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. 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.
  2. GeoffreyG.
    Jun 7, 2003
    10
    This game is so awesome! I'm trying to get a cheat book.
  3. MickeyMouse
    May 23, 2003
    10
    Dunno just felt like it.
  4. Sungirl
    May 11, 2003
    10
    I love this game! Too bad I still haven't finished it....
  5. BasRules
    May 10, 2003
    10
    It's a perfect game. I think it is the best RPG on the the GBA so far.
  6. xxx
    Apr 27, 2003
    10
    this game is sooo great but it is too bad that there is no golden sun 3.
  7. GeoffreyS.
    Mar 29, 2003
    10
    Best......Game.......Ever!!!
  8. 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!
  9. Me
    Feb 13, 2003
    10
    This game was awesome! The scenery and battles were beautifully designed. It had the perfect balance of every aspect. The characters ( especially Ivan ) were the best ever. I actually felt like I was a part of the adventure.
  10. ChrisG.
    Feb 8, 2003
    9
    This is the best RPG on the GBA so far. It's a long quest mixed with wonderful characters, puzzles and great battles. The only slight downside is the story isn't at the quality of the Final Fantasy games.
  11. BrendanP.
    Oct 18, 2002
    10
    No game is better than Golden Sun, not even Tony Hawk.
  12. IanW.
    Sep 29, 2002
    10
    It's been too long since I have come across such a quality RPG. Life is beautiful when you are playing a good RPG.
  13. RobinO.
    Sep 20, 2002
    10
    Best RPG for GBA sofar. I would call this a console type Puzzle RPG :)
  14. InspectorJ
    Jul 18, 2012
    10
    I have played the Tales of the World series, the Final Fantasy series and Dragon's Quest series, but none of them came close to comparison with the Golden Sun series.
    A memorable storyline and cast alongside impressive soundtracks for the period of release and a story crafted with pure perfection makes this one of the greatest Game Boy Advance games to exist. The same goes for its sequel.
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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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