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Classic Nintendo roleplaying is on the way for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack next week, with Golden Sun.
Shining again
An ever-evolving collection of gems from a number of past consoles, Nintendo’s Switch Online + Expansion Pack is getting a pair of addition fan-faves next week. Those will arrive in the form of the Game Boy Advance’s Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age.
Both the original and its sequel will hit for subscribers on January 16th, bringing the series’ mix of tactical, turn-based action, open-world exploration, and RPG elements to the Switch for the first time.
From the humble village of Vale to the mystical peaks of Mt. Aleph, the Golden Sun game sets magic-wielding young heroes Isaac, Garet, Ivan and Mia on a quest to prevent the ancient power of Alchemy from being unleashed on their home world of Weyard. Their adventure takes them through towns, caverns and dungeons as they face wily enemies, confounding puzzles and epic challenges that push their magical abilities (Psynergy) to their absolute limits. Along the way, they get help from mysterious creatures known as the Djinn, who aid the heroes in harnessing their Psynergy to unlock potent spells and unstoppable attacks.
A direct sequel to Golden Sun, the Golden Sun: The Lost Age game presents a dramatic shift as the story now follows Felix – a young Adept (or magic user) who was the antagonist of the first game – on his mission to prove that Alchemy isn’t a destructive force, but one that could save Weyard after all. Forced to join Felix on his quest are Adepts Jenna and Sheba and the wizened scholar Kraden, all of whom struggle to keep Felix on task as powerful and enigmatic new challenges face them all.
Featuring co-op gameplay* that allows for friends to join your merry (and sometimes not-so-merry) band, as well as turn-based combat, puzzle-solving, open world exploration and RPG-inspired character upgrades, Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are layered with unpredictable gameplay built around an engrossing and engaging story.
The more you get to know Weyard, the more mysterious it gets. So, what do you say? Ready to fall under its spell?
Nintendo press release
*Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online. Games, systems, some accessories and Nintendo Switch Online memberships sold separately.
