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action-adventure game
The Golden Compass
By Shiny Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2007
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- Wii
- Nintendo DS
- PlayStation Portable
What it is
The Golden Compass is an action-adventure game from Shiny Entertainment based on the feature film. It follows Lyra’s journey from home toward the North, through locations from the film as well as areas created for the game. Players can take the roles of heroes from the film and combine their strengths to progress. Lyra’s bond with her dæmon Pan is part of the gameplay, while the Golden Compass serves as a truth-telling device for solving puzzles and unlocking bonus content. The game is listed for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable. Its Steam feature list includes single-player, partial controller support and Family Sharing; the Steam platform listing is Windows. The game was released on December 21, 2007. Its Steam genres are action and adventure.
What players like, and what they don't
- Explore locations from the film and game
- Play as heroes from the film
- Lyra and Pan have a cooperative gameplay mechanic
- Compass-based puzzles and bonus content
- Single-player only
- Steam lists partial controller support
- Steam platform listing is Windows
Who it suits
It suits players interested in an action-adventure tied to the film, with exploration, puzzles and a Lyra-and-Pan gameplay mechanic. The listed platforms include several consoles as well as Windows.
The Golden Compass combines story-driven exploration with puzzles and gameplay built around Lyra, Pan and the compass. It is a single-player action-adventure listed across Windows and several consoles.
