deeper narrative and mystical themes. Overall, the humor is engaging and accessible, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “The characters are extremely solid, interesting, and funny.”
- “It looked hilarious.”
- “Interesting, not obligatory, easy to play, with a deep concept, funny situations and elements of mysticism.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task that could require a second life to fully accomplish.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent crashes and overall stiff performance. While the sound quality is acceptable, the technical issues significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “The sound quality is fine, but the performances in general are rather stiff and stilted.”

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Eternal Hour: Golden Hour is a action game.

Eternal Hour: Golden Hour is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Eternal Hour: Golden Hour.

Eternal Hour: Golden Hour was released on November 27, 2017.

Eternal Hour: Golden Hour was developed by Seventh Heart Studios.

Eternal Hour: Golden Hour has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Eternal Hour: Golden Hour is a single player game.

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