"This Game is in a World of it’s Own."

Reviewed by Trunks on December 01, 2006  |  report this review

Story 10/10:
I can’t tell you much about the story of this or any other game because than it’d just be a spoiler and the game would be ruined. What I can tell you is what the game is about and what you’ll hear from a lot of people. The game is actually based on about 7 different main characters. Your party, and your rivals and enemies. You’ll face baddies to save the world of destruction. Now don’t take this game as one of those games where you try to save the world from destruction because of one main boss that tries to take over it. It’s actually way more complicated. If you don’t listen to the story, you’ll never understand. It’s about Alchemy and saving your friends. You walk around the world, visit towns, buy armour, go to dungeons and try to find some animals called Dijini that can help you on your adventure. You walk around the world, and every few steps you face an enemy, You can’t avoid them but you can run away. You fight them with you weapons and you defeat them with your weapons and magic. That’s mostly the game other than the spoilers and I won’t tell you about that ;)

Graphics 9/10:
Golden Sun is an awesome game with awesome graphics. I just loved the graphics when you used your magic and when you fought enemies. It just looked fantastic. The graphics when you’re walking around were fantastic. It was just amazing at how they made the game so good for the GBA. For me, it was the best of it’s system. When you used your Special Summon on a monster it was fantastic. If you’re just starting the game you’ll find out later as you progress further into the game. Each town has great detail in it. All the cliffs had really neat cracks and ledges on them. The graphics is really fantastic. It just really implies how good the game is. I know I’m one of those people that just have to have good graphics in the game to truly love it. Maybe you’re one of those people =). But the one bad thing about it was when you were traveling outside. It wasn’t that great. But it didn’t have to be. It was sort of like Super Nintendo or NES.

Music and Sound 10/10:
The music is fantastic. Just great. Words can’t explain how good it is. It should really have a soundtrack. It has over 100 tracks. Every different enemy you face you hear different tunes. When you face big bosses you hear the same tune but its really fantastic. After you beat the game if you go to the Battle mode you can hear the tunes again. It’s really cool how the music fits with the scene and just goes right along with it. I’m not really sure if they made a sound track for the game but I attempted to record it onto a CD. It sort of worked until the CD got messed up a little. All I did was get a mic and record it onto a CD. It was really low the volume, but take what you get =D. Well, overall the sound and music is just awesome. It truly is.

Gameplay 10/10:
It pretty simple really. You face enemies like in other games but its a little more complicated with the Dijini’s. You have weapons

Too Confusing

Reviewed by cubano7649 on March 25, 2007  |  report this review

Ok this game goes in almost a million different directions, from who you give an item to, to which ability is available. I mean i may be just a sore losser since i could never get half way through it without some help, but I didn't really like it, yet still I would not give it up.

Confusing and Fun All at the Same Time

Reviewed by avarix on May 09, 2007  |  report this review

This is one of the greatest games for the Gameboy advance I have ever played. To me it is second only to it's sequal. Throughout a series of mazes, puzzles and a deep story line you will soon find yourself addicted. I couldn't stop playin git once I got my hands on it. It is cool because it has great animations for the huge variety of attacks each party member can perform, no spoilers though. To keep this short, if you into great turn-based combat and a great storyline, this is definately the game for you.

This Game Shows the GBA's Potential

Reviewed by Black Wing 2 on August 08, 2007  |  report this review

Story 10/10:
The story is an in-depth plot that puts you in the middle of many, conflicting points of view on many different subjects. Diving you straight into the middle of the conflict from the time you start your game to the moment you reach the heart stopping cliffhanger. After playing this game you will be driven to get it's successor Golden Sun II: The Lost Age.

Graphics 9.5/10
The graphics of Golden Sun are argueably the best seen
on the GBA. Instead of maintaining the general cartoon
like look this console has been known for. With tons of
great animations and many enthralling scenes, the
graphics make you feel as though you are really watching
the battle of the Golden Sun world.

Music/Sound 10/10
Again surpassing most other games in quality, Golden
Sun has many different songs and sounds dispersed throughout the game that really help pull the whole thing
together. In the end, the music and sound really helps
pull the game together to make it such an addictive game.

Gameplay 10/10
The battle engine for Golden Sun is turn-based but still
intuitive. With a feature that makes you plot your moves
with care as an attack on a defeated enemy (that was
alive during selection) will result in a half defense. The
game itself is simple and fun with button displays for
almost every feature. This game truly shows the GBA's
potential.

A awesome game!...for Super Nintendo

Reviewed by benkosar on February 21, 2008  |  report this review

I must be the minority, because I HATED Golden Sun. The graphics are like Shining Force I & II, with the menus, and even the head shaking, or bobbing action on questions. I thought the story was rather basic, the graphics looked kind of impressive, but were rather flat and lifeless. This game just rubbed me as terribly boring, and I didn't enjoy it at all. Gave it to a family member at around at least halfway through. The graphics are fancier than the SNES era, however SNES era graphics could've done the same job. Everything else about the game reeks of 16 bit, except the movement is a bit better than the average RPG was back then, the graphics are a bit more detailed (Battle sequences definately, but it's not unlike the old Phantasy star games, just prettier).

There's more interesting games out there, but if you need a fix, Golden Sun provides a decent punch for most.

A awesome game!...for Super Nintendo

Reviewed by benkosar on February 21, 2008  |  report this review

I must be the minority, because I HATED Golden Sun. The graphics are like Shining Force I & II, with the menus, and even the head shaking, or bobbing action on questions. I thought the story was rather basic, the graphics looked kind of impressive, but were rather flat and lifeless. This game just rubbed me as terribly boring, and I didn't enjoy it at all. Gave it to a family member at around at least halfway through. The graphics are fancier than the SNES era, however SNES era graphics could've done the same job. Everything else about the game reeks of 16 bit, except the movement is a bit better than the average RPG was back then, the graphics are a bit more detailed (Battle sequences definately, but it's not unlike the old Phantasy star games, just prettier).

There's more interesting games out there, but if you need a fix, Golden Sun provides a decent punch for most.

great portable game

Reviewed by xxt2goodxx on July 04, 2008  |  report this review

this is a great portable game while on the go. the 2D graphic are that of like final fantasy dawn of souls (final fantasy 1 and 2) if you like final fantasy dawn of souls then this game is recommended for you it has a great turn base style for the people who do not like live action rpgs such as zelda's or real time rpgs. the system is simple to use and is great for gaming on the go. i would also recommend you play the second half but after you beat this one so you can transfer the sword and your characters over. kind of like the suikoden where you transfer the 108 stars over to suikoden 2 game