Golden Time: Vivid Memories

Game Overview

Golden Time: Vivid Memories is a campus life adventure visual novel developed by Cattle Call and published by Kadokawa Games for the PlayStation Vita. Released in Japan on March 27, 2014, it adapts the light novel series Golden Time (also known as Golden Time or 青春纪行) written by Yuyuko Takemiya with illustrations by Eiji Komatsu. The original author supervised the game’s original storylines.

Players take the role of Banri Tada, a young man who lost his memories in an accident and moves to Tokyo to attend university. The game focuses on everyday campus life, friendships, and romantic relationships with key characters including the energetic Kaga Kouko, the gentle Nana (Linda), and others. Gameplay blends visual novel storytelling with interactive systems such as course selection, group meals, and one-on-one conversations that influence affection and story branches. A special “desperate follow-up” mode helps recover from poor dialogue choices. The narrative features multiple endings (approximately 20), including original “if” scenarios that diverge from the novels and anime. All characters are fully voiced.

A mobile version titled Golden Time Vivid Memories SP was also released for Android and iOS shortly after the Vita launch.

Quick Specifications

• Title: Golden Time: Vivid Memories

• Japanese Title: ゴールデンタイム Vivid Memories

• Platform: PlayStation Vita

• Genre: Campus Life Adventure / Visual Novel

• Developer: Cattle Call

• Publisher: Kadokawa Games

• Release Date: March 27, 2014 (Japan)

• Players: 1

• Rating: CERO C (standard) / CERO D (limited edition)

• Language: Japanese (full voice acting)

• Notable Features: Original story supervised by the light novel author, ~20 endings, course selection and conversation systems

Key Features

• Original “what-if” storylines supervised by light novel author Yuyuko Takemiya, expanding beyond the anime and novels.

• Fully voiced cast bringing the characters and campus life to life.

• Interactive systems including course selection, group meals (“聚餐”), and one-on-one talks that shape relationships and routes.

• “Desperate follow-up” recovery mode for recovering from bad dialogue choices.

• Approximately 20 different endings offering varied romantic and story outcomes.

• Relationship chart and flowchart tools to track progress and connections.

• Focus on themes of youth, lost memories, friendship, and romance in a university setting.

• High-quality presentation with illustrations and music fitting the source material.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct English title?

The official English title is Golden Time: Vivid Memories. It is also referred to as Golden Time Vivid Memories. Chinese aliases include 金色时光 美好回忆 and 金色时光 生动记忆.

Is this game available in English?

No. The PlayStation Vita version is Japanese-only. There is no official English localization.

How does this game relate to the anime and light novels?

It is an original adaptation featuring “what-if” scenarios supervised by the original author. While it shares the same setting, characters, and tone, many story paths and endings are exclusive to the game.

What kind of gameplay does it have?

It is primarily a visual novel / adventure game focused on dialogue choices, relationship building, and daily campus activities rather than action or complex simulation.

Are there multiple endings?

Yes. The game features around 20 different endings depending on your choices and which characters you prioritize.

Who developed and published the game?

Developed by Cattle Call and published by Kadokawa Games for PlayStation Vita. The original light novel author Yuyuko Takemiya supervised the scenario.