Golden Sun Critic Reviews

With a gripping story, slick battle sequence, superior graphics, and a set of good tunes to boot, Golden Sun is a total package.

The beautiful quest is probably the richest, most intricate RPG ever to have hit a handheld.

A huge, fantastic, creative, and wickedly fun RPG that doesn't seem to care that it's "just" on a GBA. It's easily the best RPG available for the GBA-and may just be the best RPG for any console system this year.

It's the best original (nonport) GBA RPG to date, sporting stellar graphics, above-average sound, and a worthwhile experience (at least 20 hours of gameplay) that should make that next family roadtrip that much more tolerable.

The quest is amazingly long, absolutely gorgeous to look at, a joy to listen to.

Whether it be through design, story, or gameplay-– this solid title competes with some of the bigger titles we've played on some next generation systems.

'brilliant', 'fantastic' and 'a breathtaking work of genius.'

Like a good book that you won't want to put down. Golden Sun is portable role-playing at its purest. Totally absorbing.

I ended up playing it so much that my hands would literally fall asleep. When not even physical discomfort can keep you from playing a game, you know that's a special game indeed.

Dialogue isn't great, but then, when has RPG dialogue ever been great? The story is good enough to keep you playing, there's lots to see and do - it's a good 'un. If you're an RPG fan then Golden Sun will rock your elf-obsessed world.

The best RPG on the market. Its exceptional graphics and gameplay will keep you coming back.

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.

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.

A deep combat engine and brilliant graphics make this the best RPG available on the GBA.

Gorgeous graphics, dazzling audio, a charming storyline and overall appealing game play -- and it all fits neatly inside your pocket!

There is so much to Golden Sun that I can't help but fall head over heels for it. Every aspect of the game is soaked through with quality.

If you're one of those many people who continue to pine for a Square RPG on your favourite Nintendo handheld, then rejoice because your prayers have damn near been answered with this game.

It's enjoyable, playable, and everything that fans of RPG's could hope for.

A highly engrossing story told by a set of very unique characters that come to life with witty and intriguing dialogue. If you're looking for a game that doesn't focus too much on pretty cinematics, but rather, interesting plot development and engrossing gameplay then look no further.

Featuring some of the best graphics seen on the system, a rich quest, and classic RPG gameplay, Golden Sun is a throwback to some of the SNES' best.