Golden Sun
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(GameBoy Advance - PAL, RPG)
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Camelot Software Planning
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Nintendo
Released On:
01 Jan 2001
Isaac from Golden Sun is from the town of Vale on the island of Angara. He is an Adept, skilled in Psynergy, a technique to move objects without touching them. Mages from the rival island of Gondowan plan to destroy Angara by using four Elemental Stones, so Isaac has assembled a team to snatch the stones.
In this role-playing game, four elements (fire, water, wind and earth) are combined to create spells. Combat often involves facing multiple monsters at each time.
Combat in Golden Sun can be enhanced by capturing Djinni creatures, which can give one of your characters extra strengths. Energy is needed to cast spells, but this constantly replenishes while you are not using one. A two-player link-up game exists.
UPC-A:
045496460983 (Austria)
UPC-A:
045496460990 (Spain)
UPC-A:
045496461010 (Italy)
eBay Product ID:
214748100 (United Kingdom)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-AGSD-NOE (Germany)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-AGSI-ITA (Italy)
Part #:
AGB-AGSP-AUS (Australia)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-AGSP-EUR (United Kingdom)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-AGSS-ESP (Spain)
ASIN:
B00005OARM (United Kingdom)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Multi-Link Cable, Battery Backed RAM
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Extracted from the original game manual
In this alchemy-themed adventure, players assume the role of a brave soul tasked with protecting the ancient Sol Sanctum after its protective seal is broken. As a mysterious figure seeks to unleash the world-ending power of the four elements, the player must master alchemical forces to stop this threat and save the continent of Angara.
Story
Venus
Nestled away at the foot of Mount Aleph, the most sacred peak on the continent of Angara, rests a quiet village called Vale. For ages, the elders of this remote community have been the caretakers of Sol Sanctum.
The Forbidden Seal
Sol Sanctum is an ancient temple on the mountain's slope that has guarded the seal on the ancient science of alchemy for eons. However, that seal has now been broken.
The Threat
A mysterious figure is attempting to release the powers of alchemy upon the world. This power is so great that one who wields its full force can attain any of their heart's desires, including countless riches, endless life, or the power to destroy the world.
The Elements
Once the combined power of the four elements is unleashed, the world will fall to its knees before the one who wields it. These elements are:
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Earth
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Water
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Wind
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Fire
Together, these four elements make up all matter. To avert this horrible fate, a brave soul must now arise.
Controls
L BUTTON
Use Psynergy shortcuts
+ CONTROL PAD
Walk (you can walk diagonally)
START
Display the Pause menu
SELECT
Display field commands
B BUTTON
Run (use with the + Control Pad)
A BUTTON
Display field commands
R BUTTON
Use Psynergy shortcuts
L and R Buttons
Return to game play
How to Play
BEGINNING YOUR QUEST
Insert your Golden Sun Game Pak into your Game Boy Advance and turn the power ON. Press START when the title screen appears.
THE FIRST TIME YOU PLAY
After you press START on the title screen, the name entry screen will automatically appear. Move the cursor with the + Control Pad to select letters and press the A Button to enter them.
If you want to erase letters you have entered, press the B Button or choose DEL on the right side of the screen. Once you have entered a character name, choose END on the right side of the screen and press the A Button to confirm. Your quest will then begin.
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DEL: Deletes the last letter you entered
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END: Starts the game with the name you entered
START MENU OPTIONS
If you already have saved data, the Start menu will appear after you press START on the title screen.
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Begin: Select this to start a new game. You will see the name entry screen. If you already have three saved data files, Begin will not appear.
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Continue: Choose a previously saved data file to continue from the last point where you saved.
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Copy: Copy the contents of one saved data file to another empty slot. This option will not appear if there are no empty slots.
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Erase: Erase a saved game. This cannot be undone, so choose carefully.
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Arena: Fight monsters you have already defeated or challenge a friend's party. This option will not appear if no one in your party has any Djinn.
AFTER SAVING A GAME
The five options in the Start menu are explained in the previous section. If you save a completed game, you will not be able to continue that game. Only Erase and Battle will be available on the start menu.
DJINNI EFFECTS
Djinn provide several benefits to your characters and battles.
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Power Up Attributes: When you set a Djinni, your character's attributes related to that type will increase. For example, setting a Fire Djinni increases fire-based attack power and resistance to fire attacks.
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Unleash in Battle: You can unleash set Djinn in battle to aid you. Each Djinni has a unique power, so try different kinds to see what they do.
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Summon: Once you have unleashed a Djinni or placed it on standby, you can use the Summon command to call a powerful spirit. The more Djinn you use, the stronger the spirit will be.
You can save your game at any time, except during certain events and during battles.
TRAVELING THE LANDS
Press the A Button on the world map or in towns and dungeons to display your party's status (name, current Hit Points, and Psy Points) and a menu of field commands.
If you press the A Button when there is an object or a person directly in front of you, you will examine that object or talk to that person.
FIELD COMMANDS: PSYNERGY
Choose this to use Psynergy or set shortcuts.
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How to Use Psynergy:
1. Press left and right on the + Control Pad to select the character with the desired Psynergy, then press the A Button.
2. Press up and down to select the Psynergy. Press left and right to scroll between windows if there are more than five types. Press L and R to switch characters.
3. For Psynergy affecting other characters (like Cure), select the target character with the + Control Pad and press A.
Some Psynergy affects physical objects immediately upon selection.
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Setting Psynergy Shortcuts:
You can assign a frequently used Psynergy to the L or R Button.
1. Select the character and press the desired shortcut button (L or R).
2. Highlight a usable Psynergy with the + Control Pad and press A to set the shortcut.
FIELD COMMANDS: DJINN
Use this command to set Djinn to characters or to trade Djinn between characters.
Djinni Status
Djinn have three statuses that change available commands:
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Set: Use the Djinn command to put Djinn on standby.
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Standby: Use field or battle commands to set the Djinn.
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Recovery: Use the Summon battle command.
Trading and Giving Djinn
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Trade: On the selection screen, select a Djinni and press A. Select a character with the "Trade" command to exchange. Confirm changes with A or cancel with B.
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Give: Select a Djinni and press A. Select a character with the "Give" command. Confirm with A or cancel with B.
FIELD COMMANDS: ITEM
You can buy items in shops and find them in treasure chests. One character can hold up to 15 different types of items and up to 30 of each consumable item.
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Hold R: Check basic equipped items or status.
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Hold A and L: Arrange items by type.
Some items produce special effects when equipped or grant new Psynergy.
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Using and Giving Items:
1. Select the character with the item using the + Control Pad and press A.
2. Select the item. If equippable, changes appear on screen.
3. Select Use or Give with the + Control Pad and press A.
4. When giving, you will be asked if the recipient should equip the item. Choose Yes or No.
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Equipping and Removing Items:
1. Select the character and item.
Enemies & Characters
Isaac
The main character of Golden Sun, Isaac was born and raised in Vale. He possesses the Psynergy of earth and boasts great ability as a swordsman.
Garet
Isaac's childhood friend, Garet possesses the Psynergy of fire and is blessed with great physical strength, making him a talented warrior.
Jenna
Jenna lived happily with her family in Vale until the night of a fierce storm that took the life of her older brother. She possesses the Psynergy of fire.
Mia
A descendant of the clan of ancients that protected the Mercury Lighthouse, Mia possesses the Psynergy of water. Using the healing powers of water, she helps Isaac and the others on their quest.
Ivan
Raised by a merchant in the town of Kalay, Ivan possesses the Psynergy of wind. With Adepts rarely seen in Kalay, Ivan is considered an oddity by most of his own people.
Felix
One of the mysterious antagonists encountered during the journey.
Menardi
One of the mysterious antagonists encountered during the journey.
Saturos
One of the mysterious antagonists encountered during the journey.
Alex
One of the mysterious antagonists encountered during the journey.
Granite
An Earth Djinni, which are spirits of the earth, water, fire, and wind that make up all matter and can be captured by defeating them in battle.
Fizz
A Water Djinni, which are spirits of the earth, water, fire, and wind that make up all matter and can be captured by defeating them in battle.
Burn
A Fire Djinni, which are spirits of the earth, water, fire, and wind that make up all matter and can be captured by defeating them in battle.
Gust
A Wind Djinni, which are spirits of the earth, water, fire, and wind that make up all matter and can be captured by defeating them in battle.
Tips & Maps
Options Available with the Djinn Field Command
You can change a Djinn's status, trade Djinn with another character, or give a Djinn to another character. Trading or giving requires the recipient to have fewer Djinn if transferring, or equal numbers if trading freely. Djinn in recovery cannot be traded or given.
Change a Djinn's Status (Standby <-> Set)
Djinn status can be changed by selecting the Djinn and pressing the A button, or by pressing the R button to toggle set and standby modes. Holding R and pressing SELECT switches all Djinn on screen. Status changes affect the character's class, attributes, and Psynergy, which are confirmed in a window showing highlights for improvements and losses.
Things to Remember About Synergy
Synergy effects are strongest on targets in the center of the affected area and weaken toward the edges. The largest cursor indicates the primary target. The range of a Synergy can change depending on the chosen targets, potentially reducing the number of enemies affected.
Psynergy That Affects Targets Differently
Synergy attacks affect multiple targets differently, with the greatest impact on the enemy or party member in the middle of the area. The effect weakens the farther a target is from the center, except in specific cases.
When the Range Changes
Choosing different targets for a Synergy can alter its range. For example, centering a Synergy on a peripheral enemy may reduce the total number of enemies affected compared to centering it on a group.
Psynergy Changes After Unleashing Djinn
Unleashing a Djinn during battle changes the character's class and usable Psynergy. You should consider whether the new Psynergy set will disable any abilities you need to use effectively.
Don't Use Too Much Psynergy
Psy Points are recovered by staying in inns, using certain items, and walking around. Use Psynergy sparingly to ensure you have resources when needed.
Examples of Psynergy
Various Psynergy types exist across elements. Earth includes CURE, QUAKE, and SPIRE. Fire includes FLARE, GUARD, and FIRE. Water includes HEAL, ANTIDOTE, and CHILL. Wind includes WHIRLWIND, RAY, and DELUDE. Each has specific Psy costs and target counts.
Anyone Can Summon
Any party member can summon a Djinn if one member has it on standby, provided there are enough standby Djinn. Multiple members can summon the same spirit in the same turn. Elemental power increases based on the spirit's strength when summoned.
The Effects of Summoning
Summoning consumes standby Djinn, reducing the number of spirits available until Djinn are returned to standby mode. The summon selection window displays remaining counts by type, which decrease with each summon but can be restored.
Q THERE ARE PLACES THAT I CAN SEE BUT CAN'T GET TO. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Sometimes you can get to those places from a different location. Using a particular kind of Psynergy may also allow you to get to places you couldn't normally reach. Also, your character can jump short distances, so try that first.
Q THERE ARE WEIRD-LOOKING STATUES AROUND. WHAT CAN I DO WITH THEM?
Your character can push some statues and logs. If you find a particularly suspicious looking log or statue, approach it and give it a push. If you can't reach the object, check your Psynergy to see if you have a skill that might help.
Q I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M SUPPOSED TO DO NEXT. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Try going back to the nearest town or village and talking to the residents again. Collecting information is very important. Also, if you could read their minds...you might find out things they wouldn't normally tell you!
Q I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND MANY DJINN. HOW DO I FIND THEM?
Djinn live in all manner of towns and dungeons all over the world. They like to hide in the shadows and in hard-to-reach areas. Whenever you enter a town or dungeon, remember to search high and low for Djinn!
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