The Golden Compass
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.
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Golden Compass | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Blindlight LLC | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Russia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | Russia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Soft Club | Russia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | Russia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | Russia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | Russia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA of America, Inc. | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Corporation | Australia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Shiny Entertainment, Inc. | Australia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | Australia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Soundelux Ltd. | Australia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Blindlight LLC | Australia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Havok | Australia; retail release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sega | North America | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-11 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-28 | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-29 | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-30 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-30 | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-30 | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-30 | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-12-03 | Russia; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-12-04 | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-12-13 | Australia; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-12-04 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 4, 2007 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 5060138433113 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138433069 | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138433090 | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138433021 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 58686856 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000UX4XQE | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138433038 | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138433045 | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138433052 | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 010086680140 | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000R0SRY4 | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 58686856 | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138433076 | Australia; retail release | MobyGames |
| upc | 010086680140 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000R0SRY4 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 58686856 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
