Golden Sun
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Young adepts set out to stop the release of alchemy into the world. It's a lush, puzzle-heavy JRPG with spells called Psynergy that work in and out of battle.
Kit's verdict · 8.5/10
One of the best-looking and best-sounding RPGs on any handheld.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Psynergy makes dungeons feel like puzzles
- Djinn system is deep and flexible
- Stunning graphics and summons
Not so much
- Tons of dialogue
- Ends on a cliffhanger
Play it if fans of classic JRPGs and puzzle dungeons.
Skip it if players who hate long talky scenes.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Golden Sun doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Set Djinn to change classes and stats; mixing elements unlocks new classes.
- Unleash Djinn in battle for powerful effects, then summon with the Djinn on standby.
- Use Mind Read on townspeople to find hidden tips.
- Use Move Psynergy to push objects and solve puzzles.
- Keep backup Djinn on set so your stats don't drop too far.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- Camelot was founded by brothers Hiroyuki and Shugo Takahashi.
- Motoi Sakuraba composed the music.
- Its password transfer system could run more than 200 characters long.
- A sequel, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, came out on DS in 2010.
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