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Golden Sun
黄金太阳 中文版
Golden Sun is a turn-based RPG developed by Camelot Software Planning and released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance. Players control a party of adventurers wielding Psynergy, a magic system tied to elemental powers. The gameplay loop involves exploring towns and dungeons, solving environmental puzzles with magical abilities, and engaging in turn-based battles against enemies. A distinctive feature is the Djinn system: collectable elemental creatures that modify character stats and Psynergy availability. Players equip and manage these creatures to customize party builds. The game progresses through a linear story structure across multiple continents, with dungeons increasing in complexity. Combat combines standard RPG mechanics with tactical positioning and summon animations. Character progression involves leveling, equipment upgrades, and Djinn allocation, creating depth in party customization.
- Developer
- Camelot Software Planning
- Released
- 2001
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- RPG
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.5K)
- Last updated
Golden Sun Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Golden Sun on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Golden Sun Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Golden Sun on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Golden Sun" GBA longplay 2001
Golden Sun Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Golden Sun. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite HP
42000538+07CF+00000004+014C -
Infinite PP
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Infinite Money
82000250+E0FF+82000252+05F5 -
All Artifacts Available in Shops
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Max Attack (Requires Equipping/Removing an item on each character to take effect)
42000518+270F+00000004+014C -
Max Defense (Requires Equipping/Removing an item on each character to take effect)
4200051A+270F+00000004+014C -
Max Agility (Requires Equipping/Removing an item on each character to take effect)
4200051C+270F+00000004+014C -
Max Luck (Requires Equipping/Removing an item on each character to take effect)
3200051E+0080+3200066A+0080+320007B6+0080+32000902+0080+32000A4E+0080+32000B9A+0080+32000CE6+0080 -
2000 Experience Per Battle
82030580+07D0 -
9,999,999 Experience Per Battle
82030580+967F+82030582+0098 -
No Random Battles (Scripted Encounters Still Happen)
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Infinite Summons
32000257+00FF
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Isaac Has All Seven Earth Djinn
4DB57560+4994570B -
Garret Has All Seven Fire Djinn
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Ivan Has All Seven Wind Djinn
B5DB480B+F829167D -
Mia Has All Seven Water Djinn
D1EC5867+F8935E91 -
Always Have Two Turns in Battle (Only Works After Gaining Access To Djinn)
32000644+0004+32000790+0004+320008DC+0004+32000A28+0004 -
Take Less DMG In Battle
3200062B+00FF+32000777+00FF+320008C3+00FF+32000A0F+00FF -
Enemies Have Less HP"
420308B0+0001+00000003+014C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Sun released?
Golden Sun was released in 2001 for the GBA.
Who developed Golden Sun?
Golden Sun was developed by Camelot Software Planning, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Golden Sun support?
Golden Sun supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Golden Sun?
Golden Sun is a RPG game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Golden Sun for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Golden Sun runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Golden Sun in the browser?
No. Golden Sun streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Golden Sun?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Golden Sun work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Golden Sun this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Golden Sun. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
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