Golden Sun: The Lost Age
by Nintendo of America
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Video Game Reviews of Golden Sun: The Lost Age
Customer Review: superb japanese atmosphere
Summary: 5 Stars
This game is worth at least $30 (i got an original secondhand for about e14) and is a must have. It sets the standard for the GBA games. You really do need a walkthrough at a few points - I did, and haven't even finished the game (did about 60%) The puzzles are great and breathe that old 80's sokoban style. Absolutely amazing and lovely for older gamers.
One more thing: Buy all the Feathers in the shops, using them puts an end to the random encounters "Monsters won't attack you so often" it says. So much for that complaint!
Customer Review: Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
I seriously believe there is not enough good that can be said about these games. They are the prime examples of good gaming, not only for the system, but also as an RPG. No game for the system has been able to surpass them in quality since the release of each, and likely, no game ever will. They're not just good GBA games; they're great video games, period.
There are dozens of aspects of the game that would make a good game cool; but the fact that there are so many, makes these amazing games extraordinary. I tend to prefer real time combat to turn based, but out of all the turn based I've ever played, this is easily the best. Not only is there the progressively interesting psynergy, and not only are there releases from various weapons, and not only are there the djinn, collected over the course of the game, with their own, unique releases, but there are also the spectacular summons and combo summons (introduced in The Lost Age) that can be used with stand-by djinn, which, alone, puts these games ahead by leaps and bounds in terms of graphics, over any other game for the system. And all of these contributions make combat far more strategic and engaging.
My absolute favorite aspect of these games are the dungeons. I've grown tired of the RPG where, upon entering a dungeon, the only difficultly comes from the overly incessant monster attacks and the boss battle which, traditionally, comes at the end. In Golden Sun and The Lost Age, monster attacks are on a more limited basis--meaning they don't get boring fast, like other RPGs. But the real challenge in the dungeons are the complex puzzles, most of which require the use of various psynergy. And the psynergy (magic) system is very intelligently taught to the player as the game progresses, as to recognize when a specific psynergetic power is required. It's the only RPG I've ever played where magic isn't just a convenience; it's a necessity. And while many of the puzzles are hard, they're fun, and all the more satisfying when the solution is achieved. It's one of the few games I've played that required serious thinking on the part of the player, as opposed to mindless, repetitive combat. It's one of the few I've played where I actually looked *forward* to the dungeons--and even some of the boss battles. (My favorite dungeons include all four lighthouses, the Elemental Rocks in The Lost Age, and the Ankohl Ruins, which requires the use of my personal favorite psynergy--sand.)
My only gripes for the game include the fact that I'm a little tired of the standard RPG that's from the point of view of a male protagonist, as well as a minor flaw such as the fact that, when in battle, a character is assigned to attack a monster but the monster is killed before they can attack, the character automatically goes into defense mode, and the turn is wasted.
Overall, I would seriously recommend this to anyone who's ever been an RPG fan, and agree with the statement that it is worth buying a GB soley for Golden Sun and The Lost Age. And while you can start with The Lost Age, I would recommend starting with the first one, simply so that you can appreciate the awe and splendor of both games together.
On the downside, I almost wish I hadn't played these games first. Because now, nothing else I ever play will even compare.
Customer Review: Is this an RPG or a puzzle solving game?
Summary: 5 Stars
The running around solving puzzles by pushing logs, rocks around, and freezing water puddles, etc, dominates more than 80% of the game play. The story is almost pushed aside and practically neglected as the primary objective of the game. The puzzles are fun in their own ways however.Customer Review: Everybody has a hungry heart...
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this game was tottally stupid when I first started playing it, tottally stupid. Someone suggested the I get it and I did, becuase I had just got the system and I was ready to play a game with some grit. Anyways I plugged this into my system and I had to do the one thing I hate at the begining of any game, sit through a boring movie. I haven't played the first one and I wouldn't really care to this one is probably better... oh I'm off track again, I think I'll cook up some bacon and put it in a sandwich with cheese and then cook it on thee stove and I'll enjhoy it. Oh so anyways, the game is dope, you won't like it in the begining but if you soilder it out I think the game will grow on you like, a, uh... cyst, I guess. Anyways the game is dope, it is fun and I'm actually kinda liking using logic in an RPG. I'm glad the old school of RPG is at least enjoying some sort of a short lived revival, it makes me glad that there is an actual focus on GAMEPLAY (FUN) and not STORY (RENT A MOVIE IF YOU WANT A STORY!). I have a beef the size of Texas with new school RPGs, I seriously do believe that FF7 was one of the last breaths of the genre, before it became overplayed, overproduced and unnecessarily ran into the ground by the next nit with developing company who wants to cash in on the next big thing. Man I miss those days of jumping accross gaps and solving puzzles, but the days are back. these game really reminds me of Final Fantasy Quest for the snes (but much better, man I dunno though lots of nostalgia there) there are battles, there are puzzles (yeah you have to THINK to play this game, whoa!). Instead of going from every area to the next just to further the story, you are playing this game for enjoyment. I'm so sick of video games these days, I don't even think I'll bother to buy a new system (maybe the new game boy thing though, don't know) it seems like it's not about heart anymore, it's just about glossy movies and button mashing. Only game I can back is GTA, that's it man that is the only game out there today on the big systems that gets my respect. As for gameboy, mad props, though it is "cashing in" and to some seems overly revialist, I'd have to disagree. Is your NES portable? You can play Mario Bros. 3 in an airplane, come on! You aren't paying to rehash old memories, your paying to play games that you love anywhere that you want to play them. This game is fire and I'm sorry I didn't focus more on it, a great game all around. a good GAME one of the few and proud RPGs to be made in this century, piece to all of you friends, enemies, haters, lovers, fighters and gamers don't forget the good times with that two button paddle hashing it out, man it will stay golden, golden.Customer Review: THIS GAME IS THE BEST THAT I HAVE EVER PLAYED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this game by accident, but I'm glad I got it because it rules! At the store they accidentally gave me the Lost Age instead of the original. It's kind of confusing because the game continues the storyline that was started in the oringal, so I want to get the original. Now, the review:
Graphics 10/10
Music 10/10
Challenge 10/10
Battle 10/10
Storyline- since I haven't played the first game, how would I rate this?
Oh, yes, you will probably need a guide because this game is quite challenging. Something I like a lot is the size of the world and the ability you have to explore when you have the boat.