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- Amazing graphics and beautifully animated summoning abilities that span both Nintendo DS screens let players experience the game like never before.
- The story takes place 30 years after the final events of the second game, when the Golden Sun Effect occurred. The main characters are the descendents of the previous game's heroes.
- Intuitive touch-screen control has been implemented throughout the game, controlling character movements and the release of Psynergy - magical abilities with powerful effects over people and the environment. Touch control also streamlines battle commands and gives players a stronger tactile connection to the action on the screen.
- Players will explore a vast and beautifully rendered world where they will find many treasures, encounter dangerous creatures and manipulate objects blocking their path. Players will also hunt for and collect Djinn, mysterious elemental creatures used to summon powerful spirits in battle.
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ASIN | B001TOMR6Q |
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Release date | November 29, 2010 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #43,824 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #430 in Nintendo DS Games |
Product Dimensions | 5.04 x 5.39 x 0.63 inches; 3.67 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Everyone 10+ |
Item model number | 045496741099 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 3.67 ounces |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Date First Available | February 24, 2009 |
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Offering a planet-sized world of adventure to explore and conquer, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn puts the raw power of the elements in players' hands. Each of the game's playable characters is capable of carrying Djinn, spirits that imbue their owner with unique and powerful abilities. Players can collect more than 70 unique Djinn, granting them the ability to summon mighty deities who unleash devastating attacks that fill both Nintendo DS screens. Djinn powers can also be used to navigate puzzling dungeons and overworld environments that will have players flinging fireballs to burn away obstacles, freezing water to raise platforms, or summoning whirlwinds to create bridges out of floating objects. Taking place 30 years after the events of Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age for the Game Boy Advance system, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn introduces a new generation of heroes that are struggling to survive in a radically changed world. What begins as a simple journey to rescue a lost friend turns into a dramatic quest to save the land from catastrophe as players are drawn into a world full of magical energy.
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Golden Sun: Dark Dawn is a single player role-playing game (RPG) for Nintendo DS and DSi that continues the Golden Sun adventure begun in the original two games in the series published for Game Boy Advance. The game features randomly occurring, party based combat in which descendants of characters seen in the original two games utilize elemental powers to alter the game environment in a quest to save their world. Additional features include: improved graphics, touchscreen and D-pad controls and the ability to consult non-player characters regarding relevant events of the first two games in the series.
It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn is a classic role-playing game that branches out on the DS and DSi with a new look, countless adventures and heroic battles. The game picks up 30 years after the first two games in the series left off. At the end of Golden Sun: The Lost Age, the heroes succeeded in bringing the world-healing power of the Golden Sun back to the world of Weyard. In the years since, the immense power of the Golden Sun has changed nearly everything. Continents have shifted. New countries have emerged. New species have appeared. But the world is now imperiled by a new threat. Psynergy Vortexes, which suck the elemental Psynergy from both the land and power-wielding Adepts alike, are spreading across the world. The new generation of heroes – the children of those from the previous games – are drawn into the mystery behind the vortexes, as they cross a chaotic world that is succumbing to a new evil.
The classic GBA RPG series comes to the DS.
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Gameplay
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, like earlier games in its series, is a turn-based RPG featuring randomly generated party combat. It supports a single player. Players assume the role of one of four characters known as "Adepts," who are descendants of characters from the two previous games in the series published on the Game Boy Advance handheld platform. Each Adept is associated with an elemental force and are classified as such.
Although in a sense the gameworld is threatened by Psynergy, this force, which can be understood as a kind of mana, is also the basis of Adepts' powers. Again, as previously seen in the series this allows the player to manipulate Psynergy to alter the world around them and to summon anthropomorphised elemental forces known as Djinn who unleash forces related to their element. Djinn can be carried along with the character and used at will as long as the character possess enough energy to maintain their attack. Djinn can also facilitate movement through the game, for example freezing liquid to create bridges, melting and blowing away obstacles, etc. There are 70 Djinn available in-game, whose combining alters player's stats and strategy when facing enemies. Additional features include: updated graphics, touchscreen control and the ability to question non-player characters for information related to the events of the previous two games.
Key Game Features
- Classic single player turn-based RPG party combat gameplay.
- Amazing graphics and beautifully animated summoning abilities that span both Nintendo DS screens let players experience the Golden Sun game universe like never before.
- The story takes place 30 years after the final events of the second game, when the Golden Sun Effect occurred. The main characters are the descendants of the previous game's heroes.
- Intuitive touch-screen control has been implemented throughout the game, controlling character movements and the release of Psynergy – magical abilities with powerful effects over people and the environment. Touch control also streamlines battle commands and gives players a stronger tactile connection to the action on the screen.
- Players will explore a vast and beautifully rendered world where they will find many treasures, encounter dangerous creatures and manipulate objects blocking their path.
- Players will also hunt for and collect Djinn, mysterious elemental creatures used to summon powerful spirits in battle and boost player stats.
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Customers like the quality, storyline and graphics of the video game. They mention that it's entertaining and captivating, with a great storyline. They also appreciate the updated graphics, saying that it looks good for an older jrpg. Customers also appreciate that the replay value is very high. They are happy with the characters, and music. However, some customers have mixed opinions on ease of use, and dialogue.
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Customers find the game entertaining and captivating. They say it's a great game with updated graphics and the same fun battle system and great music as the Golden Sun series. They also say the game is reasonably enjoyable and thoroughly enjoyable for fans of the original. They mention that the game keeps them thinking with all the puzzles they have to solve.
"Such a great game. I have the digital copy of this but it’s so much better to play on a 3DS. This is a great game...." Read more
"...It was a very enjoyable experience and I truly hope they dare to create further games within the Golden Sun universe." Read more
"...the game is a great revival of the golden sun series and a very fun one. music is once again great though not as superb as the lost age music imo...." Read more
"...building and all the hints at previous civilizations, and the gameplay is fun. This game was definitely worth buying a new gaming system for." Read more
Customers find the storyline interesting, fun to follow along, and easy to understand. They also say it's a great story for rpg fans, and it puts them in a whole new story. Customers also mention that the game has a neat side quest to collect storybooks, and the gripping plot is easy to follow.
"...It was full of nostalgic moments and made me remember the good old days playing the two previous games; nevertheless, Dark Dawn has enough..." Read more
"...The Golden Sun series are known for their puzzles, storyline, summons and breathtaking 3D graphics...." Read more
"...graphics are fantastic for the ds of course and the story is fresh...." Read more
"...quality from the first two games, and there are some unnecessary points of no return. It would also be nice if they allowed you to skip cut scenes...." Read more
Customers like the graphics of the video game. They mention that the graphics are gorgeous, good, and wonderful to look at. They also say the videos look interesting and the game looks very new. Customers also say that the backgrounds are longer and more detailed.
"...days playing the two previous games; nevertheless, Dark Dawn has enough originality to stand on its own...." Read more
"...series are known for their puzzles, storyline, summons and breathtaking 3D graphics...." Read more
"...graphics are fantastic for the ds of course and the story is fresh...." Read more
"...on is rather nice, and while some might be put off by the graphics being kinda blocky (I think that's the word for it) it's still an entertaining..." Read more
Customers find the replay value of the video game accessories to be high. They mention that it adds a lot of value to the game experience as a whole, and is worth buying a new gaming system for.
"...Dawn is amazing, it really helps build atmosphere and it truly adds a lot of value to the game experience as a whole...." Read more
"...This game was definitely worth buying a new gaming system for." Read more
"A brand new DS game that's reasonably priced? 5 stars!!!" Read more
"enjoyed the play through and there is replay value, however i still find titles such as "fire emblem" giving you much more in terms of..." Read more
Customers find the characters in the video game wonderful, fun, and interesting. They also say the game makes them feel like they are living the characters and gives them a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, customers appreciate that they can interact with characters from previous games.
"...This game continues with lovable characters, amazing music, awesome summons and abilities, twists that a casual gamer would love...." Read more
"...You meet a lot of interesting characters and get to use 8 in battle only 4 at the same time with the possibility of switching between them...." Read more
"...yet intertwines plot elements, a diversity of memorable and deep characters, unique and atmospheric lands, a polished battle system, and a..." Read more
"...The characters were fun and had interesting personalities that did not rely too much on tropes or stereotypes...." Read more
Customers find the music in the video game Dark Dawn amazing and epic. They also say it helps build atmosphere and adds to the battle system. Customers also mention that the game has a breathtaking array of music themes.
"...The music in Dark Dawn is amazing, it really helps build atmosphere and it truly adds a lot of value to the game experience as a whole...." Read more
"...This game continues with lovable characters, amazing music, awesome summons and abilities, twists that a casual gamer would love...." Read more
"...music is once again great though not as superb as the lost age music imo. graphics are fantastic for the ds of course and the story is fresh...." Read more
"...and atmospheric lands, a polished battle system, and a breathtaking array of music themes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that the game is only easy if you spend the time beefing up your party. They also say that the puzzles are not too hard, and the story is decent. However, others say that there is pointless dialogue, not enough puzzle solving, and that the walkthroughs skip a lot of important things. They mention that there's a prolonged storyline that you can't fast forward.
"...Overall difficulty in Dark Dawn is less challenging, whereas in previous games it would get stuck for hours within a dungeon, in Dark Dawn I've..." Read more
"...Several complaints: the tutorial at the beginning is a bit annoying if you already know how to play, there was a decrease in graphics quality from..." Read more
"...This game continues with lovable characters, amazing music, awesome summons and abilities, twists that a casual gamer would love...." Read more
"...The Walkthroughs skip a lot of important things like "ignore this for now, you'll be coming back to it latter" so you may find yourself..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the dialogue in the video game. Some find it great and annoying at times, while others say it's pointless, over-indulgent, and chatty. They also mention that the game takes a lot of time of talking with the characters and rambles too much.
"...the game is great to play despite a few oversights and over-indulgent dialogue. Took 23 hours to beat (almost a full day...how about that?)..." Read more
"...You'll find yourself skipping past lots of meaningless dialogue that adds little or nothing to the plot...." Read more
"...There are lots of dialogue in Dark Dawn, and though it is annoying at times, I feel it gives the characters more depth and character which has it's..." Read more
"...If you like jrpg games try this. Not great but not bad.Way too chatty though. Oh my gosh." Read more
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It was full of nostalgic moments and made me remember the good old days playing the two previous games; nevertheless, Dark Dawn has enough originality to stand on its own.
The game plays on the touch screen and I was worried at first since I am left handed; however, you can still play with the analog stick like any other game without having to use the stylus at all.
The music in Dark Dawn is amazing, it really helps build atmosphere and it truly adds a lot of value to the game experience as a whole.
My only complaint with Dark Dawn is that its puzzles are not as difficult as in previous games. Overall difficulty in Dark Dawn is less challenging, whereas in previous games it would get stuck for hours within a dungeon, in Dark Dawn I've never found myself wondering what to do next. Actually I believe I've never had any of my characters die in battle while playing.
However; if you enjoyed playing the two previous games you definitely MUST give Dark Dawn a try. It was a very enjoyable experience and I truly hope they dare to create further games within the Golden Sun universe.
It's been 7 years since Lost Age has been released. The Golden Sun series are known for their puzzles, storyline, summons and breathtaking 3D graphics. Though for the DS it isn't uncommon to see graphics like this, 7 years ago it wasn't seen much. For the casual gamer (such as myself), this game DOES NOT DISAPPOINT.
I first played the GS games when I was about 12 years old and I do remember the puzzles being more difficult, but then again, I was 12 years old and now I'm almost 20. There are lots of dialogue in Dark Dawn, and though it is annoying at times, I feel it gives the characters more depth and character which has it's benefits. There are also cute emoticons too, giving it a more interactive feel.
This game continues with lovable characters, amazing music, awesome summons and abilities, twists that a casual gamer would love. It isn't a difficult game but it isn't super easy either.
This game can stand on it's own too, you don't have to play the 1st 2 GS to play this game. Dark Dawn also has "Sun Sagas" you can collect over the game which tell the story of the 1st GS which is really neat, being that I barely remember what happened in the 1st 2 games.
The only complaint (not a big one) is the camera angles switch on their own (you can't control them) and it's a bit annoying sometimes but it's not a big deal.
A true adventure game! DON'T MISS THIS ONE. From the ending, it appears there may be a 4th game so...I hope there is a 4th GS and that it won't take another 7 years to release!
P.S: You get to see Issac in a beard and Garet in a mustache :P
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Un gran rpg y una buena secuela para los que jugaron a los de gba