Golden Sun

Golden Sun is a fantasy role-playing video game series developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Nintendo.

Golden Sun is a fantasy role-playing video game series developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Nintendo. The series began on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 and has three main entries, following magical adepts in the world of Weyard as they deal with the power of alchemy. The original games were released in North America, including Canada, and are available through Nintendo's retro game services.

Premise

Set in the fantasy world of Weyard, the series follows adepts—people who can use magical abilities called Psynergy. The central conflict revolves around whether alchemy, a power once sealed away, should remain contained or be released again.

Main games

The original release, Golden Sun, appeared in 2001 on Game Boy Advance, followed by Golden Sun: The Lost Age in 2002 or 2003 depending on region. These two games form a continuous story arc. Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, released for Nintendo DS in 2010, takes place about 30 years later.

Gameplay

The games combine exploration, puzzle-solving, turn-based combat, and story progression through quests and character interactions. Psynergy and Djinn are recurring mechanics associated with the series.

Reception and legacy

The first game was a commercial and critical success, reportedly selling more than one million units worldwide. The series has remained notable among fans of handheld role-playing games.