Golden Sun

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 335 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 294 out of 335
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 335
  3. Negative: 18 out of 335
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  1. Keele
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    Michael, you're also an idiot. I've played such spectacular games and rpgs, such as Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, most of the Final Fantasy games and many more. Even so, Golden Sun was/is brilliant. It's graphics, for it's time of release, are exceptional (I don't know what the hell you're going on about with ''CHEEZY''). It had a great Michael, you're also an idiot. I've played such spectacular games and rpgs, such as Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, most of the Final Fantasy games and many more. Even so, Golden Sun was/is brilliant. It's graphics, for it's time of release, are exceptional (I don't know what the hell you're going on about with ''CHEEZY''). It had a great captivating storyline. Good gameplay. Fun puzzles. Awesome tunes. I'm unsure that we've both played the same game, or that you've actually played the game at all.… Expand
  2. PaulR.
    Jun 27, 2005
    10
    Awesome game, truly one of the best rpgs on any system.
  3. JoeyF.
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    The main thing you have to remember about this game is the fact that it has 2 parts. The whole game consists of 2 cartridges. So as some would say "the first one was short and stupid" clearly have not played them back to back. There's enough hidden Djinni, Artifact weapons, and Djinn combos, you have some of the same control as final fantasy 7. The integration of the 2 parties in the The main thing you have to remember about this game is the fact that it has 2 parts. The whole game consists of 2 cartridges. So as some would say "the first one was short and stupid" clearly have not played them back to back. There's enough hidden Djinni, Artifact weapons, and Djinn combos, you have some of the same control as final fantasy 7. The integration of the 2 parties in the Lost Age, and the story development was second to none. It's one of those games that make you hate the bad guys, then love them.… Expand
  4. BasRules
    May 10, 2003
    10
    It's a perfect game. I think it is the best RPG on the the GBA so far.
  5. Sungirl
    May 11, 2003
    10
    I love this game! Too bad I still haven't finished it....
  6. BenW.
    Aug 8, 2005
    10
    A great game but you need to have lots of time and patience because once you start you won't be able to stop!
  7. AnaM.
    Sep 2, 2005
    10
    Golden Sun is fantastic.
  8. DerekB.
    Sep 7, 2006
    10
    Best game ever on gba and addicting play it again.
  9. AndrewC
    Jan 3, 2010
    10
    That Ryan kid is an idiot, he syas it is too much like pokemon, well thats like saying every RPG is like pokemon. In fact I've never seen an RPG less like pokemon. The gameplay for this game was incredible, the puzzles were challenging, the battles didn't get boring and had a great story line. The graphics were amazing for the GBA and the Djinni summons looked amazing. I am That Ryan kid is an idiot, he syas it is too much like pokemon, well thats like saying every RPG is like pokemon. In fact I've never seen an RPG less like pokemon. The gameplay for this game was incredible, the puzzles were challenging, the battles didn't get boring and had a great story line. The graphics were amazing for the GBA and the Djinni summons looked amazing. I am really glad there is going to be a new one on DS and I'll be one of the first to buy it. Also, this game had some of the best music ever, Final Fantasy doesn't even compare to this game.… Expand
  10. RobinO.
    Sep 20, 2002
    10
    Best RPG for GBA sofar. I would call this a console type Puzzle RPG :)
  11. JoeM.
    Dec 20, 2003
    10
    Ryan is a total idiot this game rocked.
  12. EFI
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    I'm spanish, and this game is the best in the world, and Golden Sun: the lost age, too is the best game!!!!
  13. Rathexeron
    Jan 16, 2004
    10
    This is an absolutely great game, and even better when played along side with Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Definately go out and buy it if you haven't already!
  14. BrianB.
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    I was getting really tired of crappy RPG's for the advance. All this changed when i picked up this game used. The rating I want to give it is a 13 out of 10 but thats not possible. And to whoever gave this a 9 the reason why it doesnt atoumatic target is for the random number generated drops.
  15. Meneil
    Jun 12, 2005
    10
    Golden Sun was the best game I've ever played. The graphics were beautiful. The battle system was unbelievable. The songs were addicting. The characters were unforgettable, and the storyline was phenomenal. Golden Sun I and II combined the old-style rpgs with a wonderful new twist, giving it a very unique appearance and game play. I love these two games; however, I would highly Golden Sun was the best game I've ever played. The graphics were beautiful. The battle system was unbelievable. The songs were addicting. The characters were unforgettable, and the storyline was phenomenal. Golden Sun I and II combined the old-style rpgs with a wonderful new twist, giving it a very unique appearance and game play. I love these two games; however, I would highly suggest playing I before II. Most of the storyline will be lost if someone just jumps into II without knowing the first one. If you don't have Golden Sun, go out and get it! Unless you dislike rpgs, this will be a wonderful game. ^^ Just gotta wait for the third one...… Expand
  16. RulerofGames
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    Zack (shown here) should get further in games before making comments. You can go back, and you'll want too. An amazing Game. "Zack O. gave it a 3: I dont see wjhat is so special about this game !!! it was boring and stupid, and the rpg action was repetative. all the djinn crap was too corny and complicated, and once you get past the mogall forset, you cant go back to get things that Zack (shown here) should get further in games before making comments. You can go back, and you'll want too. An amazing Game. "Zack O. gave it a 3: I dont see wjhat is so special about this game !!! it was boring and stupid, and the rpg action was repetative. all the djinn crap was too corny and complicated, and once you get past the mogall forset, you cant go back to get things that you may have missed!!!! a total waste of cash"… Expand
  17. DARKSIDEACIDBURN
    Jun 9, 2005
    10
    The best game ever...i m not joking. i ve never seen a better RPG.
  18. ClemT.
    Apr 27, 2006
    10
    easily the best game ever created on the GBA console, great story line, challenging puzzles and great graphics too.
  19. MatthiasG.
    Jul 28, 2006
    10
    This game is the true experience opf RPG. It embodies all of the aspects which make a gem of gameplay. The battle system adds a new twist on the typical RPG battle, without causing the player to become frustrated. The 3D graphics were ahead of their time, and made playing it that much more enjoyable, and the sound was well composed and set the ambiance for many of the game's This game is the true experience opf RPG. It embodies all of the aspects which make a gem of gameplay. The battle system adds a new twist on the typical RPG battle, without causing the player to become frustrated. The 3D graphics were ahead of their time, and made playing it that much more enjoyable, and the sound was well composed and set the ambiance for many of the game's cutscenes. It is one of the _truly_ good GBA games still on the market.… Expand
  20. RaymondC.
    Aug 9, 2006
    10
    Great game. Great as it was long and quite easy. Good graphics and anybody that gives this gmae below 10 points mus hav difficulty playing the game so sayin it that it suks. =.=
  21. BrianM.
    May 11, 2008
    10
    I was one of the people eagerly anticipating the initial release of this game. As luck would have it, I had no money at the time. A month and seven wal-marts later (it was that hard to find), I got the game. Since then, I have beaten it at least 6 times, each time at least as good as the last. This game deserves the 10 I give it, and I don't give 10's. At all. Ever. That's I was one of the people eagerly anticipating the initial release of this game. As luck would have it, I had no money at the time. A month and seven wal-marts later (it was that hard to find), I got the game. Since then, I have beaten it at least 6 times, each time at least as good as the last. This game deserves the 10 I give it, and I don't give 10's. At all. Ever. That's how good I think this game is.… Expand
  22. BrendanP.
    Oct 18, 2002
    10
    No game is better than Golden Sun, not even Tony Hawk.
  23. RaphaelR.
    Oct 11, 2003
    10
    This game is so freaking awesome it is inexplainable so good....can't stop playing the summons are good final fantasy 7 & 8 and legend of legaia mixed together but it has a very good and unique gameplay.
  24. JonathanY.
    Feb 26, 2003
    10
    This game got me into RPG's; something I never thought would happen. It is very hard to put this game down!
  25. GeoffreyS.
    Mar 29, 2003
    10
    Best......Game.......Ever!!!
  26. MickeyMouse
    May 23, 2003
    10
    Dunno just felt like it.
  27. GeoffreyG.
    Jun 7, 2003
    10
    This game is so awesome! I'm trying to get a cheat book.
  28. TravisB.
    Jul 18, 2003
    10
    This is the greatest RPG ever created for a Nintendo game console. It left me crying out for MORE, MORE, MORE! I'm working on getting GS2.
  29. HomerJ.
    Feb 3, 2004
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. The graphics are amazing and the battle summons are marvellous. If you like RPG's BUY THIS GAME!!!
  30. BubbleBobble
    Apr 3, 2005
    10
    Looks like most people agree on this as the best rpg for gameboy advance. As do i. :) It kept me going. After finishing the first i immediatley played the losta ages. And now i am finished and lost. There has to come a sequel. And i prefer it to be pn the advance... :)
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#1 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#1 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2001

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Total Video Games
    90
    Hard-core RPG fans may feel the game is too derivative, to a certain extent it is, but for the rest of us Golden Sun is both a fantastic game and a nice trip down memory lane.
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  2. GMR Magazine
    90
    A deep combat engine and brilliant graphics make this the best RPG available on the GBA. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  3. Thunderbolt
    90
    As one of the most critical Nintendo fans around, it's nice to see a game come out for the GBA that's original, pretty, fun, and doesn't involve any one of their stupid mascots.
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