Golden Sun: The Lost Age

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: It is the dawn of a new age...And the heroes of Golden Sun have been abandoned. Now, the world is falling into darkness. A new band of adventurers is the world's final hope...but they may also be its doom. Pursued by the heroes of the original Golden Sun, they must race to complete theirIt is the dawn of a new age...And the heroes of Golden Sun have been abandoned. Now, the world is falling into darkness. A new band of adventurers is the world's final hope...but they may also be its doom. Pursued by the heroes of the original Golden Sun, they must race to complete their quest before the world becomes lost to the ages.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. G4 TV
    100
    Lives up to its exceptional pedigree. Not only does this sequel bring back all that was great about the original, but it's longer, harder, and more involved.
  2. Nintendophiles
    95
    Simply put, The Lost Age is the best role-playing game available for Game Boy Advance. However, I highly recommend playing the second best RPG, the original Golden Sun, before you play this continuation of it.
  3. Cinescape
    91
    Camelot made a great game engine, and until someone can come along with something better, this is the game to beat.
  4. GameZone
    89
    A spectacular game... It's very lengthy, very deep, and has some obvious (yet confusing) puzzles that'll drive you nuts! The story is good, too, and the music is extremely enjoyable.
  5. Deeko
    85
    Fantastic. While not many improvements were made over the original Golden Sun, the Lost Age proves that you can remain true to the original formula and still be succesful without changing much.
  6. GMR Magazine
    80
    Seriously, if you haven't finished the first installment of Camelot's sprawling GBA epic, it's likely you'll be baffled, at least initially, by this direct follow-up. [May 2003, p.73]
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  7. Edge Magazine
    60
    Whilst some of the novelty of seeing a stalwart RPG on GameBoy Advance has worn off, The Lost Age is still slick, practised and enjoyable. Fans will lap it up. [June 2003]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 76
  3. Negative: 1 out of 76
  1. YoyoH.
    May 4, 2003
    10
    It's a very good game but i have a problem. I dont know where is the water adept and i need it. Can you help me plz ??????
  2. Bellysassy
    Apr 18, 2003
    10
    AWESOME!
  4. BlacksitePSU
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    A surprisingly underrated yet deep JRPG that can give popular development studios like Square Enix and Atlus a run for their money. The strongA surprisingly underrated yet deep JRPG that can give popular development studios like Square Enix and Atlus a run for their money. The strong story, visuals, music, and controls all come together to offer a truly unique gameplay experience. Hell, I would go as far as to say that Golden Sun: The Lost Age, sequel to Golden Sun, is the best role-playing game on a handheld to date.… Expand
  5. DavidH.
    Jun 12, 2003
    10
    Loved it. But can't quite defeat Dullahan. I am level 54. Still levelling up. I will get him if I have to go to level 99! Drooling for Loved it. But can't quite defeat Dullahan. I am level 54. Still levelling up. I will get him if I have to go to level 99! Drooling for Golden Sun III!!!… Expand
  6. Ap616
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Golden Sun + Golden Sun: The Lost Age are probably my favorite games of all-time, and I love a 'lot' of games... This 2nd game builds upon theGolden Sun + Golden Sun: The Lost Age are probably my favorite games of all-time, and I love a 'lot' of games... This 2nd game builds upon the 1st & has even more content + extra superbosses. It's longer though & not as succinct. I actually prefer it to the 1st game because it is so fleshed out & expansive.

    There is so much content packed in this journey throughout the 2-game joint story. There's a lot of dialogue with an interesting story. It's not Final Fantasy or maybe Dragon Quest length, but not short either if you do a lot of optional things. The battles are quick-paced with little-to-no wasted time at the beginning or ends of them which is nice compared to some other RPGs, and also has some definite strategy involved for optional super bosses. The weapons, equipment, unleashes, psynergy, summons, Djinn, puzzles are all quite cool aspects of the game. The great puzzles & psynergy used outside of battles are fun & varied too! The sprites & visuals are phenomenal for the Game Boy Advance, a standout game for the graphical capabilities of the system. Also, the OST is a particular highlight; the person who made the music put their soul into the game, developing the different tracks. All the tracks are very nostalgic for me & quite good, like Final Fantasy IX's OST. Check out Coaltergeist's YouTube channel for remastered Golden Sun tracks if you want a taste.

    This game is definitely up there with some of the bests from the GBA system for sure(if not besting them all in my humble opinion)... great games such as: Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Advance, Mario & Luigi: Super Star Saga, Advance Wars, Metroid, Castlevania, Final Fantasy, and Fire Emblem.

    If you like JRPGs, lots of extra content, & want to play one of the absolute best to grace the GBA, definitely check out both Golden Sun & Golden Sun: The Lost Age.

    Thanks for reading, and have a great day!    … Expand
  7. Nikitosss95
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    Golden sun 1 and Golden Sun TLA are hands down not only my favorite GBA games of all time, but also one of my favorite stories as well (whichGolden sun 1 and Golden Sun TLA are hands down not only my favorite GBA games of all time, but also one of my favorite stories as well (which was unfortunately ruined by GS3 Dark Dawn)... I love the graphics, I love the RPG way of battles, solving puzzles, the tension of the story, the plot, the four elements, djinnis, summons, rare items, extremely likable main characters, antagonists, final bosses and most of all - the MUSIC!… Expand
  8. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 2, 2022
    4
    ok, here's my first negetive review. I don't like the game too much because of the game design. It barley tells you what to do orok, here's my first negetive review. I don't like the game too much because of the game design. It barley tells you what to do or where to go. I felt like they didn't really have a good tortorial. I bought the game wanting to try a new IP and I liked the combat but I just felt like if I'm not getting anywhere and that I have to look up a walkthrough every 5 minutes, the game isn't for me. I understand if other people liked it especially if they played final fantasy alot but for me, more pokemon please. It honestly represented everything I hated about gaming as a kid. Hard, little directions, and frustrations.… Expand

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#8 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#5 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#36 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003