The Golden Compass
Welcome to Lyra's world, world bigger and more exciting than you dared imagine, as the deadly perils and amazing splendors of The Golden Compass cross over from the movie screen to your console. Take on the role of Lyra Belacqua as she embarks on an epic journey from London to the realm of the frozen North to rescue her uncle, Lord Asriel and her best friend, Roger. As the voyage progresses, players will switch between Lyra who is accompanied by her daemon Pan, and Iorek, the mighty armored bear, for three entirely unique gameplay experiences ranging from combat and exploration, to solving clever puzzles. The engaging interactive world of The Golden Compass is filled with constant action, excitement and danger, whether escaping devious enemies or battling a menagerie of beasts across the mysterious landscape.
ESRB Rated E10 for ages 10 and up
The Golden Compass Accessories
 The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Golden Compass: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)
His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Widescreen Edition)
Playstation 2 Memory Card 8MB 2PK Red/Blue
El Tigre
The Golden Compass (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition)
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Bee Movie Game
Thrillville: Off the Rails
The Golden Compass Reviews
He jumps by himself. Oooh, I thought, a quest. But, like the movie, there was no ending. I think it would have been more fun if the programmers had utilized Pan more. oh.
Play was difficult as far as controlling the characters. It did show clips from the movie but they had an annoying voice over by the witch. The play was VERY easy, and there was no way to do any wrong- if you messed up, you started over at the checkpoint. But only when the game allows you to change him. "Go here, do that, oh you messed up, try again, there now, it doesn't matter, go here. There really isn't a whole lot of choice here. The last bit, where Lyra goes to see Lord Asriel, the clip that wasn't in the move, was interesting but can also be viewed on youtube. maybe mini-games with him and Lyra, and more forms for him to change into.
On the one paw, it was fun to "explore" Lyra's world and change Pan's forms. On the other paw: IT WAS SO EASY. It is a very linear game. was easy enough without bothering. I'm trying to think of good things to say about the game. Actually, in some parts, it was.
I love he book dearly, and I was excited about playing the game, but I was a bit disappointed. It's funny, too, the way Lyra looks. Kind of like that.
Well, that was fun. Where could it be. Well, the aurora was pretty. And to fight, you follow on screen prompts. The good, the good. ^^.
Kind of like DDR. It's in plain sight at the bottom of the stairs. so crude. No climax, no sense of accomplishment, no desire to play it again. As for exploring, you really couldn't do that.
This might be a really fun game for children. I thought you could have wandered around the college rooftops at leisure, looking for hidden items and gathering collectables perhaps. It was closer to the book, as far as the order of events. Almost to the point of being boring. You are not likely to want to play it again anyway, so at least you'll get the experience without the high cost.
The alethiometer was a good bit- it was like a mini-game to give you something to do when you got bored. In fact, that's who it was designed for, so there you go. Coulter's flat and evading the gobblers whilst roaming the London streets at night. For those curious about the game because they loved the movie or book, I suggest renting it first.
You were supposed to use Pan's "ermine insight" to find the meanings of the symbols.but it really wasn't necessary as the mini-game (a O pops up: push O.and so on.). The camera can't be adjusted at all so at some parts you are playing blind.
It's even glowing. Nope.
For example, in the flat in London, one task is to find the tub stopper. It was fun to change Pan's forms: He can be a Ermine, a hawk, a sloth, and a wildcat.
And I was really looking forward to escaping Mrs. When he is in hawk form, he can help Lyra glide, but the graphics in the game are quite crude, with little sense of depth perception, so it is hard to judge where to land.
When you are playing Iorek, to jump over a crack in the ice, you just press triangle (on PS2). Maybe had an "inventory" and were able to buy things: food, or new clothes, or equipment.
NO FUN. DOESN'T GIVE GOOD INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW AND CANNOT GO BACK THROUGH LEVELS WITHOUT HAVING TO DO EVERYTHING ALL OVER AGAIN. VERY UNHAPPY WITH PRODUCT.
This game has no save options except with checkpoints.I purchased the game guide book as well as there is very little info available on line at this time some challenges are pretty tough to beat. I am replaying for the second time now. [[ASIN:B000R32IDW The Golden Compass] is a fun game with good graphics and plot although does not exactly follow the movie line.
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