[Golden Legacy]

Among anything, one of the most important things to consider about the next Golden Sun game is the system it will (or should) be on.

When it comes down to it, GS will most likely remain a Nintendo franchise, meaning we'll see it on Nintendo's systems.

Of course, this raises a lot of questions; should GS remain a handheld game (i.e. DS)? If so, how could the DS' capabilities be tailored for the game? should GS go on to the console front (Wii)? How would making the change to the console affect gameplay, controls? Should GS even make an appearance on another system (a future GameBoy, perhaps?)

And of course, which would you prefer to see it on?

[Someone Else]

I think I'm leaning towards the DS to be honest. It could even make better use of my suggestion for a real time battle system (tap the screen where you want to cast the spell).

That's my short input for now, I might come back with another idea for the Wii or extend this DS one.

[Split Infinity]

*leans into the mic* Flint! I choose you!

[Nyktos]

Definitely DS. I don't like it when a franchise migrates platforms, it just seems wrong. A spinoff for Wii? Sure. An installment in the series? Hell no.

[FlamingDuck]

Golden Sun Golf for Wii, Golden Sun 3 for DS :silence:

GS3 would be much better on the DS, I think.

[Caael]

DS. It seems fitting to carry on with the Handhelds. Plus it would be awesome to Mario RPG-fy it by stroking the screen when somebody attacks something to make them do more damage.

Dont get me started on franchises moving to different platforms...Dammit, Mario Party GBA.

[The Wind Seer]

Golden Sun 3 should be on wii or gamecube.

[TheEnglishman]

Well it won't happen, but I would enjoy it on DS. For one thing, I actually have one.

[Toasty]

I think they could make a really good game out of GS3 on the Wii, not only because of the motion sensing, but because of the graphics. But the franchise started on handhelds, so it should continue on them.
I'm kinda partial to either platform.

[Dart]

I think it should be DS. The thing about "Flint! I choose you!" I thnk it's a good idea! Except the " I choose you!" Same for spells. " Ply!...Felix!" "Djinni!...Flint!" It could actually work!

[Split Infinity]

Of course it wouldn't work, I was joking. If a DS game revolved too much around the microphone, nobody would ever take it outside their house.

[Dart]

Spam King, on Jul 2 2007, 09:14 PM, said:

Of course it wouldn't work, I was joking. If a DS game revolved too much around the microphone, nobody would ever take it outside their house.

Yeah, it actually can work! Ever played Lunar: Dragon Song? You have to say "Run!" into the mic to run from battle.

[Split Infinity]

And did Lunar: Dragon Song turn out to be a bestselling game?

[Sea of Time]

I don't think that's relative. Lots of handheld RPGs flop the second they are released. Golden Sun was one of the few exceptions. Personally, I would like to see it on the DS. The franchise started handheld and should stay handheld until the current story is finished. But no blowing into the mic, I can't stand games that do that.

I'll get back to you guys on how the stylus should be used. I need time to ponder....

[Golden Legacy]

Well, here's a question to ask - should be it an Action RPG, "hack n' slash" (i.e. Sword of Mana, Zelda: Phantom Hourglass), or just a regular turn-based game like it was for GS and TLA, except you can choose your menu options with the stylus?

[Split Infinity]

Well if it ain't broke, don't fix it...

I would like to see Camelot do a DS-worthy makeover of those spectacular particle effects we saw in the first two games. I personally noticed a fair bit of slowdown when using some of the most catastrophic spells.

Damnit! I accidentally hit the back button on my mouse and had to type this whole post again! Grrr...

[My Best Wishes]

Sea of Time, on Jul 3 2007, 04:22 PM, said:

I don't think that's relative. Lots of handheld RPGs flop the second they are released. Golden Sun was one of the few exceptions. Personally, I would like to see it on the DS. The franchise started handheld and should stay handheld until the current story is finished. But no blowing into the mic, I can't stand games that do that.

I'll get back to you guys on how the stylus should be used. I need time to ponder....

Don't get me started on that More Brain Training.

Stick with the DS, most people who had a GBA would have upgraded, and that way you can have some sort of connectivity function. Keep it conventional, no touch screen needed.

[Split Infinity]

A touch screen is conventional. It's one of the fastest and most accurate methods of digital input that exists today. How could Camelot simply wave it off?

[My Best Wishes]

Because it would either be all or nothing. It would turn out to be simply buttons, or just like the new Zelda, all touch screen. With a game that like they could not afford to do a half arsed job of it. And seeing how many games have done a half arsed job, keep it safe, avoid the touch screen IMO.

[Split Infinity]

It doesn't have to be all or nothing; remember the original GS battle system? The command buttons were huge...they would be perfect for implementation on a touch screen. The top screen could be used in place of the Status screen.

[Folcon]

The interface could be just like pokemon D/P, all the action on the top screen, all the combat controls on the bottom screen.

[Someone Else]

Yeah, battle commands are handled flawlessly with the touch-screen in D/P. Don't knock it if you don't know it. In fact, the buttons could be exactly the same as in the original GS game but instead of using the D-pad and the buttons, you just tap the screen.

[Split Infinity]

I wouldn't like moving around with the stylus. It wouldn't feel like I was genuinely in control.

[Blink]

Diamond/Pearl have shown an excellent traditional use of the touchscreen. Golden Sun could certainly do the same, I think.

But most of all, Golden Sun needs to stick with it's core audience: classic RPG handheld players. Moving to consoles will not be good for keeping fans, nor building a userbase of any sort. If anything, since Golden Sun is more classic in gameplay than most games, I think the next Golden Sun game would do best on the hypothetical Gameboy Evolution, sticking with classic controls, hardcore gamer games, and as pretty of graphics as possible. Though, I doubt this will happen any time soon, so I would advise simply going with the DS as to create the game within a reasonable period of time on a console that's booming across the world.

[baker1000]

Well it looks like it may be on the DS after all.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/golden-s...endo-gathering/

Some people are saying it could be fake. I would create a new thread but if it's fake, i'll get flamed so badly.

[Blink]

Seems to be fake, mainly since it's only one screenshot and it's the same concept art as TLA. Still, it's very well done, the Nintendo press sheet in the background is a very nice touch, but the lone image shown just makes it seem too unbelievable.

[Toasty]

You'd have to have mad skills in either haxing, or in photoshop to pull that picture off. Everything in it is legit. From the copy right to the font of ALL the text (including copyright) I know it's hard to believe after so many fakes, and I'll admit that after the initial yelling and snot spewing excitement, I'm a little skeptical as well. But this one has more proof than some of the ones in the past.

As for the controls, if anyone's ever played Magical Starsign, I DEFINATELY would go with that.

[TheEnglishman]

As long as the battles for GS3 were more interesting than Magical Starsign, I could live with that.

[baker1000]

I'm thinking maybe FFIII DS style graphics? I'm not totally convinced until I see some in game photos or an official announcement.

[Saiph Charon]

DS!1
this thread has got many points for why on DS it makes sense(or next gen DS) and why going to console would is stupid

Mr.T, on Jul 12 2007, 04:16 AM, said:

You'd have to have mad skills in either haxing, or in photoshop to pull that picture off. Everything in it is legit. From the copy right to the font of ALL the text (including copyright) I know it's hard to believe after so many fakes, and I'll admit that after the initial yelling and snot spewing excitement, I'm a little skeptical as well. But this one has more proof than some of the ones in the past.

i think he just hacked this one pic on a ds somehow =/

Mr.T, on Jul 12 2007, 04:16 AM, said:

As for the controls, if anyone's ever played Magical Starsign, I DEFINATELY would go with that.

i played it
the controls would fit =)

[Someone Else]

GS3 should be on the PS3!!!

Nah. I can see GS3 being done well on either the Wii or the DS, but probably the DS just for tradition's sake of being on a handheld.

Then again, the Wii is in severe need of a good RPG.

[Envy]

I'd like to see it on the Wii. I need some reason other than Super Smash Bros. Brawl to own it, and a nice RPG would be great on the Wii.

[Toasty]

Wind Dude, on Jan 11 2008, 07:51 PM, said:

Nah. I can see GS3 being done well on either the Wii or the DS, but probably the DS just for tradition's sake of being on a handheld.

Then again, the Wii is in severe need of a good RPG.

True. The Wii REALLY needs a decent RPG. Nintendo used to be the king of RPG's, and then, well, they just weren't. Sony picked up the title (unfortunately), and I'm not about to spend $500 to play A whole bunch of RPG clones.

Personally, I agree. I'll be hapy either way (though pobably more-so with a Wii version. You have to admit, a 3D Weyard would be awesome). I just want the control scheme to be right.

[Ironsight]

GS3 for the Wii woulde be awesome, and I havent lpayed on a DS enough to know how good it would be on there.

[burning_mice]

Id say...DS

[Aquamarine]

Well, GS3 on Wii certainly sounds the best to me, AND I would have no problem playing it, having a Wii and all... However, I think it should be on the DS. It would probably turn out the best on that console.

Wii has one good RPG: Radiant Dawn. And soon it'll have ToS 2 and Dragon Quest, so things are picking up.

[ZephyrAnalea]

Try the FFXII approach: do it on both! The main game could be on Wii, and use the DS version for various side quests, extra features and a 'second chapter'.

[Eugine]

Camelot wouldn't be able to afford it.

Golden Sun best bet will be the DS. Remember, one of the main reason there isn't a new Golden Sun is because Camelot just doesn't have enough resources (human and capital) to make one now. They usually work on one game at a time.

It's almost given that GS will be released on a Nintendo system, and I think a DS GS will take less time to develop, cheaper to develop and will give Camelot its greatest profit, since the DS has a much larger base than the Wii. But then, their latest game, We Love Golf! was released on the Wii, so I guess they can afford to develop Wii games.

I personally wouldn't care which system Golden Sun is released on. I'll get it anyway.

[Saturos S.]

Same here. I'd probably buy a Wii or a DS just for Golden Sun.

[ZephyrAnalea]

Here's another thing to consider; if GS3 was made for the DS, they could go with the old sprite or semi-3D style with little details. If made for the Wii, they could have realistic characters like in Twilight Princess. I don't know about you, but I'd really like to see the Golden Sun world in full 3D!

[Saturos S.]

Yes and no.

Somehow I think Golden Sun world in a full 3D nice graphics and everything will just dissapoint me.

[TheEnglishman]

Just imagine the voiceovers for it...

[Toasty]

Yeah, that'd probably suck. Except I doubt that Isaac would do any talking. :)
Full 3D would be awesome, but FFIII DS style on the DS would probably be safer. Though, I'd hope that they make the characters a little less blocky in GS3.

[Ironsight]

Me111, on Jan 13 2008, 11:12 AM, said:

Just imagine the voiceovers for it...

D: I hadn't thought of that before. Maybe DS would be the beter option...

[slomz]

I have a wii but not a ds. i would like to see it come out on Wii in 3D. However i know that camelot just isnt that popular and man-powered enough. If not on Wii then GA would be for me.

[smeagolio]

I will be angry if it's not on the DS. Perhaps if you insert your GBA Goldensun Cartridge while having the DS Goldensun Cartridge you'll get a bonus. That'll be cool.

[Drizzy Drake]

DS seems like the most logical option. I cna give a 99.9% guess that it will NOT be on GBA seeing as the GBA is probably close to the end of it's run, if it isn't done already.

DS seems the most wanted, and logical.

[d0tS]

Just like Diamond and Pearl, if it was on the DS you could transfer data for GS2(Or maybe even GS 1) to GS3. That is if it follows the same plot line.

[slomz]

d0tS, on Jan 22 2008, 07:30 PM, said:

Just like Diamond and Pearl, if it was on the DS you could transfer data for GS2(Or maybe even GS 1) to GS3. That is if it follows the same plot line.

You could still do that on any other console game i think. As long as they make a usb port transer wire. It could work.

[Ironsight]

GS would look grat on the Wii, but the DS is the most logical step.

[Blitz Ace]

No matter what it is, I want to be able to transfer stuff over again ;P

Probably won't happen, but oh well.

[Toasty]

slomz, on Jan 24 2008, 06:53 PM, said:

You could still do that on any other console game i think. As long as they make a usb port transer wire. It could work.

You won't even need that if you have a DS though, since it has wifi. But, I'm not sure how it would transfer the data from a GBA game.

I think that if they're going to let you transfer data, GS3 will most likely be release on the DS. Besides, it'll be a LOT safer that way. No worries about crappy voice overs, or a bad battle system, or anything like that. Putting it on the Wii is much riskier imo.

[slomz]

Dude of Wind, on Jan 25 2008, 02:24 AM, said:

You won't even need that if you have a DS though, since it has wifi. But, I'm not sure how it would transfer the data from a GBA game.

I think that if they're going to let you transfer data, GS3 will most likely be release on the DS. Besides, it'll be a LOT safer that way. No worries about crappy voice overs, or a bad battle system, or anything like that. Putting it on the Wii is much riskier imo.

I still don't see how you think it is risky. They can do voice overs but they can also do text. Battle scenes could be dealt with easily. Shouldn't be that hard. They could also use the wii remote as a contorller, or use the classic controller. They don't even have to use the technology that wii has.

[Drizzy Drake]

Alot of times, the voice overs never live up to what they should, and people will be dissapointed.

[TheEnglishman]

It's not easy to think of stand out voice acting in a game, that's for sure.

[Ironsight]

GS voice-acting would be terrible D: But you can still make a console game without voices.

[Lightning Star]

WII! WII! WII!

Have I made my voice heard? :P Seriously. It would be so awesome. Like, actually using psynergy, and casting psynergy in battle. That would be freakin' amazing. And I think it should have a multi playable characters, like you could run around as Mia, Ivan or Garet (and the others from GSTLA). And you definitely should be able to start random conversations with your group. (Haha, and have Ivan cast mind read on the others just for the helluvit. It'd be amusing to see what Garet's thinking, being the big, dumb oaf.)

Seriously. If I were in charge of creating GS3, it would be filled with the most random and awesomest crap you've ever seen XP

I also snuck a peak at some other GS sites, and Cinder from GSR quoted this excerpt from Game Informer's interview with Hiroyuki Takahashi, one of Camelot's game planners. This update was in October of 2007, so it was fairly recent.

GI: I hate to totally break away from all the sports’ games, but there’s another game Camelot is known for, and that’s Golden Sun. What’s the status of Golden Sun, and is that series finished or is that something you’d like to bring to consoles?

Hiroyuki Takahashi: First of all, I love that game and I love the world of Golden Sun. We think we have to make another one. We have to do it! Not just that we have to do it, but we want to do it. Nintendo has asked us to please make it. But at the same time we haven’t gotten around to making it. We’re not really sure why. (laughs)

GI: If you did make another Golden Sun would it appear on a portable or would you make it fully realized on a home console?

Hiroyuki Takahashi: As a thought off the top of my head, if I could make something that would combine the handheld and the console – with the past and the future – if I could combine both of those that would be great. But that’s just a thought. (laughs)

You can check out the interview here.

[Ironsight]

Combines the handheld and the console...sound kind of like the Wii.

[Drizzy Drake]

Do something liek LoZ:OoA and OoS, except more of a combined story, not just beat one game, and get extra stuff.

[slomz]

Would be great if it came out on Wii because that's all I have :wacko:. Now my hopes are up.

[Drizzy Drake]

If it JUST coems out for Wii, I will be dissapointed, jsut because, no matter how much they try, it probably won't be ass good on the Wii.

[Folcon]

GS came out on a handheld and it neds to stay on the handheld. Or perhaps it can be both. It come with a Wii disk and a DS card. You transfer data via the slot 2 on the DS to the card and play it, and you can conect it to the Wii game to play it on your T.V. with all the menu selection staying on the DS touch screen. This way, if you have trasnfered data, or just have a GS2 game pack with transfered data from GS1 then you can unlock extra stuff. I hope this makes some kind of sence. It sounded more logical in my head, but got confuseled as I typed it.

[Drizzy Drake]

I hope they don't do a link from GS2, because that could push alot of newcomers away, knowing that 2 games worth of save files could have been aquired.

[TheEnglishman]

escout, on Jan 28 2008, 04:01 AM, said:

GS came out on a handheld and it neds to stay on the handheld. Or perhaps it can be both. It come with a Wii disk and a DS card. You transfer data via the slot 2 on the DS to the card and play it, and you can conect it to the Wii game to play it on your T.V. with all the menu selection staying on the DS touch screen. This way, if you have trasnfered data, or just have a GS2 game pack with transfered data from GS1 then you can unlock extra stuff. I hope this makes some kind of sence. It sounded more logical in my head, but got confuseled as I typed it.

That seems an awful lot of work for just one game. I'd rather have it just on one or the other.

[Drizzy Drake]

I'd vote for DS. It just seems the most logical one. Keep the kind of graphics, but better, and add some touch screen features.

[Saturos S.]

Skidzorz, on Jan 28 2008, 03:27 PM, said:

I hope they don't do a link from GS2, because that could push alot of newcomers away, knowing that 2 games worth of save files could have been aquired.

They should do something with those save files though. I didn't make my characters level 99 for nothing, well actually I did, but whatever.

I suggested guest battles in another topic.

[Drizzy Drake]

No because alot of people would want to go back and paly GS1 and 2 before because they don't wnat a ****ty file. It will make them want to buy GS1&2.

[slomz]

Saturos Striker, on Jan 28 2008, 12:26 PM, said:

They should do something with those save files though. I didn't make my characters level 99 for nothing, well actually I did, but whatever.

I suggested guest battles in another topic.

I spent 85 hours getting all mine to 61. How much time would have it taken for 99? Thats like doubled mine. Did you do it all in that one cave with the jupiter adept boss?

[Saturos S.]

If by that one cave you mean wonderbirds on Islet cave, then yes.

For Skidz, it doesn't have to be a major role, just a few bonusses. Transfer data was a big issue in GS:TLA, I think it should be a big issue in GS3. I don't care if a lot of people havn't played GS and GS:TLA and thus have no transfer data, it's a bonus, not a must.

[Toasty]

Icy, on Jan 26 2008, 11:32 PM, said:

WII! WII! WII!

Have I made my voice heard? ^_^ Seriously. It would be so awesome. Like, actually using psynergy, and casting psynergy in battle. That would be freakin' amazing. And I think it should have a multi playable characters, like you could run around as Mia, Ivan or Garet (and the others from GSTLA). And you definitely should be able to start random conversations with your group. (Haha, and have Ivan cast mind read on the others just for the helluvit. It'd be amusing to see what Garet's thinking, being the big, dumb oaf.)

Seriously. If I were in charge of creating GS3, it would be filled with the most random and awesomest crap you've ever seen XP

I also snuck a peak at some other GS sites, and Cinder from GSR quoted this excerpt from Game Informer's interview with Hiroyuki Takahashi, one of Camelot's game planners. This update was in October of 2007, so it was fairly recent.

GI: I hate to totally break away from all the sports’ games, but there’s another game Camelot is known for, and that’s Golden Sun. What’s the status of Golden Sun, and is that series finished or is that something you’d like to bring to consoles?

Hiroyuki Takahashi: First of all, I love that game and I love the world of Golden Sun. We think we have to make another one. We have to do it! Not just that we have to do it, but we want to do it. Nintendo has asked us to please make it. But at the same time we haven’t gotten around to making it. We’re not really sure why. (laughs)

GI: If you did make another Golden Sun would it appear on a portable or would you make it fully realized on a home console?

Hiroyuki Takahashi: As a thought off the top of my head, if I could make something that would combine the handheld and the console – with the past and the future – if I could combine both of those that would be great. But that’s just a thought. (laughs)

You can check out the interview here.

I read that article a while ago. It's interesting and relieving to know that they haven't forgotten GS.

But I was for the Wii at first, and call me a pesimist, but after I looked at everything that could go wrong with a console version, I changed my mind.
A handheld version would be far easier and less risky than a console version, but the console version would have way more potential.

Saturos Striker, on Jan 29 2008, 10:56 PM, said:

If by that one cave you mean wonderbirds on Islet cave, then yes.

For Skidz, it doesn't have to be a major role, just a few bonusses. Transfer data was a big issue in GS:TLA, I think it should be a big issue in GS3. I don't care if a lot of people havn't played GS and GS:TLA and thus have no transfer data, it's a bonus, not a must.

That may be so, but it's a BIG bonus. True, there weren't many things that the transfer data did, but it DID allow you to get to Dullahan, it did give you weapons and armor from GS that you couldn't get in TLA (although the weapons were useless, the armor was useful), and it also could give you the opportunity to get the gold items.

[jon_canda]

well i'm hoping that there will be on ds and psp and if there is i would like to have both ^_^

[TheEnglishman]

PSP? I think that one's pretty much impossiblr.

[Saturos S.]

Toasty, on Feb 1 2008, 10:48 AM, said:

That may be so, but it's a BIG bonus. True, there weren't many things that the transfer data did, but it DID allow you to get to Dullahan, it did give you weapons and armor from GS that you couldn't get in TLA (although the weapons were useless, the armor was useful), and it also could give you the opportunity to get the gold items.

I was referring to the role of transfer data in GS3. It was a big bonus in TLA, the bonus in GS3 should be smaller to attract new people. Just a few of those gold moments in GS3 but no Dullahan-like things.

[TheEnglishman]

Transfering data would be good, as long as it didn't involve the ridiculous passwords.

[Folcon]

Me111, on Feb 2 2008, 07:12 AM, said:

Transfering data would be good, as long as it didn't involve the ridiculous passwords.

It wouldn't need passwords, just plug the GS2 game intoslot two and have it transfer directly, just like if you did a link transfer with two GBAs for GS->GS2.

[Drizzy Drake]

But liek TWO full games worth of saves. That's ALOT.

[Folcon]

No, you just have GS2 transfer data that used transfered data from GS to. Only one game transfer. And it would not have to be required to play. It would just unlock certin features, maybe a few hidden dungons or summons. Or some item events like the gold items. And of course, there's transfering your equipment, items, Dijnni, levels, and money over as well.

[Drizzy Drake]

But like, if you lvl'd up Issac and co. to like, 45 in GS1, and then to Lvl 65 in GS2, thne by the time you got them in GS3, they would destroy EVERYTHING.

[Folcon]

Just have a higher level cap in GS3, and depending on the story, Issac and company may not join untill near the end, then it would not matter.

[Eugine]

hmm, I highly doubt we will transfer character levels. Mostly everyone are 70+ now.

[Folcon]

Perhaps, it just al depends on what they do for a story.

[Jake]

Hrmm, Why not both systems have it? Like with many other games... there is a game for the DS aswell as for the Wii. Maybe you could have them interact, in such a way like the DS or whatever did for the GCN with FFCC. I actually think Tapping on the screen for a controller would be more fun then trying to aim with a Wiimote, That's just my opinion... seems of a faster method. Better for training.

Anyways, if a 3rd is to come out, Camelot will think of what is best ^.~ , And hopefully they're decision brings the success they had with the first 2.

Jake.

[slomz]

Or, if you are too retarded to think about it. The GS1 and 2 characters can only be the same level as the new ones. When the new ones level up, so do the others.

[Split Infinity]

Except then you'd need four new characters, which would leave you with a total of 12. Then you'd end up like Final Fantasy where you can't be arsed levelling up all your characters at once, except even worse.

[Drizzy Drake]

What abotu Sukoden. That has 118 characters. That's alto mroe than FF's 7, and GS3's 12.

[Split Infinity]

What point are you making?

[Drizzy Drake]

The ****ing ponit I'm maknig is that 12 characters, in actuallity, isn't that bad.

[Split Infinity]

In an RPG, it most certainly is a bad thing. This Sukoden you're talking about is either a fighting game, or the characters are generic.

[Drizzy Drake]

It is the original Sukoden. Ya, not all cahracters have great personalitys, or personalitys at all, but still, you still have 118 cahracters you can lvl up. Now 12 is bad, but compared to toher games, it isn't ****. 8 is still bad, but I let it go, becasue I onyl ever used 4 of them anyway.

[Split Infinity]

I'm not going to 'let it go', because that game sounds like crap.

[Drizzy Drake]

Um, have yo ubeen living under a ****ig rock, and don't know what the Sukoden games are? They are AMAZING RPG's, atleast the first one is, and in my opinion, is a better game than GS is.

[Split Infinity]

Such amazing games must be pretty obscure if they're not even on Wikipedia.

[Drizzy Drake]

I must be spellnig it wrong. Google it, and it should show you the correct spelling.

EDIT-There you ****nig go.

Spelt, Suikoden.

[Split Infinity]

Well I don't know about you, but I'd rather not waste my time with 108 characters...

[Folcon]

well, not all of them are fighting characters. Some run the shops in your base, others have a support slot that they fill and have effects that activate after battle, like heling, or boosting how much money you get after a battle. And some have no real purpose other than they are important story characters that do not battle. In Suikoden 4, I think only about 60 or so of the 108 characters actualy take part in combat. And it may be less than that.

[Eugine]

Wow. 8 were too many already...

[Saturos S.]

Anyone now Lufia, no? thought so, that had 12 characters and very wierd combat system. The combat system might have worked for 9, less would be better, but it ruined the awesomeness of the game a bit.

[Drizzy Drake]

I got Lufia on my GBC. I can't fidn it though, and haven'y palyed it in years.

[Saturos S.]

Yeah, I mean the GBC one, not the nes/snes or GBA one. They were all 4 character.

[Folcon]

can we get back on topic now. If/when GS3 comes out, it will be on hte DS. That is what I think.

[pollopyou]

well, it could be for both. maybe the version could be released on both consoles, except that each version has something different and the data can be transferrable from Wii to DS and vice versa, so it makes everyone happy.
Just like GS1 and GS2, except for that it was character data and djinn and all. Maybe a special djinn or special equipment could be available in either one, and with both versions you could get a 100% completion or something. =D

could work i suppose.

[Split Infinity]

I'm against link-compatible games. If anything, they make me less happy because I feel like I paid for an incomplete game. I don't want to buy two versions of the same title no matter how good they are.

[TheEnglishman]

Yeah, it always bothered me with the Pokemon series. I wouldn't want GS doing it as well.

[pollopyou]

true. come to think of it i think ds would be a lot better. would have the same feel of GS 1 and 2.
although the Wii graphics and sound would be alot better.

would love aiming psynergy with stylus/remote anyway.
-points at screen, "Move!"-

[Folcon]

Here's a possible idea. GS 1&2 are re-released on a single DS card, and it comes bundled with GS 3 for the Wii. That way, you can play through GS 1 and directly transfer data for 2, then you can use that completion data to start GS 3.

[Someone Else]

Yeah but I don't want GS3 to be a direct continuation of GS1 & 2. New characters, different yet related story, please.

[Valistrix]

I'd be gutted it if was released on the Wii, simply because I don't have one. I'm sure they could whip up something decent for the DS, but as it's Golden Sun, if the storyline and characters were good, I'd be content with it being released on the GBA.

[Split Infinity]

Do they still make GBA games any more?

[Someone Else]

Nope. =( The DS wasn't "intended" to replace the GBA, but it did.

[Folcon]

Split Infinity, on Mar 30 2008, 08:42 PM, said:

Do they still make GBA games any more?

I think they make some, but they are the gay ass games for three years olds the no one ever buys anyway.

[Split Infinity]

http://www.games4real.dk/images/thumbs/dogs_fasion_200_200.jpg

I couldn't agree more.

[Aquamarine]

Wow, I wonder where they got the idea from for that game?

[Zeypher]

Anyway...
Not much to say thats already been said, but I'm sure when Camelot makes GS3, it will be for the DS.

[Alex the Adept]

I couldn't agree more.
Also, the Wii would be good ideas, but I'm pretty sure Golden Sun is never coming for a TV station.
I guess my cousins would get it on the first day that it came out (5 minutes after to be exact) so I could always play it there...

[Diwrnach]

This game defenitly has to bee on the Ds. I have almost beaten The Lost Age and hope that they make it on a system that i have or can afford so I can import my data and completely own.

[Split Infinity]

I doubt there'll be an extensive transfer system if it comes out on the DS. If you were able to bring over your old characters, that would require you to have a third party to use in the first half of the game, and twelve characters is just too much for a Golden Sun game.

It would probably work better if, say, you could find a rare weapon in the ruins of Anemos Sanctum if you had collected all the djinn in TLA. Something small but worthwhile.

[Alex the Adept]

Actually Split, a transfer thing would be extremely convenient on the DS. This is because that, remember, the DS has a Gameboy game slot too, so just slap in your GS2 and let the transfers begin.
Also, they would probably let you decide which characters you get to keep-that being any 4 from the last parts of TLA. They would probably let you view Statuses too, in case you were torn between Isaac and Felix (just an example).

[Split Infinity]

Just because it's convenient doesn't meant it would work...

[Folcon]

Perhaps the only things a transfer would allow would be access to certain items depending on the side quests accomplished in the first two games, such as a pawnage weapon of awesomeness. It just makes sence to me the GS 3 should be on the DS. But for all we know, it may not come out untill after Nintendo has released their next generation of handheld.

[TheEnglishman]

Split Infinity, on Apr 4 2008, 09:27 PM, said:

Just because it's convenient doesn't meant it would work...

So you prefer something more complicated then?
I still don't see the need for a transfer. After all, the main plot points were covered (except Alex) was effectively covered at the end. Maybe a prequel, or a game set way off in the future, but then there wouldn't be a need to transfer data as it would use different characters.

[I'm Always BROKE]

Why transfer data? I don't see any need of it, and frankly I don't WANT to play as the older characters again, except if they kept only Isaac. But what data could possibly be send over? Character's levels? Djinni? Items? I think that they'd ruin the game for you, I'd rather start fresh with a new cast.

[Split Infinity]

Exactly. The only reason it should be on the DS is for the purpose of continuity.

[I'm Always BROKE]

I don't prefer the Wii or the DS for a new Golden Sun game, I just want a new one. Both have their strong and weak points.

[Split Infinity]

I'd quite like to relive the simple joy of playing the game everywhere I go. And one of the things I loved about TLA is its sheer size. On a console RPG you expect the game world to be expansive, but on a handheld it's a much more pleasant surprise.

[Kuchiyose]

I vote DS

[GS Forever]

Golden Legacy, on Jul 5 2007, 08:16 PM, said:

Well, here's a question to ask - should be it an Action RPG, "hack n' slash" (i.e. Sword of Mana, Zelda: Phantom Hourglass), or just a regular turn-based game like it was for GS and TLA, except you can choose your menu options with the stylus?

First of all, definitely on the DS.
Also, I would prefer to stay with the turn-based, so that attacked can be controlled on the touch screen, and all the action happens on the top one. Oh, and btw, two-screen summons would be awesome!

[Desche]

I see Golden Sun losing some of it's personality if it becomes a full 3D world. I think the DS would be the console of choice for me. You could upgrade the graphics immensely, and the engine is more than powerful enough for it.

Although, Isaac does look cool in Brawl, I have to say...

[slomz]

Although I would like it on a xbox 360, a first/third person rpg would not be as fun. Puzzles would be 3D and not what they used to be. If I had a DS then yes I would like it to be for that. But because I don't maybe golden sun can still be made how it used to be for a console. It could be a cheap affordable game for a 360.

[Someone Else]

GS is under the Nintendo license. =/ Besides, 360 is dead in Japan.

GS would suck on anything but a Nintendo system, I'm sure.

[Neon]

DS imo, but I think they could do something amazing with the Wii if they wanted to. Push the graphics as far they can and have an awesome soundtrack.
yes, presentation is everything :o

[Swedishfish]

Personly i think it should Gs3 should be on ds because you can play it on planes, waiting in line, and almost anywhere else, making it easier than just at home...and the tough screen would be pretty cool if apllied properly... <_<

[Matthias]

I would personally say the DS. Golden Sun was a handheld experience that you could bring from place to place, and Golden Sun 3 should be the same. I disagree with 3D graphics. What made Golden Sun so unique was its art style. It arguably has the best 2D graphics design and utilization. Why would I say utilization? Well Golden Sun gave a 2D world a somewhat 3D illusion thanks to special spriting placement and camera motions which gives it a different feel than most games you see these days. If you didn't notice it, go check out the world map and walk around/zoom in and out while passing some landmarks and mountains. Also go into a battle and note the character/monster rotation as well as psynergy/summon animations. Plus, the spriting is the one of the finest spriting jobs I've seen in any 2D game. You can even consider it 2D artwork!

[David]

I think we're most likely to see it on the DS, if anything. Nintendo has already proven that the DS can successfully pull off RPGs -- Final Fantasy IV being only one example. The Wii would be nice, but realistically, I don't think it's going to happen. It's just not the right console for Golden Sun, at least in my opinion.

[GoldenSunMistress]

It should go on the DS obviously because, the original 2 were for the GBA & the DS is the newer Ninetendo handheld system...

[Drizzy Drake]

n0!!! it shuld be on teh ps3 cuz it wuld hav b3tter grafix

[David]

Neophyte, on Oct 17 2008, 11:30 PM, said:

n0!!! it shuld be on teh ps3 cuz it wuld hav b3tter grafix

Or on teh 360 cuz then I could pwn n00bs on Live lol.

=P

[Drizzy Drake]

Nobody should post in this topic..ever..again. Because if you sya it should be on the DS, then we will flame you for being so obvious, and if you say it should be on anything else, we will flame you for being an idiot. You can't win.

David....do you know what time it is?

It's BIRD IS THE WORD time, I said it's BIRD IS THE WORD time.

[David]

Neophyte, on Oct 17 2008, 11:37 PM, said:

Nobody should post in this topic..ever..again. Because if you sya it should be on the DS, then we will flame you for being so obvious, and if you say it should be on anything else, we will flame you for being an idiot. You can't win.

David....do you know what time it is?

It's BIRD IS THE WORD time, I said it's BIRD IS THE WORD time.

Yesh.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc152/bookking99/LOL%20cats/300px-The_Bird_is_the_Word_Big_Bird.jpg

...it was almost worth it...

[Drizzy Drake]

You know the world has failed itself when FAMILY GUY creates meme's.

All it is is one interchangable joke after another. There's no emotion/storytelling/jokes based on THE PLOT.

Sorry, A plot, since sometimes, I don't even know if Family Guy has a point.

/whoevergetsrefrencegets..

[Toasty]

Quit spamming Skidz.

Like I've said before, the DS would be less risky and easier to pull off, but the Wii would give the developers a lot more elbow room to do some awesome stuff. They just have to be careful and not screw up the voice acting.

[Drizzy Drake]

Pfft, I'm only at 33%. I have a good 2 warns before I have to worry...

If they keep it Golden Sun, just better graphics, I could except a Wii version, but if they so much as change the battle system to fit a 3D game, or add voice acting [because let's face it, it will be **** acting like Star Ocean 3], I'll boycott it.

[Toasty]

I wouldn't suggest they change the battle system much, but they would have to make some adjustments for a console version. It wouldn't be bad to throw in some stuff from Magical Starsign's battle system (a handheld game, but the battle system could be easily ported to a console with almost no adjustments), but they need to keep most of the major elements of GS's origional system, if not all of them.

Otherwise, there will be a large number of pissed fans.

[Soul]

To be honest, I'd rather have it to be on the Wii. Simply because I don't think I can get a D.S and
I think it'll be kinda better. It'll be almost like Tales of Symphonia, but in Golden Sun format...

I'd just rather have it on the Wii.

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[Viridian Tiger]

I'd say it should go on the DS or Wii. That way, not only does one get better graphics and expansive gameplay, but you also get the choice of multiplay.