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Classic RPG goodness

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If you're looking for a top-line, classic RPG adventure for the GBA, this is it. Golden Sun does a fine job of demonstrating the impressive new capabilities of the 32-bit system, and is a great deal of fun.

In terms of gameplay, the game is very similar to the SNES classics Final Fantasy II and III. You have a party of up to four characters and combat is turn based. The fighting is fully animated, and the spells are quite impressive- making full use of the nifty new particle and 3-D effects of the console. There are also a good deal of puzzles to solve- mainly by pushing switches, casting spells on inanimate objects, and jumping over pits. A well-drawn world map and backgrounds make the game quite aesthetically appealing, and there are all sorts of new things to see and new, more powerful weapons to acquire.

One unique element in Golden Sun is the use of Djinni, which you assign to your characters. Depending on how many and what sort you give them, your characters will gain new spells and attributes. You can also summon them after the fashion of Espers in FF III or Guardian Forces in FF VIII, but in addition to doing some sort of beneficial effect (say, raising everyone's defense), depending on how many and what sort you use, you are able to summon a powerful one-time attack on enemies. It's a tradeoff, though, since summoning will remove whatever benefits the particular Djinn gave to the character. This gives you two distinct possible strategies for difficult battles- trying to summon them to death, or just fighting it out with your bonuses and magic intact.

Most of the puzzles are related to finding new Djinni. You can avoid them and just continue with the main quest, but this will net you fewer Djinni and therefore reduced powers. There are also sidequests that will give you powerful items or weapons, but also aren't necessary to completing the game. Although some of the puzzles are pretty tough, they're not impossible, and none of the ones related to the main quest are that difficult.

The level design is well thought out and the mechanics of the game function very well. As I have hinted at earlier, the graphics are very impressive- better than anything on the SNES. The soundtrack is also very well done, although not quite as good as Nobuo Uematsu's FF scores.

About the only complaint I have about Golden Sun is that it was too short. Even if you finish up all the subquests, the game is only about 30 hours long- more or less depending on how familiar you are with similar RPGs. This is, of course, because there is a sequel planned. I can't say the game was much of a challenge either, but that's probably because some of the other similar RPGs I've played are pretty tough. Nevertheless, Golden Sun was a great deal of fun, and well worth the cost. I am looking forward to the sequel.

The best game on GBA!!!!!!!!1

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game has everthing awsome graphics, good story lines, tons of monsters and weapons too chose from. If you are thinking of buying this game i suggest u you best rpg game ever!!!!!!!!!!

Alsome game!!1

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game that most anyone would like. It has great graphics, excellent gameplay, and is an awsome RPG. I would recomend anyone to get it.

The Golden Age

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

In a world of dijinn, psynergy, and adventure, a party of four will discover the dangers of Alchemy: a hidden power that could cause another golden age, or the destruction of their world.

If you do not appreciate the amazing ideas and settings of this game, you must be crazy. I highly recommend this game. I love the music, graphics, and characters.(And this isn't TOTALLY a serious game. There's also a lot of humor. Seriously.)

Explore, battle, and have fun! Perfect for strategists, and at the same time, someone who would like to just hack away at the enemy. (The only part that really bugs me, and the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is because, because. . .
it says TO BE CONTINUED... WHEN IT FINALLY GETS GOOD!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!?) Okay, okay, calm down, calm down ... Sorry.

BUY THIS - IT'S AN AWESOME GAME!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

First, I can't understand all the bad comments from other gamers about Golden Sun. Have they played the whole thing and gone to Golden sun, the Lost age(second part)? I thought the plot was interesting, although I agree the dialogue could get lengthly at times, but it was mostly necessary for the plot! I'm 15, and found several of the puzzles challenging and fun. I find that finding the Djin is lots of fun.
To the review. GRAPHICS ARE AWESOME! Battle graphics are included in this statement. The music is great, sometimes relaxing and at others especially in the battle scenes are more lively. I truly loved the music and felt that it fit the game very well.
You play as Isaac(default name), but as the plot is in depth I will not tell you it :) It is revealed over the two games. You have 'magic' powers, which help you in battle + in puzzle type situations. I enjoy collecting the Djinn and have collected them all, which involves more puzzles and added gameplay, thus a higher REPLAY/extra VALUE.
I WOULD BUY THIS GAME BECAUSE THE GRAPHICS ARE PROBABLY THE BEST I'VE SEEN IN GAMEBOY ADVANCE, THE MUSIC IS ENJOYABLE, THE PLOT IS RICH, THE BATTLE SCENES ARE NEAT, AND BECAUSE OF 'SUBQUESTS'(best name i could think of for them) such as TO GET ALL THE DJIN AND SUMMONS(which make you more powerful).

I SERIOUSLY DOUBT THAT YOU WILL WASTE EVEN A SINGLE PENNY IF YOU BUY THIS GAME.

Best game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This was one of the best games i have ever played it is challanging, fun and if you like soving puzzles you'll like this game. this game has every thing i have ever wanted in a game. This game has 4 main charaacters issac,garet,ivan,mia. this game opened up a whole new kind of gaming for me. This is the King of all RPGs

RPG greatness.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Any rpg gamer out there knows that if you want a good game, NINTENDO is not the way to go. Sure, they got the whole action-mindless violence thing down, but rpgs are not their strong point. But they have amazed me, and many other gamers with this ground breaking rpg!!
Golden Sun tests you and rewards you in many ways. It has chalenging puzzels and really beautiful battles. The music on this game is just magnificient, and it always protrays the mood of the moment perfectly. With an innovative plot and charming characters, Golden Sun was an incredible rpg.
One really cool element in this game was your power to alter your surroundings in the world around you. You can move logs, freeze puddles, blow away bushes and even read peoples minds! It really enhances the enjoyment of the gameplay.
Golden Sun has a very intellegent plot. It doesn't bore you with the same old cliches, and really just has a very cool story. As for the dialog amongst the characters, there really isn't a problem with it, but it could have handled some swears here and there!! The main character, Isaac may be rather silent in this game, but he makes up for it in the next game! The relationships between the characters grow and develope as the game goes on and on, and they become even stronger in the games intertwining sequal.
The graphics in this game are strangly beautiful for a gba game. The effects in battle are just breathtaking and it only gets better as the game progresses.
I have played alot of rpgs in my time, and although LUNAR still remains the best in my mind, Golden Sun is a really awesome game! I can't wait to see what the future has in store for this revolutionary series, I'm sure it will be great!!

Golden Sun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 21, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Golden Sun is a must have. Buy the first one than the second one. I don't have the game but I am saving money for it. I don't know where to find it but I'll browse around anyway. You must get Golden Sun. One of the top RPG games of the year!

A great RPG for the GBA

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is so far the best RPG I've tried for the GameBoy Advance system. It has a wonderful story, great graphics and sound, and plenty of puzzles! This game has a fairly intuitive interface, and will provide several hours of entertainment. Some of the nicer features are: the ability to save anywhere in the game (except during story arcs), fast paced combat, and a variety of ways to customize your characters. This game is a must for any RPG fan with a GBA!

Describing Golden Sun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Golden Sun is possibly the best GBA (Game Boy Advance) RPG (Role Playing game). It's got everything pokemon has, but better

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