Golden Sun: The Lost Age

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: It is the dawn of a new age...And the heroes of Golden Sun have been abandoned. Now, the world is falling into darkness. A new band of adventurers is the world's final hope...but they may also be its doom. Pursued by the heroes of the original Golden Sun, they must race to complete theirIt is the dawn of a new age...And the heroes of Golden Sun have been abandoned. Now, the world is falling into darkness. A new band of adventurers is the world's final hope...but they may also be its doom. Pursued by the heroes of the original Golden Sun, they must race to complete their quest before the world becomes lost to the ages.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. G4 TV
    100
    Lives up to its exceptional pedigree. Not only does this sequel bring back all that was great about the original, but it's longer, harder, and more involved.
  2. Nintendophiles
    95
    Simply put, The Lost Age is the best role-playing game available for Game Boy Advance. However, I highly recommend playing the second best RPG, the original Golden Sun, before you play this continuation of it.
  3. Cinescape
    91
    Camelot made a great game engine, and until someone can come along with something better, this is the game to beat.
  4. GameZone
    89
    A spectacular game... It's very lengthy, very deep, and has some obvious (yet confusing) puzzles that'll drive you nuts! The story is good, too, and the music is extremely enjoyable.
  5. Deeko
    85
    Fantastic. While not many improvements were made over the original Golden Sun, the Lost Age proves that you can remain true to the original formula and still be succesful without changing much.
  6. GMR Magazine
    80
    Seriously, if you haven't finished the first installment of Camelot's sprawling GBA epic, it's likely you'll be baffled, at least initially, by this direct follow-up. [May 2003, p.73]
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  7. Edge Magazine
    60
    Whilst some of the novelty of seeing a stalwart RPG on GameBoy Advance has worn off, The Lost Age is still slick, practised and enjoyable. Fans will lap it up. [June 2003]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 65
  3. Negative: 1 out of 65
  1. DoomDragon
    Apr 30, 2003
    10
    It's the Best game I've ever played!
  2. Bellysassy
    Apr 18, 2003
    10
    AWESOME!
  4. BlacksitePSU
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    A surprisingly underrated yet deep JRPG that can give popular development studios like Square Enix and Atlus a run for their money. The strongA surprisingly underrated yet deep JRPG that can give popular development studios like Square Enix and Atlus a run for their money. The strong story, visuals, music, and controls all come together to offer a truly unique gameplay experience. Hell, I would go as far as to say that Golden Sun: The Lost Age, sequel to Golden Sun, is the best role-playing game on a handheld to date.… Expand
  5. JonP.
    Jun 3, 2003
    10
    I would rate this game 11, but it wouldn't go that high. It is the best GBA game out right now. I have an SP so i can see things more I would rate this game 11, but it wouldn't go that high. It is the best GBA game out right now. I have an SP so i can see things more clearly. Awesome game.… Expand
  6. GigiV.
    Apr 20, 2005
    10
    GS3 anyone?
  7. revolution_mc
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Surprisingly underrated, The Lost Age is a brilliant sequel to the original game. The graphics are possibly the best on the system, theSurprisingly underrated, The Lost Age is a brilliant sequel to the original game. The graphics are possibly the best on the system, the soundtrack is epic and the gameplay is a solid combination of exploration, puzzles and battles. The score is a 9.7, rounded up to 10.… Expand
  8. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 2, 2022
    4
    ok, here's my first negetive review. I don't like the game too much because of the game design. It barley tells you what to do orok, here's my first negetive review. I don't like the game too much because of the game design. It barley tells you what to do or where to go. I felt like they didn't really have a good tortorial. I bought the game wanting to try a new IP and I liked the combat but I just felt like if I'm not getting anywhere and that I have to look up a walkthrough every 5 minutes, the game isn't for me. I understand if other people liked it especially if they played final fantasy alot but for me, more pokemon please. It honestly represented everything I hated about gaming as a kid. Hard, little directions, and frustrations.… Expand

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#8 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#5 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#36 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003