About the Game

The Golden Compass is an adaptation of the 2007 movie of the same, which in turn is based on the novel Northern Lights , the first in the His Dark Materials trilogy by British novelist Philip Pullman . The game is set in a fantastical parallel universe where the soul of person resides out of the body and lives in the form of animals known as dæmons.

Story & Setting

Her best friend Roger is kidnapped by evil Gobblers and her uncle Lord Asriel is imprisoned when he discovers evidence that proves the existence of Dust particles, much to the dismay of the Magisterial representatives who rule the world as a dogmatic theocracy and do not allow people to contradict their doctrine. Two other characters provide assistance her during her quest. Pan can transform into up to four different forms, gradually discovered during the quest. It is a device that reveals the answer to any question when operated by a trained user.

Gameplay & Core Systems

In typical 3rd-person action gameplay, Lyra needs to navigate the different environments. Health is represented as "courage" and a large extent of courage helps solving the puzzles. The basic Ermine form allows Pan to chew through ropes and reveals the areas where Lyra needs to solve puzzles or move around. The final Wildcat form has Lyra slide down from special surfaces, climb nets and it provides a dash move to evade enemies. He has most of the physical attacks.

Standout Features

• When she is spotted, she can use one of the four collectibles to escape from a tricky situation.
• Deception: She can also play a Deception mini-game to outwit characters and gain additional courage.
• Pan can transform into up to four different forms, gradually discovered during the quest.
• Ermine: The basic Ermine form allows Pan to chew through ropes and reveals the areas where Lyra needs to solve puzzles or move around.
• She can also send out Pan in this form to retrieve objects at difficult locations.
• Collected rage orbs fill up a rage meter, which introduces a special attack when maxed out.
• Lyra's journal stores her tasks, information about key locations and a section for the Alethiometer, the golden compass.
• Alethiometer: Each of the characters can pick up objects that grant new abilities such as new forms, a slow spell, double damage or more insight into the workings of the Alethiometer.

Presentation & Atmosphere

Her best friend Roger is kidnapped by evil Gobblers and her uncle Lord Asriel is imprisoned when he discovers evidence that proves the existence of Dust particles, much to the dismay of the Magisterial representatives who rule the world as a dogmatic theocracy and do not allow people to contradict their doctrine. In typical 3rd-person action gameplay, Lyra needs to navigate the different environments.