The graphics, sound and gameplay are "to die for" on a portable system

The game does really have some unique twists on things as others have noted like the magic system, the Djinn, the class options.

With an amazing battle system that pushes the limits of the GBA, this game's graphics quality is amazing.

What do you get when you roll classic RPG style, turn based fights; the best graphics and clearest sound for the most powerful hand-held system ever; and an involving and deep, but easy to follow storyline that leaves you hungry for the sequel into one game

They bring the magic (psynergy) system alive amazingly.

Not only does the camera work magic, but the intense, thought-out magic system deserves a review of its own.

The Game Boy Advance is one of the best systems out right now

This game brings you in with an amazing plot (in my opinion :P), hooks you with a solid battle system that is not too simplistic, but also doesn't go out of the way to be over complex

"Golden Sun" has a very good magic system, Psynergy, and you have to use it throughout the game, but it doesn't get boring

The quality through the GBA speakers did suck, but that's the system's fault, but put on headphones, and if feels like you're in a surround sound thearter, or even a concert!

The magic system is very neat once you get used to it, somewhat comparable to Final Fantasy 3's esper system but with much more complexity and ways to use it

You use Psynergy, the game's magic system, to solve puzzles so you can progress through the game, giving it its own unique challenge

This activates the temple's defensive systems, which sends huge boulders crashing straight for the center of Vale

It has an intricate magic system with little creatures called Djinn.

The magic system is similar to other RPGs, but some magic can be used on the world as well, giving you more options and a tactical advantage when exchanging classes around to achieve some spells.

Unique plot, an intriguing cast of characters, and world and magic system that is nothing short of mythical in scope and feeling

I recommend this game over FFT as it has a better battle system and storyline

This is by far the best RPG ever to grace a portable system.

Golden Sun is in my opinion the best RPG for a portable system

I like a turn based battle system and the ability to save at any time.

It has a wonderful magic system and these cute little animals you can release in battle for a super powered attack or temporary stat boosts